Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Carton
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One Tiller
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One Operator's Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several garden tiller
models. The tiller depicted may differ from yours.
WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until all assembly
steps are complete and you have read and
understand the safety and operating instructions in
this manual.
Recommended Tools for Assembly
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Two 1⁄2" open-end wrenches
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Block of wood (to support tiller when removing wheels)
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Tire pressure gauge
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Clean oil funnel
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Motor oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil
specifications and quantity required.
Assembly
Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any of the control
cables.
1.
The tiller is heavy, do not attempt to remove it from
the shipping platform until instructed to do so in these
Assembly steps.
2.
Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove
any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the
carton from the shipping platform.
3.
Remove all loose parts from the carton. Check that you
have the items listed in the Contents of Carton list (contact
your local dealer or the factory if items are missing or
damaged).
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One 20 oz. Bottle SAE 10W30 Oil
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One Engine Operator's Manual
Handle
NOTE: All references to the right or left side of the tiller are from
the operator's position.
1.
Remove two hex screws (5⁄16-18 x 1.50), two flange lock
nuts (5⁄16-18), carriage bolt (5⁄16-18 x 6.75), bell washer (.326 x
.875 x .145) and knob (5⁄16-18) from the lower handlebar and
support brackets. See Figure 3-1.
Carriage Bolt
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One Handlebar Assembly
Flange
Lock
Nuts
Lower
Handlebar
Hex Screw
Support Brackets
Figure 3-1
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Hex Screw
Knob
Bell Washer
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