Tiller Adjustments; Depth Adjustment; Rear Shield Adjustment - Honda TL5040 Operator's Manual

TILLER ADJUSTMENTS

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

a) Position the tiller skids (one on each side)to the
desired tilling depth.
b) T O adjust, raise the tiller
it securely in position. Loosen the skid pivot bolt.
c) Remove the adjusting bolt. Pivot the skid to the
desired depth position hole, reinstall the
adjusting bolt and tighten securely. Retighten
the pivot bolt.
in 4th hole
adjusting M ( I
without skids installed
can damage the tiller.
Approximate tilling depth
5
Hole position
4
3
2
1
off
the ground and block
7.00 inches (178mm)
5.25 inches (133mm)
3.50 inches ( 89mm)
( 44mm)
1.75 inches
inches ( 6mm)
0.25

REAR SHIELD ADJUSTMENT

The rear shield can be adjusted to control the soil
tilth. The finest tilth (consistency) is achieved with
the shield in the lowest position. That position is
weeds, fertilizer, etc. The higher the shield is
positioned, the more course the finished results.
soil. To adjust, hook the chain onto the gear box
in the desired position. FIG. 20
Never operate t h e tiller
without the shield installed. Objects may be
thrown from the tiller causing Injury or
property damage.
fear shield chain
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rear shield chai