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6. Removethehex bolts securingthe transmissiondrivepulley,then
removethe pulleyalongwith the twobelts. See Figure31.
F V-side out
,
Remove pulley
Remove he× bolt with belts
Figure31
7. Replacetheold beltswiththe new beltsin the sameorder they
wereremoved.The longerbelt (1916658)belongscloserto the
engine(V-sideout), withthe shorter belt(1916657)positioned
closerto the tines.
8. Reinstallthe transmissiondrive pulleywith the new belts.
9. Reassemblethe tiller in the reverseorderin whichit wasdisas-
sembled.
NOTE:Whenreinstallingthe beltcover,be sureto engagethe bail
andholdit so thatthe drivebelt is tightbeforeattemptingto reinstall
the beltcover.Thiswill enablethe beltto fall underthe beltkeeping
mechanismbuiltintothe belt cover.Failureto do socould damagethe
beltand/or beltcover.
TINES
Thetines will wearwith useand shouldbe inspectedat the beginning
of eachtilling seasonandafterevery30 operatinghours.Thetines
can be replaced.Refertothe PartsListsectionof thismanualfor part
numbers.
Tine Inspection
Withuse,the tines will becomeshorter,narrowerand pointed.Badly
worntines will resultin a lossof tilling depth,and reducedeffective-
nesswhenchoppingup and turningunderorganicmatter.
Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly
1. Removethe tine shieldendcoversand side shieldsby removing
the threewing nutson eachside that securethem.
2. A fine assemblyconsistsof a left handtine and a righthandfine.
NOTE:The tineassemblymovesinacounter-rotatingmotionwith
the sharpedgesof the tines positionedto enterthe soilfirst when
counter-rotating.Notethispositionof the tinesfor reinstallationof the
newfineassemblies.
To removea fineassembly,simplyremovethe cotterpin securing
the clevispin. See Figure32.
_' Clevis Pin
Cotter Pin
Figure32
4. Removethe clevispin and slidethe assemblyto theoutsideof
the unit andoffof the fine shaft.
5. Beforereinstallingthe tine assembly,inspectthefine shaftfor
rust,roughspotsor burrs.Lightlyfile or sand,as needed.Applya
thin coat of greaseto the shaft.
6. Installeachfine assemblysothatthe cutting(sharp)edgeof the
tineswill enterthe soilfirst whenthe tillermovesforward.Keep
inmindthat these tinesare counter-rotating,so securethefine
assemblyto thefine shaft usingthe clevispinandcotter pin.
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