6.

Tighten the bolt securely after securing the handle brace as 2.

Insert the depth stake assembly into the frame and reinstall

 

seen in Fig. 3–4.

the two screws removed earlier. Tighten the hex bolts

 

 

securely. See Fig. 3-6.

Carriage Screw

Hand Knob

 

Bell Washer

Handle Brace

Figure 3-4

7.Locate the carriage screw, bell washer and hand knob packed with your tiller.

8.Insert the carriage screw through the bracket on the handle, bell washer, handle brace and into the hand knob. See Fig. 3–4.

9.Select one of the three handle height positions (three notches in the welded handle bracket) and tighten the hand knob to secure the handle in the desired position. See Fig. 3–4. Return to the lower handle and tighten the hex bolt securely.

Depth Gauge

1.Remove the two screws from the depth stake assembly. See Fig. 3-5.

Depth Stake

Assembly

Screws

Figure 3-4

Depth Stake

Assembly

Screws

Figure 3-4

Secure the pin with the clip removed earlier. The depth stake can be placed at various positions. For setup purposes it is suggested that the depth stake be assembled with the stake just above or level with the ground surface. For further instructions on the Depth Stake refer to the Operation Section of this manual.

Adjustments

Wheels

The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so that the machine sits level. The wheels need to be adjusted to meet your tilling needs before operation. This adjustment is made by removing the clevis pin from the wheel yoke and raising the wheels to the desired height. See Fig. 3-7.

Wheel Yoke

Clevis

 

Pin

Cotter

Pin

Depth

Stake

Figure 3-7

8Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up