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IMPOR TANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFUL LY REAR TINE TILLER Model 414 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10183 (10/98) O PER AT OR’S M AN UAL Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhau[...]
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2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your tiller. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your tiller for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s [...]
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3 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TILLER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESUL[...]
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4 • Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory. • If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance. 2. CHILDREN • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not [...]
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5 SECTION 4: UNPACKING TO REM OVE UNIT FROM CARTON 1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. 2. Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., owner’s manual, etc.). 3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat. 4. Remove packing material. 5. Roll or slide unit out of carton.[...]
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6 Figure 4 3. Lift up the handle assembly and align the bottom holes in the handle assembly with the holes in the pivot bracket. Insert hex bolt (with Hex nut retainer attached through the round hole). The head of hex bolt and retainer bracket should be to the right hand side of the unit. See Figure 5. Figure 5 4. Place the hex opening of the hex n[...]
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7 Figure 9 2. Slip the wire up through the slot on the cable bracket underneath the handle. Push the end of the casing up through the cable bracket. Rethread the hex nut on the end of the cable. Do not tighten at this time. Figure 10 Viewed beneath handle panel. 3. Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack, and, from right to left, hook the “Z” en[...]
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8 SECTION 6: CONTROLS Figure 11 GEAR SELECTION HANDLE The gear selection handle is located on the front of the handle assembly. It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes. This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to be moved while the engine is running. (It will be difficult to obtain all four positions with the[...]
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9 5. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until engine starts. 7. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If engine falters, return to choke position, then slowly move to R[...]
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10 4. Squeeze the clutch handle against the handle to engage the wheels and tines. NOTE: Make certain the gear selection indicator is correctly positioned before engaging the clutch handle. If it is between gears, the engine will stall. To transport tiller, do not engage the tines. Select the wheel drive only. WARNING: Do not push down on the handl[...]
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11 Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all dirt and combustible debris from muffler area. CLEANING THE TINE AREA Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. The dirt wa[...]
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12 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Tr ouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empt y , or stale fuel. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position (if so equipped). Blocked fuel line. Dirty aircleane r.[...]
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15 Model 414 RE F . NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 735-0246 Vinyl End Plug 2 647-0014 Clutch Control Ass’ y . 3 710-1017 T orx Mach. AB- T ap Sc r. 1/4 x .62" 4 786-0131 Handle Cover 5 786-0098 Retaining Brkt.—R.H. 6 786-0118 Retaining Brkt.—L.H. 7 720-0278 Grip (2 Req ’d.) 8 720-0210A Knob 9 712-3008 Hex Jam Nut 3/8-16 Thd. 11 735-0127 Rub[...]
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16 Model 414 RE F . NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. 2 712-3004A Hex T op L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. 3 786-0107 Cable Mtg. Bracket 4 710-1017 T orx Mach. AB- Tap Scr. 1/4 x .6" Lg 5 738-0899 Belt Cover Bolt 6 786-0117 Shift Cover Bracket 7 786-0100 Belt Cover 8 736-0142 Fl-Wash. .281" I. D . x .5" O. D . 9[...]
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17 Models 414 RE F . NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 721-0295 Chain Case Gasket 2 786-0086 Reinforcement Plate 3 716-0865 Snap Ring 4 750-0938 Spacer .735" I. D . x .886" O. D . 5 611-0058 Wheel Shaft 6 717-1458 Spur Gear 46T 8 736-0351 Fl-Wash. .76" I. D . x 1.5" O. D . 9 721-0379 Shaft Seal 10 736-0518 Thr.Wash..445 I. D .x1.92 O. [...]
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MANU FA CTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, White Outdoor Products Company will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warr[...]