15
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE PUTTING YOUR ROTARY TILLER INTO
SERVICE
IMPORTANT: This tiller was shipped without oil in
the gearboxes and without grease in the the grease
fittings. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USE.
NOTE: Fill the gearboxes using EP 85-90W gear
oil. For all grease fittings use TYPE/Grade II tube
grease.
1. Please ensure that your Rotary Tiller is secure and
level.
2. Using a wrench, remove the 1/2” vented pipe
plug located on top of the gearbox, above the PTO
shaft.
3. Remove the check plug, located on the back of the
gearbox.
4. Fill the gearbox using specified gear oil, until oil
begins to overflow from the check plug hole in the
rear. (Holds approx. 1-1/2 quarts.)
5. Replace and tighten the check plug.
DO NOT overfill gearbox. This could
cause damage to oil seals and can cause
permanent damage to the gearbox. This
issue will not be covered under warranty.
CAUTION
6. Replace and tighten the 1/2” vented pipe plug and
clean away any excess oil.
7. Using a wrench, remove the 1/2” pipe plug
located at the top of the side gearbox and the 1/8”
check plug located on the side of the side gearbox.
8. Fill the side gearbox using specified gear oil until
the oil begins to overflow from the check plug hole.
(Holds approx. 2-1/2 quarts.)
9. Replace and tighten the 1/2” vented pipe plug and
the 1/8” check plug. Clean away any excess oil.
DO NOT overfill gearbox. This could
cause damage to oil seals and can cause
permanent damage to the gearbox. This
issue will not be covered under warranty.
CAUTION
10. Grease the grease fitting on the out-board hub.
11. Grease the two grease fittings on the PTO
universal joints.
12. Grease the two grease fittings on the PTO
safety shield.
13. Separate the PTO shaft and grease the inner
surface.