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Summary of Contents for Preseeder 365

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Page 3: ...s electronic mechanical photocopying recording or other wise without prior written permission of ATI Corporation DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED TO PROMOTE THE SAFE USE OF AND ASSIST THE OPERATOR IN ACHIEVING THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM MODEL 365 Preseeder Landscaping Tillers DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THEIR INTENDED APPLICATIONS Preseeder is a registered trademark of ATI Corporation...

Page 4: ...everse Direction 10 20 Swing Control Lever Disengaged 11 21 Stop Position 11 22 Swing Control Lever Engaged 11 23 Attachment Drive Control and Brake Lever 13 24 Transport Release Lever 13 25 Depth Cam Adjustment 13 26 Working Angles of the Preseeder Tiller 14 27 Transport Tie Downs 16 28 Attaching Bolts Preseeder to Tractor 16 29 Preseeder Tiller Lubrication Points Typical 17 30 Main Drive Belt Sh...

Page 5: ...ff 8 Operating The Directional Controls 9 Stopping Movement with Engine Running 9 Variable Speed Control Adjustment 9 Adjusting The Variable Speed Control 9 Forward Direction 10 Reverse Direction 10 Tractor Swing Control Lever 11 Angling The Attachment Using Swing Control Lever 11 End of Season Storage Service 12 Clean The Entire Machine and Engine 12 Engine Service 12 Machine Service 12 Specifica...

Page 6: ...iewed when facing the unit from the rear NOTE Some equipment depicted in illus trations may not reflect exact production model configurations NOTE All safety operating and servicing information reflects current pro duction models at the time of publication of this manual NOTE ATI Corporation reserves the right to discontinue models at any time change specifications and improve design without notic...

Page 7: ...ntial to highlight The tiller must only be operated by quali fied persons who are familiar with all informa tion in the operator s manual Do not attempt to operate the tiller in areas with steep inclines ditches large rocks stumps or holes which may endanger the operator by upsetting the trac tor or cause damage to the tiller THE PRESEEDER TILLER 1 Read this manual carefully to become familiar wit...

Page 8: ...ler These examples are not meant to represent all decals but do illustrate typical precautionary and infor mational signage relating to tiller operation and use IMPORTANT It is the responsibility of the operator to locate read and adhere to all information provided on all decals affixed to the unit being operated 2 ...

Page 9: ...FIGURE 1 Decals 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 10: ...your engine The serial number will be require when ordering parts For easy reference enter the engine manufactur er and the serial number on these line Manufacturer____________________________ Serial Number___________________________ PRESEEDER SERIALNUMBER LOCATION The serial number is located on the right side of the attachment channel as shown See Figure 3 The serial number will be require when ...

Page 11: ...5 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT FIGURE 4 Preseeder Landscaping Tiller General Arrangement ...

Page 12: ...asoline 4 Wipe any spilled fuel before starting the engine NOTE Do not overfill the fuel tank Observe all safety statements listed in the safety information section CHECK THAT ALL SHIELDS ARE INSTALLED AND ATTACHING HARD WARE IS TIGHT 1 Check the main drive belt shield A 2 Check the drive chain cover B 3 Check the dust shield C NOTE Do not operate the machine with loose or missing shields Replace ...

Page 13: ...the engine to warm up See Figure 10 5 After the engine has warmed up slowly place the throttle to the IDLE position See Figure 11 6 Move the throttle to the RUN position when operating the machine See Figure 10 NOTE Operating conditions may not require setting to full RUN position STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Place the throttle control slightly past the IDLE position See Figure 11 2 Pull the starter r...

Page 14: ...Figure 12 OPERATING THE TOW VALVE The TOW VALVE disengages the transmission so the machine can be moved when the engine is not running This feature makes it easy to move the machine without starting the engine TOW VALVE ON When the TOW VALVE A is in the ON posi tion as shown the machine can be pushed or pulled without the engine running See Figure 13 NOTE When the TOW VALVE is in the ON position t...

Page 15: ...usted to meet specific operating condi tions by moving the Control Knob A in the adjustment slot See Figure 16 Adjust to slowest speed set ting B while learning to operate the machine and when operating in confined spaces NOTE Only adjust the variable speed control when the engine is stopped ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL 1 Loosen the control knob A 2 Move the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB for...

Page 16: ...y pressure and PULL UP on the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER A as shown See Figure 18 2 Forward speed is directly proportional to the amount the hydrostatic control lever is moved 3 The more the lever is pulled up the faster the forward ground speed will be When stopping release the control lever slowly REVERSE DIRECTION 1 SLOWLY apply pressure and PULL BACK on the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER as shown Se...

Page 17: ...d the SWING CONTROL LEVER See Figure 22 3 Push forward on the left handlebar while simultaneously pulling rearward on the right handlebar until the desired attachment angle is achieved 4 Release the SWING CONTROL LEVER A and it will lock the arm in position See Figure 20 If SWING CONTROL does not lock rock the handlebars side to side until it locks FIGURE 21 Stop Position FIGURE 20 Swing Control L...

Page 18: ...s and replace as required 6 Check safety decals and replace as required 7 Check all bearings and gear box for bearing condition Replace any loose bearings SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Honda GXV390K1 13 0 HP FUEL TANK 1 0 US Gallon TRANSMISSION Tuff Torq Model K62 Hydrostatic Infinite variable control Oil 2 5 liters of 10W30 Class CD motor oil GROUND SPEED 0 4 2 mph WEIGHT 440 Lbs DIMENSIONS 42 W x 45 H x...

Page 19: ...TACHMENT 1 Raise attachment to transport position 2 Adjust the depth adjustment cam to the desired working depth 3 Start the engine and place the throttle in the run position as described in the STARTING THE ENGINE SECTION 4 Depress the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER A as shown This releases the brake and engages the drive See Figure 23 NOTE Engage attachment before lower ing onto the gr...

Page 20: ...tions are to be under stood as general in nature since each operator will develop their own style of operation spe cific to the plot and terrain that is being pre pared Soil type and conditions vary considerably and must be addressed individually as they are encountered There are three basic operations that a Preseeder tiller performs CLEARING TILL ING and LEVELING 1 CLEARING involves removing roc...

Page 21: ...r parallel to the tractor axle to gain maximum leveling However when the rotor is straight See Figure 26 rocks will not discharge to the side All dirt and rocks gather in front of the rotor The operator should be careful not to overload the tiller when the rotor is in this position Learning to operate your tiller properly will allow you to get the most efficient use from it with minimal downtime B...

Page 22: ... NOTE Do not over tighten the tie down straps or the frame or tires may be dam aged DETACHING PRESEEDER TILLER FROM TRACTOR 1 Turn off Tractor engine and lower rotor to ground 2 Remove Main Drive Belt Shield by removing 2 two mounting bolts See Figure 30 on Page 18 3 Move Drive Belt Release Handle to the disengaged position and remove belt from Drive Pulley D on engine See Figures 31 32 on Page 18...

Page 23: ...it is warm after being used will allow the lubri cant to work best Apply grease to fittings using grease gun to the following 1 Rotor Bearings 2 2 Caster Wheel Bearings 2 NOTE Do not over grease lube points One to two pumps of grease should offer the sufficient quantity of lubricant if the lube schedule is followed Excessive grease only provides a passage for dirt to enter the bearing races Be sur...

Page 24: ...ADJUSTMENT When the Drive Belt Release Handle is in the engaged position the spring should be approxi mately 1 longer the in the released position If due to belt wear or replacement the spring length varies by more then 1 2 adjustment is required 1 Turn off tractor engine and lower tiller onto level ground 2 Remove Main Drive Belt Shield See Figure 30 3 Move the Drive Belt Release Handle to the di...

Page 25: ...mounting bolts 5 for gear box push the gear box mounting assembly toward the Tractor A tighten the mounting bolts Then recheck slack 5 Move the Adjustable Idler Pulley A toward the Gearbox Pulley B to shorten the spring or away from the Gearbox Pulley to lengthen the spring as required 6 Tighten the bolt in the center of the Adjustable Idler Pulley A 7 Check belt tension by moving the Drive Belt R...

Page 26: ...nd could void your warranty ROTOR TOOTH WEAR Before performing maintenance as outlined below be sure to 1 Lower tiller to ground 2 Turn off tractor If tiller must be raised off the ground block securely STANDARD TEETH Rotor tooth length is critical to the efficient operation of the tiller Length of the tooth should be no less than 1 2 inch To keep your tiller performing effectively we recommend th...

Page 27: ...21 MAINTENANCE FIGURE 35 Rotor With Carbide Tooth Typical FIGURE 34 Welding Replacement Standard Rotor Tooth Typical ...

Page 28: ...thoroughly checked so a minimum amount of work will be required to put it back in operation for the next season The following recommendations are offered to aid in storing the tiller correctly 1 Clean the tiller thoroughly 2 Lubricate the tiller Check the fluid levels fill to proper level if necessary 3 Replace badly worn or damaged parts obtained from your authorized dealer 4 Touch up paint to pr...

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