Your new tiller has been assembled
at the factory
with the exception
of those parts left
unassembled
for shipping
purposes.
To ensure
safe and proper
operation
of your tiller
all parts and hardware
you assemble
must be tightened
securely.
Use the correct
tools
as necessary
to insure
proper
tightness.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Utility knife
(1) Wire cutter
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pair of pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench
4.
Cut down right hand front and right
hand rear corners
of carton,
lay side
carton
wall down.
5.
Remove
packing
material
from handle
assembly.
6.
Separate
shift rod from handle
as-
sembly.
Shift Rod
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (standing behind tiller
handles).
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
UNPACKING
CARTON
_LCAUTION:
Be careful
of exposed
sta-
ples when
handling
or disposing
of carton-
ing material.
IMPORTANT:
When
unpacking
and
assembling
tiller, be careful
of exposed
staples
when
handling
or disposing
of
cartoning
material.
1. While holding handle assembly,
cut cable
ties securing
handle assembly
to top
frame.
Let handle assembly
rest on tiller.
2.
Remove
top frame of carton.
3.
Slowly
ease handle
assembly
up and
place on top of carton.
Assembly
INSTALL
HANDLE
1.
Insert one handle
lock (with teeth fac-
ing outward)
in gearcase
notch.
(Apply
grease
on smooth
side of handle
lock
to aid in keeping
lock in place
until
handle
assembly
is lowered
into po-
sition.)
VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER
___Ge
andle Assembly
arcase Notch
_._
._
/Htndle
L°ck
2.
Grasp
handle
assembly.
Hold in "up"
position.
Be sure handle
lock remains
in gearcase
notch.
Slide handle
as-
sembly
into position.
3.
Rotate
handle
assembly
down.
Insert
rear carriage
bolt first, with head of
bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely
as-
semble
Iocknut.