ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1)Utility knife
(1)Wire cutter
(1)Tire pressure gauge
(1)Screwdriver
(1)Pair of pliers
(1)9/16" wrench
OPERATOR’S POSITION
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles).
FRONT
LEFT | RIGHT |
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OPERATOR’S
POSITION
UNPACKING CARTON
CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material.
IMPORTANT: When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.
1.While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
2.Remove top frame of carton.
3.Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton.
4.Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton, lay side carton wall down.
5.Remove packing material from handle assembly.
6.Separate shift rod from handle as- sembly.
Shift Rod
Handle
Assembly
INSTALL HANDLE
1.Insert one handle lock (with teeth fac- ing outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into po- sition.)
VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER
Handle Assembly
Gearcase Notch
Handle Lock
2.Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle as- sembly into position.
3.Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely as- semble locknut.
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