Champion Power Equipment 201464 19 in. Rear Tine Tiller User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #201464

REAR TINE TILLER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

................................................... 3

Safety Deﬁnitions

.......................................... 3

Important Safety Instructions

....................... 4

Training .............................................................4

Preparation .........................................................4

Operation ...........................................................5

Maintenance and Storage .........................................6

Fuel Safety .........................................................6

Safety Symbols .....................................................8

Operation Symbols ............................................... 10

Quickstart Label Symbols........................................ 11

Safety Labels ..................................................... 12

Controls and Features ................................. 14

Tiller .............................................................. 14

Engine ............................................................ 14

Parts Included .................................................... 15

Tools Included .................................................... 15

Tools Needed ..................................................... 15

Assembly ..................................................... 16

Unpacking ........................................................ 16

Attach Lower Handle ............................................. 16

Install the Wheels ................................................ 16

Install the Tines .................................................. 16

Install the Tine Shield ............................................ 16

Install the Depth Regulator ...................................... 17

Attach Upper Handle ............................................. 17

Attach Speed Control ............................................ 17

Attach Front Bumper ............................................. 17

Introduction ....................................................... 18

Wheel Drive Pins ................................................. 18

Forward Lever .................................................... 19

Reverse Lever .................................................... 19

Depth Regulator Lever Adjustment .............................. 19

Handlebar Height Adjustment .................................... 20

Operation ..................................................... 20

Introduction ....................................................... 20

Add Engine Oil .................................................... 20

Add Fuel

.......................................................... 21

Transmission Gear Oil ............................................ 22

Starting the Engine ............................................... 22

Stopping the Engine and the Tiller

............................... 23

Operation at High Altitude ....................................... 24

Tilling Tips and Techniques

......................... 24

Tilling Depths ..................................................... 24

Choosing Correct Wheel and Tine Speeds ...................... 24

Let the Tiller Do the Work ........................................ 24

Avoid Tilling Soggy, Wet Soil ..................................... 24

Preparing Seedbeds .............................................. 25

Cultivating ........................................................ 25

Tilling on Slopes .................................................. 25

Clearing the Tines ................................................ 25

Loading and Unloading the Tiller ................................ 26

Maintenance ................................................ 26

Tiller Lubrication ................................................. 27

Check for Oil Leaks .............................................. 27

Check Hardware.................................................. 27

Check Tire Pressure .............................................. 27

Transmission Gear Oil Service ................................... 28

Tines .............................................................. 28

Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension ........... 29

Belt Tension Adjustment ......................................... 30

Change Forward/Reverse Belts ................................. 30

Engine Oil Service ................................................ 32

Air Cleaner Maintenance ......................................... 33

Spark Plug Service ............................................... 33

Spark Arrester Screen Service .................................. 33

Storage ........................................................ 33

Tiller Storage ..................................................... 34

Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days ........................... 34

Engines Stored for Over 30 Days ................................ 34

Speciﬁcations .............................................. 35

Tiller Speciﬁcations .............................................. 35

Engine Speciﬁcations ............................................ 35

Fuel Speciﬁcations ............................................... 35

Troubleshooting ........................................... 36

Difﬁculty Starting Engine (Recoil) ............................... 37

Gasoline Engine: No Power ...................................... 38

Gasoline Engine Running Roughly ............................... 38

Stops Suddenly When Running .................................. 39

Engine is Overheating

............................................ 39

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment

(CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our

products to strict speciﬁcations and guidelines. With proper

product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this

product should bring years of satisfying service.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and

completeness of the information in this manual at the time of

publication, and we reserve the right to change, alter and/or

improve the product and this document at any time without prior

notice.

Since CPE highly values how our products are designed,

manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also highly value

your safety and the safety of others, we would like you to take the

time to review this product manual and other product materials

thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly,

operation, dangers and maintenance of the product before use.

Fully familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on

operating the product fully familiarize themselves too, with the

proper safety and operation procedures before each use. Please

always exercise common sense and always err on the side

of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident,

property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use

and be satisﬁed with your CPE product for years to come.

When contacting CPE about parts and/or service, you will need to

supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product.

Transcribe the information found on your product’s nameplate

label to the table below.

CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM

1-877-338-0999

MODEL NUMBER

201464

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to

possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,

deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety

warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The

instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper

accident prevention measures.

 DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which,if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

 WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

 CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.



NOTICE

NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not

hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage).

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm –

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

 DANGER

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,

odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause

nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or

weak, get to fresh air immediately.

Operate tiller outdoors only in a well ventilated area.

DO NOT operate the tiller inside any building, including

garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or

compartment.

DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a conﬁned area through

windows, doors, vents or other openings.

 DANGER

Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine

exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot

see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and

windows are open.

ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,

and vents.

Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in

carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Training

 WARNING

1. Carefully read this Operator’s Manual and any other

literature you may receive. Be thoroughly familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the tiller and its engine.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls

quickly.

2. Never allow children under age 16 to operate the tiller.

Never allow adults to operate the tiller without proper

instruction.

3. Always keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

children, and pets.

4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or

hazards occurring to other people, their property, and

themselves.

Preparation

 WARNING

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used

and remove all foreign objects.

2. Be sure all tiller controls are released and both wheels are

in the Wheel Drive position before starting the engine.

3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer

garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get

caught in moving parts.

4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot or wearing

sandals, sneakers, or light footwear. Wear protective

footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

5. Do not till near underground electric cables, telephone

lines, pipes or hoses. If in doubt, contact your telephone

or utility company.

6. Never make adjustments when engine is running.

 DANGER

Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or

accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can

result.

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

Operate equipment with guards in place.

DO NOT wear loose-ﬁtting clothing, dangling drawstrings or

items that could become caught.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operation

 WARNING

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

2. DO NOT till in reverse.

3. Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

trafﬁc. Do not carry passengers.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove

the wire from the spark plug and prevent it from touching

the spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any

damage and repair the damage before restarting and

operating the machine

5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

6. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from

touching the spark plug, and check immediately for the

cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and

prevent it from touching the spark plug, whenever you

leave the operating position, before unclogging the tines,

or when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.

8. When leaving the machine unattended, stop the engine.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from

the spark plug. Be sure that both wheels are in the Wheel

Drive position.

9. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from

touching the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

10. The ﬂap on the tine hood must be down when operating

the tiller.

11. Never operate the tiller under engine power if the

wheels are in the Freewheel position. In the Freewheel

position, the wheels will not hold the tiller back and the

revolving tines could propel the tiller rapidly, possibly

causing loss of control. Always engage the wheels with

the wheel drive pins in the Wheel Drive position before

starting the engine or engaging the tines⁄wheels with the

forward or reverse controls.

12. Always be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly

bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should

strike extremely hard packed soil, frozen ground,

or buried obstacles like large stones, roots, or

stumps. If in doubt about the tilling conditions, always

use the following operating precautions to assist you in

maintaining control of the tiller:

12a. Use shallower depth regulator settings, working

gradually deeper with each pass.

12b. Use slower engine speeds.

12c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots or other

debris.

12d. Avoid using downward pressure on the handlebars.

If need be, use slight upward pressure to keep the

tines from digging too deeply.

12e. In an emergency, stop the tines and wheels by

releasing whichever lever is engaged. Do not attempt

to restrain the tiller.

13. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by attempting to till

too deeply at too fast a rate.

14. Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on hard

or slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when

backing up.

15. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for

safety (greater than 15 degrees). When on slopes, slow

down and make sure you have good footing. Never permit

the tiller to freewheel down slopes.

16. Never allow bystanders near the unit.

17. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

18. Never operate the tiller if you are tired; or under the

inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

19. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from

operation. Let parts cool down sufﬁciently.

20. Always remember you can always stop the tines and

wheels by releasing control levers (whichever control is

engaged).

21. Never pull the tiller towards you.

22. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and

with feet well away from the tines.

23. Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is

running.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 WARNING

Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in ﬁre or

electrical shock.

When servicing the engine:

Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot

contact the plug or any other metal object.

DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.

Use only approved spark plug testers.

Maintenance and Storage

 WARNING

1. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws for proper tightness to

be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a

building where ignition sources are present, such as

hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers,

stoves, electric motors, etc. Allow the engine to cool

before storing the unit in any enclosure.

3. To reduce the chances of a ﬁre, keep the engine free of

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

4. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away

from any spark- or ﬂame-producing equipment. Store

gasoline in an approved container, safely away from the

reach of children.

5. Never perform maintenance while the engine is running or

the spark plug wire is connected, except when speciﬁcally

instructed to do so.

6. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

 WARNING

Do not tamper with the engine-governor settings on the

machine.

The engine-governor controls the maximum safe operation

speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from

damage caused by overspeed. Tampering with the engine-

governor speed will void your warranty.

Fuel Safety

 DANGER

GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY

FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

Gasoline and gasoline vapors:

– Gasoline vapors are highly ﬂammable and explosive.

– Gasoline vapors can cause a ﬁre or explosion if ignited.

– Gasoline is a liquid fuel and the resulting gasoline vapors can

ignite and cause a ﬁre or explosion.

– Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up

immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.

– Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential

leaks quickly.

– In any petroleum gas ﬁre, ﬂames should not be extinguished

unless by doing so the fuel supply valve can be turned OFF.

This is because if a ﬁre is extinguished and a supply of fuel is

not turned OFF, then an explosion hazard could be created.

– Gasoline vapors expand and contract with ambient

temperatures. Never ﬁll the gasoline tank past the red FULL

indicator on the fuel ﬁlter, as gasoline vapors needs room to

expand if temperatures rise.

 WARNING

When adding or removing gasoline:

DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.

Always stop the engine and allow to cool for a minimum of two

minutes before refueling.

Always loosen gasoline cap slowly to release vapor pressure

and to keep fuel from escaping around the gasoline cap.

Always replace and tighten the gasoline cap securely after

fueling.

Never remove the gasoline cap or add gasoline while the

engine is running or when the engine is hot.

Only ﬁll or drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the tiller at the gas station.

Always store gasoline in an EPA/CARB compliant container or

to transfer the gasoline to the engine.

DO NOT overﬁll the gasoline tank.

Always keep gasoline away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot

lights, heat and other sources of ignition.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 WARNING

When starting the tiller:

DO NOT attempt to start a damaged tiller.

Always check that the gasoline cap, air ﬁlter, spark plug, fuel

lines and exhaust system are properly in place.

Always allow spilled gasoline to evaporate fully before

attempting to start the engine.

Always be certain that the tiller is resting ﬁrmly on level

ground.

 WARNING

When operating the tiller:

DO NOT tip the tiller forward during operation.

 WARNING

When transporting or servicing the tiller:

Always check that the fuel valve is in the OFF position and the

gasoline tank is empty.

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

 WARNING

When storing the tiller:

Always store away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot lights, heat

and other sources of ignition.

Never store tiller or gasoline near furnaces, water heaters,

or any other appliances that produce heat or have automatic

ignitions.

 WARNING

Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel

item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

Safety Symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of

these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

SYMBOL MEANING

Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual

before using this product.

Eye and Ear Protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, and as

necessary a full face-shield as well as full ear protection when operating this product.

Footwear. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when operating the machine.

Gloves. Always wear nonslip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating this product.

Safety Alert. Precautions that involve your safety.

Risk of Fire. Fuel and its vapors are extremely ﬂammable and explosive. Fire can cause severe burns or

death. Do not add fuel while the product is operating or still hot.

Hot Surface. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.

Open Flame Alert. Fuel and its vapors are extremely ﬂammable and explosive. Keep fuel away from

smoking, open ﬂames, sparks, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

SYMBOL MEANING

Toxic Fumes. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California

to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Risk of Asphyxiation. This engine emits carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless poison gas. Breathing

carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Use only in a well ventilated area

Clearance. Keep all objects including others at least 50 feet (15m) from this machine.

Amputation Hazard. Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

Thrown Objects. This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause personal injury.

Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks (where possible), broken glass,

nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

Operation Symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of

these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

SYMBOL MEANING

Choke Lever

CHOKE: left position

RUN: right position

Fuel Valve

CLOSED: left position

OPEN: right position

Throttle Lever

FAST: left position

Throttle Lever

SLOW: right position

Stop

Forward

Reverse

SYMBOL MEANING

Engage Wheels and Tines

Disengage Wheels and Tines

Speed

Transmission Gear Oil. API rated GL-4

or GL-5 Viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-

140 or SAE 80W-90.

Gasoline Tank: Full

Gasoline Tank: Empty

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

Quickstart Label Symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these

symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

Starting the Engine

1. Check Oil Level. Recommended oil is 10W-30. The engine can

be seriously damaged without oil. Always check the oil level

before using. The machine must be resting ﬁrmly on level

ground when checking.

2. Add gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an

ethanol content of less than 10% by volume.

3. Move the choke lever to “CHOKE” position.

4. Move the throttle lever to “FAST” position.

5. Move the fuel valve to “OPEN” position.

6. Pull starter cord.

7. Move the choke lever to “RUN” position.

Stopping the Engine

In an emergency, turn the engine switch to the “OFF”

position.

Under normal operation:

1. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.

2. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the

engine. This usually takes few minutes.

Important: Always ensure that the fuel valve is in the “OFF”

position when the engine is not in use.

2197-L-OP-C

10W-30



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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

Safety Labels

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement.

LABEL DESCRIPTION

1966-L-SF-B

DO NOT TOUCH!

Hot surface.

 WARNING

¡NO TOCAR!

Superﬁcie caliente.

 ADVERTENCIA

 AVERTISSEMENT

NE TOUCHEZ PAS!

Surface chaude.

Hot Surface

2018-L-OP-B

ESSENCE SANS PLOM SEULEMENT.

Indice d’octane minimal de

87. Maximum 10 % d'éthanol.

La clasiﬁcación mínimo de 87

octano. Máximo de etanol de 10%.

GASOLINA SIN PLOMO SOLAMENTE.UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.

Minimum octane rating of 87.

Maximum 10% ethanol.

Fuel

1253-L-SF-A

 DANGER  PELIGRO  DANGER

Safety Icons

1254-L-SF-B

DO NOT till in reverse.

NO cultivar

en reversa.

NE PAS labourer en

marche arrière.

 DANGER  PELIGRO  DANGER

Safety Icons

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

LABEL DESCRIPTION

 WARNING

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start ﬁres around

dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should

contact local ﬁre agencies for laws or regulations relating to ﬁre prevention requirements.

 ADVERTENCIA

Operación de este equipo puede crear chispas que pueden

iniciar incendios en vegetación seca. Un parachispas puede ser

requerido. El operador debería contactar las agencias locales de incendios para leyes o

regulaciones relacionadas con requisitos de prevención de incendios.

 AVERTISSEMENT

Le fonctionnement de cet équipement peut créer des

étincelles qui peuvent déclencher des incendies autour de la

végétation sèche. Un pare-étincelles peut être nécessaire. L'utilisateur doit communiquer avec

le service d'incendie local pour les lois et les règlements relatifs à la prévention des incendies.

1047-L-SF-C

Combustion

1253-L-SF-A

 DANGER  PELIGRO  DANGER

Safety Icons

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Read this operator’s manual before operating your tiller. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features.

Save this manual for future reference.

Tiller

1. Front Bumper

2. Wheels

3. Wheel Lock Pins

4. Tines

5. Tine Shield

6. Depth Regulator Lever

7. Reverse Lever

8. Forward Lever

9. Handlebars

10. Speed Control

11. Gear Oil Dipstick

Engine

1. Mufﬂer

2. Air Filter – Protects the engine by ﬁltering dust and debris

from the intake air.

3. Throttle

4. Choke – Used to start the engine.

5. Fuel Valve – Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.

6. Engine On/Off Switch

7. Oil Drain Bolt – Used to drain the oil.

8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick – Used to check and ﬁll oil level.

9. Recoil Starter – Used to manually start the engine.

10. Gasoline Tank – 0.82 gal. (3.1 L)

11. Gasoline Tank Cap

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Parts Included

Accessories

Engine Oil

..................................... 16.9 ﬂ. oz. (500 ml)

Oil Funnel ...........................................................1

Tools Included

8–10 Wrench .......................................................1

12–14 Wrench ......................................................1

13–15 Wrench ......................................................1

Spark Plug Wrench (engine) .......................................1

Tools Needed

Needle Nose Pliers (for cotter pins)

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ASSEMBLY

Your tiller requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory

without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before

operation.

If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your tiller, call

our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your

serial number and model number available.

Unpacking

1. Remove all parts and packaging components.

2. Remove top lid and remove sides.

3. Remove any remaining packaging.

4. With helper, remove the tiller from the shipping crate.

Attach Lower Handle

1. Loosen the lower handle bolts.

2. Align the lower handle holes to the middle height adjustment

holes in the transmission cover and install the (4) M10×25 mm

ﬂange head bolts and (2) M10 nuts. Tighten all hardware.

Install the Wheels

1. Remove the locking pins from the wheel hubs.

2. The tiller wheels are directional. For best performance install

the wheels with the tire thread facing the direction as shown.

3. Slide the wheel hub onto the wheel axle.

4. Align the wheel hub hole with the hole in the axle and insert

the locking pin.

5. Rotate the locking pin ring to lock the pin in position. Repeat

on other wheel.

Install the Tines

Before Assembly

1. Check the orientation of the tine blade. The sharp cutting

edge should be facing the direction of tine rotation for your

tiller.

2. Install the tine assemblies on each tine axle. Secure with (2)

pins and (2) cotter pins. Bend cotter pins once inserted to

prevent them from coming out.

Install the Tine Shield

1. Remove the (4) M8×20 mm ﬂange head bolts and (2) washers

installed in the tine shield brackets above the transmission

housing.

2. Place the tine shield on the bracket and secure with the bolts

and washers removed in step 1.

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ASSEMBLY

Install the Depth Regulator

1. Remove the (1) pin and (1) clip from the depth regulator lever.

2. Insert the depth regulator into the bottom of the depth

regulator bracket.

3. Insert the pin through the bracket and lever.

4. Install the clip removed in 1 onto the depth regulator lever.

Attach Upper Handle

1. Slide the upper handle down over the lower handle and align

the holes.

2. Insert the (4) M8×50 curved head bolts into the holes as

shown and securely with the (4) handle knobs and (4) curved

Washer.

3. Tighten the handle knobs securely.

Attach Speed Control

1. Attach speed control using provided (1) M6 bolt, (1) washer,

and (1) M6 nut.

2. Tighten completely.

3. Use plastic clips to secure the cables as shown.

Attach Front Bumper

1. Slide the front bumper onto the outside of the base frame and

align the holes.

2. Install the (4) M8×20 mm bolts and (4) M8 lock nuts and

tighten securely.

 WARNING

Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand

all safety, controls and operating instructions.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious

personal injury.

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ASSEMBLY

Introduction

This section describes the location and function of the controls on

your tiller. Refer to the following section, Operation, for detailed

operating instructions.

Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you

understand the operation of the controls and feel conﬁdent with

each of them.

Wheel Drive Pins

Each wheel is equipped with a locking pin that secures the wheel

to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned in either a

WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.

Before starting the engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE

position by inserting the wheel drive pins through the wheel hubs

and axle shaft. Doing so “locks” the wheels to the axle shaft,

causing the wheels to turn when either the forward or reverse

lever is engaged.

Use the FREEWHEEL mode only when the engine is not running. In

FREEWHEEL, the wheel locking pins are placed only through the

holes in the wheel shaft (not the wheel hubs), thus allowing the

wheels to turn freely when you manually move the tiller

 WARNING

Never allow either of the wheels to be in the FREEWHEEL

position when the engine is running. Always put both wheels in

the WHEEL DRIVE position before starting the engine.

Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property

damage, or personal injury.

To replace the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE or FREEWHEEL:

1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the

spark plug and allow engine to cool.

2. Raise one wheel about 1 in. (2.5 cm) off the ground and place

a sturdy support under the transmission.

 WARNING

Do not place tiller on its side when changing wheel drive

positions. Doing so could result in gasoline leaking from the

fuel tank.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury

or property damage.

FOR WHEEL DRIVE MODE: Slide wheel outward and align the

holes. Insert locking pin through wheel hub and wheel shaft.

Secure wheel locking pin by pushing in as far as it will go then

wrapping ring around the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat with

the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the

transmission.

WHEEL DRIVE Position

CORRECT PIN

ORIENTATION

INCORRECT PIN

ORIENTATION



NOTICE

Ensure that the ring on the wheel pin is folded over completely

against the pin. Failure to do so could cause the wheel pin to

fall out of the hole and the wheel to slide off of the axle during

use.

FOR FREEWHEEL MODE: Slide the wheel inward and insert the

wheel drive locking pin only through the hole in the axle shaft.

Secure wheel locking pin by pushing in as far as it will go then

wrapping ring around the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat for

the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the

transmission.

FREEWHEEL Position

CORRECT PIN

ORIENTATION

INCORRECT PIN

ORIENTATION

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

NOTICE

Ensure that the ring on the wheel pin is folded over completely

against the pin. Failure to do so could cause the wheel pin to

fall out of the hole and the wheel to slide off of the axle during

use.

 WARNING

Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are in WHEEL

DRIVE position. See Wheel Drive Pins for instructions.

Engaging the Forward Lever when the wheels are not in

WHEEL DRIVE could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller

forward or backward. Failure to comply could cause loss of

tiller control, property damage, or personal injury

Forward Lever

The Forward Lever controls the engagement of forward drive to

the wheels and counter-rotating tilling with the tines.

To operate the Forward Lever:

1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position (see “WARNING”

statement).

2. Depress and hold the lever against the handlebar to start the

wheels going forward and tines rotating in a reverse direction.

3. Release the lever to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines

(the engine will continue to run).

 WARNING

Never pull the tiller toward you with the tines engaged.

Reverse Lever

The reverse lever controls the reverse motion of the wheels

and forward motion of the tines. To operate the Reverse

Lever:

1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position (see “WARNING”

statement).

2. Ensure all tiller tine motion has stopped before re-engaging

tines.

3. Depress and hold the lever against the handlebar to start the

wheels in reverse and tines rotating in a forward direction.

4. Release the lever to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines

(the engine will continue to run).

 WARNING

DO NOT till in reverse.

Depth Regulator Lever Adjustment

This regulator lever controls the tilling depth of the tines. Remove

pin and clip and slide regulator lever up or down as required.

Reassemble pin and clip.

The “travel position” (highest hole) raises the tines approximately

1-1/2 in. (4 cm) off the ground, allowing the tiller to be moved

without the tines contacting the ground. This setting should also

be used when starting the engine.

Moving the regulator lever upward will increase the tilling depth.

The lowest notch allows a tilling depth of approximately 6 in.

(15 cm), depending on soil conditions. For best results, always

begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase

the tilling depth.

 WARNING

Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly.

Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths.

Place the depth regulator lever in the “travel” position before

starting the engine. This position prevents the tines from

touching the ground until you are ready to begin tilling.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or

property damage.

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Handlebar Height Adjustment

The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings. In

general, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the

tines are 3-4 in. (8-10 cm) in the soil.

To adjust the handlebars:

1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug, and

allow engine to cool.

2. Remove hardware, reposition handlebars, and reinstall

hardware securely.

High

Low

OPERATION

 WARNING

Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand

all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Operator’s

Manual.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious

personal injury

Introduction

Read this section before you start the engine. Then, take the time

to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before

using it in the garden. Find an open, level area and practice using

the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in

“travel” setting). Only after you’ve become completely familiar

with the tiller should you begin using it in the garden.

Add Engine Oil

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been

properly ﬁlled with the recommended type and amount of oil.

Damage to the engine as a result of failing to follow these

instructions will void your warranty.



NOTICE

The recommended oil type for typical use is 10W-30

automotive oil. However, using the listed conventional oils

shown in the “Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart may be

used for typical use including the ﬁrst 5 hours of the break-in

run time period of the engine.

If running tiller in extreme temperatures, refer to the

“Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart.

-20 0 20 40 60

Ambient temperature

Recommended Engine Oil Type

80 100 120

-28.9

°F

°C

-17.8 -6.7 4.4 15.6 26.7 37. 8 48.9

10W-30

5W-30 Full Synthetic

10W-405W-30

1. Place tiller on a ﬂat, level surface.

2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.

3. Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick to add engine oil.

4. Using a funnel, add up to 16.9 ﬂ. oz. (500 ml) of oil and

replace oil ﬁll cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.

5. Check engine oil level and add as needed.

MAX

OIL DIP STICK

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

NOTICE

Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about

1-2 threads from running out of the ﬁll hole.

When using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in

the dipstick while checking.



NOTICE

Check oil level often during the break-in period. Refer to the

Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.

 CAUTION

This engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and will stop

when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the threshold

level.



NOTICE

We consider the ﬁrst 5 hours of run time to be the break-

in period for the engine. During the break in period we

recommend using standard automotive non-synthetic blended

oils. After the break in period synthetic lubricant can be used

but is not required. Adjusting throttle setting will increase/

decrease engine speed helping to seat piston rings. Avoid

bogging or lugging the engine down and avoid prolonged

running at constant RPM. After the 5 hour break-in period,

change the oil. Using synthetic lubricants does not increase

the recommended oil change interval.



NOTICE

Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break-in

period. Using synthetic oil does not decrease the recommended

oil change interval. Full synthetic 5W-30 oil will aid in starting

in cold ambient < 41º F (5º C) temperatures.

Add Fuel

 DANGER

Gasoline vapors are highly ﬂammable and extremely explosive.

DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. Fire or explosion can cause

severe burns or death.

Only ﬁll or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area. DO

NOT pump gasoline directly into the engine. Use an approved

container to transfer the fuel to the engine.

Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel

item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.

DO NOT overﬁll the gasoline tank. Always keep fuel away from

sparks, open ﬂames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of

ignition.

Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum

octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by

volume. ybc

DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.

1. Remove the gasoline cap.

2. Slowly add gasoline to the tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. Gasoline

can expand after ﬁlling. A minimum of ¼ in. (6.4 mm) of

space left in the tank is required for gasoline expansion

although more than ¼ in. (6.4 mm) is recommended. Gasoline

can be forced out of the tank as a result of expansion if

overﬁlled and can affect the stable running condition of the

tiller.

3. Screw on the gasoline cap and wipe away any spilled fuel.

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 CAUTION

Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87

and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume.

DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when ﬁlling the tank.

DO NOT mix oil and gasoline.

DO NOT overﬁll the tank. Fill tank to approximately ¼ in.

(6.4 mm) below the top of the tank to allow for gasoline

expansion.

DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the tiller at the pump. Use

an approved fuel container to transfer the gasoline to the tiller.

DO NOT ﬁll tank indoors.

DO NOT ﬁll tank when the engine is running or hot.

 WARNING

Pouring gasoline too fast through the fuel screen may result in

gasoline splashing over the tiller and operator while ﬁlling.



NOTICE

The engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blended

gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some

issues worth noting:

– Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than

gasoline alone.

– These ethanol blends can eventually separate, leaving

water or a watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and

carburetor. The compromised gasoline can be drawn into

the carburetor and cause damage to the engine and/or

create potential hazards.

– If a fuel stabilizer is used, conﬁrm that it is formulated to

work with ethanol-gasoline blends.

– Any damages or hazards caused by using ethanol blended

gasoline higher than 10% by volume, improperly stored

gasoline, and/or improperly formulated stabilizers, are not

covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply and

run the engine to starvation after each use. See Storage

instructions for extended non-use.



NOTICE

In some State and local jurisdictions, operate power equipment

during reasonable hours to comply within local noise

ordinances. For more information, contact your State and local

government for speciﬁc requirements.

Transmission Gear Oil

The tiller ships from the factory with transmission gear oil

installed. Operating the tiller when the transmission is low on oil

can result in severe damage. See Transmission Gear Oil Service

for more details.

Starting the Engine

To help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment:

 WARNING

Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have

read all of the operating instructions

 WARNING

Before starting engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE

position. Never have wheels in FREEWHEEL position when

engine is running. When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL, they

do not hold back the tiller and the tines could propel the tiller

rapidly forward or backward.

 WARNING

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated

areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless

and deadly gas.

 WARNING

Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating tines will cause injury.

1. Make certain the tiller is on a ﬂat, level surface. Tilling on a

grade greater than 15 degrees can be unsafe and cause a

low oil shut-off as oil pools in the engine opposite the low oil

sensor.

2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins must

be through holes in wheel hubs and wheel shaft).

3. Move the depth regulator lever all the way down to the

“travel” position, so that the tines clear the ground.

4. Release all controls on the tiller.

CHOKE

FAST

FUEL OFF

SLOW

RUN

FUEL ON

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5. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position.

6. Move the fuel valve to the “ON” position.

CHOKE

FUEL VALVE

7. Move the throttle lever to the “FAST” position.

8. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then

pull rapidly.

9. As engine warms up, move the choke lever to the “RUN”

position.



NOTICE

If the engine starts but does not run, make certain that the

tiller is on a ﬂat, level surface. The engine is equipped with a

low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when

the oil level falls below a critical threshold.

Stopping the Engine and the Tiller

In an emergency, turn the engine switch to the “OFF”

position.

Under normal operation:

1. To stop the wheels and tines, release all control levers.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.

FUEL OFF

FUEL ON

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3. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the

engine. This usually takes a few minutes.

Operation at High Altitude

The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea level. Engine

power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease.

Engine power will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000

ft. of elevation above sea level. This is a natural trend and cannot

be changed by adjusting the engine. At high altitudes increased

exhaust emissions can also result due to the increased enrichment

of the air fuel ratio. Other high altitude issues can include hard

starting, increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling.

To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power

loss, CPE can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet. The

alternative main jet and installation instructions can be obtained

by contacting our Technical Support Team. Installation instructions

are also available in the Technical Bulletin area of the CPE website.

The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the

application of the high altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the

table below.

In order to select the correct high altitude main jet it is necessary

to identify the carburetor model. For this purpose, a code is

stamped on the side of the carburetor. Select the correct high

altitude jet part number corresponding to the carburetor code

found on your particular carburetor.

Carb. Code High Alt. Jet Part Number Min. Altitude

100732679

-0001

100092470

3281-9843 ft.

(1000-3000 m)

 WARNING

Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower

than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the

engine. For operation at lower elevations, the originally

supplied standard main jet must be used. Operating the

engine with the wrong engine conﬁguration at a given altitude

may increase its emissions and decrease fuel efﬁciency and

performance.

TILLING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Tilling Depths

 WARNING

Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company and

inquire if underground equipment or lines are used on your

property. Do not till near buried electric cables, telephone

lines, pipes or hoses.

Avoid pushing down on the handlebars in an attempt to force the

tiller to dig deeper. Doing so takes the weight off the powered

wheels, causing them to lose traction. Without the wheels

helping to hold the tiller back, the tines will attempt to propel the

tiller – often causing the tiller to skip rapidly across the ground.

(Sometimes, slight downward pressure on the handlebars will

help get through a particularly tough section of sod or unbroken

ground, but in most cases this wont be necessary.)

Avoid trying to dig too deeply too quickly, especially when busting

sod or when tilling soil that hasn’t been tilled for some time. Use

shallow depth regulator settings (only an inch or two deep) for

the ﬁrst passes through the soil. With each succeeding pass, dig

another inch or two deeper. (Watering the area a few days prior to

tilling will make the tilling easier, as will letting the newly worked

soil set for a day or two before making a ﬁnal, deep tilling pass.

When cultivating (breaking up surface soil around plants to

destroy weeds), adjust the tines to dig only 1 in. to 2 in. (2.5 to

5 cm) deep. Using shallow tilling depths helps prevent injury to

plants whose roots often grow close to the surface. If needed, lift

up on the handlebars slightly to prevent the tines from digging too

deeply. (Cultivating on a regular basis not only eliminates weeds,

it also loosens and aerates the soil for better moisture absorption

and faster plant growth.)

Choosing Correct Wheel and Tine Speeds

With experience, you will ﬁnd the “just right” tilling depth and

tilling speed combination that is best for your garden.

Set the engine throttle lever at a speed to give the engine

adequate power and yet allow it to operate at the slowest possible

speed; at least until you have achieved the maximum tilling depth

you desire. Faster engine speeds may be desirable when making

ﬁnal passes through the seedbed or when cultivating. Selection of

the correct engine speed, in relation to the tilling depth, will ensure

a sufﬁcient power level to do the job without causing the engine to

labor.

Let the Tiller Do the Work

While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the

tines do the digging. Walk on the side that is not yet ﬁnished (to

avoid making footprints in the freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but

securely grip the handlebar with just one hand.

Avoid Tilling Soggy, Wet Soil

Tilling wet soil often results in large, hard clumps of soil that can

interfere with planting. If time permits, wait a day or two after

heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before tilling. Test soil by

squeezing it into a ball. If it compresses too easily, it is too wet to

till.

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Preparing Seedbeds

When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in the

ﬁrst row, then overlap one-half the tiller width on the rest of the

passes. When ﬁnished in one direction, make a second pass at

a right angle. Overlap each pass for best results (in very hard

ground, it may take three or four passes to thoroughly pulverize

the soil.)

If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise

tilling, then overlap the ﬁrst passes by one-half a tiller width,

followed by successive passes at one quarter width.

Cultivating

With planning, you can allow enough room between rows to

cultivate. Leave room for the hood width, plus enough extra room

for future plant growth.

Tilling on Slopes

Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes:

If you must garden on a moderate slope, please follow two very

important guidelines:

1. Till only on moderate slopes, never on steep ground where

footing is difﬁcult. Tilling on a grade greater than 15 degrees

can be unsafe and cause a low oil shut-off as oil pools in the

engine opposite the low oil sensor.

2. We recommend tilling up and down slopes rather than

terracing. Tilling vertically on a slope allows maximum

planting area and also leaves room for cultivating.

IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes, be sure the correct oil

level is maintained in the engine (check every one-half hour of

operation). The incline of the slope will cause the oil to slant away

from its normal level and this can starve engine parts of required

lubrication. Keep the engine oil level at the full point at all times!

 WARNING

Do not operate tiller on a slope too steep for safe operation. Till

slowly and be sure you have good footing. Never permit tiller

to freewheel down slopes. Failure to follow this warning could

result in personal injury.

Tilling on slopes greater than 15 degrees can be unsafe and

cause a low oil shut-off due to oil pooling in the opposite side

of the engine to the low oil sensor.

Tilling Up and Down Slopes (Vertical Tilling)

To keep soil erosion to a minimum, be sure to add enough organic

matter to the soil so that it has good moisture-holding texture and

try to avoid leaving footprints or wheel marks.

When tilling vertically, try to make the ﬁrst pass uphill as the tiller

digs more deeply going uphill than it does downhill. In soft soil or

weeds, you may have to lift the handlebars slightly while going

uphill. When going downhill, overlap the ﬁrst pass by about one-

half the width of the tiller.

Tilling Across Slopes Without Using Terraces (Horizontal

Tilling)

If vertical or terracing gardening aren’t practical for you, then you

can till laterally across a slope. We don’t recommend this method

as it can create unsure footing and invites soil erosion.

As in terrace gardening, start at the top of the slope and overlap

the ﬁrst pass by half the width of the tiller. For added stability of

the tiller, always keep the uphill wheel in the soft, newly tilled soil.

Terrace Gardening

– When a slope is too steep or too short for vertical tilling, it may

be necessary to till across the slope and create terraced rows.

Terraces are rows that are cut into the side of a slope, creating

a narrow, but ﬂat area on which to plant.

– On a long slope, you can make several terraces, one below the

other.

– Terraces should be only 2-to-3 ft. (60-90 cm) wide. Digging

too far into the side of the slope will expose poor subsoil that is

unproductive for plants.

– To create a terrace, start at the top of the slope and work

down. Go back and forth across the ﬁrst row.

– Each succeeding lower terrace is started by walking below

the terrace you’re preparing. For added stability of the tiller,

always keep the uphill wheel in the soft, newly tilled soil.

Do not till the last 12 in. (30 cm) or more of the downhill

outside edge of each terrace. This untilled strip helps prevents

the terraces from breaking apart and washing downhill. It also

provides a walking path between rows.

Clearing the Tines

The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most

tangling of debris in the tines. However, occasionally dry grass,

stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow these

procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if

necessary.

– To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator deep enough to get

maximum “chopping” action as the tines chop the material

against the ground. Also, try to till under crop residues or cover

crops while they are green, moist and tender.

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– While power composting, try swaying the handlebars from side

to side about 6 in. to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm). This “ﬁshtailing”

action often clears the tines of debris.

– If tangling occurs, lift the tines out of the soil and run the tiller

in reverse (if unit is equipped with powered reverse) for a

few feet. This reversing action should unwind a good deal of

debris.

– It may be necessary to remove the debris by hand (a pocket

knife will help you to cut away the material). Be sure to stop

the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing

the tines by hand.

 WARNING

Before clearing the tines by hand, stop the engine, allow all

moving parts to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury.

Loading and Unloading the Tiller

 WARNING

Loading and unloading the tiller into a vehicle is potentially

hazardous and we don’t recommend doing so unless

absolutely necessary, as this could result in personal injury

or property damage. However, if you must load or unload the

tiller, follow the guidelines given next.

– Before loading or unloading, stop the engine, wait for all parts

to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire and let the

engine and mufﬂer cool.

– The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift safely by one person.

Two or more people should share the load.

– Use sturdy ramps and manually (engine shut off) roll the tiller

into and out of the vehicle. Two or more people are needed to

do this.

– The ramps must be strong enough to support the combined

weight of the tiller and any handlers. The ramps should provide

good traction to prevent slipping; they should have side rails

to guide the tiller along the ramps; and they should have a

locking device to secure them to the vehicle.

– The handlers should wear sturdy footwear that will help to

prevent slipping.

– Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as ﬂat

as possible (the less incline to the ramp, the better). Turn the

vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking brake.

– When going up ramps, stand in the normal operating position

and push the tiller ahead of you. Have a person at each side to

turn the wheels.

– When going down ramps, walk backward with the tiller

following you. Keep alert for any obstacles behind you. Position

a person at each wheel to control the speed of the tiller. Never

go down ramps tiller-ﬁrst, as the tiller could tip forward.

– Place wooden blocks on the downhill side of the wheels if you

need to stop the tiller from rolling down the ramp. Also, use

the blocks to temporarily keep the tiller in place on the ramps

(if necessary), and to chock the wheels in place after the tiller

is in the vehicle.

– After loading the tiller, prevent it from rolling by engaging the

wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position. Chock the wheels with

blocks and securely tie the tiller down.

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off

engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop,

disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark

plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious

personal injury or property damage.

BEFORE EACH USE

 Check engine oil level

 Clean engine

 Check air ﬁlter element

 Check reduction gear oil

FIRST 2 HOURS OF BREAK-IN OPERATION

 Check drive belt tension

 Check nuts and bolts

 Change engine oil

EVERY 5 OPERATING HOURS

 Check engine oil level

EVERY 10 OPERATING HOURS

 Check drive belt tension

 Check nuts and bolts

 Change engine oil

 Lubricate tiller

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AFTER THE FIRST MONTH OR FIRST 20 HOURS

 Change engine oil

 Replace reduction gear oil

 Clean air ﬁlter element

EVERY 30 OPERATING HOURS

 Check gear oil level in transmission

 Check tines for wear

 Check air pressure in tires

EVERY 3 MONTHS OR EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION

 Change engine oil

 Replace reduction gear oil

 Replace air ﬁlter element

 Clean spark arrester

EVERY YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION

 Clean deposit cup

 Check/adjust spark arrester*

 Check/adjust idling

 Check/adjust valve clearance**

 Clean fuel tank and fuel ﬁlter**

EVERY TWO YEARS

 Check fuel line

EVERY 125 HOURS

 Clean up carbon from cylinder head piston**



NOTICE

– Change the engine oil after the ﬁrst 2 hours of break-in

operation.

– Change the engine oil more frequently in dusty conditions.

* These items should be replaced if replacement needed.

* *These items should be maintained and repaired by our authorized dealer, unless

the owner has appropriate tools and is proﬁcient with mechanical maintenance.

Tiller Lubrication

After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points

as described below.

Use clean lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is suitable) and

clean general purpose grease (grease containing a metal lubricant

is preferred, if available).

– Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin

coating of grease to the wheel shaft.

– Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator lever.

– Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a ﬁle or

sandpaper to gently remove any rust, burrs or rough spots

(especially around holes in shaft). Apply grease to ends of

shaft before installing tines.

– Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screws and

the handlebar attaching screws.

Check for Oil Leaks

Before each use, check the tiller for signs of an oil leak — usually

a dirty, oily accumulation either on the unit or on the ﬂoor.

A little seepage around a cover or an oil seal is usually not a cause

for alarm. However, if the oil drips overnight, then immediate

attention is needed. Ignoring an oil leak can result in severe

transmission damage!

If a cover is leaking, check for loose screws. If the screws are

tight, a new gasket or oil seal may be required.

If the leak is from around a shaft and oil seal, the oil seal probably

needs to be replaced. See your authorized dealer or contact the

factory for service or advice.

IMPORTANT: Never operate the tiller if the transmission is low

on oil. Check the oil level after every 30 hours of operation and

whenever there is any oil leakage.

Check Hardware

Check for loose or missing hardware after every 10 operating

hours and tighten or replace (as needed) before reusing tiller.

Be sure to check the screws underneath the tiller hood that

secure the transmission cover and the depth regulator lever to the

transmission.

Check Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure in both tires. The air pressure should not

be more than 30 PSI (pounds per square inch).

Keep both tires equally inﬂated to help prevent machine from

pulling to one side.

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Transmission Gear Oil Service

Check the transmission gear oil level after every 30 hours of

operation or whenever you notice any oil leak. Operating the tiller

when the transmission is low on oil can result in severe damage.

A. To Check the Transmission Gear Oil Level:

1. Check the gear oil level when the transmission is cool. Gear

oil will expand in warm operating temperatures and this

expansion will provide an incorrect oil level reading.

2. With the tiller on level ground, pull the depth regulator lever

all the way up.

3. Remove the dipstick/oil ﬁll plug from the transmission

housing and look inside the oil ﬁll hole to locate the main

drive shaft situated below the hole.

MAX

DIPSTICK

4. The gear oil level is correct if it falls between the two nodes

on the oil dipstick.

5. If the gear oil level is low, add GL-4 gear oil (SAE 85W-140 or

SAE 140).

6. If the gear oil level is okay, securely replace the oil ﬁll plug.



NOTICE

Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will

result in severe damage to the transmission components.

B. To Drain the Transmission Gear Oil:

The transmission gear oil does not need to be changed unless it

has been contaminated with dirt, sand or metal particles.

1. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank or run the engine until the

fuel tank is empty.

2. Drain the oil from the engine.

3. Remove the drain bolt from the bottom of the transmission

and allow the gear oil to drain completely.

4. Reinstall the drain bolt.

5. Reﬁll the transmission using GL-4 gear oil (SAE 85W-140 or

SAE 140).

6. Reﬁll the engine with engine oil and replenish the fuel tank

with gasoline.

Tines

The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the

beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating

hours. The tines can be replaced either individually or as a

complete set. Refer to the parts list for tine identiﬁcation and part

numbers.

A. Tine Inspection:

With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed.

Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth, and reduced

effectiveness when chopping up and turning under organic matter.

B. Removing/Installing a Single Tine:

1. With the engine shut off and the spark plug wire

disconnected, remove the M10×25 bolt, lock washer, ﬂat

washer and M10 nut that attach a single tine to a tine holder.

If needed, use penetrating oil on the nuts.

2. When installing a single tine, be sure to position it so that its

cutting edge (sharp) will enter the soil ﬁrst as the tiller moves

forward. Hand tighten completely.

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C. Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly:

1. A tine assembly consists of eight tines mounted on a tine

holder.

2. If removing both tine assemblies, mark them “left” and

“right” before removal. Remove (2) pins and (2) cotter pins

that secure the tine assembly to the tine shaft. If necessary,

use a rubber mallet to tap the tine assembly outward off the

shaft.

3. Before reinstalling the tine assembly, inspect the tine shaft

for rust, rough spots or burrs. Lightly ﬁle or sand, as needed.

Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft.

4. Install each tine assembly so that the cutting (sharp) edge of

the tines will enter the soil ﬁrst when the tiller moves forward.

5. Bend cotter pins once inserted to prevent the pins from

coming out.

Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt

Tension

It is important to maintain correct tension on the forward drive

belt. A loose belt will cause the tines and wheels to slow down

— or stop completely — even though the engine is running at full

speed. A too-tight belt can result in unintentional tine movement

when the lever is in the Neutral (released) position.

– Check belt tension after the ﬁrst two hours of break-in

operation and after every 10 operating hours.

– At the end of each tilling season, check the belt for cracks,

cuts or frayed edges, and replace it as soon as possible.

To Check Belt Tension:

1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect

spark plug wire.

2. With the forward and reverse lever in an open (released)

position, measure and note the overall length of the cable

spring by measuring from the outermost coil to the outermost

coil.

FORWARD LEVER

REVERSE LEVER

3. Squeeze the forward lever against the handlebar and re-

measure the length of the coils. The belt tension is correct if

this second measurement is between 1/6 in. to 3/16 in.

(2-5 mm) shorter than the ﬁrst measurement.

4. If the spring is too short (less than 1/16 in. [2 mm]), the

tension is too tight. If the spring is too long (more than

3/16 in. [5 mm]), the tension is too loose.

5. To adjust the length of the spring.

1. Release the forward lever.

2. Un-thread the hex nut halfway up the adjustment screw.

3. Unhook the top of the spring from the lever.

4. Use pliers to prevent the adjuster from turning and turn

the slotted screw located inside the spring clockwise

(viewed from operator’s position) to increase tension on

the spring. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to decrease

tension. Once adjusted, reattach the spring to the lever.

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5. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to re-measure the length of the

spring. When the second measurement is between

1/16 in. to 3/16 in. (2 to 5 mm) shorter than the ﬁrst

measurement, re-tighten the hex nut against the top of

the adjuster.

DECREASE

TENSION

INCREASE

TENSION

OPEN LENGTH - CLOSED LENGTH = 1/6 to 3/16 in. (2 to 5 mm)

SPRING ADJUSTMENT

Replacement Belt Information

If the drive belt needs to be replaced, refer to the parts list for

information. The procedure requires average mechanical ability

and commonly available tools to change or replace.

LENGTH (inches) WIDTH (inches)

7PK612 24 in. ± 0.24 in. 0.95 in. ± 0.01 in.

5PK730 29 in. ± 0.20 in. 0.70 in. ± 0.02 in.

LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm)

7PK612 612.0 ± 6.0 mm 24.20 ± 0.30 mm

5PK730 730.0 ± 5.0 mm 17.80 ± 0.50 mm

Belt Tension Adjustment

Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2 hour

of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial

stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of operation.

To increase belt tension:

1. Turn jam nut clockwise in 1/8 in. (3 mm) increments.

2. Check adjustment.

To decrease belt tension:

1. Turn jam nut counter-clockwise in 1/8 in. (3 mm) increments.

2. Check adjustment.

3. This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment bolts

are fully adjusted. If no more adjustment can be made, belt

may have to be replaced.

DECREASE

TENSION

INCREASE

TENSION

Change Forward/Reverse Belts

1. Turn off engine. Engine must cool completely before

proceeding.

2. Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug.

3. Reduce the belt tension by loosening the forward and reverse

cable lower jam nut.

4. Remove the upper and lower belt guards.

5. To remove the reverse drive belt:

a. Remove the reverse belt idler.

b. Slide the belt free of the reverse belt guides and engine

pulley.

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c. Pull belt down and away from the transmission pulley.

REVERSE BELT

IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY

REVERSE

BELT

TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

6. To remove the forward drive belt:

a. Remove the two forward belt guide studs and forward

belt idler assembly.

FORWARD BELT IDLER

FORWARD STUD

ASSEMBLY

b. Slide the belt free of the engine pulley.

c. Pull the belt down and away from the transmission pulley.

FORWARD

BELT

ENGINE

PULLEY

TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

7. To install the reverse drive belt:

a. Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up around

the reverse belt idler.

b. Place the lower loop of the belt around the rear portion of

the transmission pulley.

c. Replace the reverse belt idler into the reverse belt idler

bracket. The belt should not go around the engine pulley.

Be sure the belt is inside of the reverse belt guide studs.

REVERSE BELT

IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY

REVERSE

BELT

TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

8. To install the forward drive belt:

a. Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up around

the rearward portion on the engine pulley.

b. Place the lower loop of the belt around the rearward

portion of the transmission pulley.

c. Replace the forward belt guide studs and forward belt

idler assembly.

FORWARD

BELT

ENGINE

PULLEY

TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

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FORWARD BELT IDLER

FORWARD STUD

ASSEMBLY

9. Tighten the forward and reverse lower jam nut.

10. Check the belt tension. The belts should be loose with the

drive levers disengaged.

11. Replace the upper and lower belt guards.

12. Re-attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

13. Follow Operating Instructions – start the engine and operate

the forward drive lever to check for proper cable adjustment

and belt tension. See the Belt Tension Adjustment section if

cable adjustment is required.

14. Start the engine and operate the reverse drive lever to check

for proper cable adjustment and belt tension. See the Belt

Tension Adjustment section if cable adjustment is required.

 WARNING

The tines or wheels should not rotate with the engine running,

the depth regulator set at transport height (lowest height) and

the drive lever not engaged.

Engine Oil Service

Check the engine oil level before each use and after every ﬁve

hours of continuous operation. Running the engine when it is low

on oil will quickly ruin the engine.

It is recommended that you change the engine oil after every 10

hours of operation and even sooner when operating in extremely

dirty or dusty conditions.

A. To Check the Engine Oil Level:

1. Park the tiller on a level area and shut off the engine.

2. Level the engine (use the depth regulator lever to adjust the

engine angle).

3. Clean around the oil dipstick to prevent dirt from falling into

the crankcase.

4. On engines with a dipstick, remove it and wipe it clean.

Reinsert the dipstick, tighten it securely, and remove it. Add

oil as needed to bring the level up to the FULL mark. Wipe

dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. Do not overﬁll.

Tighten dipstick securely.

MAX

OIL DIP STICK

B. To Change the Engine Oil:

1. Place tiller on a ﬂat, level surface.

2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.

3. Remove the left-side wheel and carefully prop up until ready

to drain the engine oil.

4. Tilt the left-side wheel shaft into a drain pan.

5. Clean around the oil drain plug to prevent dirt from falling into

the crankcase. Remove oil drain plug.

6. Allow the engine oil to drain.

7. Replace oil drain bolt.

8. Reinstall the wheel.

9. Reﬁll the with engine oil through the dipstick with funnel and

replenish the fuel tank with gasoline.

DRAIN BOLT

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

NOTICE

Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about

1-2 threads from running out of the ﬁll hole.

If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the

dipstick while checking.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

A dirty air cleaner can restrict air ﬂowing into the carburetor. To

keep the carburetor in good working conditions, please service the

air cleaner periodically. If operating the engine in extremely dusty

area, servicing should be done more often.

 WARNING

Never clean the air cleaner element with gasoline or low ﬂash-

point detergents, an explosion may happen.



NOTICE

Never run the engine without an air cleaner. Dirty air entering

the engine can speed up engine wear.

1. Remove the air cleaner cover and take the element out.

2. Soak in clean engine oil until saturated. Squeeze out excess

oil; otherwise, the engine will smoke when starting.

3. Clean the air cleaner cover and inner surface with a damp

cloth, be careful not to allow dust to enter the carburetor.

4. Reinstall the element and reinstall the air cleaner cover.

Spark Plug Service

Spark plug type: F6RTC/F6TC/F7RTC/F7TC

For normal engine operation, ensure the spark plug gap is correct

and check for carbon deposit around the spark plug.

1. Remove the spark plug cap.

2. Clear away dirt around the spark plug base.

3. Dismantle the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.

4. Visually check the spark plug. Clean with a steel brush. If the

insulator is damaged, replace the spark plug.

5. Measure the spark plug clearance with a spark plug gap

gauge. The clearance should be:

Engine Model # Spark Plug Gap

GB215 0.7 - 0.8 mm

If adjustment is necessary, bend the side electrode carefully.

6. Check if the spark plug gasket is in good condition. To

prevent cross threading, screw in by hand.

7. Screw in the spark plug to the bottom ﬁrst by hand and then

screw in by a spark plug wrench and compress the gasket.

7a. If a new spark plug is used, twist another 1/2 turn after

compressing the gasket.

7b. If reinstalling a used spark plug, only twist another 1/8-

1/4 turn.

SPARK PLUG GAP

 WARNING

Don’t touch the mufﬂer when the engine is running or hot.



NOTICE

The spark plug must be tightened securely, or it may become

very hot and damage the engine.

Spark Arrester Screen Service

If the engine mufﬂer is equipped with a spark arrester screen,

remove and clean it according to the service intervals.

STORAGE

Refer to the Maintenance sections for proper cleaning instructions.

Always disconnect the spark plug wire in times of inactivity,

maintenance, and storage. This will help to prevent any unintended

engine start ups.

 WARNING

Never store the tiller indoors next to appliances where there is

a source of heat, open ﬂame, spark or pilot light because they

can ignite gasoline vapors.

DO NOT store a tiller near fertilizer or any corrosive material.

Even with an empty gas tank, gasoline vapors could ignite.

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Tiller Storage

1. The tiller needs to cool for at a minimum of 5 minutes before

storing.

2. Clean the tiller before storage according to the Maintenance

section.

3. Store the unit in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days

1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.

2. Run the engine for a minimum of 3 minutes with treated fuel

to cycle through the fuel system and carburetor.

3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.

4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the

engine.

5. Let the engine completely cool before cleaning and storage.

6. Clean the engine according to the Maintenance section.

Engines Stored for Over 30 Days

1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.

2. Run the engine for a minimum of 3 minutes with treated fuel

to cycle through the fuel system and carburetor.

3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.

4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the

engine.

5. Let the engine completely cool before cleaning and storage.

6. Clean the engine according to the Maintenance section.

7. Change the oil.

8. Remove the spark plug and pour about ½ ounce (14.8 mL) of

oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to distribute the

oil and lubricate the cylinder.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Tiller Speciﬁcations

Model

....................................................... 201464

Tine Diameter ................................... 13.8 in. (350 mm)

Tilling Width (in.) ...................................19 in. (483 mm)

Tilling Depth (in.) ....................................8 in. (203 mm)

Tilling Depth Adjustments............. 1.6 in. (41 mm) Increments

Wheel Diameter ....................................13 in. (330 mm)

Transmission Gear Oil ...................... API rated GL-4 or GL-5

..............Viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 or SAE 80W-90

Net Weight ........................................... 159 lb. (72 kg)

Length ............................................ 58.7 in. (149 cm)

Width .............................................. 19.7 in. (50 cm)

Height ............................................. 49.6 in. (126 cm)

Engine Speciﬁcations

Displacement .................................................212 cc

Type ................................................... 4-Stroke OHV

Fuel Capacity ....................................... 0.82 gal. (3.1 L)

Oil Capacity ................................... 16.9 ﬂ. oz. (500 ml)

Oil Type ..................................................... 10W-30

-20 0 20 40 60

Ambient temperature

Recommended Engine Oil Type

80 100 120

-28.9

°F

°C

-17.8 -6.7 4.4 15.6 26.7 37. 8 48.9

10W-30

5W-30 Full Synthetic

10W-405W-30



NOTICE

Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance.

Change the type of engine oil used based on temperature

shown in the “Recommended Engine Oil Type” table.

Fuel Speciﬁcations

Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87

and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. DO NOT USE

E15 or E85. DO NOT OVERFILL.

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Problem Cause Solution

Engine does not start

Spark plug wire disconnected. Reconnect wire.

Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly

set.

Put lever in “START” position.

Fuel tank empty. Add fuel.

Choke control in incorrect position. Move to “CHOKE” position.

Stale gasoline. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.

Dirty air ﬁlter. Clean or replace ﬁlter.

Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. Inspect spark plug.

Carburetor out of adjustment. Contact Technical Support Team.

Misadjusted throttle control. Contact Technical Support Team.

Dirt or water in fuel tank. Contact Technical Support Team.

Engine runs poorly

Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. Inspect spark plug.

Dirty air ﬁlter(s). Clean or replace.

Carburetor out of adjustment. Contact Technical Support Team.

Stale gasoline. Replace with fresh gasoline.

Dirt or water in fuel tank. Contact Technical Support Team.

Engine cooling system clogged. Clean air cooling system.

Engine overheats

Engine cooling system clogged. Clean air cooling area.

Carburetor out of adjustment. Contact Technical Support Team.

Oil level is low. Check oil level.

Engine does not shut off

Misadjusted throttle control or ignition

switch.

Contact Technical Support Team.

Wheels and Tines will not turn

Improper use of controls. Review controls section.

Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s).

See “Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive

Belt Tension” or “Belt Tension Adjustment”.

Internal transmission wear or damage. Contact Technical Support Team.

Bolt loose in transmission pulley. Tighten bolt.

Tines turn, but wheels don’t

Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE. See “Wheel Drive Pins”.

Bolt loose in transmission pulley. Tighten bolt.

Internal transmission wear or damage. Contact Technical Support Team.

Wheels Turn, but tines don’t

Tine holder mounting hardware missing. Replace hardware.

Bolt loose in transmission pulley. Tighten bolt.

Internal transmission wear or damage. Contact Technical Support Team.

Poor tilling performance

Worn tines. See “Tines” section.

Improper Depth Regulator setting. See “Depth Regulator Lever Adjustment”.

Incorrect throttle setting.

Adjust throttle on engine or speed control on

handelbar to highest setting.

Forward Drive Belt slipping.

See “Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive

Belt Tension” or “Belt Tension Adjustment”.

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Difﬁculty Starting Engine (Recoil)

Problem Cause Solution

Something wrong with the fuel system:

fuel supply is not smooth or no fuel

supply

There is no enough fuel in fuel tank and

fuel cock is closed.

Fill fuel, open fuel cock.

Air vent in the fuel ﬁller cap is clogged. Dredge air vent.

Fuel cock is clogged. Clean ﬁrst and then dredge.

Improper or clogged main oil ﬂow hole. Readjust or clean. Blow to clear through.

Needle valve is not closed properly or start

hole is clogged.

Dismantle needle valve and repair, clean. Blow

to get through.

Float is damaged or sticking. Repair ﬂoat.

Fuel is too ﬁlthy or deteriorated. Replace.

There is water in fuel. Replace.

Too much fuel in engine. Drain extra fuel. Dry up spark plug electrodes.

No spark

Too much carbon deposit and dirt around

electrodes.

Clear carbon deposits.

Too much carbon deposit and dirt around

electrodes.

Replace spark plug.

Too much carbon deposit and dirt around

electrodes.

Adjust to proper value.

Abnormal cylinder compression

Piston ring is at its wear limit. Replace.

Piston ring is broken. Replace.

Piston ring is sticking. Clear up carbon fouling.

Spark plug is not installed tightly or gasket

is missing.

Tighten with a gasket in.

Air leakage between cylinder block and

cylinder head.

Check cylinder gasket and the ﬂatness of the

surface where the cylinder block contacts the

cylinder head.

Tighten cylinder head bolts in stipulated order

to stipulated torque.

Air leakage in the valves.

Check valve clearance and tightness. Repair if

necessary.

If engine still doesn’t start, contact our Technical Support Team for service and/or repair.

 WARNING

– When testing the spark plug, never hold the high-voltage wire of the spark plug with wet hand.

– Make sure there is no spilled fuel outside the engine and that the spark plug isn’t covered with fuel.

– To prevent ﬁre, keep sparks far away from the spark plug mounting hole.

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Gasoline Engine: No Power

Problem Cause Solution

When increasing throttle, speed increase

slow (or even decreases and stops

running)/poor compression

Air in fuel line or fuel line clogged. Exhaust air or dredge fuel line.

Main oil ﬂow hole is not adjusted properly. Readjust.

In carburetor, needle valve hole and main

oil ﬂow hole clogged.

Clean and blow to clear.

Fuel cock is clogged up. Clean/replace damaged part.

Too much carbon deposit in combustion

chamber.

Clear away.

Too much carbon fouling in mufﬂer and

exhaust pipe.

Clear away.

Air cleaner is clogged up. Clean air cleaner ﬁlter element.

Intake pipe is leaking. Repair or replace.

Piston or cylinder or piston ring is worn. Replace the worn part.

Air leakage from the surface where the

cylinder block contacts the cylinder head.

Replace cylinder gasket.

Too big or too small valve clearance. Readjust.

Valve tightness is poor. Repair.

Gasoline Engine Running Roughly

Problem Cause Solution

Knocking sound

Piston, cylinder or piston ring is worn

excessively.

Replace the worn part.

Piston pin and piston pin hole are worn

excessively.

Replace piston or piston pin.

Piston pin and piston pin hole are worn

excessively.

Replace tie rod.

Roller bearing for crankshaft main shaft is

worn.

Replace roller bearing.

Abnormal combustion

Engine is too hot.

Shut down and allow engine to cool off before

troubleshooting.

Too much carbon deposit in combustion

chamber.

Clear away.

Improper blended ethanol gasoline level,

E15 or higher. Old fuel (30 days or older)

New E10 or lower ethanol blended fuel.

Spark plug

There is water in ﬂoat chamber. Clean.

Improper spark plug electrodes clearance. Adjust.

Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug.

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Stops Suddenly When Running

Problem Cause Solution

Stops suddenly while running

Operated on a hill.

Keep engine oil level within targets and operate

tiller on inclines less than 15 degrees, or

disconnect oil sensor wire temporarily.

Unit bounces or hops.

Pulling back swiftly on the handlebars.

Fuel is empty. Reﬁll fuel.

Carburetor is clogged. Check fuel line and dredge.

Float is leaking. Repair.

Needle valve is stuck. Dismantle ﬂoat chamber and eliminate.

Spark plug is punctured, or short-circuited by

carbon deposit.

Replace spark plug.

Side electrode of spark plug is dropped out. Replace spark plug.

Ignition coil is punctured or short-circuited. Replace ignition coil.

Cylinder is seriously scored and valve dropped

out.

Repair or replace damaged parts.

Engine is Overheating

Problem Cause Solution

Engine is overheating

Oil level is low Fill oil to proper level

Exhaust pipe blocked up Clean exhaust pipe

Shroud leaking Repair damaged part

Cooling ﬁns blocked by foreign matter Clean cooling ﬁns

Cooling fan loosened and malfunctioning. Reinstall properly

Connection rod deformation has made piston

and cylinder bushing side wear

Replace connection rod

Cylinder or piston or piston ring is worn and

made a space between cylinder and crankcase

Replace the worn parts

Crankshaft main bearing burned out Replace main bearing

Beating sound

Piston, piston ring or cylinder is worn Replace the worn part

Connection rod or piston pin and piston pin

hole are worn

Replace the worn part

Crankshaft main neck is worn Replace the worn bearing

Piston ring is broken Replace piston ring

Metal beating sound when abnormal

combustion occurs

Too much carbon deposit in combustion

chamber

Clear away carbon deposit

Insufﬁcient electrode clearance of spark plug Adjust electrode clearance properly

Other

Improper valve clearance Readjust valve clearance properly

Fly wheel is not connected with crankshaft

tightly

Tighten

For further technical support:

Technical Support Team

Toll Free 1-877-338-0999

support@championpowerequipment.com

WARRANTY*

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Qualiﬁcations

To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center

technical support please visit:

https://www.championpowerequipment.com/register

To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the

purchase receipt as proof of original purchase. Proof of purchase

is required for warranty service. Please register within ten (10)

days from date of purchase.

Repair/Replacement Warranty

CPE warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical and

electrical components will be free of defects in material and

workmanship for a period of two years (parts and labor) from

the original date of purchase and 180 days (parts and labor) for

commercial and industrial use. Transportation charges on product

submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty are the

sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only applies to

the original purchaser and is not transferable.

Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of

Purchase

Contact CPE’s Technical Service and CPE will troubleshoot any

issue via phone or e-mail. If the problem is not corrected by

this method, CPE will, at its option, authorize evaluation, repair

or replacement of the defective part or component at a CPE

Service Center. CPE will provide you with a case number for

warranty service. Please keep it for future reference. Repairs or

replacements without prior authorization, or at an unauthorized

repair facility, will not be covered by this warranty.

Warranty Exclusions

This warranty does not cover the following:

Normal Wear

Products with mechanical and electrical components need

periodic parts and service to perform well. This warranty does not

cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or

the equipment as a whole.

Installation, Use and Maintenance

This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if the product is

deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident,

abused, loaded beyond the product’s limits or modiﬁed. Normal

maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to

be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE.

Other Exclusions

This warranty excludes:

– Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc.

– Wear items such as ﬁlter elements, o-rings, etc.

– Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events

beyond the manufacturer’s control.

– Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion

Power Equipment parts.

Limits of Implied Warranty and

Consequential Damage

Champion Power Equipment disclaims any obligation to cover

any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or any incidental

or consequential claim by anyone from using this product.

THIS WARRANTY AND THE ATTACHED U.S. EPA and/or CARB

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTIES (WHEN APPLICABLE)

ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

A unit provided as an exchange will be subject to the warranty

of the original unit. The length of the warranty governing the

exchanged unit will remain calculated by reference to the purchase

date of the original unit.

This warranty gives you certain legal rights which may change

from state to state or province to province. Your state or province

may also have other rights you may be entitled to that are not

listed within this warranty.

Contact Information

Address

Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

6370 S Pioneer Way, Unit 101

Las Vegas, NV 89113 USA

www.championpowerequipment.com

Customer Service

Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999

info@championpowerequipment.com

Fax no.: 1-562-236-9429

Technical Service

Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999

tech@championpowerequipment.com

 EMERGENCY 24 HOUR SUPPORT: 1-562-204-1188

*Except as otherwise stipulated in any of the following enclosed Emission Control System Warranties (when applicable) for the Emission Control System: U.S. Environment Protection Agency

(EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE)

AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA.)

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emissions regulations.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:

The U.S. EPA and CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2024 small off-road engine and

engine powered equipment. New equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet U.S. EPA

regulations.

CPE must warrant the exhaust and evaporative emission control system on your small off-road engine for the period listed below, provided

there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved modiﬁcation, or improper maintenance of your equipment.

Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines, (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps,

valves, canisters, ﬁlters, clamps, connectors, and other associated components. Also included may be the fuel-injection system, the

ignition system, catalytic converter and other emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exits, CPE will repair your small

off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emission control system is warranted for two years, subject to provision set forth below. If any emission related part on your engine is

defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE.

OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.

CPE recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but CPE cannot deny warranty

coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware that CPE may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part

has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modiﬁcations.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an Authorized CPE distribution center, service center or alternate service

outlet as described in (3)(f) below or CPE dealer or CPE, Las Vegas, NV. as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs shall be

completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact:

Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

Customer Service

6370 S Pioneer Way, Unit 101

Las Vegas, NV 89113

1-877-338-0999

tech@championpowerequipment.com

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

The following are speciﬁc provisions relative to your Exhaust and Evaporative Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty

Coverage.

1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines.The ECS Warranty Period shall begin

on the date the new engine is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.

2. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE

CPE warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its

small off-road engines is:

2a. Designed, built and equipped to conform to U.S. EPA emissions standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts.

2b. Free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects

to the part as described in the engine manufacturer’s application for certiﬁcation for a period of two years.

3. THE WARRANTY ON EMISSION-RELATED PARTS WILL BE INTERPRETED AS FOLLOWS:

3a. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner’s Manual shall be warranted for

the ECS Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according

to Subsection “d” below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the

ECS Warranty Period.

3b. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as speciﬁed in the Owner’s Manual shall be

warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary”,

shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the

remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.

3c. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner’s Manual shall

be warranted for the period of time prior to the ﬁrst scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the ﬁrst

scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to Subsection “d” below. Any emissions-related

part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty, shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the

ﬁrst scheduled replacement point for such emissions-related part.

3d. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the

owner at a CPE Authorized Service Outlet.

3e. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in

fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a CPE Authorized Service Outlet.

3f. CPE shall pay for covered emissions warranty repairs at non-authorized service outlets under the following circumstances:

i. The service is required in a population center with a population over 100,000 according to U.S. Census 2000 without a CPE

Authorized Service Outlet AND

ii. The service is required more than 100 miles from a CPE Authorized Service Outlet. The 100 mile limitation does not apply in the

following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and

Wyoming.

3g. CPE shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modiﬁcations proximately caused by a failure

under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS Warranty.

3h. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, CPE shall maintain a supply of warranted exhaust and evaporative emission-related parts

sufﬁcient to meet the expected demand for such exhaust and evaporative emission-related parts.

3i. Any CPE Authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty

maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner. Such use shall not reduce CPE’s warranty obligation.

3j. Unapproved add-on or modiﬁed parts may not be used to modify or repair a CPE engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty and

shall be sufﬁcient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. CPE shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted

parts of a CPE engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add-on or modiﬁed part.

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the

engine)

Systems covered by this

warranty

Parts Description

Fuel Metering System Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system) Air/fuel ratio

feedback and control system. Cold start enrichment system.

Air Induction System Controlled hot air intake system. Air Filter, Intake manifold.

Ignition System Spark plug. Magneto or electronic ignition system. Spark advance/retard system.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

System

EGR valve body, and carburetor spacer if applicable. EGR rate feedback and control system.

Air Injection System Air pump or pulse valve. Valves affecting distribution of ﬂow. Distribution manifold.

Catalyst or Thermal Reactor

System

Catalytic converter. Thermal reactor. Exhaust manifold.

Particulate Controls Traps, ﬁlters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture particulate emissions.

Miscellaneous Parts Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves and switches. Electronic controls. Hoses, belts,

connectors, and assemblies.

Evaporative Controls Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Lines (for liquid fuel & fuel vapors), Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Pressure

Relief Valves, Control Valves, Control Solenoids, Electronic Controls, Vacuum Control Diaphragms,

Control Cables, Control Linkages, Purge Valves, Gaskets, Liquid/Vapor Separator, Carbon Canister,

Canister Mounting Brackets, Carburetor Purge Port Connector.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original

purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to

sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours. Alternate service locations deﬁned in Section (3)(f) above must be

approved by CPE prior to service. Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not

be denied because the engine was not properly maintained and used.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, or to obtain warranty service, please write or call

Customer Service at Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

6370 S Pioneer Way, Unit 101

Las Vegas, NV 89113

1-877-338-0999

Attn.: Customer Service

tech@championpowerequipment.com

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