Tines, Tine Inspection, Tires, Off-season Storage

Tines

The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating hours.

WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine off and allow it to cool before inspecting or removing the tines.

NOTE: The tine shield end-covers (left side and right side) must be removed in order to take off either a single tine holder or individual tines. The end-covers are secured to the tine shield housing with three hex nuts each.

Tine Inspection

With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed. Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth and reduced effectiveness when chopping up and turning under organic matter.

Removing and Installing Tines

1.Use a pair of pliers to remove the internal cotter pin and clevis pin that secures each tine holder to the tine shaft.

2.Use a rubber mallet to tap the tine holder free of the tine axle and slide the tine assembly off the tine axle.

NOTE: The tine shield and handlebar are not shown for clarity. It is NOT necessary to remove the tine shield and handlebar to service the tiller tines.

3.Use a 9/16" socket wrench, and a 9/16" box wrench to remove the hex nuts, washer(s) and bolts that secure each tine to the tine holder.

NOTE: It is recommended that tines be changed one at a time for ease in reassembling

4.Install a replacement tine in the exact orientation as the tine just removed. Note the location and orientation of washers were applicable.

5.Repeat Steps 1-through-4 above to remove the other tine assembly and individual tines.

6.When reinstalling the tine assemblies onto the tine axles, be sure to first remove any rust, uneven spots or burrs from the tine axle, using fine sandpaper. Then grease the tine axle before reinstalling the tine assemblies.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.

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Off-season Storage

When the tiller won’t be used for extended periods, prepare it for storage as follows:

•Clean and lubricate the tiller as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER on page 15.

•Check for loose parts and hardware (see Checking Hardware on page 16).

•Protect the engine by performing the engine storage instructions in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tiller.

•Store unit in a clean, dry area.

WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.