6 Husqvarna 917.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARYTILLERS _ TRAINING • • • • • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts Unleaded Regular OIL (API-SE/SJ): SAE 30 (Above 40°F) (Capacity20 oz./0.
ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. staples whenBehandling CAUTION: careful orof disposing exposed of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOTTO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake.
ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) • Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket. • CONTROL BAR BRACKET Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. SHIFT HAIRPIN CLIP SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR CONTROL FIG. 7 BRACKET REMOVETILLER • END OF CLUTCH CABLE • • FIG. 6 FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" position (See Fig.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswith your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols meaning. may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
OPERATION result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles Thestandard operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can or safety glasses. I HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10) The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport our tiller.
OPERATION TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. • Place shift lever indicator in"F"(forward) position. Tines will not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines. • When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in tilt position and move throttle control to desired speed.
OPERATION • • • • • Place throttle control in "FAST" position. Push fuel valve to "ON" position. Turn engine switch to "ON" position. Move choke control to full "CHOKE" position. Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). • Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE REGULAR ITEM SERVICE PERIOD (3) Performed at ever, indicated month or operatin( hour interval, _ whichever comes i irst. \ Each use Check level Engine Oil Reduction gear oil (applicaSle models only) • SCHEDULE Air Cleaner Change Check level Every 6 months or 100 Hrs. Every year or 300 Hrs.
MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank reventtipping accidental starting of engine. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. before unit for maintenance. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. _ ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ.
SERVICE _b AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: into contact Disconnect with plug. spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come J TILLER CLEVIS TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 18) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • First loosen handle lock lever. • • Handle can be positionedat differentsettings between "HIGH" and "LOW" positions. Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.
SERVICE TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE AND ADJUSTMENTS GROUND BELT DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 21) (See Fig. 21) • For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in "ENGAGED" position. This tension can be attained as follows: • • • • • Remove belt guard (See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of this manual). Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 22, 23, and 24) gloves or other protection when hanCAUTION: dling tines. Tines are sharp. Wear i_ To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced or straightened as necessary. New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 26.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustmenL contact your nearest authorized service center/department. • The air filter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine. • Best carburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1/4 full.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. CYLINDER(S) • • • TILLER • • • • • • Ctean entire titler (See"CLEANING"in the Maintenance section of this manual).
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POINTS CAUSE Will not start CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 7. Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug. 8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap. 9. Make necessary adjustments. 10. Replace air filter.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HANDLE 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 32 91-72 ASSEMBLY 3O 2 33 2 \ 11 12 13 15 t6 2O \\ 31 \ \ KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2 4 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 532009266 532159228 532180685 871191008 532124797 532124788 532081328 532109335 532109313 532109337 872110608 532109229 873680600 819131611 532109228 Grip, Handle Bar Assembly, Control Panel, Control Screw, Truss Hd.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MAINFRAME, 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 32 91-72 LEFT SIDE 3 65 5 37 36 35 34 31 30 40 28 J 3 23 4O 2d 15 24 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MAINFRAME, KEY NO. 2 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 32 91-72 RIGHT SIDE PART NO. DESCRIPTION 873970500 532102332 532102173 810040600 873220600 874760524 532124788 532126875 Loci
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 32 91-72 TRANSMISSION 24 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 32 91-72 TINE SHIELD 1 5 13 14 9 9 1 15 19 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 PART NO. 873900500 532162952 532008393 812000035 532180847 532008394 532008392 532109230 532125041 872140508 873220500 810040500 872110510 532124343 532162953 873900400 872040410 DESCRIPTION Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 Shield, Side, Outer L. H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 32 91-72 TINE ASSEMBLY 8 11 9 9 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 532004459 532132673 532006554 532124660 532132727 873610600 810040600 Tine, Outer, LH. Clevis Pin Tine, Inner, LH. Retainer, Spring Zinc Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. Nut, Hex 3/8-24 Washer, Lock 3/8 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8 9 10 11 874610616 532004460 532132728 532006555 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 Tine, Outer, R.H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.296250 (500RTTA), PRODUCT DECALS 3 5 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 -- PART NO.
Husqvarna WARRANTY SECTION 1: LIMITEDWARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company ("Husqvarna') warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the "Warranty Period" of the product as set forth below: _itetime W_rranty: eld prodocL 3 Year Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand Spindles (on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial 2 Y
SERVICE NOTES 27
532187146 01.31.03 TR Husqvarna Printed in U.S.A.
