Maxim MXR500 Service and Adjustments, Tiller, To Adjust Handle Height See Fig, Tire Care

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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. 22)

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.

HANDLE

(HIGH POSITION)

HANDLE LOCK

LEVER

HANDLE

(LOW POSITION)

FIG. 22

TIRE CARE

CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- less beads are seated,overinflation can cause an explosion.

Maintain 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2) 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. 23)

Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.

Remove wheel and tire.

Repair tire and reassemble.

CLEVIS PIN

HAIRPIN CLIP

tire_3

FIG. 23

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Model NO. MXR500 HP 17 Inch Tiller Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Unpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Check Tire Pressure Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Remove Tiller from CrateMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTurning To TransportTine Shear Pins To Start Engine See FigTilling Hints Cultivating Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See FigsBefore Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsAIR Filter See Fig EngineCooling System See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugTire Care Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig TillerTine Replacement See Figs , 25 Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Limited Warranty