Item #LF20212RT Model #1005697758 USE AND CARE GUIDE 20 INCH 4 CYCLE REAR TINE TILLER Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Saturday 1-877-527-0313 HOMEDEPOT.COM THANK YOU We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in Legend Force through the purchase of this tiller. We strive to continually create quality products designed to enhance your home.
Table of Contents Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Care, Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety (continued) GENERAL SAFETY □ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area at all times as the rotating tines can cause injury. □ If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. □ Never operate the tiller without proper shields, guards, control lever or other safety protective devices in place and working.
Safety (continued) GENERAL SAFETY □ Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the control lever immediately and the tine will stop rotating. □ Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Safety (continued) GENERAL SAFETY □ Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Do not modify engine. □ To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED From the date of original purchase, Legend Force warrants to the original purchaser that each lawn and garden product sold, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship for the items and time period set forth below. Legend Force, at its discretion, agrees to repair or replace any defective part that upon examination, inspection, and testing by a Legend Force authorized service dealer, is found to be defective within the original warranty period.
Warranty (continued) 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY • Maintenance: This warranty does not apply to tune-ups or routine maintenance and does not cover any adjustments or repairs not performed by an authorized repair facility.
Assembly 1 Assembling the Depth Regulator D NOTICE: This tiller is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil BEFORE operating your machine. AA □ Insert the depth regulator (C) through the protective shields (D) opening into the top of the depth regulator bracket with handle facing to the rear. AA HH HH AA □ Insert depth regulator clevis pin ( ) through the depth regulator bracket. Then insert the cotter pin (FF) to secure.
Assembly (continued) 4 Wheel Direction Assembling the Upper Handle Make sure to install the wheel in the correct direction. See bottom left graphic for correct wheel direction. □ Align the upper handle pre-drilled holes to the lower handle pre-drilled holes. Insert M8x50 bolts (JJ) through the inside of the handle. Insert washers (GG) and hand tighten with star knob (II). See Figure 1-4. II Wheel Drive Pins Each wheel is equipped with a locking pin that secures the wheel to the wheel shaft.
Assembly (continued) □ FOR WHEEL DRIVE MODE: Slide wheel outward and align the holes. Insert locking pin (KK) through wheel hub and wheel shaft. Secure wheel locking pin (KK) 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. 6 Check Tire Pressure □ (Models with pneumatic tires) Check the air pressure in both tires before each use.
Assembly (continued) 8 Assembling the Tines □ Check the orientation of the tine blade. The sharp cutting edge should be facing the direction of tine rotation for your tiller. □ Insert tines (E) on each side through the tine axle located on the rear of the tiller. Align pre-drilled holes and insert clevis pin (EE) then insert cotter pin (FF) to secure in place. See Figure 1-10. R Tiller Body EE FF E L Figure 1-10 12 HOMEDEPOT.COM Please contact 1-877-527-0313 for further assistance.
Operation 1 Adding Gas and Oil □ We recommend the use of 10W-30 oil. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, SH. SJ or higher. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other sources of ignition. □ Do not use special additives.
Operation (continued) 2 Controls and Features DEPTH REGULATOR □ In hard compacted soil, it helps restrain the tiller's forward motion. In looser soil, it controls how deeply the tines can dig into the ground. RECOIL STARTER □ The recoil starter is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. TINES □ Tines are rotating metal blades that dig into the soil.
Operation (continued) 3 4 Pre-Start Inspection Starting the Tiller □ The controls required to start and run the tiller are located on the engine and are marked with the icon for choke, slow and fast for the throttle, and on/off fuel valve. Location for these controls can be found on the controls and features page. □ Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. □ Check oil level in engine crankcase. Add oil if necessary. □ Check the fuel supply.
Operation (continued) 5 7 Shutting Down the Tiller □ To stop the engine at any time, turn engine ON/OFF switch to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive safety control levers to neutral position. Check oil level in engine crankcase. Add oil if necessary. FORWARD LEVER □ Engages wheels and tines into forward. □ Pushing down the drive safety control lever (FORWARD) toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines.
Operation (continued) 8 Handle Height Adjustment 9 □ □ The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling. □ Unscrew nuts (DD) and remove top and bottom bolts (CC) on each side of the lower handle. □ Install bolts (CC) and nuts (DD). Retighten. See Figure 1-16 DD Proper wire tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted.
Operation (continued) 10 Tilling Tips HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION □ If operating equipment with engines regularly at altitudes over 5,000 feet, the carburetor’s air-fuel mixture will be too rich and emmissions may increase. On engines not built for the United States the carburetor can be adjusted to operate under this condition. The carburetor should be returned to its normal setting if regular operation is less than 5,000 feet. Contact your service center to modify the carburetor.
Maintenance Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. □ Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. □ The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the string trimmer as instructed here.
Maintenance (continued) MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE □ Your tiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance. □ Please read this normal care schedule, and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your tiller.
Maintenance (continued) The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your tiller. □ Place belt under reverse belt guides and gently pull the engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over the edge of the engine pulley into the V-groove. 1 □ Install new forward belt.
. Maintenance (continued) CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE □ Add oil. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Oil fill plug □ Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening. □ Always check oil level before starting engine. IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
Maintenance (continued) CHECK TIRE PRESSURE □ (Models with pneumatic tires) Check the air pressure in both tires. The air pressure should be between 25 PSI and 30 PSI (pounds per square inch). □ If the air pressure is lower than 25 PSI, inflate the tires air pressure with air pump. □ Keep both tires equally inflated to help prevent machine from pulling to one side. LUBRICATION □ Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care and maintenance.
Care, Cleaning and Storage Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. □ Protect wheels and axles from rust by removing the lockpin and sliding the wheel off the hub. □ Coat the axles lightly with axle grease. □ Slide wheel back on hub and insert lock pin. □ Drain fuel system completely or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up during extended storage period. □ While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine is difficult to start. Cause □ Out of fuel. Solution □ Add fresh fuel. □ Turn the engine switch on. □ The engine switch is Off. □ The engine is not primed. □ Move the choke lever to the ON position. □ The spark plug wire is disconnected. □ The spark plug is fouled. □ Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug. □ Remove spark plug and inspect. Replace if necessary. □ The carburetor is dirty.
Service Parts Part Description Quantity Part Description AA Drive Pulley 1 EE Air cleaner Assy 1 BB Wheel 2 FF Recoil 1 CC Forward Belt 1 GG Tines 2 DD Reverse Belt 1 Wheel Tine Driven Pulley Quantity Forward Belt Reverse Belt Recoil Air Filter Assembly 26 HOMEDEPOT.COM Please contact 1-877-527-0313 for further assistance.
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