Country Home Products ROTO-HOGTM manual

READ AND UNDERSTAND THI S MANUAL AND ALL IN STRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TILLER. DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

ii DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ...................................................................................................................... ....... 1 INTRODUCING THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER ................................................ 1 Conventions used in this manual ...................................[...]

iv DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER CHAPTER 6 ...................................................................................................................... ..... 37 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 37 Troubleshooting Table.......................................[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER. Careful adherence to the safety a nd operating in structions in this manual will ensure ma ny years o f productive u se. Please let us know of any ques tions you may have. We want [...]

2 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER Specification Sheet Engine Briggs & Stratton 8.75 FPT, 206 CC, Single Cylinder Approximate Run Time on a Tank of Fuel 90 minutes Battery 12 Volt, 17AH Towing type Pin Hitch Ground Clearance in Transport Mode 2.75" Height Adjustment Electric Actuator Range 7" to 2" Actuator[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING I NSTRUCTION S MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE R ECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR TILLER. Labels Your DR ROTO-HOG P OWER TILLER carri es promine nt labels as reminde rs for its p[...]

4 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER NEVER operate the DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER without the guards and shields in place. #224511 NEVER place your hands or feet ne ar the rotating Tines. #224521[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 Protecting Y ourself and Those Around Y ou THE DR ROTO-H OG POWER TILL ER IS A HI GH-POWERED MAC HINE WITH FAS T MOVING PART S OPERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THIS MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYON E EL SE IN THE WORK AREA. USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHE[...]

6 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Slope Operation USE OF MACHINERY ON SLOPES IS A MAJOR FACTOR RELATE D TO ACCIDENT S, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERS ONAL INJURY. US E OF MACHINERY O N SLOPES REQUI RES CAUTION. IF YOU FE EL UNEASY USING THE DR ROTO-HOG POW ER TILLER ON A SLOPE, DO NOT OPERA TE IT. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PR ECAUTIONS WH EN USING [...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GA SOLINE ALSO GIVES OF F FLAMMABLE VAPOR THAT CAN BE EASILY IGNI TED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVER LOOK THE HAZARDS OF GASOLINE AND A LWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRE CAUTIONS: • NEVER RUN THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER ENGINE IN A N ENCL[...]

8 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER General Safety SAFE OPERATION O F THE DR R OTO-HOG POWE R TILLER IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY . UNSAFE OPERATION CA N CREA TE A NUMBER OF HAZA RDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOW ING PRECAUTI ONS WHEN OPERAT ING THIS MA CHINE: • THE DR ROTO-H OG POWER TILL ER IS A P OWERF[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 A Note to All Users Under California law, a nd the laws of some oth er states, you are not permitted to operate an interna l combustion Engine u sing hydrocarb on fuels with out an Engin e Spark Arre ster. This als o applies to oper ation on US Forest Lands. All D R ROTO-HO G POWER TILLERS shipped to Cali fornia and [...]

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to fo llow to se t up your new machine before y ou use it. It may be helpful to familiarize y ourself with the controls and features on you r new machine by re viewing Figure 1 on th e following pa ge before beg[...]

12 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER C ontrols and F eatures NOTE : The model shown i n Figure 1 may look slightly differen t from your machine. Figure 1 Tine Drive Clutch Lever Briggs & Stratton Engine 875 Series Manual Recoil Start Handle Gas Fill Electric-Starter Swi tch Battery SMOOTH-TRAK™ Hitch Tines Rear Debris Gu[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Unpacking and Assembling the Machine Your DR ROTO-HOG PO WER TILLER shipped in one cart on, complete ly assembled e xcept for t he Wheels, Tow Bar, and Battery. NOTE: Unpacking and assembling th e DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER is a two-person j ob, as the Manual Start Unit weighs 259 pounds and the Electric St art Unit w[...]

14 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER 5. Place the Battery in the Ba ttery Bracket and secure it using the Battery B ar with two (2 ) 1/4" x 7-1/2" Bolts and 1/4" Lock Nu ts from th e Hardware Bag u sing two (2) 7/16" Wrenches ( Figure 4 ). 6. Using a 1/2" Wrench or Socket, remove the th ree (3) screws securing the SMOOTH -TRAK[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 A xle Hold Down Bracket s 2-Bolts each side Push to lower the u nit (raise the Axles) Valve Stem Flat Wheel Washer Cotter Pin Legs spread apart[...]

16 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Charging the Battery ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE • NEVER MODIFY THE DR ROTO-H OG POWER TILL ER’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MODIFICAT IONS COULD RUIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS WELL AS CAUSE A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJU RY. • USING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR MACHINE COU LD CAUSE [...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 Charging the Battery Charging the Batt ery is a si mple process. Leave the Ba ttery in y our DR ROTO-H OG POWER TILLER when you charge it. 1. Attach the Black (-) a lligator clipped wire from th e Charger Adapte r to the (-) terminal of the Battery, then attach th e Red (+) allig ator clipped wire to the (+) Batte r[...]

18 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OI L BEFORE S TARTING THE EN GINE. THIS MACHINE S HIPPED WITHOUT OI L. TRACES OF OIL MAY BE I N THE RESE RVOIR FRO M FACTORY TESTING, BU T YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . FILL THE R ESERVOIR SLOWLY CHECKIN G THE DIPSTI CK FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVE RFIL[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 Figure 10 Gas Fill Oil Fill & Drain Recoil Starter Handle A ir Filte r Choke Throttle Drain Oil Fil l Fuel Shut-Off[...]

20 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER C onnecting the DR ROTO-HOG POWE R TILLER to your T ow V ehicle The foll owing procedu re is for conne cting the DR ROTO-HOG POWER TI LLER to your tow vehicle. 1. Back up your Tow Vehicle so that the Hitch of the Vehicle is in line with and next to the Hitch on the DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER. Set the Parking Brake on[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR RO TO-HOG POWER TILLER This chapter covers the p rocedures for starti ng and stopping y our new DR ROTO-HOG POW ER TILLER and discusses basic opera tion features. There are th ree (3) applications for the DR R OTO-HOG POWER TILLER: Garden Tilling, Sod Bu sting, and sma ll Food Plot instal[...]

22 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Before Starting the Engine INSPECT THE A REA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKI NG. THE SI TE MUST BE FREE OF POT ENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES SUCH AS GLASS, LARGE STONES, STICKS, WIRE, ROPE, AND STRING-LIKE MATERIALS. MAKE SURE THER E ARE NO PE OPLE OR A NIMALS IN TH E AREA AROUND THE DR ROTO -HOG POWER TILLER. REMOVE ALL LO[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Electric Starting 1. When starting a c old Engi ne, push the Choke Contro l Lever to the far ri ght (CHOKE) and the Thro ttle Control Lever to the far righ t FAST (RABBIT). See Figure 10 on page 19. 2. Turn the Key ( Figure 14 ) a ll the way clock wise u ntil the Engine star ts, then release. The Key wil l snap back[...]

24 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Operating Safety • BE THOROUGHL Y FAMILIAR WI TH THE CON TROLS AND TH E PROPER U SE OF YOUR DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER BEFORE USIN G. NEVER ALLOW ANYON E TO OPERATE TH E DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER WITHOUT FI RST READING AND UNDER STANDING ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THI S MANUAL. • NEVER ALLOW PE OPLE OR PET S TO RIDE ON T[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 Understanding the C ontrol Box The Control Box con tains a 3-position momentary Rock er Switch. The “Raise” posi tion raises th e Tines (lowers the Wh eels). The “ Lower” position lowers the Tine s (raises t he Wheels). When you release the Switch, it will return to center or OFF position ( Figure 15 ). The [...]

26 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Operating Parameters The DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER is designed to be used with most ATVs, LawnGarden Tractors, and Compact Tractors. The DR ROTO-HOG POWER TI LLER should never be used with a Truck (2WD or 4WD). Use of a Truck will void the DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER Warr anty. Operating Procedures There are three (3)[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 Tilling Tips • In compacted soil or sod, or in food plot and sod busting applicati ons, several passes may be necessary to till to a depth of seve n (7) inches. F or the firs t pass, jus t scratch th e surface. T he depth for each successive pass nee ds to be determined by indi vidual site an d soil conditi ons. I[...]

28 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Slopes and Uneven T errain • NEVER OPERATE YOUR DR R OTO-HOG P OWER TILLER ON SLOPE S GREATER THAN 5 DEGREES. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE. • WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE OVER UNEVEN T ERRAIN AND S LOPES, USE EX TREME CAUTION TO NOT TIP OVER THE MACHINE. MOVE SL OWLY IF THE GR[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER This chapter covers regular maintena nce procedures that will ensu re the best pe rformance and long life of your DR ROTO-H OG POWER TILL ER. For E ngine mainte nance, ple ase refer to the Engi ne Owner’s Manual that ca me with your machine. Service i nterval s li[...]

30 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Lubrication WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. Your DR ROT O-HOG POWER TI LLER was l ubricated at the Factory. However, peri odic lubrication o f the Engine and Ti[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. BE CERTAIN TO FILL THE ENGINE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING. S EE PAGE 18. Tools & Supplies [...]

32 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Battery C are Proper care ca n extend th e life of a Ba ttery. F ollow the se recommendati ons to en sure your Ba ttery’s best performance and long life: • Before charging the Battery, obs erve its external appe arance and keep it clean an d dry. Never ch arge or use a Battery that shows cr acks, changes shape,[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 • Once the Bat tery is charged , pull the plu g from the wa ll outle t and then remove the Cha rger fr om your Batter y. However, you can leave yo ur Battery pl ugged in and charging for an extended period. • Store the Cha rger in its s elf-locking p lastic shipping ba g. Keep the C harger in a dry location. •[...]

34 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Removing and Replacing the V-Belt Replace the Tine D rive V-Belt if damaged from slipping under heavy loads or if it shows c racks or frayed edges. WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY F[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 Tine Shear Pins WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. • The DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER drive components are protected from damage by Grade 5 Shear Pins in the Ti ne As[...]

36 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER End of Season and Storage WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. NOTE: Please refer to the Engine Owner’ s Manual for Engine-specific procedures. • Change the Engi[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems a re easy to fix. Consult the Troubles hooting Table f or common probl ems and their solutions. If you contin ue to experience problems , call Country Ho me Produc ts, Inc. for support at : 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) . T roubleshooting T able WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YO[...]

38 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The Engine will not start using Electric- Start. (Please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for engi[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AW AY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE Engine smokes. ⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed. ⇒ The Air Filter may be dirty; change it[...]

40 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIA GRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Main Assembly NOTE: Part numbers li sted are available through Country Home Products, Inc. Ref# Part# Description 01 232971 Pin, Channel Pivot 1/2" 02 232891 Washer, 1/4" Std .312" x .7 34" 03 233 071 Bolt, Hex 5/16"-18 x [...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 Schematic Diagram - Main Assembly 070718[...]

42 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Parts List -Tine Drive T ransmission Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod ucts, Inc. Ref# Part# Description 01 2 33401 Washer, Felt, .985" x 1.515" 02 231381 Cap 03 233161 Nut, Hex , 5/16"-18, Flanged Lock 04 233231 Assembly, Flange & Bearing 05 233391 Gasket[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Schematic Diagram - Tine Dr ive T ransmission Assembly 070718[...]

44 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Parts List - Axle Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod ucts, Inc. Ref# Part# Description 01 2 33041 Nut, Hex 1/4"-20 w/Lock Washer 02 2 31431 Spacer, 0.266" x 0.625 " x 1.5" 03 2 31401 Bracket, Batt ery Mounting 04 231441 Bo lt, Hex, 1/4"-20 x 3-1/2&quo[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Schematic Diagram - Axle Assembly 070718[...]

46 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER Wiring Diagram - Manual Start model 070725[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 Wiring Diagram - Electric-Start model 070725[...]

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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2005 CHP, Inc. 186971 War r anty 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR ® ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER is warranted for two ( 2) years agai nst defects in materials or workmanship when put to ordinary and normal con[...]

DR ® Power Equipment, A division of Country Home Product s ® 127 MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 0549 1 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2007 CHP, Inc. 223931 Quick Tilling Tips: Congratula tions! Your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER will till faster and with fa r less effort than any walk-behind tiller. Howev er, like any ti[...]