Vertical Crankshaft Front Tine Tiller
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4.3.
Take note of the tine orientation, then remove
the tines. See Figure 4.3.
4.4.
Remove the nut and bolt that hold the front
wheel bracket and tension spring to the trans-
mission using a pair of 7/16” wrenches. See Fig-
ure 4.4.
NOTE:
Tighten the wheel bracket bolt to a
torque of 90-120 in/lbs (10-13 n-m) on installa-
tion.
4.5.
Remove 2 through-bolts that secure the handle
bars to the gearbox, using a pair of 1/2”
wrenches.
4.6.
Remove 2 bolts that hold the depth bar bracket
on the gearbox, using a pair of 9/16” wrenches.
4.7.
To install the replacement gearbox simply
reverse the removal process.
See Figure 4.7.
NOTE:
When Making service-or-replace deci-
sion about the gearbox, carefully evaluate the
value of the tiller.
•
If any major damage is discovered to the case,
the bronze gear, or the worm shaft, repair costs
will likely exceed the value of the transmission.
•
Beyond warranty, confirm the amount that the
customer is willing to spend before commencing
any internal transmission repairs.
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Wheel bracket
bolt
Figure 4.7
