Agri-Fab 45-03082 User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
45-03082
5.5 HP UNIVERSAL
TOW BEHIND TILLER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
FORM NO. 49678 (12/04)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
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SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 4-5
OPERATION........................................................... 6-8
MAINTENANCE ................................................... 9-10
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................... 11-12
STORAGE ................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................13
REPAIR PARTS ................................................. 14-16
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ Rear Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine
and should not be used on or near an unimproved
forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land
unless the engine's exhaust s stem is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
an ). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order b the operator.
In the state of California the above is required b law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states ma have similar laws. Federal laws appl
on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at
our nearest authorized engine service center.

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TO REMOVE UNIT FROM
CARTON
•Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton
and la panels flat. (See Fig. 1)
•Remove the lag screw that holds the floating hitch to
the packing skid.
•Disassemble and discard carton's wood top and side
supports.
•Remove four hex bolt, hex nuts and flat washer from
the hold down brackets at the rear of the carton.
•Remove and save the two Flat Washers and Cotter
Pins from the rear axle. Reuse when attaching gauge
wheels.
•Discard all other packing hardware and hold down
brackets.
ASSEMBLY
TO INSTALL THE TILLER
GAUGE WHEELS
•Assemble Gauge Wheels onto the Rear Axle with the
extended end of Hub facing inward. Secure with the
Flat Washers and Cotter Pins which ou removed
from the axle during unpacking. (See fig. 2.)
•Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined
from the drivers position while seated on the tractor.
•We recommend that ou remove the Mower Deck
before using the Tiller. Refer to our Tractor Owner's
Manual.
TO INSTALL THE TILLER TINE
ASSEMBLIES
•Attach the floating hitch to the tractor's draw bar.
(Refer to Operating Instructions on page 7.)
•Remove the preassembled 3/8" x 2" hex bolt and 3/8"
hex lock nut from the L.H. Tine Assembl . Slide the
tine assembl onto the Transmission Axle on the left
side of the tiller and secure with the hex bolt and hex
lock nut. (See fig. 3.) Repeat for the R.H. side.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3

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FIG. 4
TO INSTALL (WHEEL)
WEIGHTS TO TILLER
NOTE: Weights are not furnished with the Tiller.
30 lb. tractor wheel weights ma be purchased to
mount to the Tiller if extra weight is required. (Refer to
the Operation section of this manual.)
•Remove two Carriage Bolts and Nuts from each Tine
Shield, located approximatel 3-1/2" from the front
edge. See fig. 4.
•Place (Wheel) Weights on Tine Shield and secure
with long Bolts and Nuts furnished with the Weights.
See fig. 4.
ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION
SAFETY SWITCH - prevents engine from starting while
tine clutch lever is engaged
LIFT HANDLE - selects tilling or transport position b
moving gage wheels
TINE CLUTCH LEVER - starts and stops tine rotation
FLOATING HITCH - telescoping hitch limits shock loads
to tractor
RECOIL START HANDLE - used to start the engine
THROTTLE CONTROL - controls engine speed
FUEL SHUT OFF - shuts of fuel to engine
CHOKE CONTROL - used when starting a cold engine
DEPTH STAKE - controls tilling/cultivating depth
FIG. 5

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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
BEFORE STARTING YOUR TILLER
FILL THE ENGINE WITH OIL! Your tiller engine is
shipped without oil or gasoline. Add oil and gas as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
with the engine running, or while the engine
is hot. Do not smoke while filling tank.
CAUTION: The muffler and adjacent
areas are hot!
•Check oil and gas in Tiller engine.
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
•Pull forward on tine clutch lever to disengage tines. A
safet switch prevents engine from starting while
tines are engaged.
•Turn shut off to "ON" position.
•Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position.
(A warm engine ma not require choking.)
•Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST
position.
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowl until
engine reaches start of compression c cle (rope will
pull slightl harder at this point). Let the rope rewind
slowl .
•Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowl . Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
ATTACHING TILLER TO TRACTOR
(See Fig. 6)
•Rear wheel weights and tire chains can be used on
tractor if additional traction is required for tilling.
•Place Tiller on ground level and back up tractor to it.
•Slide Floating Hitch of Tiller onto the tractor drawbar
so that the hitch pin holes line up.
•Insert hitch pin until it extends through bottom of
Floating Hitch. Insert hair cotter pin into hitch pin.
FIG. 6
BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER
Break-in our belts, pulle s and the control before ou
actuall begin tilling.
•Start engine with tiller attached to tractor in transport
position. Engage Tine Clutch Lever to start tine
rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes.
•Check tine operation and adjust if necessar . See
"TINE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
•Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs
until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke
control graduall to RUN position.
•Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.
STOPPING YOUR TILLER
TINES
•Raise tiller to transport position.
•Pull forward on tine clutch lever.
ENGINE (Refer to separate engine manual.)
•Move throttle control to "STOP" position.
•Turn shut off to "OFF" position.
•Never use choke to stop engine.
STARTING YOUR TILLER
(Refer to separate engine manual.)
OPERATION

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OPERATION
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER
AROUND THE YARD
•Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up,
transport position.
AROUND TOWN
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Drain fuel tank.
•Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER
AROUND THE YARD
•Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up,
transport position.
AROUND TOWN
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Drain fuel tank.
•Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Dates
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as ou
complete regular service.
Check Engine Oil Level X
Before each use
First 5 to 8 hrs.
25 hrs. or
ever season
50 hrs. or
ever season
100 hrs. or
ever season
Y
earl
*Change oil ever 25 hours when operating the engine under heav load or in high temperatures.
*Clean more often under dust conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if ver dirt .
Change Engine Oil X X*
Replace spark plug X
Clean cooling s stem X**
Check valve clearance X
Check for loose fasteners X
Lubricate Tiller X
Lubricate Tiller Transmission X
Service air cleaner precleaner X**
Service air cleaner cartridge X**
Refer to the engine manual for instructions on engine maintenance.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING: Alwa s stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or before performing an repairs
or maintenance.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
•Check oil level before each use and ever 8 hours.
•Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual.
•Service air cleaner ever 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean ever few hours under extremel
dust conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usuall indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual.
•Spark plug replacement is recommended ever 100
hours or earl . Check the engine manual for correct
plug t pe and gap specifications.