Ryobi RY15550 Joining the Power Head to the Tiller Attachment, Attaching the J-HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:  The unit will not operate properly if the tines are installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivat- ing operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.

CAUTION:

Wear heavy gloves when installing, removing, or adjust- ing the tiller tines. With wear, the tiller tines may become sharper.

JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TILLER ATTACHMENT

See Figure 3.

The tiller attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.

WARNING:

Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine or motor may cause serious personal injury.

To install the attachment:

Remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.

Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.

Push in the button located on the shaft of the tiller attach- ment.

Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach- ment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

Tighten the knob securely.

WARNING:

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.

To remove:

Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.

Loosen the knob.

Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.

ATTACHING THE J-HANDLE

See Figure 4.

The J-handle included with the tiller attachment provides a barrier to assist the operator in maintaining a safe distance from the rotating tines. If the power head to which the tiller attachment will be mounted does not have such a handle, install the provided handle.

Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the opera- tor’s left.

Insert the end of the handle between the clamps.

Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) through the handle side.

Place short bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in.) through opposite side of clamp. Install flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts to hold the assembly in place.

After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort.

Tighten the long bolt first and then the short bolt.

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