Owners manual

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Tines

The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the beginning of each tilling

season and after every 30 operating hours. The tines can be replaced. Refer to the

Parts List section of this manual for part numbers.

Tine Inspection

With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed. Badly worn tines will

result in a loss of tilling depth, and reduced effectiveness when chopping up and

turning under organic matter.

Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly

1. Remove the tine shield end covers and side shields by removing the three

wing nuts on each side that secure them.

2. A tine assembly consists of a left hand tine and a right hand tine.

NOTE: The tine assembly moves in a counter-rotating motion with the sharp

edges of the tines positioned to enter the soil first when counter-rotating.

Note this position of the tines for reinstallation of the new tine assemblies.

3. To remove a tine assembly, simply remove the internal cotter pin securing

the clevis pin. See Figure 29.

Clevis Pin

Internal Cotter

Figure 29

4. Remove the clevis pin and slide the assembly to the outside of the unit and

off of the tine shaft.

5. Before reinstalling the tine assembly, inspect the tine shaft for rust, rough

spots or burrs. Lightly file or sand, as needed. Apply a thin coat of grease to

the shaft.

6. Install each tine assembly so that the cutting (sharp) edge of the tines will enter

the soil first when the tiller moves forward. Keep in mind that these tines are

counter-rotating, so secure the tine assembly to the tine shaft using the clevis

pin and internal cotter pin.

Adjustments

Handle

The handle may be adjusted to the desired height. Refer to the Assembly section for

details.

Secondary Clutch Cable Adjustment

If additional adjustment is necessary after the primary adjustment from the

Assembly section can no longer be used, the secondary adjustment can be

performed as follows:

1. Remove the belt cover as instructed the Belt Replacement on page 21.

2. Locate the spring at the end of the cable. See Figure 30.

Upper Nut

Lower Nut

Idler Pulley Bracket

Figure 30

3. Loosen the upper nut, then tighten or loosen the lower nut until the proper

tension is reached.

4. Once the proper tension is reached, re-tighten the upper nut to secure the cable.