Rotary Tiller Operation and Assembly Manual

ASSEMBLY AND SETUP

ASSEMBLING

Tools Needed: Socket & wrench sizes are 9/16”, 3/4”,

15/16”, and 1-1/4”. Impact wrench preferred.

5. Before setting on level ground, remove pin from kick stand and adjust so the tiller sits level for assembly.

1. With rotary tiller still in rack, set on a level spot for assembly of tiller.

6. Remove the tie straps from the skids on both sides of the tiller and the PTO shield from the front.

7. Place on level ground for assembly.

8. Remove lift strap.

2. Insert a lift strap in gearbox mounting frame.

9. Remove "A"-arm plates and rear braces with 3/4" wrench and discard bolts.

3. Remove PTO shaft.

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4. Slowly lift tiller from shipping rack.

10. Remove boxed hardware, PTO shield, and two (2) bushings.

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11. Loosen front skid plate bolt on both sides.

17. Attach the square end of the rear brace to the inside “A”-arm plates using 1-1/2” spacer and

5/8” x 4” hex bolt.

12. Insert 1/2” x 1-1/2” bolt and lock nut into back adjustment holes. Fully tighten.

NOTE: Hand tighten all bolts until otherwise directed in these instructions.

18. Assemble 5/8” x 4” hex bolt and 2-1/4” spacer.

13. Attach “A”-arm plate to the front of the tiller deck bracing using Category 1 pins and provided 5/8” x 2” hex bolt.

14. Repeat for opposite side.

19. Attach PTO shield to the “A”-arm plates using

1/4” x 3/4” hex bolt.

20. Fully tighten all bolts.

15. Attach the rounded end of the brace to the outside of the rear tiller deck bracing using provided 5/8” x 2” hex bolt.

16. Repeat for opposite side.

21. Install PTO guard using four (4) 1/4” x 3/4” bolts and washers. Finally, install PTO driveline.

22. Assembly of your rotary tiller is now complete.

Please read next section of this manual for filling remaining unit with oil and lubricating instructions.

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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP

BEFORE PUTTING ROTARY TILLER INTO SERVICE

IMPORTANT: This tiller was shipped without oil in gearboxes and without grease in grease fittings. UNIT

MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.

NOTE: Fill gearbox using gear oil (type GL5-85W 140 or

Triple Zero Grease; which can be poured, and has “EP” i.e. “Extreme Pressure” additives).

NOTE: For all grease fittings use TYPE/grade II tube grease.

1. Place rotary tiller so that the deck is secure and level.

CAUTION

DO NOT overfill gearbox. This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause permanent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered under warranty.

5. Replace and tighten the check plug.

6. Replace and tighten the

1

/

2

” vented pipe plug and clean away any excess oil.

2. Using

7

/

8

” wrench, remove

1

/

2

” vented pipe plug located on front of gearbox above PTO shaft.

Figure C

3. Remove check plug located at back of gearbox.

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4. Fill gearbox in front using gear oil until oil begins to overflow from check plug hole in rear.

Figure D

7. Using 7

/

8

” wrench, remove 1

/

2

” pipe plug located at top of side gearbox (Figure C) and the

1

/

8

” check plug located on side of the side gearbox (Figure D).

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8. Fill side gearbox using gear oil until the oil begins to overflow from the check plug hole.

CAUTION

DO NOT overfill gearbox. This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause permanent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered under warranty.

9. Replace and tighten the

1

/

2

” vented pipe plug and the

1

/

8

” check plug. Clean away any excess oil.

12. Grease the two (2) grease fittings on the PTO safety shield.

13. Separate the PTO shaft and grease the inner surface.

10. Grease the grease fitting on the “out-board hub”.

11. Grease the two (2) grease fittings on the PTO universal joints.

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