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Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine 
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two 
minutes before refueling.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 

½

 

inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for 
fuel expansion.

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the tractor’s fender. 
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before 
starting the engine.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside 
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light as 
on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes 
dryer, or other gas appliances. 

To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, 
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel 
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. 

Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before 
storing.

General Service:

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly 
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon 
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make 
certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped. 
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against 
the engine to prevent unintended starting. 

Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the 
machine while the engine is running.

Never check for leaks in the hydraulic lines with 
your hands. Hot, high pressure fluid can escape 
through a pin hole leak and cause serious injury by 
puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning.

Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during 
normal operation and can cause a burn. Hydraulic 
hoses, fittings and fluid also become hot during 
normal operation. Allow the machine, tiller 

attachment, and its related hardware time to cool 
before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting. 

Check the tine mounting bolts at frequent intervals 
for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect tines for 
damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn etc.) Replace 
tines with the original equipment manufacture’s 
(O.E.M.) tines only, listed in this manual. “Use of 
parts which do not meet the original equipment 
specifications may lead to improper performance 
and compromise safety!” 

Tiller tines are sharp and can cause serious injury. 
Wrap the tines or wear gloves, and use extra 
caution when servicing them.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 
equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their 
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as 
instructed in this manual.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, 
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against 
the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any 
damage. Repair the damage before starting and 
operating.

Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected 
to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service 
as required.

If the tractor or tiller attachment should begin to 
vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check over 
the equipment immediately for the cause. Abnormal 
vibration is a warning of a problem.

Do not change the engine governor setting or 
overspeed the engine.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. 
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm 
the environment. 

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 
necessary.

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and 
instructions in this manual and on the machine. 

The safety label on the equipment is reproduced 

below.

 Take a moment to study the label before operating the unit. Always maintain safety while 

operating or servicing the equipment.

Summary of Contents for 190-004

Page 1: ...t CUB CADET CORP P O BOX 368023 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 Model 190 004 42 Hydraulic Tiller Attachment REQUIRED FOR USE Weight Kit Bracket 190 413 100 Suitcase Weights 190 390 100 Three Point Hitch 190 207 100 PRINTED IN U S A Operator s Manual FORM NO 770 10369A 6 00 ECO No 01677 ...

Page 2: ...the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer You can locate the model number by looking at the left side of the tiller frame near the top A sample model plate is explained below CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation o...

Page 3: ...st 75 feet from the tiller attachment while it is in operation Stop tiller if anyone enters the area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the ...

Page 4: ...iller attachment as it can change the stability of the machine Follow all manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve the stability of the machine Do Not Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not till near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly overturn if a wheel or the attachment is ove...

Page 5: ...re time to cool before cleaning repairing or inspecting Check the tine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect tines for damage e g bent cracked worn etc Replace tines with the original equipment manufacture s O E M tines only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compr...

Page 6: ... N D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T I N G A 1 0 S L O P E Do not use the tiller attachment and tractor on inclines with a slope in excess of 10 degrees a rise of approximately 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes WARNING ...

Page 7: ...S The tiller attachment is shipped with the following loose parts in the carton Remove all the loose parts from the carton before discarding it See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of the manual Figure 1 SECTION 5 ASSEMBLING THE TILLER Hydraulic Pump Assembly The hydraulic pump assembly is shipped complete with a drive shaft ...

Page 8: ...ic hose that is connected to the hydraulic motor on one end that was removed from the hydraulic control valve for shipping refer to Figure 3 After installing the small diameter hydraulic hose to the control valve attach the short hose to the male fitting on top of the control valve Hydraulic Fluid The tiller attachment operates using hydraulic fluid The fluid should be added to the tiller after th...

Page 9: ...s used on the tractor to hold the lift links to the tractor s frame Remove it before attaching the rear mounting brackets Figure 5 To remove the mounting hardware from the tractor use a 3 4 wrench on the locking nut and a 15 16 wrench on the head of the bolt and loosen Refer to Figure 5 for the correct location of the hardware to be removed Set this hardware aside it will be reused Installing the ...

Page 10: ...nstall the hairpin clip removed in the previous step Lift the free end of the drive shaft up and slide it on the PTO shaft Some aligning of teeth may be required Refer to Figure 7 Attach the front support rod on the left side Refer to Figure 7 Before raising the rear of the hydraulic pump assembly remove the rear hanger rod by removing one of the hairpin clips and sliding the rod out Lift the rear...

Page 11: ...ever toward the front of the tractor refer to Figure 11 this will activate the tines into forward tilling motion Forward tilling is used when cultivating or tilling soft soil Figure 11 Short Hook Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic Pump Assembly Attach Hook Here Portions of this Figure Modified for Clarity Long Hook Attach Hook Here Hitch Plate Tine Direction Lever Tiller Tines Roller Hydraulic Reservoir Hy...

Page 12: ...ic hoses It is mounted under the center of the tractor and is activated by the tractor s PTO NOTE The PTO on the tractor will not function while the tractor is in the Reverse speed Use the tiller while driving forward only Hydraulic Reservoir The hydraulic reservoir is a part of the tiller frame and can be found directly on top of the tiller in the center It has a vented tank cap with a dipstick a...

Page 13: ...hile the tiller is set in the ground and working Correct ground speed is determined by the soil conditions and the depth of cut IMPORTANT Do not attempt to use the tiller attachment while backing up A safety switch on the tractor will automatically shut off the PTO when the reverse pedal on the tractor is depressed Always lift the tiller out of the ground before backing up When tilling hard ground...

Page 14: ...s will help to prevent objects from being thrown away from the working tines Operating Tips For best results while tilling always till the area at least twice Always till at right angles as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Turning The tiller attachment was intended to be used in a straight line only Very slight turns while tilling can be achieved by traveling at a slower ground speed but sharp turns d...

Page 15: ... clean with a dry rag to avoid possible contamination while checking the hydraulic fluid It is recommended also that the machine be dried off after washing if possible Water that sits on a machine can cause corrosion over time An air hose that is attached to an air compressor is ideal for drying machinery such as this If that is not available any towel will suffice Doing this will help prolong the...

Page 16: ...he tiller back to a level position and set the tiller stand in place for stability Remove the dipstick from the hydraulic fluid reservoir and add six gallons of recommended hydraulic fluid The following fluids are approved for use in this tiller Mobile 424 Texaco TDH Shell Donax Farmland TF Citgo TF Sun Tractor Fluid Amoco 1000 and Shell TTF Add additional fluid as necessary to reach a full readin...

Page 17: ...o allow approximately five feet of space in front of the tractor This will make the removal process simpler Setting the Tiller Stand Before removing the tiller from the tractor for storage it is recommended that the roller be set in the lowest position and the tiller stand be set To set the tiller stand remove the hairpin clip refer to Figure 16 and clevis pin The tiller stand will be free to slid...

Page 18: ...oceed as follows Remove the clevis pin that connects the tiller attachment and the upper lift link by removing the hairpin clip from the clevis pin and driving out the clevis pin Repeat the previous step for both of the lower lift links Place the tractor s transmission release lever into the neutral position and release the parking brake Push the tractor away a few inches The hydraulic pump assemb...

Page 19: ...ing Have unit checked and repaired at an authorized repair dealer Have unit checked and repaired at an authorized repair dealer Have unit checked and repaired at an authorized repair dealer Tiller will not raise or lower Tractor s lift system failed Check tractor s lift system Squealing noise coming from the tiller attachment Foreign object caught in the tines See page 17 Operating Tips subheading...

Page 20: ...adet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes Items not covered The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpening ...

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