MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine or motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug or disconnect from power supply. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the product serviced by an authorized service dealer.
TINE MAINTENANCE
Occasionally apply a few drops of oil to the shaft to keep the tines free on the shaft.
If tines are being replaced due to wear, all four tines should be replaced as a set.
REGULAR TINE PATTERN
See Figure 6.
For most applications, the regular tine pattern will work best. This is the pattern set by the factory.
NOTE: Pay attention to the hub position in relationship to the tines.
NARROW TINE PATTERN
See Figure 7.
When tilling in confined areas or rows, a narrow tine pattern may be required. For a narrow tine pattern:
Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller.
Remove the left and right outer tines (A and D).
Remove felt washers.
Replace hitch pin in alternate holes on each side of shaft.
NOTE: Do not force the tines on or off the shaft. If you experience difficulties when removing the tines, apply some penetrating oil on the shaft. When reinstalling the tines, make sure to clean and oil the shaft and the tine hubs.
STONY OR ROCKY SOIL TINE PATTERN
See Figure 8.
If you are tilling in stony or rocky soil and experience con- tinual rock jams, there is an additional tine pattern that will help correct the problem. In the stony soil tine pattern, the center gap is wider than in the regular tine pattern. This will require additional passes to till the area. For a stony soil tine pattern:
Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller.
Remove tines and felt washers from the shaft.
Reinstall tines B and C on opposite sides of the shaft. When facing the tiller attachment, tine B will now be on the left and tine C will be on the right.
Reinstall felt washers.
Reinstall tines A and D. Tines D and B will now be on one side, with tines A and C on the other.
Replace hitch pins.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
Store the attachment indoors in a
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi- cals and
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