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™ OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 45-03085 45-03086 UNivERSAL TOW BEhiND TiLLER IMPORTANT! The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added before starting the engine. See Engine Maintenance on page 9 of this manual for instructions. • Assembly CAUTION: •...
Follow the instructions under MAINTENANCE and • Always observe the SAFETY RULES. STORAGE sections of this Owners Manual. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER: 45-03085, 45-03086 OIL (20 oz. Capacity): Above 32 F: SAE 30 SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________ Below 32 F: SAE 5W30 TILLING GROUND SPEED: Approx.
SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT • Never place hands or feet under or into rotating parts or concealed areas. Keep hands and feet clearly away from tine elements, belts, pulleys, etc., while Warnings, Cautions and Notes are a means of attracting engine is running. attention to important or critical information in this manual.
ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON TO iNSTALL ThE TiLLER TiNE ASSEMBLiES • Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton • Attach the floating hitch to the tractor's draw bar. and lay panels flat. See figure 1. Refer to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6.
OPERATION RIGHT HAND (RH) AND LEFT HAND (LH) ARE WE RECOMMEND THAT yOU REMOVE THE MOWER DETERMINED FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION DECk BEFORE USING THE TILLER. REFER TO yOUR WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL. kNOW YOUR TiLLER Compare the illustration below with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
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OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
OPERATION TRANSPORTING yOUR TILLER • If the soil is extremely hard and dry, it may be desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first, AROUND ThE YARD then till in the direction of planting rows on the second •...
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear. The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
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MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Check the transmission oil level after first 5 hours of exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters operation. Remove oil fill plug (figure 10). Oil level must could create a fire hazard.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor Engine before making any repairs. TO REPLACE V-BELT Replace V-belt if it has been damaged considerably from slipping under heavy loads or if it show cracks or frayed edges.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor Engine before making any repairs. • The Tiller drive components are protected from damage by (shearable) Grade 5 hex bolts in the Tine Assemblies.
TROUBLEShOOTiNG Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine. PROBLEM Probable Cause Possible Remedy WiLL NOT START OR hARD TO START No gasoline in fuel tank Fill tank with gasoline Choke not set properly Place choke control in choke position Throttle control not set properly...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03085, 45-03086 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER REF. PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION HA20125 Felt Washer 66270 Idler Shaft Assembly 26707 66271 Input Shaft Assembly 49983 Flanged Lock Nut, 5/16-18 HA20145 Seal 66641...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03085, 45-03086 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03085, 45-03086 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER REF. PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION 40993 Engine (49 State) 40711 Nylock Nut, 8-32 40997 Engine (California) 47600 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 x 1" 48346 Guide - Belt...