Husqvarna 600CRT manual

600CR T Owner ’ s Manual[...]

2 • 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 slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of th[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 6.0 HP DISPLACEMENT: 13.53 cu. in. (221.8cc) GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts Unleaded Regular OIL(API-SF/SG/SH) : SAE 30 (Above 32 ° F/0 ° C) (CAPACITY: 20 oz. / 0.6L) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32 ° F/0 ° C) SPARK PLUG : Champion (GAP: .030" / 0.76mm) J8C CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been d[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 14-17 STORAGE ................................................................... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 19 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................ 20-26 WARRAN[...]

5 ASSEMBL Y TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers (1) 9/16" wrench OPERATOR’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[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION FIG. 4 UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSE[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y SHIFT ROD HAIRPIN CLIP SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. 7) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) • In[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR 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[...]

9 OPERA TION TILLING (See Fig. 11) • Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position. • Place shift lever indicator in tilling position. • Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn. • [...]

10 OPERA TION TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines will not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from ti[...]

11 OPERA TION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. (See Fig. 14) There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces. Second, the tiller won’t be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it. • Soil conditions a[...]

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

13 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL OIL DRAIN PLUG FIG. 16 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. Cl[...]

14 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 15 FIG. 22 CAP NUT AND WASHER TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) • Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul). • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt [...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 FIG. 26 TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25, and 26) CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when han- dling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines.[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 17 FIG. 27 GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER CLAMP SCREW CASING AND WIRE FUEL TANK ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control l[...]

18 ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 19 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in 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 carbureto[...]

20 REP AIR P ARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 873220400 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 18 873731000 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC 19 532159231 Cable, Clutch 20 532009484 Clip 21 532086777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted #10-24 x 1/2 22 532102604 Grip, Bar, Control 23 532102744 Clamp, Bar, Control 24 532159228 B[...]

21 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 873510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 2 810040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 3 873220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 4 874930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-1/4 5 532154734 Screw, Shift Lever 6 532110111 Lever, Shift 7 872110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 8 532008700 Plate, Shift Indicator 9 532086777 Screw, Hex, Washer Head, Slotted #10-24 x 1/[...]

22 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 1 532166532 Bumper 2 873970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 3 819111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 4 874760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 5 532102332 Bracket, Reinforcement 6 874760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 7[...]

23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532154354 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-53) 2 532150698 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 4) 3 532161963 Gasket, Gearcase 4 532005020 Bearing, Needle 5 532001370 Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 6 532137335 Pinion, Input 7 5[...]

24 18 872040410 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 19 532102701 Grip 20 873220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 21 532102156 Stake, Depth 22 874930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 23 532004440 Hinge 24 872140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 25 532124717 Cap, Vinyl 26 532109227 Pad, Idler 27 532125016 Shield, Leveling 28 532120588 Pin, Hinge 29 532142293 Shield, Si[...]

25 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 532004459 Tine, Outer, L.H. 2 532132673 Clevis Pin 3 532006554 Tine, Inner, L.H. 4 532163552 Clip, Hairpin 5 532132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 6 873610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 7 810040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 8 874610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 9 532004460 Tine, Outer, R.H. 10 532132728 Assem[...]

26 1 532166400 Decal, Logo 2 532155449 Decal, Logo 3 532163385 Decal, Logo 5 532110614 Decal, Hand Placement 6 532102180 Decal, Shift Indicator 7 532162384 Decal, Caution 9 532120076 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines - - 532166451 Manual, Owner’s (English) - - 532166452 Manual, Owner’s (French) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 2 6 9 REP AIR P ARTS T[...]

Effective May 1, 1992 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT (2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna. (3) Alterations or modifications that affect the unit's performance, operation, safety, durability, change its intended use, or cause failure of compliance wit[...]

Printed in U.S.A. 532166451 Rev. 1 9.28.98 TR[...]