H.
If you do not have a Tine Cradle, you may
instead prop up the Tine Attachment housing
with a block of wood to keep the transmission
housing level, thereby preventing gear oil from
leaking out of the dipstick hole.
Step 2: Use of Dust Caps
A.
Two protective dust caps are provided with
your new Tow Hitch. One dust cap is for the
PTO access hole in the transmission. The other
is for the dog clutch coupling of the Tine Attach-
ment.
B.
Insert the smaller, 1-
1
/
2
" dust cap into the
PTO access hole, as shown in Figure 2,
whenever the Power Unit is detached from the
Tine Attachment. With the dust cap in place, the
access hole is protected from the entry of dust,
dirt and moisture. The dust cap may remain in
place for the operation of non-powered
attachments such as the Tow Hitch. It must,
however, be removed before attaching the Tine
Attachment or other powered attachments.
C.
The larger 1-
3
/
4
" dust cap should be placed
over the protruding end of the Tine Attachment
dog clutch coupling whenever the Tine Attach-
ment is not being used. This dust cap protects
the coupling from dust, dirt, and moisture.
Proper placement of this dust cap is shown in
Figure 2. It must be removed before the Tine
Attachment is connected to the Power Unit.
NOTE — When using the dust cap on the
Power Unit, the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
should be in the DISENGAGE position.
Step 3: Install the Tow Hitch
A.
Align the hole in the right-hand corner of the
Tow Hitch with the alignment pin at the PTO
access hole. Move the swing-bolts into the slots
in the Tow Hitch. Note that the washers on the
swing-bolts should be next to the bolt heads.
B.
Tighten the swing-bolts by alternating
between the two bolts to achieve even tightness.
Tighten the bolts securely, using a
3
/
4
" wrench at
least 11" long (this length provides sufficient
leverage to tighten securely), until the concave
washers on both bolts are flat. Or, if you have a
torque wrench, tighten each bolt to 70-80 ft/lbs.
Check the bolts for tightness every 2-
1
/
2
oper-
ating hours. The Tow Hitch is now ready to
accept the attachment. See Photo 7.
C.
Be sure to raise the kickstand or remove the
engine support before you attempt to drive the
Power Unit forward.
3
CAUTION
• Always handle the edges of the tiller hood
carefully. Constant soil abrasion can make the
edges very sharp. Wear thick gloves for
protection.
• When an attachment is removed from the Power
Unit, always place a wood block or other sturdy
support beneath the coupling to prevent the
attachment from falling forward.
Figure 2: Insert both dust caps.
Photo 7: Tighten both swing-bolts.
