Dirty Hand Tools 100983 Manuel utilisateur

Counter-Rotating

Rear Tine Tiller

is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in

this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information

may result in serious injury or death.

MODEL # 100983

Operation Manual

Part # 101192 Rev D

1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600

Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182

For Service or Questions

Call 1-877-487-8275

720-287-5182

www.dirtyhandtools.com

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Intended Use ..............................................................................4

Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4

General Safety ............................................................................5

Safety Decals ..............................................................................6

Unpacking and Assembly Instructions

Unpacking ...................................................................................7

Attaching the Handlebar.............................................................8

Attaching the Wheels..................................................................9

Tiller Overview .........................................................................10

Operating Precautions................................................................11

Operating Instructions

Preparation ................................................................................12

Pre-Start Inspection ..................................................................12

Startup.......................................................................................13

Shutting Down..........................................................................13

Tilling........................................................................................14

Depth Regulator Adjustment....................................................15

Belt Tension Adjustment...........................................................15

Tilling Tips................................................................................15

Maintenance

Lubrication................................................................................16

Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft....................................................16

Belt Adjustment ........................................................................17

Changing the Forward/Reverse Belt.........................................18

Engine Maintenance .................................................................19

Transmission Grease..................................................................19

Tire Pressure..............................................................................19

Storage ......................................................................................20

Handlebar and Control Lever Parts List....................................21

Motor Mount Parts List .............................................................22

Tines and Safety Shields Parts List ............................................24

Troubleshooting..........................................................................26

Warranty & Specications .........................................Back Cover

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions

and safety information before assembling or operating this tiller.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow

anyone to operate this tiller who has not read this manual. As

with all power equipment, a tiller can be dangerous if assembled

or used improperly. Do not operate this tiller if you have doubts or

questions concerning safe operation.

Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,

1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any

questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.

Intended Use

Do Not Use the tiller for any purpose other than tilling garden soil

for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may

result in serious injury or death.

Personal Protective Equipment

When operating this tiller it is essential that you wear safety gear

including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight ﬁtting

gloves (no loose cuﬀs or draw strings). Always wear ear plugs or

sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing loss when

operating this tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear

sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with

bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in

moving parts.

YOUR TILLER IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY

DEVICE THAT ENABLES YOU TO STOP THE WHEELS

AND TINES QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY.

Learn how the drive safety control lever operates and how to

control the tiller at all times.

Read the entire Operation Manual before using this equipment!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain

product components contain or emit chemicals known to

the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

DANGER

CAUTION

Important Safety Information

General Safety

Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation

instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury

or death.

READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATION.

• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.

Do not permit others that have not read and understood the

complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.

• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the

work area when operating this tiller.

• Do not operate the tiller when under the inﬂuence of alcohol,

drugs or medication.

• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not

completely alert to operate the tiller.

CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TILLED AND

REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS.

Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables,

or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and

foreign objects which can damage the equipment.

• Leave control lever in the neutral position before starting the

engine.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly ﬂammable. Use an approved

fuel container. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank

indoors.

• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before

restarting.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is

running.

DANGER

Important Safety Information

Safety Decals

Safety labels on the tiller are to remind you of important

information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all

safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition.

Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools

at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.

• Read the Operator’s Manual before operating.

• Know the location and function of all controls.

• Keep all shields and guards in place and in

good condition while in operation.

• Never allow children to operate the tiller.

• Wear approprate clothing and footwear.

• Never wear loose clothing that can become

entangled in rotating parts.

• Wear protective goggles or eyewear.

• Wear protective noise reduction head gear.

• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled.

Remove rocks and other obstacles.

• Check for underground utility lines including

electrical, water, gas and other pipes

before beginning operation.

• STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT

THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE

REMOVING DEBRIS OR SERVICING.

• SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN LEAVING

THE TILLER FOR ANY REASON.

• WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP.

101027

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY

• Never start or operate the tiller with the

wheels in the Free-Wheel position. Make sure

wheel lockouts are engaged through wheel

hubs and axle.

• Wheels act as brakes to keep the tiller

at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel

lockouts ONLY when the engine has stopped.

WHEELS ACT AS BRAKES

OPERATION

REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR

DETAILED OPERATION AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO START:

1. Move drive control lever to neutral position.

2. Lower the drag stake so that the tines

do not touch the ground.

3. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.

4. Slide choke control to choke position.

5. Move throttle control lever to the fast position.

6. Pull starter rope.

101026

DANGER

•Tines and wheels rotate

when drive control lever

is pulled toward the

handle bar.

•Releasing the drive control

lever stops the wheels and

tines from rotating.

AVOID INJURY FROM

ROTATING TINES!

KEEP HANDS, FEET

AND CLOTHING AWAY!

DO NOT START ENGINE UNLESS

THE BELT COVER IS ATTACHED

TO THE TILLER.

KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY

FROM MOVING BELTS AND PULLEYS.

FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY.

SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

101028

101029

Unpacking and Assembly

Your tiller comes partially assembled at the factory. e following

instructions will help you unpack your tiller, assemble and adjust the

depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar height. You will

need 2- 9/16” wrenches.

Unpacking

Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.

Find parts packet. Parts packet contains:

2 each - Flanged Hex Bolt, M12 x 50

2 each - Flanged Hex Bolt, M12 x 25

4 each - Nylock Hex Nut, M12

4 each - Hex Bolt, M6 x 35

4 each - Nylock Hex Nut, M6

2 each - Lynch Pin, 5/16” x 1-3/4”

1 each - Detent Pin, 5/16” x 2”

Do not attempt to lift the tiller from the carton. Cut open end of

carton and remove machine by putting wheels onto machine with

lock pin disengaged from wheel. en toll the tiller from carton.

DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL TO THE

TRANSMISSION GEAR CASE

Only Liquid Grease should be used when needed.

e tiller transmission is lled at the factory with the correct amount

of liquid grease (see Figure 1).

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE

BEFORE ADDING OIL TO ENGINE

e engine is shipped from the factory without oil. You must add

engine oil before starting the engine. Use only the recommended

weight of oil for a 4-cycle engine (See Engine Operation Manual).

Transmission Gear

Dip Stick

CAUTION

Figure 1

1. Attaching the Handlebar

1. Place the handlebar plate 1on outside of upper handlebar

assembly 2, align holes, and attach with Hex Bolts, M6 x 353

and Hex Nuts, M6 Nylock 4in 4 places.

2. Position the upper handelbar assembly 2 to align with one of

the three sets of holes on the Tiller Frame 5 and attach with

Hex Bolt, M12 x 25 6 on top and Hex Bolt, M12 x 50 7on the

bottom side with Hex Nuts, M12 Nylock 8 in four places.

3. Tighten all hardware securely.

NOTE: e three dierent positions for attachment

to the lower handlebar assembly allow for height

adjustment.

Item # Part # Description Qty.

1 101728 Handlebar Plate 1

2 100926 Upper Handlebar Assembly 1

3 101713 Hex Bolts, M6 x 35 4

4 101494 Hex Nuts, M6 Nylock 4

5 101080 Tiller Frame 1

6 100953 Hex Bolt, M12 x 25 2

7 100954 Hex Bolt, M12 x 50 2

8 100059 Hex Nuts, M12 Nylock 4

2. Attaching the Wheels

To place wheels in tilling position. (See Figure)

1. Slide wheel 1onto axle.

2. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub.

3. Insert lynch pin 2through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure pin.

4. Firmly lock wheel and axle together before tilling.

4. Repeat for other wheel.

NOTE: Always have both wheel lock pins in or out. Do not

operate tiller with only one wheel locked.

To place wheels in free-wheel position.

1. Remove lynch pin. Slide wheel inward toward machine.

2. Insert pin in axle only.

3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.

NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH

WHEELS IN FREEWHEEL POSITION.

e free-wheel position is for transporting the tiller long

distances over level ground-do not attempt to move the tiller up or

down steep grades in the free-wheel position.

WARNING

Item # Part # Description Qty.

1 100879 Wheel, Right 13 x 5-6 1

100907 Wheel, Left 13 x 5-6 1

2 101221 Lynch Pin, 5/16” x 1-3/4” 2

3 100884 Retaining Ring, 1” 2

Position the lock pin in the

axle holes only to permit

free wheel turning.

Tiller Overview

SAFETY

CONTROL

LEVER

DRIVE

CABLE

DEPTH

REGULATOR

RECOIL

STARTER

SAFETY

SHIELD

BELT

GUARD

WHEEL

LOCK PIN

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