™ OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 45-03085 45-03086 Universal Tow Behind Tiller IMPORTANT! The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added before starting the engine. See Engine Maintenance on page 9 of this manual for instructions. CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully • • • • • Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com Printed in U.S.A. FORM NO. 40907 rev.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES.............................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY...................................................................... 4 OPERATION.................................................................5-7 MAINTENANCE............................................................8-9 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT.................................10-11 STORAGE...................................................................... 11 TROUBLESHOOTING.........................
safety rules important • Warnings, Cautions and Notes are a means of attracting attention to important or critical information in this manual. • look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. it means — attention! become alert! your safety is involved • • • training • • • • • Read Assembly and Service instructions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Never allow children to operate the machine.
ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON TO INSTALL THE TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES • • • • • • • Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton and lay panels flat. See figure 1. Remove the lag screw that holds the floating hitch to the packing skid. Disassemble and discard carton's wood top and side supports. Remove four hex bolt, hex nuts and flat washer from the hold down brackets at the rear of the carton. Remove and save the two Flat Washers and Cotter Pins from rear axle.
operation We recommend that you remove the Mower Deck before using the Tiller. Refer to your Tractor Owner's Manual. Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined from the drivers position while seated on the tractor. know your tiller Compare the illustration below with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
operation The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER • BEFORE STARTING YOUR TILLER • FILL THE ENGINE WITH OIL! Your tiller engine is shipped without oil or gasoline.
operation transporting your tiller • around the yard • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up, transport position. • around town • • • Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain fuel tank. Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage. to adjust depth stake • • • • • Depth stake has five position holes to select tilling depth from 1 to 5 inches. The top stake hole selects the shallowest tilling depth and the bottom stake hole selects the deepest position.
MAINTENANCE general recommendations • Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. Before each use The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION lubrication Muffler Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged. Check the transmission oil level after first 5 hours of operation. Remove oil fill plug (figure 10).
service and adjustments WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor Engine before making any repairs. TO REPLACE V-BELT Replace V-belt if it has been damaged considerably from slipping under heavy loads or if it show cracks or frayed edges. Refer to figures 12 and 13. IMPORTANT: Do not move or remove the belt guide. If the position of the belt guide is accidentally altered, return it to the correct setting (6-1/2" above the tine shield support plate).
service and adjustments SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor Engine before making any repairs. • TINE CARE • For best results — Tine Blades should be kept reasonably sharp. The Tine Blade can be sharpened on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen Tines while they are mounted to Tiller. • • The Tiller drive components are protected from damage by (shearable) Grade 5 hex bolts in the Tine Assemblies.
troubleshooting Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine.
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