SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Additional tine arrangements can be attained by moving outer tines to opposite side of tiller which will point tines outward. Always keep sharp edges of tines rotating forward from above.
TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 21)
Be sure tines do not rotate when engine is running and tine control is in the “OFF” position.
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.
FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
•With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.
•Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should not rotate.
•If tines rotate, place loop of idler spring in a lower link of chain and retest.
FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION
•With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.
•Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should rotate forward.
•If tines do not rotate, place loop of idler spring in a higher link of chain and retest.
NOTE: If “ON” position check required adjustment, recheck “OFF” position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is “OFF” (up).
TINE CONTROL “OFF” POSITION
TINE CONTROL “ON” POSITION
CHAIN
IDLER
SPRING
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)
•Remove screws from side of belt guard.
•Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
•Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.
BELT GUARD
SCREW
SCREW
TINE
SHIELD
SCREW
FIG. 22
FIG. 21
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