Husqvarna 500RTTA owner manual Service and Adjustments, Tiller, 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. 18)

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. 18

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. 19)

Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

Remove outer side shield by removing nuts “A” and “B”.

Remove inner side shield by removing nuts “C” and “D”.

Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.

Remove wheel and tire.

Repair tire and reassemble.

CLEVIS

 

PIN

 

NUT “C”

 

NUT

 

“D”

 

HAIRPIN

 

CLIP

 

NUT “B”

INNER SIDE

NUT “A”

SHIELD

OUTER SIDE

SHIELD

 

FIG. 19

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20)

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.

BELT GUARD

SCREW

AND WASHER

 

HEX NUT AND WASHER (LOCATED BEHIND TIRE)

SCREW

 

AND

HAIRPIN CLIP AND

WASHER

CLEVIS PIN

 

FIG. 20

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Contents 500RTTA Maintenance and Storage Safety RulesTraining PreparationTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Unpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Connect Shift ROD See Fig Attach Clutch Cable See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Check Tire PressureOperation Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsKnow Your Tiller Tine Operation with Wheel Drive HOW to USE Your TillerForward Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedTurning Before Starting EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineTilling Hints Tine Shear PinsCultivating Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine CleaningTiller Service and AdjustmentsTire Care To Replace Ground Drive Belt See Fig Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See FigTine Replacement See Figs , 23, Engine Speed CarburetorThrottle Control Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Handle Assembly Repair PartsKEY Part Description MAINFRAME, Left SideMAINFRAME, Right Side Cludes Key No 532 10 Grip Tine ShieldTine Assembly Decals Warranty Statement Service Notes 532 18 60-96 Rev 05.19.03 TR/rad/TR