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Maxim MRT500 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. MRT500
5 HP 17 Inch
Tiller
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Assembly
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
Operation
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Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts
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188795 08.19.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. MRT500 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller • Assembly • Operation • For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 ®...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    • Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im por tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex- tended period. CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL IN FOR MA TION IN THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. SAFETY RULES ... 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    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.
  • Page 5 • Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt fi rst, with bolt head on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). • Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes.

  • Page 7: Operation

    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can re- sult 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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 • Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi- tion. This prevents tines from scuffi ng the ground.
  • Page 10 Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6" (10-15 cm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vege ta tion. The de com po si tion of this vegetable mat ter enriches the soil.
  • Page 11 FIG. 15 ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See Figs. 16 and 17) • Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. • Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fi...
  • Page 14 fl er, air fi l ter and car bu re tor are cov ered to keep wa ter out. Wa ter in en gine will short en the useful life of your tiller. •...

  • Page 15: Service & Adjustments

    (LOW PO SI TION) FIG. 22 TIRE CARE • Maintain 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm pres sures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 23) •...

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 27) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch (2.5 cm). • Remove screws from side of belt guard.

  • Page 18: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to “FAST”...

  • Page 19: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Check throttle control setting. Make necessary adjustments. Replace shear pin(s). Briefl y engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and back ward until are able to shift gears. Shift to either counter rotating till position or forward rotating till position.

  • Page 21: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180634 Control, Throttle 150744 Grip, Handle 159227 Bar, Control 71191008 Screw, Pan Hd. #10-24 8389J Grip, Handle 4497H Clip, Hairpin 108281X Rod, Shift 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5...

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 164329 Pin Spirol Flared 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) TRANSMISSION transmission_19.5b PART DESCRIPTION 180677 Transmission Assembly (In cludes Key Nos. 2-54) 180627 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In cludes Key No. 4) 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 5020J Bearing, Needle 1370H Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) TINE SHIELD tine_shield_13_in PART DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 161415 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 180847 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 8394J Spring 8392J...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132673 Clevis Pin 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8...

  • Page 27: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MRT500 (MXR500Q) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 139072 Decal, Logo 139073 Decal, Logo 139074 Decal, Logo 110678X Decal, Instruction, Tilling 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 156199 Decal, Pnl Cntrl Reverse 171077 Decal, OHV.N-I/C...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we fi...

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