Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (MANUAL LIFT MODELS)
INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
1.Park the unit on level ground.
2.Turn the lift spring assist crank (A, Figure 24) until the length of threaded rod between the bracket and end of the threaded rod spring (B) and the bracket measures 6”.
Note: Lubricate the crank and threaded rod with oil.
3.Fully raise the tiller.
4.Adjust the rear lift rod nuts (B, Figure 23) until the bottom tines ar 5” above the ground.
5.Adjust the front lift rod nuts (A, Figure 23) until the rod spring is compressed to a length of 9”.
WORKING ADJUSTMENT
The amount of lift assist can be varied based on the depth of tilling and the hardness of the soil. If more assist is desired, the turn crank (A, Figure 24) clock- wise. If more downward force is needed, turn the crank counterclockwise.
LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (HYDRAULIC LIFT MODELS)
1.Park the unit on level ground.
2.Fully raise the tiller.
3.Adjust the rear lift rod nuts (B, Figure 23) until the bottom tines are 5” above the ground (Figure 22).
4.Adjust the front lift rod nuts (A, Figure 23) until the lift rod spring is compresses to a length of 9”.
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Figure 22. Lift Height Adjustment
A |
B |
9" |
Figure 23. Lift Rod Spring Adjustment
A.Front Lift Rod Nut
B.Rear Lift Rod Nut
A | B |
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Figure 24. Lift Spring Assist Crank
A.Lift Spring Assist Crank
B.Threaded Rod Spring
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