Table of Contents
Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up
!CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, securely support tiller on safe supporting stands or blocks!
This unit is shipped almost completely assembled. Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.
Before attempting assembly check the following items. Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the job as safe as possible.
•Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with the tiller. All hardware coming from the factory has been installed in the location where it will be used. If a part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly reasons, remember where it goes. Keep the parts separated.
•Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task.
•Have a minimum of 2 people at hand during assembly.
•Check to see that all nuts are tightened. Refer to the Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 27.
Tractor Requirements
This tiller is designed with a
!CAUTION
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This tiller is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 rpm rear PTO.
NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast may have to be added to your tractor. To determine whether or not to add ballast, refer to your tractor operator’s manual.
Assembly Illustration
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