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TRANSMISSION 130400

REF #

PART #

QUAN.

DESCRIPTION

1

130693

1

Left hand Case Assembly

2

130692

1

Right Hand Case Assembly

3

359312

1

Oil Fill Plug

4

400201

1

5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolt

5

455041

1

5/16” Washer

6

443106

1

5/16” Nut

7

359306

2

Dust Shield

8

359305

2

Oil Seal

9

359304

2

Bearing, Needle

10

359313

AR

Washer

11

359303

1

Spacer

12

162038

1

Shaft and Sprocket Assembly

13

359302

1

Chain

14

336675

1

Gasket

15

359296

1

Chain

16

162023-A

1

Idler Sprocket Cluster

17

359297

2

Input Bearing

18

359298

1

Bushing, Idler Cluster

20

162037

1

Input Shaft/Sprocket

21

359339

1

Washer Rubber Seal

22

408883

1

1/4” x 1/2” Screw

23

359351

1

Input Shaft Spacer

24

455049

AR

Shim Washer 41/64 x 1 x .0625

455062

AR

Shim Washer 41/64 x 1 x .032

25

359299

2

Transmission Washer

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4.  Repeat steps Number 2 and 3 above until the engine starts.  If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls on the 
rope, repeat Step 1 above as necessary.  Close choke after engine has responded.
5.  As the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to desired position.  Alllow engine warm-up period be-
fore operating tiller.
NOTE:  A warm engine may start without choking.  Do not use the choke if engine is hot.

Stopping Engine

1.  Move the throttle control to rear position.
2.  Push stop switch at spark plug.
3.  Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting of the machine while it is unat-
tended.

OPERATION OF THE CHAIN DRIVE TIL-
LER

1.  When the ground is hard (especially during spring 
and fall plowing), place wheels in up position by pulling 
spring loading pin and lifting wheels.  Release pin.  For 
weeding or cultivating, wheels may be left down if you 
prefer.
2.  Adjust the drag stake for comfortable operation.  
This is done by depressing pin, and sliding the drag 
stake up or down.  The drag stake should be set so that 
when it is firmly in the ground, and your hands are on 
the tiller handle, your arms hand comfortably with the 
elbows slightly bent.
3.  Move throttle control to center position.  Start the 
engine and allow it to warm up, then set the throttle at 
about half speed.  After you have become more familiar 
with the tiller, you may want to run the engine a little 
faster.
4.  Press down firmly on the handles, and then squeeze 
the clutch lever.  The tines will begin to turn, but the 
tiller should not move forward.  If it does, don’t pull 
backwards - 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.

The whole tilling operation is controlled by the amount of pressure you put on the drag stake.  Do 
not fight the tiller.  Stand between the handles and press down to go slower and dig deeper, and re-
lease the downward pressure to move forward faster.  In normal soil, the actual up and down move-
ment of the handles will be no more than an inch or two. 
TRANSPORT

To transport tiller from garden to storage area, lift the handles until the drag stake is above ground level, set 
the engine throttle at slow speed and walk the tiller on the tines.

DANGER

To prevent personal injury, the chain drive 
must disengage immediately when clutch le-
ver is released.  If it does not, stop the tiller, 
adjust belt and cable tension as described 
in Adjustments section of this manual.  
Never leave the tiller unattended with the 
engine running.  Children are attracted to a 
running tiller and could be injured if struck 
by the rotating tines.

WARNING

Keep hands clear of belt and tines 
while engine is running.  Never 
attempt to adjust or clean tines 
while engine is running, at risk of 
severe injury.

6

*AR -- As Required

Summary of Contents for MT50B

Page 1: ...ve 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 o...

Page 2: ...ver operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place 11 Keep children and pets away 12 Do not overload the machine capacity by at tempting to till too deep a...

Page 3: ...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 Be careful no...

Page 4: ...ef Part Quan Description Part Quan Description 101 336682 1 Main Frame Rail LH 102 336681 1 Main Frame Rail RH 103 359335 2 Frame Spacer 302 130695 1 Handle Bar LH 162081 1 Handle Bar Left Hand 303 33...

Page 5: ...e 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: ...g stake up or down The drag stake should be set so that when it is firmly in the ground and your hands are on the tiller handle your arms hand comfortably with the elbows slightly bent 3 Move throttle...

Page 7: ...e till the soil in the direction in which the planting or rows will run If the soil is extremely hard and dry it may be advisable to till across the plot on the first digging and then obtain the depth...

Page 8: ...check plug hole overflows Replace plugs If excessive oil leakage appears around rotor shaft the seals and shields must be replaced 5 Idler Arm Pivots Lubricate idler arm pivots once a month or every 4...

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