UNPACKING CARTON
_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material
MPORTANT:When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables.
o While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame° Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
o Remove top frame of carton_
°Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton.
=Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton, lay side carton wall down°
o Remove packing material from handle assembly.
o Separate shift rod from handle assem- bly.
Shift Rod
Assembly
aNSTALL HANDLE
•Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position.)
Viewed from r.h. side of tiller
/Handie Lock
o Grasp handle assembly, Hold in "up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position.
o Rotate handle assembly down, Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of bolt on LH. side of tiller and loosely assem- ble IocknuL
Handle Assembly
=UP" Position
Tighten handle lock ,__ lever to hold
Loosen Handle Lock
Lever to Move
o Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.
oCut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat.
o Lower the handle assembly. Tighten nut
on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance. This will allow for eas- ier adjustment.
°Place flat washer on threaded end of
handle lock lever.
oInsert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase. Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in
place.
•Insert second handle lock (with teeth inward) in the slot of the handle base
(just inside of washer).
o Raise handle assembly to highest posi- tion and securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Leaving handle assembly in highest position will make it easier to connect shift rod.
Handle Lock | Flat Washer |
Gearcase \ | Handle Lock |
Slot
Rear Cartridge
Bolt
Pivot Bolt
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Handle Base
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