SECTION 4: UNPACKING
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
1.Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
2.Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., owner’s manual, etc.).
3.Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4.Remove packing material.
5.Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
6.Extend control cable and lay on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control cable.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual covers several different model tillers. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your unit.
NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s position, standing behind the tiller.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2)1/2" Wrenches*
(1)9/16" Wrench*
(1)Pair of Pliers
*Two adjustable wrenches may be used.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
(1) Depth Stake
(1)Handle Assembly
(1)Shift Rod
NOTE: All hardware needed for assembly is attached to the loose parts or the tiller.
Tine Shield
Hinge Flap
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Depth Stake
ATTACHING THE DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
1.Tip the tiller forward so it rests on front counterweight.
2.Unthread the “T” knob from the top of the depth stake, and remove the flat washer and hex bolt. Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin. See Figure 3.
3.Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert the depth stake assembly in the slot (under the tine shield) and up through the tine shield assembly as shown in Figure 3.
4.Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin clip.
Figure 3
5.Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake assembly. Place flat washer on the hex bolt and thread “T” knob onto the hex bolt. See Figure 3. Tighten securely.
6.Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines.
Attaching the Handle Assembly
1.Remove the Handle Adjustment Lock, Flange Nut Retainer Bracket, Shoulder Bolt and Lock Nut from the Pivot Bracket.
2.Place the handle assembly in position in the handle pivot bracket lining the upper holes in the handle with the slots in the pivot bracket. See Figure 4.
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