CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. SAFETY General Tiller Safety .................................................................................................................... Maintenance Safety ....................................................................................................................... Safety Labels .......................................................................
Thank you for purchasing a Honda Rotary Tiller. This manual describes operation and maintenance of the Honda TL6552 Rotary Tiller. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication can be reproduced without written permission.
I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION I INTRODUCTION This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly to understand the purpose and use of each control. For safe operation, observe all safety labels on the machine and all safety precautions noted throughout this manual. If you need assistance or additional information, contact your authorized Honda Compact Tractor Dealer.
GENERAL TILLER SAFETY TRACTOR PREPARATION Operation of the Rotary Tiller requires special efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Know these requirements before you operate the Rotary Tiller. HITCH To avoid injury or tiller damage, do not allow anyone to stand on or ride on the tiller. To avoid injury from rotating parts or thrown objects, do not stand or allow others to stand near the tiller while it is operating.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY Before performing maintenance/inspection, read the instructions thoroughly. Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the tiller or tractor, be sure to; - move the Power Take Off (PTO) lever to the “OFF” position. - lower tiller to the ground - stop the engine and remove the key. If you strike an object while driving or tilling, stop the engine and inspect the tractor and the tiller. Repair any damage before you resume operation.
I 4 KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES Rotatina tines will cause injury Fig. 1 Universal joints can be damaged if lift angle is excessive and PTO is engaged. Fig. 4 each use to prevent gearbox Using a high-speed PTO to drive this implement can cause severe damage and could seriously injure anyone nearby. Adjust tractor lift linkage or hydraulic lever lifting stops. MAXIMUM PTO SPEED: Fig. 2 Fig. 5 540 RPM Fig.
DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Install the driveline safety clutch onto the tiller input shaft and tighten the retaining bolt. Fig. 5. Attach three point hitch mast struts and driveline shield to tiller frame using M12x30 mm. bolts, lock washers and nuts. Fig.2. Attach mast braces to mast struts using a M12x90mm bolt, spacer, nut and jam nut. Fig. 3. Secure mast brackets onto clamps on gearbox housing using a M12x80mm spacer, nut and jam nut.
Fig. 3 I Fig. 7 Fig. 4 > 660 mm I hitch pin bracket 26" Fig. 9 560 mrn Fig.
DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST lnspect the Rotary Tiller thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found to be satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. - Check all bolts to be sure they are tight. - Check that all cotter pins are properly installed. - Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings have been lubricated.
, Fig. 11 Fig. 13 Fig. 12 TILLER ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Position the tiller skids (one on each side) to the desired tilling depth. To adjust, raise the tiller off the ground and block it securely in position. Loosen the skid pivot bolt. Remove the adjusting bolt. Pivot the skid to the desired depth position hole, reinstall the adjusting bolt and tighten securely. Retighten the pivot bolt. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side. Operation without the skids installed can damage the tiller.
REAR SHIELD ADJUSTMENT The rear shield can be adjusted to control the soil tilth or consistency. The finest tilth is achieved with the shield in the lowest position. That position is recommended for mulching, mixing, and burying weeds, fertilizer, etc. The higher the shield is positioned, the more course the finished results. The higher positions are recommended for rocky soil. To adjust, hook the chain onto the gear box in the desired position. Fig.
TILLING NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with the four wheel drive option, it is recommended that you operate in the four wheel drive mode while tilling. Position the tractor where you wish to begin tilling. Position the tiller slightly off the ground. Reduce engine RPM to about 1/4 throttle, engage the rear PTO, then increase engine RPM to full throttle. Stay clear of rotating driveline. Do not operate without the driveline and shields in place and in good condition.
LUBRICATION 5 Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety and warning labels. See list of labels in this manual. 6 Store tiller in a clean dry area. MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE Check tractor tire pressure (refer to tractor preparation section of this manual). Lubricate tiller driveline as described in lubrication section of this manual. Check tiller tines and rotor to be sure that no foreign objects such as wire or steel strapping bands are wrapped around them.
Fig. 19 ...................... ......................... Fig. 20 Gear Housing Oil SAE 90 or 80W - 90 wt. oil Gearbox Oil SAE 90 or 80W - 90 wt. oil Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lithium base grease SYMPTOMS Uneven Till Noisy Low oil in gearbox Knocking or Chattering Clutch Slippage TROUBLESHOOTING SLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECK After tiller has been stored for an extended period of time, the slip clutch should be checked to be sure it functions properly.
SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The slip clutch is factory preset to the correct torque for protecting implement and tractor, and should seldom require adjusting. Should adjustment be needed, first check to be sure all spring lengths are within 1/16" (1.6 mm). If necessary loosen nuts on any springs that are unequal. Adjust all eight spring retaining nuts 2/3 of a turn (4 flats on nut) and check clutch slippage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on HONDA equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters) AMERICAN ) Bolt Head Markings SAE Grade 5 (3 Dashes) Proper torque for metric fasteners used on TL 6552 Tiller. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* Numbers appearing on bolt heads indicate ASTM class. * Use 75% of the specified torque value for plated fasteners. Use 85% of the specified torque values for lubrificated fasteners.
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WARRANTY SERVICE OWNER SATISFACTION Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor's Limited Warranty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer's service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: - Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management.
Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.