Attach Clutch Cable See Fig, Check Tire Pressure

Maxim MXR500 Attach Clutch Cable See Fig, Connect Shift ROD See Fig, Remove Tiller from Crate

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ASSEMBLY

ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6)

•Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket.

END OF	CONTROL BAR
CLUTCH CABLE	BRACKET

CONTROL BAR

BRACKET

CONTROL

BAR

CLUTCH

CABLE

FIG. 6

CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7)

•Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator.

•Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure.

SHIFT	HAIRPIN	SHIFT
	CLIP	LEVER
ROD
		INDICATOR

FIG. 7

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

•Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. 7)

•Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield.

•Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinﬂated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is im- portant for best tilling performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2).

HANDLE HEIGHT

•Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator. (See “TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

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Contents

Model NO. MXR500 HP 17 Inch Tiller Training Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Check Tire PressureMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedTo Transport Before Starting EngineTurning ADD GasolineTine Shear Pins To Start Engine See FigTilling Hints Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See Figs CultivatingGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USEEngine AIR Filter See FigSpark Plug CleaningMuffler Cooling System See FigTiller Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig Tire CareTine Replacement See Figs , 25 Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Limited Warranty

Maxim MXR500 Attach Clutch Cable See Fig, Connect Shift ROD See Fig, Remove Tiller from Crate