ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE TINES
The cultivator comes with four tines—For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be
installedin the correct order. The cultivator may be used with four tines or two tines.
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Disconnect from power source.
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Lean the unit back on its wheels so that it is resting securely with the handlebar on the ground.
Tine D
FLUTE
HITCH PIN
To install the tines, lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground.
NOTE: This view of the gearbox for tine installation is from the front of the cultivator.
Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box.The stamped side of the tine should
face away from the gear box.
Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box.The stamped side of the tine should
face away from the gear box.
Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and slide to rest against the inner tines.
Place the outer tine stamped D on the left side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face
in toward tine C.
Place the outer tine stamped A on the right side of the tine shaft.The stamped side should face
in toward tine B.
Note: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the tine blades should face the ground.
To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin into the holes located on either side of
the tine shaft.
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are installed incorrectly. If you notice a
problem with the cultivatingoperation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.
(See Figure 6)
GEAR BOX
FELT
Tine C
TINE SHAFT
13
FELT
Tine A
Tine B
FLUTE
HITCH PIN
Fig. 6