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NO. 702 3H. P. ROTICUL REVERSING TILLER SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. SER. FORM - OP50 L.ITHO IN U.S.A. TO THE OWNER You have made a wise choice in selecting the Simplicity Roticul. It has been specially designed to give lasting superior performance. Before attempting to operate the Roticul, study this manual thoroughly. Pay special attention to the safety rules. Your Simplicity equipment is designed with your safety in mind, but it is up to you to be an alert, safety conscious operator. Be sure anyone else who may operate the Roticul is also familiar with the operation and safety instructions. Your Simplicity Roticul requires only a minimum of care. Following the maintenance instructions carefully will assure you of maximum satisfactory service. Thank you for taking time to read this manual. The time spent will pay big dividends in the extra time saving performance you receive from your Simplicity Roticul. When ordering replacement parts for your Roticul be prepared to give your Simplicity dealer the identification number found on the identification plate shown below. It is located on the Roticul frame. We suggest that you locate the number and record it below for easy reference. |SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.| PORT WASHINGTON, WfS., U. S- A. Refer to i.d. no- when writing or ordering parts. II. D. No. I I IDENTIFICATION PLATE --SIMPLICITY'S NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY- The Company warrants Simplicity products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, except the Company makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators and voltage regulators, which are warranted by their respective manufacturers. Any part covered by this warranty which is proven defective within one year (45 days for equipment used for rental, municipal or commercial purposes) under normal use, from date of purchase, will be replaced without charge, provided such part is returned to the factory, (if requested), and is found to be defective upon examination at the factory. This warranty does not apply to any Simplicity products altered outside of the Simplicity factory. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE. The Company's obligation under its warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the replacement of such parts, and in no event shall the Company be liable for any other damages, whether direct, immediate, incidental, special, or consequential. Simplicity Manufacturing Company, Inc., reserves the right to modify or change specifications without prior notification. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of any Simplicity product. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 OPERATION 3 CONTROLS - HOWTO USE THEM 3 BEFORE OPERATING THE ROTICUL 3 STARTING THE ENGINE 4 STOPPING THE ENGINE 4 SOIL CONDITIONS REQUIRED 4 DETERMINING TILLING PATTERN 4 SEEDBED CONDITIONS DESIRED 4 PREPARING THE ROTICUL 5 OPERATING THE ROTICUL 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6 FORWARD DRIVE CLUTCH 6 REVERSE DRIVE CLUTCH BELT STOP ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS AFTER EACH USE EVERY 5 HOURS OF OPERATION EVERY 25 HOURS OF OPERATION 8 EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION 9 OUT OF SERVICE PROTECTION (STORAGE) 9 ACCESSORIES 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 PARTS LIST 12 I SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELVES AND OTHERS Know the controls and how to stop quickly - READ THE j OWNER'S MANUAL. fl Do not allow children to operate the Roticul. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instructions. i C. t Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear. " Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. A A. Use approved gasoline container. " B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up ^ spilled gasoline. Open doors if the engine is run in a garage. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine indoors. £ Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a 9 building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. J 1 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. ^ To reduce fire hazard keep the engine free of grass, leaves or 4 excessive grease. ^ Release the clutch lever and stop the engine before cleaning 4 the tines, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or when J leaving the operating position. I Never allow children or pets to cross your path, or cause dis- 0 tractions in the area while operating. | Use caution to avoid slipping or falling, expecially when op- £ erating in reverse. A 1 TOUCH-O-MATIC CLUTCH CONTROL. Simply squeeze the lever to engage the tiller drive, release to stop. ADJUSTABLE DEPTH BAR. With Simplicity quick-cha...