Summary of Contents for Shindaiwa TILLER/CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/ OPERATOR’S MANUAL TILLER/CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this unit! WARNING! To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. Part Number 80465...
Operating Precautions ......5 mise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. General Safety Instructions ....7 As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is Product Description ......8 simply in a class by itself! Specifications ........8 IMPORTANT! Kit Contents .........
Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. Shindaiwa Inc.
WARNING! ■ This Shindaiwa tiller/cultivator ■ Make sure there is always attachment is specifically good ventilation when operat- designed for use on Shindaiwa ing this unit. Fumes from PowerBroom and Trimmers. engine exhaust can cause Installation and/or use on any serious injury or death.
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The Properly Equipped Operator Always wear appropriate hearing protection. Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect your legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection, and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush.
General Safety Instructions WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement. WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire Never smoke or light fires near the unit.
See Figure 3. unit or its components. Multipurpose Tiller/Cultivator Tool Specifications Tiller/Cultivator Attachment (w/gearcase & tines) ..... 5.9 lbs. (2.7 kg) Gearcase Lubrication ....... Mobil SCH 634 synthetic gear lubricant Gear Reduction ..................... 40:1 *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Removing the PowerBroom Drum Assemblies Drum Assembly Remove hitch pins and clevis pins Remove cotter pins CULT04 Gearcase Output Shaft Slide off the drum axles Slide off drum assemblies Figure 5 Prior to installing a Tiller/Cultivator 4. Slide the drum axles from the Kit, the PowerBroom drum (if so gearcase output shafts.
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Removing the PowerBroom Brush Assemblies Washer End Cap Drive out the shaft adapter retaining pins. Remove the Black retaining shaft adapters. bolt–counter Brush not clockwise to shown for remove clarity Silver retaining bolt–clockwise to remove. Remove washers, end caps and brushes.
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Remove gearcase locating CULT06 screw Figure 7 When converting a Shindaiwa grass 3. Remove the debris shield and trimmer, the gearcase must first be gearcase as an assembly by removed. removing the gearcase locating screw, then loosen the clamp screw 1.
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Installing the Gearcase WARNING! When used with tiller/cultivator tines, the PowerBroom gearcase MUST be oriented with the gearcase as shown. Failure to correctly orient the gearcase on the shaft tube could cause the tiller/cultivator to be uncontrollable during operation, risking serious injury to the operator or bystand- ers! 1.
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Installing the Gearcase (continued) IMPORTANT! T260 GRASS TRIMMERS ONLY: Spacer Tiller/Cultivator kits with a gearcase Collar (p/n 99909-55000) include a metal spacer collar that must be installed Outer onto the outer tube before installing CULT10 Tube the gearcase. Make sure the holes for the locating screw align properly.
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Tine Orientation Caution Label Clevis Pin Tine Assemblies Hitch Pin (hub faces in) CULT13 Figure 13 Tine installation directly affects the tiller/cultivator’s ability to break new WARNING! ground. Using Figures 14 and 15 as a Always switch the engine OFF guide, determine the correct tine before working on the gearcase or orientation for the tilling/cultivating...
For detailed instructions on general Your Shindaiwa Tiller/Cultivator's safety procedures, fueling, starting, reversible tines allow you to quickly and stopping the Shindaiwa change from operation as a cultivator- PowerBroom or Trimmer, refer to the weeder to an aggressive tiller for appropriate Owner’s Manual for your...
YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS! Shoulder strap Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts is available for and accessories with your Shindaiwa use with the Tiller/ machine. Do not make modifications Cultivator.
If it has been lost or misplaced, the unit, make sure the engine and contact Shindaiwa for a replacement. cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work.
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300-hour Maintenance Gearcase Lubrication The gearcase should be filled with 60 Fill to this level cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75- 80 cc can be used; but never to exceed 80 cc. Operation with excessive oil level will result in high operating 0.60"...
Troubleshooting Guide ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Warped or damaged Inspect and replace Excessive tines. tines as required. vibration. Loose gearcase. Tighten gearcase securely. Bent main shaft/worn or Inspect and replace damaged bushings. as necessary. Shaft not installed Inspect and reinstall Tines will not in coupler or as required.
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Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 6-2-11 Ozuka-Nishi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 2002 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 80465 Revision 8/02 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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