SERVICE AN

SERVICE AN

TINE REPLACEMENT

The mini tiller/cultivator is left hand or right hand as viewed from the operator's position behind the unit

All four tines on this unit are different and cannot be interchanged. The tines must be properly installed as shown in figures 12 and 13 or the mini tillerlcultivator will not function properly

The outside tines may be removed to reduce the tilling width to about 7 inches, for working close around plants orin small areas, if desired_ When reinstalling the outside tines see below.

The tines will all wear fairly evenly_ If the tines are being replaced because of wear, we recommend that all four tines be replaced at the same time To replace the tines, do the following:

OPlace the shut-off switch to the OFF position and disconnect the spark plug wire

ORemovethe hairpins andthe clevis pinsfromthe tines on one side of the uriit and remove the tines

OClean the fine shaft and oil the shaft at the tine locations.

OPlace the inside tine on the tines haft and reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.

OWhen the tines are properly installed, the letter"R" will be visible on the outside of the righFhand tine (the letter "L" on the left-hand tine). The letter should appear opposite the smait hole in the side of the tine

OPiacethe outsidetineonthe tine shaft and reinstallthe clevis pin and hairpin cotter.

®The outside tine cutting tips will all bend in toward the

inside tine The letter "R" or] t he right side or"L" on the left side should be visible from the outside of the unit.

Repeat steps on the opposite side of the unit.

OCheck to make sure the tines are installed on correct side of the unit

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RIGHT'SIDE

LEFT SIDE

TINES

TINES

 

HAIRPINS

FIG. 12

PROPERLY INSTALLED RIGHT SIDE TINES

RIGHT SIDE INDICATOR

FIG,, 13

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Craftsman 536.7975 manual Service An, Tine Replacement