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5.
Unhook the drive cable from the idler bracket. See Figure 7-3.
6.
Remove the belt from the transmission, engine and idler
pulleys.
7.
Replace the old belt with a new belt. Make sure the belt is
installed into the pulleys closest to the tines/front of the tiller.
8.
Re-install the drive cable on the idler pulley.
9.
Carefully re-install the idler bracket extension spring on the
idler bracket.
10.
Reassemble the tiller in the reverse order in which it was
disassembled.
NOTE: When reinstalling the belt cover, be sure to engage the
bail and hold it so that the drive belt is tight before attempting
to reinstall the belt cover. This will enable the belt to fall under
the belt keeping mechanism built into the belt cover. Failure
to do so could damage the belt and/or belt cover.
NOTE: The longer screw goes into the top, forward facing hole
in the belt cover.
Tines
The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the
beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating
hours. Tines can be replaced individually or as a complete set.
Never inspect or service the tines unless the engine is stopped
and the spark plug wire is disconnected.
With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed.
Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth and reduced
effectiveness when chopping up and turning under organic matter.
Removing a Tine Assembly
1.
If removing both tine assemblies, mark them "left" and
"right" before removal. Doing so will help ensure that the
assemblies are reinstalled on the correct sides of the tiller.
2.
Remove theclevis pin and cotter pin that secure the tine
assembly to the tine shaft. See Figure 7-4. Pull the tine
assembly off the shaft. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to
tap the tine assembly outward.
Figure 7-4
3.
Before reinstalling the tine assembly, inspect the tine shaft
for rust, rough spots or burrs and file or sand as needed.
Then apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft.
4.
Install each tine assembly so that the cutting edge of the
tines will enter the soil first when the tiller moves forward.
Secure the tine assembly to the tine shaft using the clevis
pin and cotter pin previously removed. Tighten securely.
Replacing a Single Tine
1.
Remove the two screws and nuts that attach a single tine
to the tine holder. If needed, use penetrating oil to help
free the nuts. See Figure 7-4.
2.
When installing a single tine, be sure to position it so that
its cutting edge will enter the soil first as the tiller moves
forward.
Change Transmission Gear Oil
NOTE: The transmission gear oil does not need to be changed
unless it has been contaminated with dirt, sand or metal particles.
See an authorized service dealer to have the transmission gear oil
changed. Refer to the phone numbers on page 2 of this manual
to locate the nearest service dealer.
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