Husqvarna 700DRT User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into
contact with plug.
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 23)
Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.
Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
• First loosen handle lock lever.
• Handle can be positioned at different settings between
“HIGH” and “LOW” positions.
• Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.
FIG. 23
HANDLE
(LOW POSITION)
FIG. 24
HANDLE LOCK
LEVER
HANDLE
(HIGH POSITION)
FIG. 25
SCREW
AND
WASHER
HEX NUT
AND
WASHER
(LOCATED
BEHIND
TIRE)
BELT GUARD
SCREW
AND WASHER
HAIRPIN CLIP
AND CLEVIS PIN
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 25)
NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and
clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about
1 inch.
• Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard.
• Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard
(located behind wheel).
• Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
• Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.
TIRE CARE
CAUTION: When mounting tires, un-
less beads are seated, over infl a tion can
cause an explosion.
• Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If tire pressures
are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.
• Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage
rubber.
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 24)
• Place blocks under trans mission to keep tiller from
tipping.
• Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.
• Remove wheel and tire.
• Repair tire and reassemble.
tire_3
CLEVIS PIN
HAIRPIN CLIP

Husqvarna 700DRT Specifications

General

Brand	Husqvarna
Model	700DRT
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY RULES

TRAINING

Familiarization with controls and safe operation practices for tillers.

PREPARATION

Pre-operation checks, fuel handling, and safety precautions.

OPERATION

Safe operating practices and precautions for tiller use.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Guidelines for tiller upkeep and safe storage procedures.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TILLER

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Explains the function of various tiller controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

General guide to operating the tiller.

STOPPING

Procedures for safely stopping the tiller and engine.

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

Engaging tines with wheel drive for operation.

DEPTH STAKE

DRAG STAKE

TILLING

Detailed steps for performing tilling operations.

CULTIVATING

Performing cultivation tasks to manage weeds and soil.

TO TRANSPORT

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Instructions for checking the engine oil level.

ADD GASOLINE

Safe procedures for fueling the tiller.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step guide to starting the engine.

TILLING HINTS

Tips for effective and efficient tilling.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Overview of service intervals and required tasks.

BEFORE EACH USE

LUBRICATION

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Specifics on engine oil type, viscosity, and level.

AIR FILTER

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

COOLING SYSTEM

SPARK PLUG

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

TIRE CARE

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

TINE REPLACEMENT

Procedures for replacing worn tiller tines.

TINE SHARPENING AND WEAR

Checking tine sharpness and wear for optimal performance.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

STORAGE

TILLER STORAGE PREPARATION

ENGINE OIL

CYLINDER(S)

FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE

Procedures for storing the fuel system to prevent issues.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

WILL NOT START

Engine fails to start; lists causes and corrections.

HARD TO START

Engine difficult to start; lists causes and corrections.

LOSS OF POWER

Engine experiencing reduced power; lists causes and corrections.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Engine overheating issues; lists causes and corrections.

EXCESSIVE BOUNCE/DIFFICULT HANDLING

ENGINE RUNS BUT TILLER WON'T MOVE

Drive system issues; lists causes and corrections.

ENGINE RUNS BUT LABORS WHEN TILLING

Tilling performance issues; lists causes and corrections.

TINES WILL NOT ROTATE

Tine engagement problems; lists causes and corrections.

TINES SKIP OVER GROUND

HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR

TILLER SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED

Drive control issues; lists causes and corrections.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED WARRANTY

ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION