Husqvarna FT900 manual

Owner's Manual 532 43 99-64 Rev . 1 FT900 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty .[...]

2 • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Keep children and pets away . • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slipp[...]

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 21 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w30 (Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug : Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..[...]

4 AS SEMBL Y OPERA TOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR AS SEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier . Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) P air of pliers [...]

5 AS SEMBL Y Fig. 3 INST ALL DEPTH ST AKE ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut “ A ”. • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten se curely . Tighten nut “ A ”. • Depth stake must move freely . If it does not, loosen su[...]

6 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand[...]

7 OPERA TION dep t h_stake_4 Fig. 6 DEPTH ST AKE HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN ST AKE SPRING WHEEL 00155 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your til- ler and while tilling. W e recommend a wide vision safety ma[...]

8 OPERA TION e ng i n e_ a r t_ 4 OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL Fig. 7 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE Y ARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines [...]

9 OPERA TION Fig. 9 321 5 4 67 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 en g in e _a r t _ 7 1 RECOIL ST ARTER THROT TLE CON TROL CHOKE CON TROL SP ARK PLUG BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. [...]

10 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller . All adjustment[...]

11 MAINTENANCE engine_ar t _12 Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.[...]

12 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler . Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary . If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly , remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged. TR[...]

13 CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) F actory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs i[...]

14 TO REPL ACE V -BEL TS (See Figs. 21 and 22) Replace V -belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V -belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside). Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See “TO REMOVE BEL T GUARD” in this section of manual. NOTE : Observe carefully routing of b[...]

15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS belts 10 BEL T GUIDE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY BEL T GUIDE TRANSMISSION PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN ENGINE PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V -BEL T FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V -BEL T ENGINE PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY Fig. 22 FORWARD MOTION (INSI[...]

16 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder . • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHE[...]

17 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner . 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Water in fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and ca[...]

18 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 07-18 P anel, Control 2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 3 532 16 57-87 Grip, Handle 4 532 44 07-14 Handle, LH Double Bend 5 873 68 05-00 Nut, Crown Lock 5/16 -18 6 819 11 11-16 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 7 819 12 14-14 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 8 874 76 05-20 Bolt Fin Hx 5/16-18 x 1.25 9 874 76 [...]

19 41 1 2 3 4 5 42 6 7 8 29 11 9 17 31 30 29 11 11 11 10 14 15 12 12 13 16 19 32 18 20 25 21 22 23 24 26 28 27 belt_guard_14 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91-62 Assembly , Bracket, Belt Guard 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 3 532 08 67-77 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 4 874 61 08-12 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 5 873 90 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 6 819 13 13-1[...]

20 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION                                 WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3 874 76 0[...]

21 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 3 1 6 4 5 6 2 2 tine_ipb_3 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 4 532 15 69-31 Tine, Inner , L.H. 5 532 15 69-33 Tine, Outer , L.H. 6 532 00 49-29 Rivet P an Hd Drilled 1/4 Dia. 1 532 15 69-34 Tine, Outer , R.H. 2 532 00 31-46 Retainer , Spring 3 532 15 69-32 Tine, Inner , R.H. REP AIR P ARTS TILLER - MODEL NO . F T900 ([...]

22 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 14 532 00 91-73 Spacer , Split 16 819 09 14-12 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga. 17 819 09 20-16 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 18 810 04 04-00 Washer , Lock 1/4 19 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr . 5 20 - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 12T402-1385-F8 1 874 76 05-24 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1[...]

23 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 06-13 Decal, Logo 2 532 42 20-12 Decal, Logo 3 532 43 99-89 Decal, Logo 5 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement 6 532 15 87-00 Decal, Control Forward 7 532 15 87-01 Decal, Control Reverse 8 532 12 00-76 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 9 532 42 29-72 Decal, Tine Shield 10 532 40 91-43 Decal, T ank 12 532 43 22-[...]

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