DIRTY HANDS 107555 User manual
14”22” ADJUSTABLE FRONT TINE TILLER
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MODEL # 107555
Operation Manual
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Part 108749 Rev B
1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
General Safety ............................................................................5
Safety Decals ..............................................................................6
Unpacking and Assembly Instructions
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Overview of Components.............................................................8
Tine Assembly...............................................................................9
Handlebar Assembly...................................................................10
Installing the Wheels..................................................................11
Safety Shield Assembly ...............................................................12
Operating Precautions................................................................13
Operating Instructions
Preparation for Operation .........................................................14
Fill Engine with Oil ..................................................................14
Pre-Start Inspection ..................................................................14
Adjusting the Depth Regulator.................................................14
Start-Up ....................................................................................15
Cold Starts ................................................................................15
Restarting A Warm Engine.......................................................15
Idle Speed..................................................................................15
Operating Speed........................................................................15
Shutting Down..........................................................................15
Tilling........................................................................................16
Clutch Lever .............................................................................16
Tilling Tips................................................................................16
Maintenance
Lubrication................................................................................17
Transmission Grease..................................................................17
Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft....................................................17
Engine Maintenance .................................................................17
Storage.........................................................................................18
Troubleshooting..........................................................................19
Warranty & Specications .........................................Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating this tiller.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow
anyone to operate this tiller who has not read this manual. As
with all power equipment, a tiller can be dangerous if assembled
or used improperly. Do not operate this tiller if you have doubts or
questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
Intended Use
Do Not Use the tiller for any purpose other than tilling garden soil
for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may
result in serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this tiller it is essential that you wear safety gear
including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight fitting
gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear plugs or
sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing loss when
operating this tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear
sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with
bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in
moving parts.
YOUR TILLER IS EQUIPPED WITH A CLUTCH
LEVER THAT AUTOMATICALLY STOP THE TINES
WHEN RELEASED
Learn how the clutch levers operate and
how to control the tiller at all times.
Read the entire Operation Manual before using this equipment!
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WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION
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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
•Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the
work area when operating this tiller.
• Do not operate the tiller when under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the tiller.
CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TILLED AND
REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS.
Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables,
or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and
foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Leave clutch lever undepressed (neutral) position before starting
the engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Use an approved
fuel container. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank
indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before
restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
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DANGER
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DANGER
Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the tiller are to remind you of important
information while you are operating the unit. Make sure
all safety warning decals are attached and in readable
condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact
Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement
decals.
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AVOID INJURY
FROM
ROTATING
TINES!
Keep hands, feet
and clothing away!
• Tines rotate when the
safety latch is flipped up
and the drive control
lever is depressed
towards the handle bar.
• To stop tines from
rotating release the
drive control lever.
The safety latch
automatically snaps
into locked position.
• Stop the engine, wait
for tines to stop rotating
and disconnect spark
plug before removing
debris or maintenance.
DANGER
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AVOID INJURY
• Know the function and
location of all controls.
• Never allow children to
operate the tiller.
• Check area to be tilled
and remove rocks or
obstacles.
• Check for underground
utilities before using.
WARNING
Read the
Operator’s
Manual
Before
Operating
Wear
Safety
Goggles or
Eyewear
Wear
Boots or
Protective
Footwear
Wear
Protective
Noise
Reduction
Gear
Wear
Gloves and
Protective
Clothing
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DO NOT START ENGINE UNLESS
THE BELT COVER IS ATTACHED
TO THE TILLER.
KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY
FROM MOVING BELTS AND PULLEYS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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Unpacking and Assembly
Your tiller will require some assembly. e following instructions will
help you unpack your tiller, assemble and adjust the depth regulator
lever, cable tension and handlebar height. You will need a wrench,
small adjustable crescent wrench and a starbit driver to complete the
assembly.
Unpacking
Open top of carton and remove the tiller components.
Tiller Components
Upper Handlebar Left
Upper Handlebar Right
Handlebar Support Bracket
Handlebar Bridge
Depth Regulator
Safety Shields
Tine Blades (4)
Hardware Kit
DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL TO THE
TRANSMISSION GEAR CASE
e tiller transmission is lled at the factory.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE
BEFORE ADDING OIL TO ENGINE
e engine is shipped from the factory without oil. You must add
engine oil before starting the engine. Use only the recommended
weight of oil for a 4-cycle engine (See Engine Operation Manual).
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Overview of Components
CLUTCH LEVER
HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY
WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
THROTTLE /
CHOKE CONTROL
FUEL FILL
RECOIL
STARTER
OUTER TINE
ASSEMBLY
INNER TINE
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY SHIELD
(TINE GUARD)
OIL FILL /
DIPSTICK
MUFFLER
Tine Assembly
Mounting the Tine Blades
1. Mount the 4 tines assemblies. Note that all 4 blades are different.
e sharp edge of the blade should face forward, in the operational
direction. Make sure the clevis pin is securely fastened with a lynch pin.
Slide the tines onto the tiller’s axle. Align the connection holes in the
axle to the tine assemblies then secure with lynch pin (see Figure 1).
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Figure 1
ASSEMBLED
TINES SECURED
WITH LYNCH PINS
14” 18” 22”
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Handlebar Assembly
Mounting the Handlebars
NOTE: e left and right handlebars are different. Each has two holes
drilled in the bottom of the handlebar tube and two more drilled in the
middle.
1. Install the upper handlebar bracket to the square tubing of the frame
using two M8x40mm bolts and nyloc nuts and two 13mm wrenches
in the configuration shown in Figure 2.
2. Position the right and left handlebars with the grips facing outwards.
Align the two lower holes in the frame and upper handlebar bracket.
Install the M10x25mm and M10x50mm bolts as shown in Figure 2
and hand tighten.
3. Mount the handlebar bridge using four M8x40mm bolts and nyloc
nuts to the middle holes in the handlebars using two 13mm wrenches.
4. Finish tightening the lower M10 bolts and nyloc nuts using two
17mm wrenches.
5. Use the supplied zip ties to secure the cable from the clutch handle to
the handlebars and tiller frame.
Figure 2
HANDLEBAR
BRIDGE
LEFT
HANDLEBAR
RIGHT
HANDLEBAR
M8 x 40mm
M10 x 25mm
M10 x 50mm
FRAME
LEFT
TINE GUARD
RIGHT
TINE GUARD
PLASTIC WINGED
NUTS
UPPER HANDLEBAR
BRACKET
M8 x 40mm
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