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NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are
Hex Bolt
determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
Flat Washer
T-Knob
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
To Remove Unit From Carton
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•
Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape
at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
Assembling
Your Tiller
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•
Cut corners and lay carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
Depth Stake
•
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 in the engine. Be certain to service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual before operating your machine.
Figure 3-1
Loose Parts In Carton
WARNING
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Depth Stake
Handle Assembly
Shift Rod
Handle
Remove
Assembly
Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground
it against the engine
to prevent unintended
starting.
NOTE: All hardware needed for assembly is attached
Handle
Bracket
to the loose parts or the tiller.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Be certain to check
the clutch cable
adjustment before
operating the tiller.
Attaching Depth Stake
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•
Tip the tiller forward so it rests on front counterweight.
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 3-1.
•
Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly and insert
the depth stake assembly in the slot (under the tine
shield) and up through the tine shield assembly.
Figure 3-2
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•
Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth
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Remove threaded eyebolt and nut from the cable end.
stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin clip.
Route the clutch cable to the right side of the handle
Insert a hex bolt into top hole of the depth stake
assembly. Place flat washer on the hex bolt and thread
“T” knob onto the hex bolt. Tighten securely.
See Figure 3-1.
mounting brackets and underneath the handle.
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Push the cable through the hole in the center of the
handle and snap in the plastic fitting. See Figure 3-3.
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Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines.
Remove slot head screw, nut, and two flat washers
from the clutch bail. See Figure 3-4.
Attaching Handle Assembly
Fasten the threaded eyebolt onto bail by securing from
top with slot head screw, flat washers and lock nut.
Remove top two bolts and flange lock nuts from
handle mounting brackets, but do not remove the
bottom bolt and nut. See Figure 3-2.
Thread eyebolt and nut removed earlier into the
internally threaded tube at the end of the cable.
Thread engagement should be about 3/4”. Tighten nut
against tube at end of cable. See Figure 3-4.
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•
Place handle assembly in position between the
handle mounting brackets.
NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
notification or obligation.
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
reference purposes only.
Line up holes in handle with holes in bracket and
secure with hardware previously removed.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clutch cable. Too much
tension may cause it to break.
Attaching Clutch Cable
WARNING: Be certain to check the clutch
cable adjustment before operating the
tiller.
Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows:
(be careful not to kink the cable)
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