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45-03088 Want more information or assembly tips? Video Instruction Guide y o u t u b e . c o m / c / a g r i f a b IMPORTANT! The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added before starting the engine.
STORAGE sections of this Owners Manual. enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Always observe the SAFETY RULES. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER: 45-03088 OIL (20 oz. Capacity): Above 32 F: SAE 30 SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________ Below 32 F: SAE 5W30...
SAFETY Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. It means — ATTENTION! Become alert! Your safety is involved. Failure to follow safety instructions could result in death or serious injury. TRAINING • Read assembly, operation, and service instructions carefully. • Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. •...
ASSEMBLY REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON INSTALL TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES • Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom • Attach floating hitch to tractor draw bar (Refer to and lay panels flat. See figure 1. 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 WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. YOUR 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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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER ATTACHING TILLER TO TRACTOR (See Figure 6) • Rear wheel weights and tire chains can be used on Flying debris can cause eye injury. Always wear eye tractor if additional traction is required for tilling. protection before starting and while operating tiller.
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TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER • Check ground moisture. The ground is too wet if you can make it into a ball with your hand. Tilling soil • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the transport when it is too wet will cause lumps which are difficult (up) position.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace the air filter, and check tines and belts for The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
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TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION CLEANING • Check the transmission oil level after first 5 hours of • Clean engine as instructed in the engine manual. operation. Remove oil fill plug (figure 10). Oil level • Clean wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. must be even with the plug hole (with tiller level).
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Remove the cover B as shown in figure 12. to prevent ethanol related fuel problems. STA-BIL® • To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, is the only approved fuel stabilizer for use in Agri-Fab carefully remove the pre-cleaner D and filter C from equipment. the air filter base F. See figure 12.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To avoid injury 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.
SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS To avoid injury shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, • The tiller drive components are protected from the Tiller Engine, and the Tractor Engine before making damage by (shearable) grade 5 hex bolts in the any repairs.
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 45-03088 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HA20125 Felt Washer 68675 Idler Shaft Assembly 26707 66271 Input Shaft Assembly 49983 Flanged Lock Nut, 5/16-18 HA20145 Seal 67559 Flange and Bearing Assembly...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03088 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03088 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 20897 Engine (50 State) 43062 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Hex Head 48346 Guide - Belt HA20918 Wheel 43085 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Head R74780828 Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-3/4"...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03088 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER WARNING Moving belt can crush and cut. DANGER Do not operate with belt guard removed. Rotating tines can crush Always disengage clutch and cut. lever before starting. Do not operate with cover removed.
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