20969 CRT Tiller INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the 20969 CRT Tiller from CountyLine®. We have worked to ensure that this tiller meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your tiller will provide many years of service.
Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this CountyLine® operator’s CAUTION manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar CAUTION INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE with all controls and safety precautions.
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Do not operate the machine without proper guards or control lever is released into the neutral position. If other safety protective devices in place. it does rotate when in neutral, contact CountyLine • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation customer service for instruction.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller WARNING WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE BURNS AND FIRES.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller Operational Safety Precautions IMPORTANT • Never operate the tiller without guards, covers and hoods in place. THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR • Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM wheels in the free-wheel position.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS Pictured below are control and operating symbols on the unit or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller FEATURES HANDLEBAR FORWARD DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER FORWARD CABLE HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER ON/OFF THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE LOCK PIN TINE HOOD SIDE SHIELD TINES BELT GUARD WHEEL LOCK PIN RECOIL START WHEEL For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller Assembly: WARNING Install Depth Regulator: DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE TILLER FROM THE 1. Locate depth regulator and lock pin. SEE FIGURE 1 SHIPPING CARTON. THE TILLER IS HEAVY AND 2. Unscrew adjusting knob from the top of the depth CAN CAUSE INJURY.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller 3. Insert one M10-1.5 x 45 bolt for each side in lower holes BOLTS & of the extension pieces. The bolts will pass through the WASHERS lower hole of the lower handle bar mount. Put M10 flat washers onto bolts.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller 6. Check position of wheels and wheel lock pins. Lock pins WARNING should be in the tilling position with the pins being through both the axle holes and wheel holes DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ 7.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller WARNING WARNING E N G I N E A N D S U R R O U N D I N G PA R T S B E CO M E ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL USE.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller Tilling WARNING 1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth. TO STOP WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS TO NEUTRAL testing tiller operation after each raise.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller WARNING Free-Wheel Position NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH WHEELS IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION. ALWAYS SET THE WHEELS IN TILLING POSITION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. THE FREE-WHEEL POSITION IS FOR TRANSPORTING THE TILLER LONG DISTANCES OVER LEVEL GROUND.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller WARNING WARNING ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER. ONLY PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT ARE ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE COOL.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and perform the required procedures for you. Important: Use only approved CountyLine spare parts. For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller Change Forward Belt 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. 3. Remove belt guard as follows: SEE FIGURE 9 BELT GUARD a. Unscrew and remove guard rivet.
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller Engine Maintenance 5. Insert the dipstick cut-out created in step 1 into the hole in the transmission cover plate so the top square is Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for resting on the cover plate.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller Check or Fill Engine Crankcase WARNING 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality 4-cycle engine oil. Use no DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS, with gasoline.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Troubleshooting Guide While normal care and routine maintenance will extend PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND...
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants the product(s) under a one-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding twelve consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user.
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - MOTOR MOUNT For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - MOTOR MOUNT ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 13826 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 25 HHCS 19895 GUIDE BELT WIRE FORM GR8.8 ZN F-T REAR TINE NP W1200114 WASHER M8 X 1.9 SPRLK...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Handlebar & Hood ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 20887 WELDMENT ENGINE 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION HANDLE MOUNT CL NP FORWARD ARM 11509 BOLT M10-1.5 X 45 MM 11393 NUT M5-0.8 X 4.4 MM...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller NOTES For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission, Tines, & Hood (SEE DETAILED BREAKDOWN) For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission, Tines, & Hood ITEM# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 20150 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 15 HHCS GR8.8 ZN W1200114 WASHER (M8 X 1.9 SPRLK BLK OX HIGH COLLAR) W1200115 BOLT M6 X 1 X 12 HHCS GR8.8...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission Detailed Breakdown (SEE BREAKDOWN NEXT FIGURE) ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION (SEE BREAKDOWN 14375 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 25 SLHH NEXT FIGURE) GR8.8 ZN 18130 WASHER M6 X 1.5 SPRLCK...
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission Detailed Breakdown ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 20130 COVER SHAFT SEAL NP 20135 SEAL 25MM SHAFT 40MM BORE 20138 SNAP RING 25MM EXTERNAL SHIM 37 MM X 26 MM X 2 BUSHING 25 X 32 X 36.5...
Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller CARDBOARD STENCILS FOR DIPSTICK CUT-OUT DO NOT DO NOT OVERFILL OVERFILL FULL FULL DO NOT DO NOT OVERFILL OVERFILL FULL FULL For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller NOTES For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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