Honda TL6552 Operator'S Manual Download Page 3

Thank you for purchasing a Honda Rotary Tiller. 

This manual describes operation and maintenance of the Honda 

Rotary Tiller. 

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time 

of 

printing. 

American Honda Motor Co., reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice 
and without incurring any obligation. 

No part of this publication can be reproduced without written permission. 

This manual is considered a permanent part of the Rotary Tiller  and it must stay with the 
Tiller if resold. 

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to these symbols 
and instructions that follow: 

Indicates serious injury or death 

WILL 

if 

are not followed. 

Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death 
could result 

if 

instructions are not followed. 

Indicates  a  possibility that  minor  injury  can  result  if 
instructions are not followed. 

Indicates that  equipment or  property  damage 
instructions are not followed 

Note:  Gives helpful information. 

Honda rotary tillers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according 

to instructions. Operating this Tiller requires special effort on your part to ensure your safety 
and the safety of others. 

Using 

this 

product for 

purpose not intended may 

cause injury or property damage.  Read and understand this Operator’s  Manual be- 

fore operating 

this Rotary Tiller. 

If a problem should arise, or 

if you  have any questions about your tiller, consult an 

authorized Honda Compact Tractor Dealer. 

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC 

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ALL 

RIGHTS RESERVED. 

Summary of Contents for TL6552

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Page 2: ...R ADJUSTMENTS Depth Adjustment Rear Shield Adjustment Height Adjustment 0 Upper Link Adjustment 0 Lift Rod Adjustment TILLING TRANSPORTING DETACHING TILLER FROM TRACTOR STORAGE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION...

Page 3: ...tructions are not followed m A Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could result if instructionsare not followed Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if instruct...

Page 4: ...ttom is from the operator s point of view while facing the direction of forward travel when the tiller is properly attached to the tractor I DESCRIPTION The TL6552 is a light duty rotary tiller that i...

Page 5: ...ntrols leadingto injuryor damage to property Never leavethe tractor operator sseat when the tractor is in motion or while the Power Take Off PTO is engaged Beforegetting off the tractor always shut th...

Page 6: ...inspect the tractor and the tiller Repair any damage before you resume operation Operating the tiller or the tractor with damaged worn or broken parts may result in severe personalinjury All nuts bolt...

Page 7: ...be damaged iflift each use to prevent gearbox angle is excessiveand PTO is engaged Using a high speed PTO to drive this Adjust tractor llft linkage or hydraulic implement can cause severe damage and l...

Page 8: ...Brackets must be installed with the weld nut on top side maintaining a distance of 26 660mm centered between brackets Fig 7 Check gearbox oil level per instructions in LUBRICATION section Make certain...

Page 9: ...Fig 3 I 660 mm I hitch pin bracket Fig 7 26 Fig 4 Fig 9 560 mrn Fig 10 7...

Page 10: ...nting bracket and secure with clip as shown in Fig 13 3 Install the other end of the hitch top link to the tiller and secure with clip as shown in Fig 15 4 Adjust the right hand hitch lift rod to make...

Page 11: ...d to the desired depth position hole reinstall the adjusting bolt and tighten se curely Retightenthe pivotbolt Repeatthis proce dure for the opposite side Operation without the skids installed can dam...

Page 12: ...engaged Fig 18 Note Raising the tiller too high with the PTO engagedcan damage the tiller driveline TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT The top hitch link is adjustedto position the tiller parallel frontto rear with...

Page 13: ...ete the turn DO not attemptto turn corners with the tiller in the ground as this could result in damage to the tiller and or tractor lift linkage Do not attemptto till or move in the reverse direction...

Page 14: ...or abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts damaged bearings or other damage Correct any problems immediately WEEKLY Grease the tiller bearing Check tiller input gear box and final drive oil l...

Page 15: ...to be sure it functions properly Loosen the eight nuts retaining the slip clutch springs exactly one full turn With tiller firmly on the ground and tractor at idle speed engage tractor PTO drive for...

Page 16: ...r adjustment is necessary adjustin 1 3turnincrementsorconsultyourHONDA Compact Tractor Dealer Adjust only to provide sufficient torque to prevent slippage under normal conditions When rocks roots etc...

Page 17: ...AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings SAE Grade 5 3Dashes Proper torque for metric fasteners used on TL 6552 Tiller Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds Newton Meters Numbers appearing on bolt heads indicate ASTM...

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Page 19: ...Oil Cap Washer Screw Spacer Bearing ShafVRotor Bearing Ring Lock Gearbox Plug Hook Plug Screw Screw Screw Frame Screw Hitch Lower Pin Gearbox Gear Gear Bearing Spacer Gasket Cover Washer Screw support...

Page 20: ...93 L i3 2 1 97 I 3 18...

Page 21: ...clip Grease nipple Outer tube yoke Flexible pin Cm cardantube Cm cardantube Flexible pin Innertube yoke Torque lim FF1 4 0 Bearing3 4 0 Cone sets F3 4 Cm Safety tube Cm Safety tube I Cone sets F3 4 I...

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Page 23: ...sfaction contact the Power Equipment Division of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Service Department P O Box 100021 Duluth Georgia 30136 9421 Telephone...

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