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OWNER’S MANUAL
TS 20
8 H.P. 30" (76,2 cm)
SLEEVE HITCH
TILLER ATTACHMENT
MODEL NUMBER TS200FR
0 2 4 8 0
169689 Rev. 2 4.11.03 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tiller Attachments. TRAINING Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating po si tion, before unclog ging the tines, and when making Read the operating and service instruction manual any repair, adjustments, and inspections. care fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unit and disengage the controls quickly. unattende
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1 GALLON (3,6L) Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for UNLEADED REG U LAR and using your tiller attachment. OIL : SAE30W (ABOVE 32°F/0°C) Follow the instructions in the Customer Re spon si bil i ties and Storage sec tions of this Owner's Manual. (CAPACITY: 24 OZ. [0.
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ASSEMBLY When R.H., (Right Hand) or L.H. (Left Hand) are used, it Adjust stabilizer bolts so that ends are about fl ush with rear of hitch bail (Fig. 2 - Inset). Leave nuts loose. means from a position behind the steering wheel as If you were seated on the tractor seat and facing forward. Lower hitch assembly and slide hitch yoke of tiller (Fig. 2 - Inset) over hitch tube of sleeve hitch so that NOTE: Remove mower deck from tractor before mounting the hitch pin holes line up. tille
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: READ THE “RULES FOR SAFE OP ER A TION” CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 1) CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT. The engine on your tiller has been shipped from the fac- tory, already fi lled with summer weight oil. Check engine oil with engine leveled on level HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER ground. Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace, wait for a STOPPING (See Fig. 3) few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, TINES add oil until “FULL” ma
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OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (Above 3000 feet) or in cold CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Wipe off any need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Ad just ments use gas o line near an open fl ame. section of this manual. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels TILLING called g
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean Air Filter/Foam Pre-Cleaner 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Air Filter/Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. TILLER G
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 6 and 7) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF or SG. Be sure tiller engine is level. Oil will drain more freely when warm. Catch oil in a suitable container. Remove drain plug. Tip tiller forward to drain oil. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fi ller plug. Be careful not to allo
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 9) Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush. Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. Keep cylinder fi ns free of dirt and chaff. MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffl er. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged muffl ers or spark arresters could create a fi re hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See “TO ADJUST TILLING DEPTH” in Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST BELT (See Fig. 10) The clutch is a belt-tightener type. Belt should be just tight enough to prevent slipping. Over-tightening will reduce belt life. To tighten belt, remove retainer spring securing belt tight en er link to clutch lever and arm.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT- ENGINE With engine at idle speed, turn the idle adjust screw slowly counterclockwise until the engine begins to TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 11) falter. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad- Then raise the engine speed by turning the idle ad- just ment should not be necessary. However, minor ad just - just screw clockwise until the engine holds a smooth ments may be required to com pen sate for differences in con stant
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of ENGINE OIL the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. more. (See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing CYLINDERS where fumes may reach an open fl ame Remove spark plug. or spark. Allow the engine to cool Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil thr
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not star t 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3
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REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER TS200FR ENGINE AND TINES 14
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REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER TS200FR ENGINE AND TINES KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 124533X Control Throttle 35 76020824 Cotter Pin 1/4 x 1-1/2 2 6924J Bracket, Throttle Control 36 74760516 * Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1 Gr. 2 3 677A860 Hitch Yoke Assembly 37 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Ga. 4 4379H
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REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER TS200FR TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS 16
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REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER TS200FR TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 634A562 Transmission 2 9135R Retainer Spring 3 4929H Drilled Pan Head Rivet 3/8 x 1-3/4 4 634A61 Gauge Wheel Sleeve and Brackets 5 634A559 Gauge Wheel Adjusting Shaft and Bracket 6 169374 Wheel 7 4898H Shoulder Bo
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