Page 2 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; READ THE MANUAL; Safety Icons; DANGER; WARNING; CAUTION; WARNING; SAFETY DECALS; Parts Identification
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ THE MANUAL The operator’s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as wellas DURING operation. Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product’s features and controls, and maintenance information is includ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Safery Setup & Installation Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Safety Rules & Information
4 Safery Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawnand garden equipment. Our products are designed andmanufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misuse...
Page 5 - Safety Rules and Information; Slope Operation; Thrown Objects
5 Safery Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on toosteep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or whereyou don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or rollover. A good rule of thumb is to ...
Page 6 - TRAINING
6 Safery This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rulesand follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severepersonal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The trian...
Page 7 - CHILDREN
7 Safery CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of children. Children are often attracted tothe unit and the operating activity. Never assume thatchildren will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of ano...
Page 8 - Initial Setup & Installation; INITIAL INSTALLATION; Initial Installation Notes:
8 Setup & Installation Initial Setup & Installation INITIAL INSTALLATION Note: Recommended Accessories Rear wheel weights and front counterweights arerecommended. For operation on slopes greater than15% (8.5°), front counterweights are required. Neveroperate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°...
Page 10 - Install the Hitches
10 Setup & Installation Initial Setup & Installation Install the Hitches 1. Install the lower drawbar hitch (F, Figure 5) on the outside of the rear frame wrapper (E) and thehitch support (C) on the inside. Secure both to therear frame wrapper (E) using two 5/16-18 x 1-1/4capscrews (G) and t...
Page 11 - Install the Pulley Assemblies
11 Setup & Installation Initial Setup & Installation Install the Pulley Assemblies 1. Install the rear pulley assembly (D, Figure 7) into the left side of the rear hitch (C). Secure thebottom of the pulley assembly to the lowerdrawbar hitch (A) with pin (B). D C A B Figure 7. Rear Pulley Ins...
Page 12 - Install the Lift Rod
12 Setup & Installation Initial Setup & Installation D Figure 11. Lift Linkage InstallationA. Turn CrankB. Clevis Pin and Safety ClipC. Lift RodD. Front Bracket A C B Install the Lift Rod 1. Connect the rear of the lift rod (C, Figure 11) to the upper hitch. Secure with a clevis pin (B) ands...
Page 13 - Install the Tiller; Install the Belt; Adjustments
13 Setup & Installation Initial Setup & Installation Install the Tiller 1. Position the tiller at the rear hitch and insert the lift bar (A, Figure 13) into the upper hitch (B).Secure with a clevis pin and safety clip. 2. Rotate the tiller upward so that the hitch arms (C) are aligned with t...
Page 14 - Operation; OPERATION; NOTICE
14 Operation Operation OPERATION NOTICE Refer to the Tractor Operator’s Manual forimportant information concerning safelyoperating your tractor. CAUTION After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,disengage the PTO, and remove the key.Inspect the tiller for damage before starting. The tiller ma...
Page 15 - Storage & Maintenance; STORAGE; Daily Storage; MAINTENANCE; Maintenance Schedule
15 Storage & Maintenance STORAGE Daily Storage Note: Refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual forimportant information concerning safely storing yourtractor. 1. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 2. After jobs are completed, hose or brush down the unit to remove dirt and...
Page 16 - Removal & Normal Installation; REMOVAL
16 Removal & Installation Removal & Normal Installation REMOVAL 1. Remove the belt from the spring-loaded tiller idler pulley (D, Figure 15). 2. Remove the belt from the PTO pulley (A, Figure 14). 3. Remove the front pulley assembly (B). 4. Remove the pin (B, Figure 16) securing the rear pul...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Symptom; TINE REPLACEMENT
18 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting procedures are provided in thefollowing chart. To use these procedures, first locatethe problem description that best describes thetrouble that you have encountered. Check thepossible causes one at a time ...
Page 20 - Torque Specification Chart; Hard; Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
20 Specifications & Notes Torque Specification Chart FOR S TANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tole r a n ce ± 20%) Ha rd wa r e G r a d e SAE G r a d e 2 SAE G r a d e 5 SAE G r a d e 8 Size Of i n /lb s i n /lb s i n /lbs Ha rd wa r e ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 8-36 20 2....