Cub Cadet RT 65 H Operation Manual

Cub Cadet RT 65 H Manual

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    • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear Tine Tiller - RT65 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET
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    Garden Tiller manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs Maintenance 16 Service 20 Troubleshooting 21 Replacement Parts 22 Warranty
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    or death. Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
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    manual, use care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support for assistance and the name of you nearest servicing dealer.. Maintenance & Storage 1. Keep machine, attachments Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped.
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    of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
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    . Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. WARNING
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    . Be certain to service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual before operating. Depth Stake WARNING! Before assembly, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 1. Tip the tiller forward so that
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    not overtighten the clutch cable. Too much tension may cause it to break. WARNING! Be certain to check the clutch cable adjustment before operating the tiller. Internally Threaded Tube Slot Head Screw, Nut & Flat Washer Plastic Fitting Figure 3-3 8 Section 3- Assembly & Set-Up
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    in the gear selector handle and secure with a cotter pin. Adjustments Clutch Cable NOTE: Service the engine with oil and gasoline before checking this adjustment. Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with your tiller for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. 1. Position the
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    any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires. Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully. WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline
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    Manual for additional information and functions of the engine controls. The choke lever is used used when starting a cold engine. Handle Adjustment Lock Clutch Control The clutch control is located beneath the handle. Squeezing the clutch handle against the handle engages the wheel and tine tiller
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    the engine falters, return to the choke position, then slowly move to the RUN position. NOTE: See the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your tiller for more detailed instructions. Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the STOP or OFF position. Disconnect the spark
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    using the top adjustment hole. Operating the Tiller 1. Select the depth stake setting. 2. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. 3. Move the gear selection handle to one of the forward modes or reverse. WARNING! Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines
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    repairs. Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for engine maintenance instructions. Tires Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 14 p.s.i. on 14 inch tires and 20 p.s.i. on 16 inch tires by ordering part number 737-0300 or calling the Customer Support number
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    necessary. 1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the engine. 2. Remove the belt cover as described under Belt Replacement in the Service section. 3. Remove the hairpin clip and spring washer from the idler pulley rod. See Fig. 6-1. Rubber Washer Control Rod Indicator Bracket Hairpin
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    . Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be use and after every five hours of operation to be sure correct oil level is maintained. • Check oil level regularly. • See the Assembly & Set-Up Section for instructions
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    section for instructions on how to properly check the oil level. 5. Reinstall the oil fill cap securely. WARNING! Used motor oil may used oil. NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service
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    by hand to prevent cross- thoroughly before using. Do not oil the foam element. threading. Spark Plug Service 5. After the spark plug is seated, engine with water to clean because water could contaminate fuel. Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can also force water into the
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    parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated. 6. If possible, also avoid storage
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    pulleys, bearings or the engine. Using a pressure washers will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. • Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for the correct engine storage instructions. • Wipe the tines with an oiled rag to prevent rust. • Store the tiller in a clean, dry area. Do
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    as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual 1. Dislodge foreign object. 2. Replace tine clevis pin(s). 3. Take tiller to authorized service dealer. 4. Refer to the Operation Section for proper shifting procedures. 5. Adjust control cable 6. Replace belt. 1. Forward rotation should only be used on
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    934-04365 Tires, 16 x 4.6 x 8 714-04043 911-0415 714-0147 911-0415 Cotter Pin, Tine Assembly Clevis Pin, Tine Assembly Cotter Pin, Depth Stake Clevis Pin, Depth Stake 951-10794 Air Filter 951-10292 Spark plug Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have
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    Notes 11 23
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    or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
O
PERATOR
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ANUAL
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •
Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •
Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Rear Tine Tiller — RT65
Form No. 769-05933
(February 22, 2010)