Simplicity OPERATOR’S MANUAL MODELS 1003 & 1005 ROTICULS CAUTION: Read Manual Thoroughly Before OperatingDear Customer, Congratulations on your selection and purchase of this walk-behind rotary tiller. It has been carefully designed and built to give you years of dependable service. With proper care, it will help you do your till- ing jobs efficiently. To make sure you get the best use from your tiller, read this manual carefully. Make sure that your tiller is assembled properly, and that all adjustments are correct. Be sure that you (and anyone who oper- ates this machine) know how to use the machine safely. Read this, manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls of the machine before operating. For your own safety as well as that of others, study the safety rules in this manual. Review this information often. It is there for your benefit and it is important. This manual provides step-by-step instructions to assemble, service, operate and adjust your tiller. If any help is needed with any of these procedures, however, your dealer will be happy to help you. Measurements are given in this manual with metric equivalents in parentheses. For example, behind the measurement 1/8 inch will appear: (3 mm). So, the metric equivalent of 1/8 inch is 3 mi metres. ‘These metric measurements are provided for your convenience as an aid in converting to the metric system. A list of metric terms and abbreviations used in this manual is provided below. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS OF METRIC TERMS cc = cubic centimetre ka kilogram kiloPascal kilometres per hour kilowatt litre rmillimetee newtor-metre smililitre eee eresTable of Contents SAFETY RULES OWNER BENEFITS IDENTIFICATION . ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS . OPERATION .. ROTARY TILLER CONTROLS, CHECKS BEFORE STARTING .... STOPPING THE ROTARY TILLER - STARTING THE ROTARY TILLER . TILLER OPERATION TILLING HINTS NORMAL CARE SCHEDULED CARE . OFF-SEASON STORAG! STARTING AFTER STORAGE . TROUBLESHOOTING BELT REPLACEMENT . ADJUSTMENTS BELT STOP: CLUTCH ADJUSTMEN’ PULLEY ALIGNMENT. ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE RECORD Boe o©vioonmaae eonobey these rules could result in loss of control of machine, severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage i \ { | P | Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to \ \ | 10 property or equipment affecting safety. Safety Rules This notation preceding Cautions and Warnings in the text signifies important precaution- ary steps which, if not properly followed, could result in personal injury or damage to your ‘equipment affecting safety. General ‘© Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. ‘© Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. ‘© Use only attachments or accessories designed for your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of recommended attachments or accessories. Preparation @ Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running. ‘© Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all wires, sticks, and other foreign objects. © Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate tiller when barefoot or when wearing canvas shoes or open sandals. Operation _@ Release the clutch lever(s) and stop the engine before cleaning tines, removing obstacles, making adjust ments, or when leaving the operating position. © Use caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating tiller in reverse. © Be especially careful not to touch tiller parts which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintain, ad- just, or service. ‘© Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. © Make sure: a. _ tiller is in good operating condition, b. all safety devices or shields are in place and in good working condition, and c. all adjustments have been made. ‘© Handle gasoline with care — it is highly flammable. a. Use approved gasoline container. b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline. © Do not tun the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly. © Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. © The tiller should be stopped and in- spected for damage immediately after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before re starting and operating the equipment. ‘© Never operate the rotary tiller without good visibility or light. ‘© Always operate tiller across the face of slopes, and never up and down the face. Use extreme caution when changing direction ‘on slopes. Do not attempt to till steep slopes.Safety Rules Simpl © If the unit should start to vibrate ab- normally, disengage the drive, stop the engine, and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of troubl Maintenance @ Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight and Storage to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. © Always refer to the operator's manual for important details if rotary tiller is to be stored for an extended period. Owner Benefits KE 4 | [Al welded sta ines ar elt sharp- eningto break up turf or previously worked soll ‘Touch-O-Matic control(s) located on handles for easy reach. Stop tilling when released. On model 1005 re- verse drive makes it easy to back away from obstacles Heavy guage, welded steel frame is designed for durability and long life. © Do not alter or in any way attempt to. defeat the safety feature of the deadman type clutch control(s). ‘© Never store machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach aan open flame or spark. Allow the engine to coo! before storing in any enclosure. ‘© Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. MODELS 1003 & 1005 ROTICUL Dependable, worm and gear type ‘transmission has roller and needle bearings inside a cast iron housing Briggs & Stratton 3 and 5 horse- power engines have easy-spin start: ing. Horizontal crankshaft and up- ward angled, side pull recoil starter are designed for natural motion. No ‘mixing of oil and gasolineSimplicity Identification When requesting information or ordering replacement parts for your rotary tiller, be prepared to give your dealer the identifi cation numbers found on the tiller and engine identification plates shown below. The tiller 1D plate is located on the right hand side of the frame. The engine ID plate is located on the engine housing SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING CO. cope PORT WASHINGTON, WI U.S.A. Refer to ID no.when writing or ordering parts ID_NO. TILLER IDENTIFICATION PLATE ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE Accessories & Attachments See your dealer to purchase any accessories or attachments available for your rotary tiller. The following will help make your tilling jobs easier: TINE EXTENSION KIT — Increases tilling width nc FURROW OPENER — Opens furrows behind tiller to 6.5 inches (165 mm) on each side. plant crops in rows. Models illustrated in this manual may vary slightly from the model you have. 4Simplicity Operation CONTENT OF SECTION A brief description of the rotary tiller controls, followed by the basic operating procedures, is given, in this section to help you get to know your rotary tiller and how to operate it safely and eificiently. ROTARY TILLER CONTROLS ‘The rotary tiller is operated using controls located on the handle bars. Figure 1 shows the location, name and function of these controls, The control, names given in figure 1 are used throughout this ‘manual. Avance For your personal safety, either remove spark plug or remove cable from spark plug and in- sert terminal in V-notch on cylinder cover (ee figure 14) before servicing or adjusting your tiller. © ‘A (1005 only) litam | Name Funetion A | Throttle | Used to adjust engine speed or stop Lever engine. B | Forward | Controls forward action of tiller. Clutch | Squeeze lever to engage drive. Rele: Lever | tostop. © | Reverse | Controls reverse action of tiller Clutch | Squeeze lever to engage drive. Release Lever | tostop. (1005 Oniy)| Figure 1. Locations and Functions of Controls OPERATING PROCEDURES ‘The rest of this section describes how to operate the rotary tiller. The directions assume that your machine is assembled and working properly. Your dealer has performed all necessary assembly proce- dures, but proper assembly should still be checked according to the Assembly Section, If your rotary tiller does not work properly during operation, refer to the Troubleshooting and Adjust- ments sections of this manual. When operating the tiller for the first time read and become familiar with all operating directions in the order given. Checks Before Starting Read this manual completely before the first use of your rotary tiller, and thereafter as often as nec- essary to ensure safe and efficient operation. ‘The checks listed below should be performed before each use of the tiller. 1. Be sure to follow all safety precautions and know the locations and uses of operating controls. 2 Be sure that all safety guards are in place and ‘that all nuts, bolts, and spring clips are secure. 3. Refer to Normal Care section of this manual to determine and perform any needed care. Be sure to check engine crankcase oil. 4. Check both clutch levers (figure 1) for free movement. Any binding must be repaired be fore starting engine. 6. Check your fuel supply. Be sure that you have enough fuel for the job you intend to do. If more fuel is needed, fill the tank as follows. a WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han- dled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid overfilling and wipe up any spills. a. Remove fuel cap (see figure 2 on next page). b. Use a funnel or gas can with telescoping spout when filling tank to prevent fuel spilling. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, leaded or lead-free regular grade gasoline. 4. Install and hand tighten fuel cap. It I f