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SECTION 6: PREPARING THE TRACTOR
NOTE:
References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left
and right sides of the tractor and tiller attachment when
facing forward in the operator’s position.
NOTE:
If the tractor is equipped with a mower deck,
remove it now. Refer to the mower deck’s operator’s
manual for instruction on removing the mower deck.
IMPORTANT:
Using this tiller attachment requires the
use of weight kit bracket 190-413-100, suitcase weights
part number 190-390-100 (two weights required), and a
three point hitch assembly, model 190-207-100.
Without the front weights installed, steering can
become extremely difficult and there is potential for
backwards tip over on uneven surfaces. Install these
components while preparing the tractor for tilling.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets
The hydraulic pump assembly attaches to the tractor
using brackets that are permanently affixed to the
tractor
’
s frame. These brackets are shipped with the
hydraulic pump assembly. The hardware to mount the
brackets to the tractor is shipped attached to the
brackets and will need to be removed before installing.
The front mounting brackets will require two 1/2
”
wrenches to install on the tractor.
•
While holding the front mounting brackets against
the outside of the frame rail, install the mounting
bolts. These should be mounted with the threads
toward the inside of the frame. Refer to Figure 5 to
determine the relation of the brackets to the frame.
•
Thread the locking nut onto the bolt threads and
tighten. Repeat this step on the other side. These
brackets will not need to be removed when using a
mower deck.
The rear mounting brackets for the hydraulic pump
assembly use an existing lock nut and bolt which is
mounted to the tractor
’
s frame. This bolt is used on the
tractor to hold the lift links to the tractor
’
s frame.
Remove it before attaching the rear mounting brackets.
Figure 5
•
To remove the mounting hardware from the tractor,
use a 3/4
”
wrench on the locking nut, and a 15/16
”
wrench on the head of the bolt and loosen. Refer to
Figure 5 for the correct location of the hardware to
be removed.
•
Set this hardware aside, it will be reused.
Installing the rear mounting brackets will require the
tools and hardware removed in the previous step.
•
Working on either side of the tractor, position the
rear mounting bracket against the tractor
’
s frame as
shown in Figure 5. Be certain to line up the middle
hole with the hole in the frame where the hardware
was removed in the previous step.
•
Align the holes and install the bolt with the threaded
part of the bolt toward the inside of the tractor.
•
Thread on the locking nuts and tighten firmly.
•
Complete this step for both rear mounting brackets.
The rear mounting brackets will not need to be removed
when a mowing deck is installed.
SECTION 7: MOUNTING THE TILLER
Attaching the Tiller Assembly
IMPORTANT:
To mount the tiller assembly to the tractor,
a three point hitch, model 190-207-100, must first be
installed on the tractor.
Before continuing, be certain that the hydraulic hoses
are connected to both the tiller assembly and the
hydraulic pump assembly. Set the hydraulic pump
assembly directly in front of the tiller on the ground as
far as the hoses will allow. Align the tractor so it can be
pushed straight back to the tiller attachment.
To attach the tractor and the tiller assembly together,
proceed as follows:
•
With the tractor not running, push it backwards
toward the tiller attachment over the hydraulic
pump assembly. Stop pushing when the tiller
attachment and the three point hitch lift links are
within a few inches of each other.
Front Mounting
Bracket
Front Mounting Bracket
Rear Mounting
Mounting Bolts
Existing Frame Bolt
Bracket
Lock Nut