Vertical Crankshaft Front Tine Tiller
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3.16. If it is necessary to remove the top half of the
sheave from the engine crankshaft, apply heat to
the socket head cap screw to release the thread
locking compound. See Figure 3.16.
3.17. Remove the socket head cap screw with a 3/16”
allen wrench. See Figure 3.17.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to stop the engine
from turning with either a piston stop or a fly-
wheel holder.
NOTE:
The sheave half that is attached to the
crank shaft provides fly weight for the engine.
3.18. At this point the clutch housing can be removed
from the engine using a 9/16” wrench.
3.19. On installation, apply thread locking compound
such as Loctite 242 (blue) the threads and
tighten to torque of 250-270 in-lbs (28-30 n-m)
3.20. With the engine and clutch housing removed,
the tine shield can be lifted off of the tiller.
See Figure 3.20.
NOTE:
There are two dowels that locate the tine
shield to the tiller transmission.
3.21. If it is necessary to remove the lower half of the
sheave from the transmission worm shaft, apply
heat to release the thread locking compound.
See Figure 3.21.
NOTE:
There is a thin bead of RTV sealant
beneath the tine shield to help exclude dust from
the clutch housing. It does not necessarily seal
to the tine shield.
Figure 3.16
Figure 3.17
Figure 3.20
Figure 3.21
Dowels
RTV
sealant
