Maintain the blades with anti-rust oil regularly.
If any of the blades need replacing due to wear, replace all four blades for best performance.
All cultivator service, other than the items listed in these maintenance instructions, should be performed by an authorized service personnel.
The cultivator has four blades – two inner blades and two outer blades. For correct operation of the cultivator, the blades must be installed in the correct orientation. Symbols L and R are stamped on the blades (Fig. H & I).
Fig. H & I parts description see below: | |||
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H-1 | Driven Shaft | H-7 | Hitch Pin |
H-2 | Inner Sleeve | I-1 | Hitch Pin |
H-3 | Outer Sleeve | I-2 | Outer Blade Stamped "R" |
H-4 | Symbol L | I-3 | Inner Blade Stamped "R" |
H-5 | Inner Blade Stamped "L" | I-4 | Symbol R |
H-6 | Outer Blade Stamped "L" |
When tilling in a confined area or between rows, the cultivator may be used with only the inner blades installed.
Wear gloves and remove the two hitch pins to remove the two outer blades (Fig. M), and then insert the hitch pins into the locking hole-2 (Fig. N & O).
Fig. N parts description see below: | |
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N-1 | Locking Hole-1 |
N-2 | Locking Hole-2 |
NOTICE: Do not force the blades on or off the drive shaft. If you experience difficulty when removing the blades, apply some penetrating oil on the shaft. When reinstalling the blades, make sure to clean and oil the drive shaft and the blades.
THE BLADES THAT HAVE TINES FACING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS MUST BE MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE, CLOSEST TO THE GEAR CASE.
See Fig. J, K, L, and N for reference.
See Fig. J, K, L, and N for reference.
WARNING: The unit will not operate properly or may cause danger to the operator or bystanders if the blades are installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper blade positioning.