Texas Hobby 501TG Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

Maintenance and storage
The engine shall be stopped when carrying out
maintenance and cleaning operations, when changing tools
and when being transported by means other than under its
own power.
Check regularly that all bolts and nuts are tightened.
Retighten if necessary.
The engine must be completely cooled before storing
indoors or covered.
If the machine unused for a period of time, please refer to
the instructions in this manual.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
Only use original spare parts or accessories. If not original
parts or accessories is used, the liability is no longer
applied.
Replace faulty silencers.
Miscellaneous
The gears are delivered pre-greased. However, always
ensure they are well greased before each use.
The motor is not pre-filled with oil.
Factory-fitted control devices, such as the handle-mounted
clutch cable, must not be removed or exposed.
Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Ensure that the machine is properly secured when
transported on a flatbed etc.
Reduce the throttle during engine shutdown and close the
fuel valve.
Assembly
Please follow the steps in figure:
(Actual model may vary from the illustration shown.)
Box content
A. Blades
B. Tiller with cables
C. Support wheel
D. Side guards
E. Upper handlebar
F. Depth skid
G. Lower handlebars, right & left
H. Mounting bracket for steer
I. Rear console incl. mounting kit
2. Mounting the rear-console, wheel and depth skid
A. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 bushings from the
gearbox
B. Mount the rear-console (I) secure with bolt.
Important: Remember to mount the 4 bushings.
C. Mount the support wheel (C) position and insert
bar from the right side through the bracket. Then
insert the spring on the bar fasten with cotter
pin.
D. Insert depth skid on the console lock with cotter
pin.
3. Mount the two lower handlebars with the bolts supplied
(C). Note that the left and right handlebars are different.
Lower handlebar (A) must be mounted on the right.
Lower handlebar (B) must be mounted on the left.
4. Mount upper handlebar using the bolts supplied and the
hand wheel. Note: The arrows on the plastic brackets.
They must be aligned when mounting.
5. Mount throttle cable (A) and clutch cables (B) as shown
on the picture.
6. Mount the blades using the cotter bolts and pins.
7. Mount the side guards using the bolts and nuts supplied.
8. Mount depth skid (F) from underneath and lock with the
cotter pin supplied.
Fill the motor with oil.
See changing the oil section for more details.
Clothing
When using the machine, wear close-fitting work clothes,
hard-wearing work gloves, ear defenders and non-slip boots
with steel toecaps.
Operating the tiller
Ensure the machine is placed on a level surface
with the support wheels lowered prior to start.
Remove all foreign objects from the work area
before using the machine. Stones, glass, branches
and similar items may damage the tiller. Also check
the bolts on the tiller are tightened.
Start the motor as per the instructions below. Stand
clear of the machine's moving parts.
Never attempt to move the machine in any way
other than intended for normal use while the motor
is running.
The tiller is designed for use in vegetable gardens and
flowerbeds. Ensure that you are familiar with these
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