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™ OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 45-03083 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Printed in U.S.A. UNivERSAL TOW BEhiND TiLLER • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment • Repair Parts the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ... 3 ASSEMBLY ...4-5 OPERATION ...6-8 MAINTENANCE ...9-10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...11-12 STORAGE ... 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 13 REPAIR PARTS ...14-16 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...Rear Cover This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TO REMOvE UNiT FROM CARTON • Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton and lay panels flat. (See Fig. 1) • Remove the lag screw that holds the floating hitch to the packing skid. • Disassemble and discard carton's wood top and side supports.
TO iNSTALL (WhEEL) WEiGhTS TO TiLLER NOTE: Weights are not furnished with the Tiller. 30 lb. tractor wheel weights may be purchased to mount to the Tiller if extra weight is required. (Refer to the Operation section of this manual.) •...
SAFETY SWITCH - prevents engine from starting while tine clutch lever is engaged LiFT hANDLE - selects tilling or transport position by moving gage wheels TINE CLUTCH LEVER - starts and stops tine rotation FLOATING HITCH - telescoping hitch limits shock loads to tractor OPERATION FiG.
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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.
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER AROUND THE YARD AROUND THE YARD • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up, • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up, transport position. transport position. AROUND TOWN AROUND TOWN •...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Refer to the engine manual for instructions on engine maintenance. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Service air cleaner precleaner Service air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug Clean cooling system Check valve clearance Check for loose fasteners...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or before performing any repairs or maintenance. • Check oil level before each use and every 8 hours. • Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.
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 WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor Engine before making any repairs. TINE CARE • For best results — Tine Blades should be kept reasonably sharp. The Tine Blade can be sharpened on a grinding wheel.
TROUBLEShOOTiNG Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03083 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03083 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER REF. PART NO. qTY. 40993 Engine (49 State) 40997 Engine (California) 48346 Guide - Belt 43085 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Head HA115321 Set Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/16" HA11154 Key, Square 1/4" x 2"...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-03083 UNIVERSAL TOW BEHIND TILLER REF. PART NO. HA20344 43064 HA20123 HA20122 43013 HA20120 HA20136 HA20127 HA20121 43866 HA20125 HA20124 HA20130 HA20129 HA20132 HA20128 HA20133 HA20131 HA20135 43012 HA20137 HA20145 HA20155 HA20138 Standard Hardware - Purchased Locally qTY.