IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COM-
BUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR ANY
UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED, BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS
COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE’S EXHAUST IS EQUIPPED
WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS
( IF ANY). IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAIN-
TAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW
(SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE), OTHER
STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL
LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR ARRESTER.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects, other reproductive harm.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING
To assure proper operation of your Maxim Tiller, read and follow the following instructions carefully.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE TILLER
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. Be careful not to kink the control cables.
2. Tiller model TP50B comes in two cartons. All other models are delivered in one carton. Carton #1
will have the complete tiller unit and the cultivator mounting bar. Carton #2 will have all the plow attach-
ments and tractor tires. Remove all parts from carton #1. You should have the following items:
1 each box of 4 rotor assemblies
1 each Throttle Control Assembly
1 each Pair of Handle Bars
1 each Clutch Control Cable
1 each Handle Cross Brace
1 Bag of small parts (nuts and bolts)
2 each Handle Bar Braces
1 each Cultivator Mounting Bar (TP50B only)
3. Install rotor assemblies on shaft using 4 tine pins and 4 cotter hair pins. Be sure that all cutting edges
are facing toward the front as they rotate.
4. Install right and left handle bars to hitch using two 5/16” 18 x 3 1/2” hex bolts, nuts and lock washers.
Do not tighten any bolts until all are started. Be sure the handle bar which has the clutch lever is on the
Belt and Belt Cover
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