ASSEMBLY
Installing the Front Handle
See Figure 4, page iii.
nPosition the front handle as shown.
nDepress the buttons on the handle and insert into the frame. Press down on the handle until the button on the handle clicks into place.
Assembling the Wheel/drag stake Assembly
See Figure 5, page iii.
n Locate the axles, hitch pins, washers and wheels. n Slide the wheel onto the axle.
n Place a washer on the outside of the wheel and slide to rest against the wheel.
n Push the hitch pin into the hole on the end of the axle to secure the wheel/drag stake assembly.
NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.
n Repeat with the second wheel.
installing the wheel /Drag stake assembly
See Figure 6, page iii.
Use the wheel/drag stake assembly to transport the unit to and from the work area or when cultivating.
To install:
nRemove the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield.
nInsert the wheel/drag stake assembly into the bracket at the back of the tine shield. To place the wheels in a high position, insert the knob in the first hole. For a lower wheel position, insert the knob in the second or third hole.
nInsert adjustment knob through holes in bracket, pass- ing through desired hole in wheel/drag stake assembly, to secure wheel/drag stake assembly at desired height.
nThread the adjustment knob into the nut and tighten, to secure wheel/drag stake assembly.
INSTALLING THE TINES
See Figure 7, page iv.
The cultivator has four tines
NOTE: The view of the gearbox for tine installation is from the front of the cultivator.
nLean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground.
nPlace tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box. The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box.
nPlace tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box. The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box.
nPlace a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and slide to rest against the inner tines.
nPlace the outer tine stamped D on the left side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
nPlace the outer tine stamped A on the right side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.
Note: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the tine blades should face the ground.
nTo secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are in- stalled incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.
