SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 23)
Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
•First loosen handle lock lever.
•Handle can be positioned at different settings between “HIGH” and “LOW” positions.
•Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.
HANDLE |
(HIGH POSITION) |
HANDLE LOCK |
LEVER |
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CLEVIS PIN
HAIRPIN CLIP
HANDLE |
(LOW POSITION) |
FIG. 24
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 25)
NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.
•Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard.
•Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard (located behind wheel).
•Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
FIG. 23 | • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. |
TIRE CARE
CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- less beads are seated,overinflation can cause an explosion.
•Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.
•Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber.
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 24)
•Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.
•Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.
•Remove wheel and tire.
•Repair tire and reassemble.
BELT GUARD | SCREW | |
AND WASHER | ||
|
HEX NUT AND WASHER (LOCATED 
BEHIND 
TIRE)
SCREW |
|
AND | HAIRPIN CLIP AND |
WASHER | CLEVIS PIN |
FIG. 25
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