Simplicity 1693704 Manuel d'utilisateur

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Page 6ControlsSECTION CHECKLISTDrive Control LeversReverse HandleEngine ControlsDRIVE CONTROL LEVERSEngage wheels and tines into forward, releasing re

Page 7ControlsREVERSE HANDLE (616RT)Engages wheels and tines in reverse.Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reversestiller.Drive Control Lev

Page 8ControlsENGINE CONTROLSThrottle ControlMove throttle control to fast position to start and run theengine. To stop the engine, move to idle posit

Page 9AdjustmentsSECTION CHECKLISTWheel LockoutsHandlebar Adjustments (Tilt & Swivel)Drag StakeBelt Tension AdjustmentWHEEL LOCKOUTS (616RT)Place

Page 10HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS(616RT)Tilt handlebars up or down, swivel 30° left or right.To Tilt Up or Down:1. Push down on handlebar tilt lever.2. Whi

Page 11DRAG STAKETilling depth is controlled by the height of the dragstake.To adjust tilling depth.1. Remove detent pin.2. Raise the drag stake to p

Page 12OperationSECTION CHECKLISTPre-Start InspectionStarting and Stopping the EngineTillingPRE-START INSPECTION1. Make sure all safety guards are in

Page 13STARTING AND STOPPING THEENGINETo Start Engine:1. Drive control levers should be released to neutralposition.2. Turn fuel shut-off valve (if e

Page 14OperationTILLING1. Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth.NOTE: Raise drag stake up one hole at a time,testing tiller operation after

Page 15TipsTILLING TIPSThe key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallowcut on the first pass, and then work an inch or twodeeper on each succ

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Page 16SECTION CHECKLISTCheck Forward Belt TensionChange Forward/Reverse BeltCheck or Fill Engine CrankcaseCheck Tiller Transmission GreaseCheck Tire

Page 17CHANGE FORWARD/REVERSEBELTNOTE: Change reverse belt on Model 616RT only.1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.2. Remove spark plug wire from

Page 18Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No. 274263-10/99.Engine is shipped from factory without oil. Youmust add engine oil before

Page 19CHECK TILLER TRANSMISSIONGREASECheck the grease level annually. To check the greaselevel:1. Move tiller to level ground.2. Remove grease level

Page 20ENGINE MAINTENANCERefer to the engine manual included in your partspacket for information on engine maintenance. Yourengine manual provides det

Page 21PREPARE FOR STORAGEFollow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.Read your engine manual for detailed instructions onpreparing the

Page 22TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDECAUTIONPractice safety at all times. Engine must be turned offand allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must bedisconnected

Page 23PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTIONBelts squeal in neutral and/or reverseBelts squeal in forward operationExcessive heat build up in transmission/tine aread

Page 24SpecificationsTECHNICAL MANUALAVAILABILITYAdditional copies of this manual, as well as a fullyillustrated Parts Manuals for your unit are avail

OPERATOR’SMANUALRear Tine Tiller5HP Rear Tine TillerMfg. No. Description1693705 5HP Rear Tine Tiller6HP Rear Tine TillerMfg. No. Description1693704 6H

Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.500 N. Spring Street • P.O. Box 997Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074-0997

Page 1Table Of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS ... 1OPERATION SAFETY ...

Page 2Operation SafetySECTION CHECKLISTOwner's ResponsibilityCautions and Important NotesImportant Safety InstructionsOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Page 3Operation SafetyOPERATION• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, andhoods in place.• Never start the engine or operate the tiller wi

Page 4Safety Signs & DecalsSAFETY DECALSSafety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the equipment as a constant reminder to the ope

Page 5FeaturesHandlebar Swivel LeverDrag StakeWheel LockoutReverse Belt TensionAdjustmentConsoleForward Belt TensionAdjustmentReverse HandleBelt Cove