Dirty Hand Tools 101571 Manuel utilisateur

15” Front Tine Tiller
is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in
this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
MODEL # 101571
Operation Manual
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Part # 101790 Rev A

510 Pierce Avenue • Suite B
Louisville, CO 80027 • 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
Overview of Components.............................................................8
Tine Assembly.............................................................................9
Wheel/Depth Regulator Assembly ...........................................10
Handlebar Assembly .................................................................11
Driver Safety Control Lever Mounting ....................................12
rottle Contol Lever Mounting ..............................................12
Safety Shield Assembly .............................................................13
Operating Precautions................................................................14
Operating Instructions
Preparation for Operation .........................................................15
Pre-Start Inspection ..................................................................15
Adjusting the Depth Regulator.................................................15
Starting Up................................................................................16
Shutting Down..........................................................................16
Tilling........................................................................................17
Tilling Tips................................................................................17
Alternative Tine Position ..........................................................18
Maintenance
Lubrication................................................................................19
Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft....................................................19
Transmission Oil .......................................................................19
Engine Maintenance .................................................................19
Storage.........................................................................................20
Troubleshooting..........................................................................21
Warranty & Specications .........................................Back Cover
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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
CONTROL LEVER THAT ENABLES YOU TO STOP
THE 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!
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WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION

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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.
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DANGER
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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.
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AVOID INJURY
FROM
ROTATING
TINES!
Keep hands,
feet and
clothing away!
• Tines rotate when the
safety latch is flipped up
and the drive control
lever is depressed
towards the handle bar.
• To stop tines from
rotating release the
drive control lever.
The safety latch
automatically snaps
into locked position.
• Stop the engine, wait
for tines to stop
rotating and disconnect
the spark plug before
removing debris or
doing any maintenance.
DANGER
101573
AVOID INJURY
• Know the function and
location of all controls.
• Never allow children to
operate the tiller.
• Check area to be tilled
and remove rocks or
obstacles.
• Check for underground
utilities before using.
WARNING
Read the
Operator’s
Manual
Before
Operating
Wear
Safety
Goggles or
Eyewear
Wear
Boots or
Protective
Footwear
Wear
Protective
Noise
Reduction
Gear
Wear
Gloves and
Protective
Clothing
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Unpacking and Assembly
Your tiller will require some assembly. e following instructions will
help you unpack your tiller, assemble and adjust the depth regulator
lever, cable tension and handlebar height. You will need two 9/16”
wrenches.
Unpacking
Open top of carton and remove the tiller components.
Tiller Components
Upper Handlebar left
Upper Handlebar right
Lower Handlebars left and right
Handlebar Face Plate
Handlebar
Wheels/Depth Regulator
Safety Shields
Tine Blades (16)
Engine Assembly
Driver Safety Control Lever (with cable)
rottle Assembly (with cable)
Hardware
DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL TO THE
TRANSMISSION GEAR CASE
e tiller transmission is lled at the factory.
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).
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Overview of Components
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3
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5
6
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Item # Part # Description Qty.
1 101829 Driver Safety Control Lever 1
2 101838 rottle Control Lever Assembly 1
3 101831 Handlebar Adjustment Assembly 1
4 101832 Upper Handlebar Left 1
5 101833 Upper Handlebar Right 1
6 101835 Lower Handlebar Left/Right 2
7 101136 Engine 1
8 101836 Safety Shield Kit 1
9 101837 Depth Regulator 1
10 101838 Wheels 2
11 101839 Tine Blade 16
12 101841 Tiller Axle Sleeve 2
13 101842 Tiller Gearbox 1
14 101843 Engine Belt (not shown) 1
15 101845 Locking Pin 2
16 102893 Plastic Cable Clip 2
17 102894 Flat Lead Clevis with R-Clip 2
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Tine Assembly
Mounting the Tine Blades
1. Attach tine blades to the tine axle sleeve with a hex nut and hex bolt
(see Figure 1). Blades should alternate direction diagonally, one pair
facing in, one pair facing out on each sleeve.
2. Slide the assembled tines onto the tiller’s axle. Align the connection
holes and secure the tines to the tiller axle with a clevis pin and a
R-clip (see Figure 2).
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TINE
BLADE
Figure 1
TINE
BLADE
TINE
AXLE
SLEEVE
Figure 2
R-CLIP
CLEVIS
PIN
TINE
BLADE
TINE
BLADE
AXLE
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Wheel/Depth Adjuster Assembly
Mounting the Wheels/Depth Adjuster
1. Align two holes on the tiller wheel bracket at the desired height on the
wheels/height adjuster.
2. Push two locking pins through the holes and secure (see Figure 3).
LOCKING
PINS
Figure 3
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