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SECTION II - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
BOX
POLYBAG
BOLT BAG
TILLER
OWNER’S MANUAL
1 EA CLUTCH SPRING
1 EA 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 EYEBOLT
HANDLE BARS (2)
ENGINE MANUAL
1 EA PULL CORD HOLDER
4 EA 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT
TIE BARS (2)
WARRANTY CARD
2 EA CABLE GUIDE
2 EA 5/16-18 X 3/4 HHCS
OUTSIDE TINES (2)
CLUTCH CABLE
2 EA 3/8 X 2 1/4 CLEVIS PIN
4 EA 5/16-18 X 1 HHCS
POLYBAG
CROSS BRACE
2 EA 1/8 HAIR SPRING COTTER
2 EA 5/16 X 1 3/4 HHCS
LIFT HANDLE (2)
2 EA 10-32 KEP NUT
2 EA 5/16 X 3 1/4 HHCS
LIFT HANDLE GRIP
2 EA 10-32 X 1 1/4 RHMS
2 EA 5/16-18 WHIZNUT
CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
1 EA 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 HHCS
8 EA 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUT
BOLT BAG
1 EA 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HHCS
NOTE: All item numbers in this section refer to the item numbers on assembly drawings on page 18 and 20.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
2 ea. 7/16”, 1/2”, 3/8” Wrench or Socket
STEP I - Unpacking and Checking Contents
1. Remove all parts and liners from carton
2. Slit carton ends, leaving the tiller available for assembly without lifting it.
3. After unpacking the shipping carton, compare items with list above. Use the parts lists and assembly drawings
on pages 17-19 for additional identification assistance.
4. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local dealer, distributor, or call the factory.
5. Assembly should be done on a clean, level surface.
STEP II - Attaching Handles, Cross Brace and Tie Bars
1. Attach lower ends of handles (item #31 & #34, pg. 20) to frame rails (item
#14 & #15, pg. 18). Use the 5/16-18 x 1 1/4
” HHCS (item #51, pg. 20) and
the 5/16-18 nylock nut (item #41, pg. 20) to attach each handle.
Do not
completely tighten the bolts and nuts at this time.
2. Remove the two long bolts and whiz nuts on the transmission where the tie
bars (item #29 & #30, pg. 20) will connect. Discard the whiz nuts. Connect
the tie bars to the transmission with the 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 HHCS and the 1/4-
20 x 2 1/2 eyebolt provided in the bolt bag. Secure these with the 1/4-20
nylock nuts from the bolt bag. Handle tie bars must be placed on either
side of the transmission case flange with the bolt going through both tie
bars and the transmission case
Do not completely tighten the nuts at
this time.
3. To each handle, assemble a handle tie bar (item #29 & #30, pg. 20) with
the handle cross brace (item #26, pg. 20) between them. Place a 5/16-18
x 1 3/4” HHCS (item #10, pg. 20) through the upper hole of the handle, tie
bar, and cross brace.
Hand tighten
a 5/16-18 nylock nut (item #41, pg.
20) to these bolts. Attach two cable guides (item #50, pg. 20) to the inside
of the cross brace by placing a 5/16-18 x 3/4 HHCS (item #48, pg. 20)
through the lower hole in the tie bar, cross brace, and then through the
cable guide.
Hand tighten
a 5/16-18 nylock nut on both sides
4.
Tighten all nuts and bolts in the same order as installation of steps 1-3.
