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Southland SRTT196E Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT:
Thank you for purchasing this Southland® Tiller.
This manual provides complete instructions for safely operating and maintaining your Tiller. Read and save these
instructions. Refer to this manual each time before using your Tiller.
Record the following for future reference:
Mfg. Date Code: __________________________
Date of Purchase: Attach a copy of your sales receipt.
Consumer Toll Free Number: 1-800-737-2112
Refer to the website for electronic manual and parts book.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
If you have a question or problem...
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
12/10/2015
Operator's Manual
Rear Tine
Rotary Tiller
www.southlandpowerequipment.com
Printed in China
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MODEL NO.s
SRTT196E
A203431

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty 22-25 IMPORTANT: Thank you for purchasing this Southland® Tiller. This manual provides complete instructions for safely operating and maintaining your Tiller. Read and save these instructions. Refer to this manual each time before using your Tiller. Record the following for future reference: Mfg.

  • Page 2: Safety Definitions

    Safety Definitions • Save these instructions Safety Alert Symbols The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them carefully, and understand their meaning. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information • Save all instructions RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR 1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to unit. Learn location and function of all controls.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions • Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots. These will protect ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other flying debris, and improve traction. •...
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions STORAGE SAFETY • Always refer to the operator’s manual instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period. • Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, etc.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications • Save all instructions Unit Weight ......154 lb (70 kg) Spark Plug Gap .

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals • Save all instructions This tiller has been designed and manufactured to provide to comply with these instructions, reread the complete you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an safety instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly • Save all instructions If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. Read and follow the assembly instructions. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled. References to the right or left side of the tiller are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the tiller. WARNING Do not operate tiller if it is damaged or not completely and correctly assembled.
  • Page 9 Assembly (Continued) • Save all instructions If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. Assembly Instructions The tiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The following instructions will help you complete the tiller assembly.
  • Page 10 Assembly (Continued) • Save all instructions If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. ATTACH LOWER HANDLE (See Figure 4) 1. Loosen the lower handle bolts, if required. 2. Align the lower handle holes to the middle height adjustment holes in the transmission cover and install the M10 x 25 mm hex head bolts, lock washers, flat washers and nuts.

  • Page 11: Engine Preparation

    Engine Preparation (Continued) • Save all instructions Engine Oil CAUTION Engine shipped without oil. Failure to add oil will result in serious engine damage. SAE 10W-30 A bottle of engine oil is included with your tiller. Refer to the chart on the right for alternative oil types to use at different temperatures.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation • Save all instructions Pre-Start Inspection 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and CAUTION bolts are secure. Please do not start your tiller until you have read the 2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual that came with your tiller, and the sections in this manual for procedure and specifications.
  • Page 13 Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions WARNING Idle Speed Use the ˝slow˝ position on the throttle lever to reduce stress Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150˚F. on the engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering Avoid these areas. Do not move choke control to stop engine, the engine speed to ˝idle˝...
  • Page 14 Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions Drive Safety Control Levers CAUTION Do not operate both ˝FORWARD˝ and ˝REVERSE˝ drive safety control levers at the same time. This information is provided here only to introduce the controls. Do not start the engine at this time. Starting and operating instructions are given on page 11.
  • Page 15 Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions Adjustments WARNING Engine should be off before adjusting any controls. Extreme caution should be used when operating tiller in the reverse direction. FRONT WHEEL LOCK PINS (See Figures 2 and 11) Place wheels in tilling position. Wheel lock pin in free-wheel position 1.
  • Page 16 Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions Tilling Tips The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut WARNING on the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass. Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance • Save all instructions Maintenance Schedule WARNING Before performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting and serious injury. IMPORTANT: 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 the tiller as instructed in this manual, and only use genuine replacement parts.
  • Page 18 Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions Servicing the Tiller The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and perform the required procedures for you.
  • Page 19 Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions Engine Maintenance ENGINE MAINTENANCE CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. for information on engine maintenance. Your engine 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. manual provides detailed information and a maintenance 3.

  • Page 20: Technical Service

    Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions How to Prepare for Storage WARNING Never store the tiller indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumes could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Allow engine to cool before storing unit.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting • Save all instructions PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Engine difficult to start 1. Out of fuel 1. Add fresh fuel 2. Engine Switch Off 2. Turn engine switch on 3. Engine is not primed 3. Move choke lever to ON position. 4.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Warranty • Save all instructions Southland® ROTARY TILLER Limited Warranty Always specify model number when contacting the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. MAT Engine Technologies, LLC warrants this Tiller and any parts thereof,...
  • Page 23 Warranty (Continued) • Save all instructions Emission Control System Warranty This MAT Engine Technologies, LLC (METL) outdoor power equipment engine complies with the emissions regulations of: Southland® Model No. Regulatory Agency SRTT196E United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) SRTT196 United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S.
  • Page 24 Warranty (Continued) • Save all instructions Warranty Coverage: METL warrants that the product engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause such engine to fail to conform with the U.S. EPA or State of California emissions standards for small spark-ignited nonroad (off-road) engines – as applicable to your METL product.
  • Page 25 Warranty (Continued) • Save all instructions Limitation of Liability (cont.): SYSTEMS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: PARTS DESCRIPTION: Carburetor assembly (if so equipped) and its internal compo- Fuel Metering System nents; fuel filter (if so equipped), carburetor gaskets, fuel pump (if so equipped) Air Induction System Intake pipe/ manifold, air cleaner...

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