ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY

See Figures 3 - 4.

Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work area. To install:

Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.

Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening beneath the adjustment knob. To place the wheels in a high position, insert the rod to the first hole. For a lower wheel position, insert the rod to the second hole.

Rotate the adjustment knob in the opposite direction to return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel assembly in place.

Insert the drag bar into the open slot in the wheel as- sembly support rod.

Insert pull pin through holes in support rod, passing through desired hole in drag bar, to secure drag bar at desired height.

INSTALLING THE TINES

See Figure 5.

The cultivator has four tines —two inner tines labeled B and C, and two outer tines labeled A and D. For correct opera- tion of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct orientation.

Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground.

Place 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.

Place 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.

Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and slide to rest against the inner tines.

Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.

Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.

TINE D

FELTFLAT EDGE

WASHER

 

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

OPENING

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

SUPPORT ROD

DRAG BAR

POSITION A

Fig. 3

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

DRAG BAR

SUPPORT ROD

 

PULL PIN

POSITION B

Fig. 4

NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the tine blades should face the ground.

To 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.

GEAR BOX

FELT

TINE A

WASHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

HITCH PIN

HITCH PIN

ANGLED EDGE

TINE C

TINE SHAFT

TINE B

Fig. 5

 

 

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Ryobi Outdoor RY46501B manual Installing the Wheel Assembly Accessory, Installing the Tines, See Figures 3

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