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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL                                  Do Not Throw Away
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
       WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu  al and follow all Warnings and 
Safety Instructions.  Fail ure to do so can re sult 
in serious  in ju ry.
DRT65
REAR TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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401423   11.23.05  TR
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers     Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates,  TRAINING or other safety protective devices in place.     Read the Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with  the controls and the proper use of the equip ment.     Keep children and pets away. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls      Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting  quickly. to till too deep at too fast a ra
                    
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                        CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS     Read and observe the safety rules. Gasolina Capacity:                3 Quarts (2.8L)       Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for                                                Unleaded Reg u lar and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL):                   SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C)      Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age”  (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L)          SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°F/4°C) sections of this Owner’s Manual
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.   To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.  Use  the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Standard  wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers LEFT RIGHT 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY     Grasp handle assembly.  Hold in “up” position.  Be sure  UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) handle lock remains in gearcase notch.  Slide handle  assembly into position. CAUTION:  Be careful of exposed  sta ples when handling or disposing  of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION IMPORTANT: WHEN  UN PACKING AND AS  SEM BLING TILLER,  BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK  LEVER TO HOLD     While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties se cur ing  han
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7)     Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator.     Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar   bracket.     Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. SHIFT HAIRPIN CONTROL BAR  SHIFT LEVER CLIP BRACKET ROD INDICATOR CONTROL  BAR CLUTCH  CABLE CONTROL BAR  FIG. 7 BRACKET REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE     Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See  END OF CLUTCH  Fig. 7) 
                    
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                        OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save  this manual for future reference. These symbols  may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their  meaning. S FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE OR WARNING ON OFF TILLING TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE THROTTLE 
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in  severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while  tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. 00155 HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and  oil or attempting to start engine. TRANSPORT POSITION SHALLOWEST STOPPING (See Fig. 9) TILLING  TINES AND D
                    
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                        OPERATION TO TRANSPORT DEPTH STAKE PIN “RELEASED” POSITION CAUTION:  Before lifting or trans port ing,  allow tiller engine and muffl er to cool.   Disconnect spark plug wire.  Drain  gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD     Release the depth stake pin.  Move the depth stake  down  to the top hole  for transporting the tiller.  Place  “LOCKED” depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi- POSITION tion.  This prevents tines from scuffi ng the ground. NUT “B”     Place shift lever i
                    
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                        OPERATION     If engine fi res but does not start, move choke control  ADD GASOLINE  to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until      Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll.   engine starts. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a      When engine starts, slowly move choke control to  minimum of 87 octane.  (Use of  leaded gasoline will  "RUN" position as engine warms up. increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce  valve life).  Do not mix oi
                    
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                        OPERATION     Do not lean on handle.  This takes weight off the wheels  ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING   and reduces traction.  To get through a really tough  (See Figs. 17 and 18) section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure      Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove  on handle or lower the depth stake.  hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel.     Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in  inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.     
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 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.  LUBRICATION C
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to  prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fi res!  Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.  Re move fuel from tank  before tipping unit for maintenance.  Clean muffl er area of all grass, dirt, and debris.  Do not touch hot muffl er or cylinder fi ns as contact may cause burns. AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21) ENGINE Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi l
                    
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                        engine_art_61 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 22) SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled.  For proper engine performance Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- and long life keep your engine clean. son or after e very 50 hours of use, whichever comes fi rst.   Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT      Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled- SPEC I FI CA TIONS” on page 3 of this manual. brush.     Remove blower housing and clean as nec es sary. T
                    
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                        SERVICE  AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION:  Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into  contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 23) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.   CLEVIS PIN Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.     First loosen handle lock lever.     Handle can be positioned at different settings between  “HIGH” and “LOW” positions.     Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusti
                    
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                        SERVICE  AND ADJUSTMENTS   TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT   GR  OUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT   (See Figs. 25 and 26) (See Fig. 26)     Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT  For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have  GUARD”. about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is      Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley fi rst then in “EN GAGED” position. This tension can be attained as  remove from transmission pulley. follo ws:     Loosen cable clip screw s
                    
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                        SERVICE  AND ADJUSTMENTS     To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT   chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear,  (See Figs. 27, 28 and 29) and bending, particularly the tines which are next to  the transmission.  If the gap between the tines exceeds   CAUTION:  Tines are sharp.  Wear  3-1/2 inches they should be replaced or straight ened  gloves or other protection when han- as necessary.  dling tines.     For tines that are slightly worn, the bolt
                    
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                        SERVICE  AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment  TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE  should not be necessary.  However, engine per formance   (See Fig. 30) can be affected by dif ferenc  es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude  or load.  If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact  The throttle control has been preset at the factory and  your nearest authorized service center/de part ment ad just ment should not be necessary
                    
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                        STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the  ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.  (See  “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CAUTION:  Never store the tiller with  gasoline in the tank inside a build ing  where fumes may reach an open fl ame  CYLINDER(S) or spark.  Allow the engine to cool before  storing in any enclosure.     Remove spark plug.     Pour 1 ounce
                    
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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.   Wait several minutes before attempting to s