Vertical Crankshaft Front Tine Tiller
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5.31. Place the bronze gear on top of the thrust
washer, confirming that the holes in the gear, the
thrust washer, and the tine shaft bearing are
aligned. See Figure 5.31.
5.32. Install the tine shaft, hi-pro key, and second
thrust washer.
5.33. Apply a thin bead of RTV sealant such as Per-
matex Ultra Grey 599BR to the mating surfaces
of the case halves. See Figure 5.33.
5.34. Position the second half of the housing, and
secure it using the 12 screws previously
removed. Tighten the screws to a torque of 90-
120 in-lb. (10-13 n-m). See Figure 5.34.
5.35. Install the tine shaft seals. See Figure 5.35.
5.36. Drive the seals all the way in, so that they seat
against the shoulder in the bore.
5.37. Re-fill the case with 12 fl/oz. of 80w140 gear lube
before operation.
5.38. Install the gearbox in the tiller by reversing the
removal process.
Figure 5.31
Figure 5.33
Figure 5.34
Figure 5.35
