UNPACKING CARTON
_,CAUTION: Be careful of.exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton-
ing material.
IMPORTANT:When unpacl_ing and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables.
•While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
•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,
•Remove packing material from handle assembly.
•Separate shift rod from handle asSem- bly.
Shift Rod
Assembly
INSTALL 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
Handle Assembly
rcase Notch
Handle Lock
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Lever to Move .
Loosen Handle_Lock'_'__
•Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten,
•Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat.
•Lower the handle assembly. Tighten nut on car,iage bolt so handle moves with some resistance. This will allow for eas- ier adjustment.
•Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.
•Insert 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).
•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 |
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Slot
Rear Cartddge
Bolt
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•G_asp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position.
•Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear cardage bolt first, with head of bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assem- ble Iocknut.
Handle Base
Pivot Bolt
Locknut"
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