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Operator's Manual
Maxim Chain Drive Tillers
TP50B • MT50B • RMT50B • RMT55H • RMT50IC • RMT60R
WARNING
If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and
maintain the machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers,
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,
or service the machine.
MAXIM MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
PO BOX 110 • Sebastopol, MS 39359 • www.maximmfg.com
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Table of Contents
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Maxim Chain Drive Tillers TP50B • MT50B • RMT50B • RMT55H • RMT50IC • RMT60R WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain the machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust, or service the machine.
- Page 2 17. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller d. Replace gasoline cap securely and forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
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Page 3: Setup Instructions
FROM THE CARTON. 1. Do not attempt to lift the tiller from the carton. After opening the top, cut all four corners and lay the sides flat on the floor or working space. Take out all unassembled parts, bag of parts, and protective packing. - Page 4 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED right as you stand in an operating position. See Figure 1 and 2. 5. Install the two handle bar tie braces between the holes in the transmission and the lower holes in the handle bars. Fasten the braces to the transmission using one 5/16” - 18 x 1” and one 5/16” x 1 1/4” hex Figure 1 bolts, nuts and lock washers.
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Page 5: Frame Assembly
Operate the machine in an open area to get the “feel” of the machine and its controls. Starting and Stopping the Engine Before starting the engine check that all bolts are tight, and that the tiller is assembled properly. Review Safety suggestions and Operating Instructions for safe and proper use of the tiller. - Page 6 - merely press down harder on the handle. When you find the right amount of downward pressure so that the tines are digging and tiller is not moving forward, release the pressure slightly. As you release it you’ll notice the tiller beginning to move forward.
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Page 7: Tine Adjustment
TRANSMISSION OPERATING TIPS To acquire the knack of letting the tiller do the work without effort on the part of the operator, we offer the following suggestions: 1. Adjust drag stake so the handles are at such a height that your arms hang straight down to contact them. -
Page 8: Parts Breakdowns
5. Idler Arm Pivots -- Lubricate idler arm pivots once a month or every 40 operating hours with #30 oil. STORAGE --At the end of the season or if the tiller is to be stored for any length of time it should be washed.