SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/ OPERATOR’S MANUAL TILLER/CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this unit! WARNING! To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
Introduction Contents PAGE The Shindaiwa Tiller/Cultivator Attachment kits have been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! Attention Statements ........................... 3 Safety Labels ........................................ 4 Operating Precautions ........................ 5 General Safety Instructions ........
Attention Statements WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury. CAUTION! A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage. IMPORTANT! A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.
Safety Labels SAFETY IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. Shindaiwa Inc.
Operating Precautions SAFETY WARNING! ■ This Shindaiwa tiller/cultivator attachment is specifically designed for use on Shindaiwa PowerBroom and Trimmers. Installation and/or use on any other model, brand or type of power tool is not approved by Shindaiwa. Attempts to use on non-approved models can damage the equipment and cause accidents, serious injury or death. ■ Always make sure the Tiller/ Cultivator attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.
The Properly Equipped Operator SAFETY Always wear appropriate hearing protection. Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the machine. Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect your legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection, and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. DO NOT wear shorts while operating this machine.
General Safety Instructions SAFETY WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement. WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire Never smoke or light fires near the unit. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.
Product Description and Specifications Tiller/Cultivator Attachment Outer Tube Caution Label DESCRIPTION Gearcase Debris Shield Tine CULT01 Figure 3 Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with the unit and its various components. Understanding this unit helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. See Figure 3. WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to this unit or its components.
Tiller/Cultivator Kit Contents Debris Shield and Bracket Assembly Tiller/Cultivator Tine and Holder Assemblies 1 3 DESCRIPTION Plastic Sleeve 2 Gearcase Item No. Qty. CULT03 Description 1 1 Debris Shield and Bracket Assembly 2 1 Plastic Sleeve 3 2 Tiller/Cultivator Tine and Holder Assembly 4 2 Clevis Pins 5 2 Hitch Pins 6 1 Caution Label READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. 4 Clevis Pins WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. Shindaiwa Inc.
Removing the PowerBroom Drum Assemblies Drum Assembly Remove hitch pins and clevis pins 3 Remove cotter pins CULT04 ASSEMBLY 1 Gearcase Output Shaft 4 Slide off the drum axles 2 Slide off drum assemblies Figure 5 Prior to installing a Tiller/Cultivator Kit, the PowerBroom drum (if so equipped) and axle assemblies must be removed as follows: 1. Use a pair of pliers to remove the cotter pins from the drum axles. 2. Slide the drum assemblies from the axles. 3.
Removing the PowerBroom Brush Assemblies Washer End Cap 3 Drive out the shaft adapter retaining pins. 1 Black retaining bolt–counter clockwise to remove Remove the 4 shaft adapters. Brush not shown for clarity 2 Remove washers, end caps and brushes. Silver retaining bolt–clockwise to remove.
Removing the Gearcase from a Grass Trimmer Remove the trimmer head. Shaft Tube Shims ASSEMBLY Machine Screw (4) Clamp Screw Remove gearcase locating screw CULT06 Figure 7 When converting a Shindaiwa grass trimmer, the gearcase must first be removed. 1. Using a hex wrench to secure the holder, remove the trimmer head. The trimmer head has a left-hand thread, so turn clockwise to remove. 2. Clean dirt and debris from the gearcase and shaft tube. 3.
Installing the Gearcase WARNING! When used with tiller/cultivator tines, the PowerBroom gearcase MUST be oriented with the gearcase as shown. Failure to correctly orient the gearcase on the shaft tube could cause the tiller/cultivator to be uncontrollable during operation, risking serious injury to the operator or bystanders! CULT07 2. Slide the tiller/cultivator debris shield onto the outer tube and over the plastic sleeve.
Installing the Gearcase (continued) IMPORTANT! T260 GRASS TRIMMERS ONLY: Tiller/Cultivator kits with a gearcase (p/n 99909-55000) include a metal spacer collar that must be installed onto the outer tube before installing the gearcase. Make sure the holes for the locating screw align properly. See Figure 10. Spacer Collar CULT10 Outer Tube Figure 10 ASSEMBLY 4. Orient the gearcase on the shaft tube with the output axles above the tube clamp. See Figure 11. 5.
Tine Orientation Caution Label Clevis Pin ASSEMBLY Tine Assemblies (hub faces in) Hitch Pin CULT13 Figure 13 Tine installation directly affects the tiller/cultivator’s ability to break new ground. Using Figures 14 and 15 as a guide, determine the correct tine orientation for the tilling/cultivating job at hand: 1. Install the tine assemblies to the gearcase output shafts. WARNING! Always switch the engine OFF before working on the gearcase or tines! 2.
Operation Starting and Fueling General Operation For detailed instructions on general safety procedures, fueling, starting, and stopping the Shindaiwa PowerBroom or Trimmer, refer to the appropriate Owner’s Manual for your model. Your Shindaiwa Tiller/Cultivator's reversible tines allow you to quickly change from operation as a cultivatorweeder to an aggressive tiller for quickly digging a new garden or landscaping plot.
Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the debris shield or other protective devices (ignition switch, etc.) removed! WARNING! A debris shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS! Shoulder Strap NOTE: Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a Tiller/ Cultivator, a shoulder strap can increase operator comfort during extended periods of operation. See Figure 16.
Maintenance WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work. WARNING! Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
300-hour Maintenance Gearcase Lubrication Fill to this level The gearcase should be filled with 60 cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 7580 cc can be used; but never to exceed 80 cc. Operation with excessive oil level will result in high operating temperatures. Do not overfill! 0.60" 15.5 mm CULT18 Figure 18 4. Turn the gearcase to the RH side and and allow all used gearcase oil to drain into a small container. CULT17 Figure 17 Replacing the gearcase oil WARNING! 1.
Troubleshooting Guide ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Excessive vibration. Possible Cause Remedy Warped or damaged tines. Inspect and replace tines as required. Loose gearcase. Tighten gearcase securely. Bent main shaft/worn or Inspect and replace as necessary. damaged bushings. Tines will not rotate. Tines rotate at engine idle. TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Shaft not installed in coupler or gearcase. Inspect and reinstall as required. Broken shaft. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
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䊛 Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 6-2-11 Ozuka-Nishi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 䊚2002 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 80465 Revision 8/02 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
