Cub Cadet 190-356-100 User manual

Owner's
Manual
Important:
. Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
lank you for purchasing an
American bUilt prOduct.
48" TILLER
ATTACHMENTS
Model Number
190-356-100
~ CADET COR~RATXJN • P.o. BOX 36930 • ClMLAHD, OHIO ~138
PI:IINTED IN U.S.A FORM ! ~O. :'7:·:::6

CONTENTS
Specifications ............ . ...... 2
Safety Precautions
............... 3
Assembly .•........ . ............ 4
Attach tiller to tractor .......... 4-6
Lubrication .............•. . . . ... 5
Operation .... . . . ... .... ..... 5-6
Detaching tiller ...... ...... ... .. 7
Stora~ •.... . . .. ...... . ...... . 7
MIIintenance •.. . .. • ... . . .. ... • 7-8
Trouble Shooting . . ........... . . . 9
CAUTtON: Thl ... fety .Iett symbol Identin ..
Important sa'ety m ..... g .. In thl. m.nu.l. When
you
... thl. symbol, be alert to the po .. lblllty 0'
per.on.llnjury, and car.futly relld the m .... g.
ttI.t foUo ...
It Ia very Important ttI.t .. dt operlltor fully undera .. nd the entlr.
content. of ttlla manu •• for .. f., depend.bl. oper.tlon and to pro-
10", the IIf. of the equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
CUtting W1dIII . . ......... . ...... . ....... .. ... ... ... .. .. .w
~ W1dIII .. . . .................... ... ....... .. . . .. .. sr
~ of nn. ....,.... . ............ , ........ , ........ Z4
T1IIIIg 0...-. ..... ................................. Up to r
0ItIe ............ ...... Tr8CtIDr .... PTa (AIM -2000 lit,..,
.............. .................. A8M, categcM, ''11'' ~
,..... .......... loft TOfCIUe ................. 50-11 float Pounde
".. ........ .... .............. HItfI c.rDan. .,... trMt8d ....
"... ...... ....... . . .............. 2DO '1MII .. 2GOO PTa .....
w....... ..... . .......... .. .......... .. ...... .... ... 35I1be.
""-pi", W ..... .... . .. ... ......................... 400 n..
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: I"",rop'" .... mbly. installation and op.ration of
the rotary UII.r can rHUIl in p.rsonal injury or liII.r damag ••
Pte.. read and understand all safe opera lion rule. b.for.
ue4nt the UII ....
CAUTION: PRIOR TO USE, YOUR TILLER
GEAR BOX MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL.
SeE PAGE
5.
1. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operation of Ihe
tiller. Study Ihis operator's manual and Ihe manual pro-
vided with your tractor.
2. ae pr~ared to stop the tractor/tiller in an emergency.
3. Neve, allow persona unfamiliar with the tiller to operate
it.
00 not allow child,en to operata tiller.
K~ everyone. includll'lQ al1lmals, at a safe dlst~nce
whil. operating Ih. tllle,.
5. 00 not allow anyone other than the operator to rtde on
the
tractor/tiller.
6. Clean all debris trom the area to b. tilled. Foreign objects
thrown may cause personal injury, property damage,
or
equipment damage.
7. Never run el'lQine indoors. Exhau8t
g.... contain odo,,"
less and d .. dly carbon monoxld .. If el'lQine must be run
indoors, open all window. and doo,. to provide maximum
ventilatlon.
8. 00 not adluM or seMce tfte tIMtIOr/tlller until the engine
hM stopped and all pUla II-. ,,"peIt nNMng. Remoot.
the ignition
k~.
9. Keec» all guarda and shleidl In pl.ce. Repl.ce tractor
PTO shaft cover when tiller la rwmewed.
1 O. K~ hana.. feet and clothing away from tin... L.cose
clothing can become tangled In mewing parts
and/or
control .. raultino in personal injury.
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11. Keep all screws. nuts and bolts and other hardware
properly adjusted at all times.
12. Stop the tractor atter striking a solid object. Inspeet the
tractor, tiller
or other equipment lor damage. Make neees·
sary repeirs
prior to restarting and operating.
13. Avoid stMP hillside operations which could cause the
Iractor/tilier to overturn. Drive slowly over rough ground
and on slop
...
14. Always bring tiller to transport position before backing
up
or tuming at tne ends of furrows.
15. Always give complete and undividlld attention to tne job
at hand
so complete control of tractor and tiller is main·
tained at all times.
16. Observe and obey att "CAUTION" and "WARNING" signs
on tractorlttller.
A CAUTION
1. ICIIP ALL SMllLOS tN "UCI.
2. STap MACHINI Ta ADJUST' LUllleATi.
3. W"," MICHANISM IICOMU CI.OGGID.
DISINGAGI PIOWI.
liFO I. CUANING.
4. KlIP HANDS, 'lIT AND CLOTMING AWAY
FWCM MaVING "AITS.
S. oa NaT ALLOW Pial'll TO R'DI ON TILL ...
110.' ... J

ASSEMBLY
Except for servicing ot oil in fhe gearbox and sliding the
telescoping Power Take-Ott (PTO) into tiller, the Rotary Tiller
is completely factory assembled
and ready for use. Refer to
''''e tractor manufacturer's instructions for installation of
lctor PTO , PTO shield, 3-point hitCh, and front and/ or rear
mounted weights (if required),
A CAUTION: Make sure tractor PTO shield has been
~ installed on your tractor.
ATTACH TILLER TO TRACTOR
FlO I After opening top of tiller box, determine which side is
front and then cut front panel to the lIoor. Remove
comer
supports.
A CAUTION: Use care in removing staples. Staples and
corner posts should be discarded in proper retuse
container.
F10 II With the front pane' of the box flat on the lIoor, remo"e
lower link pins (1) and hairpin cotters (2) from tiller.
ACAUTION:
00 not back tractor while persons are
behind tiller or between tractor and tiller. While
backing tractor. do not reach back to align hitch
points.
F10 III Back slowly toward tiller (1) until 3-point hitch lower
link arms (2) are in line with the
tiller lower hitch points (3).
Minor height adjustment may be necessary, r.fer to the
tractor manufacturer's instructions on use of hydraulic
lift and
adjustment
01 hitch.
CAUTION:
Befor. attaching tiller to 3-point hitch on
tractor . place tractor controls in "Neutral" or in
"Oft " set parking brake, diseng8ge PTO. shut ott
engine and remove ignition key.
JrtO IV Attach lower li nk U'IM (1' to Hiler lower attaching·
poi
nts (2) with t he 10'4Iro.n l ink plM (3) and he",ln cotteR (4,
which were ramoved from tiller In FIg. II . UainO the top link
pin and cotter (5) supplied with the tractor 3-point hitch.
attach
top link (I) to top hitch point on tiller. Adluat top
link so that top surface of tiller ge.r box (71 is p.rall .. with
ground.
ae sure to I.,ck upper link jam nut (I, against
threaded tube
01 upper link arm to prevent rotation of
upper
II"k .
•• ' W. start tract or . ra ise ti ller WUh hydrau li c lift to highest
ltion and
a.lowty drive forward to cte., entJre boL Stop
".ctor . l ower t lJl er, set t ractor control, in " Neutral" or "Ott",
set pal1clng brake. shut ott enOlne and remove i gnition key.
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FIG. I
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PTO A O " PT!~
FIG. II P
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FIG V Take the PTO adapter from the bottom at the box and
discard the box in the
proper retuse container . Slide the
adapter (1) onto PTO arm (2) on
tiller -this is a free-moving
connection fore and aft (grease now
Ind periodically as
necessary. Note - it may be necessary to remove protective
'aint from sliding portion at PTO before assembly.) With tr,~
actor PTO locking collar (3) held forward (toward front of
tractor) slide adapter (1) into splined hole until
"ball" In
PTO locking collar (4) engages fully into groove 01 splined
shaft. Release
locking collar. Locking collar must engage
lully over PTO shaft. Adjust and tighten stabilizer chains (5)
0" hitch to eliminat. "side-sway" of tiller.
IMPOffT ANT -MOVI PTO
lACK AHO !lOATH TO II
CIATAlN IT IS PAOPIALY
CONNICTID INTO Sp\'INID
HOLI ON TRACTOA
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FIG. V
FIG VI IMPORTANT! Prior to use. your tiller must be filled
with gear and axle oil (EP 90 or equivalent). TIller should be
I..,et. Aemove br.ather plug (1) and oil level plug (2). Fill with
oil through
breather plug hole (1) until oil s .. p. out level
plug hole (2). Aeinstall
both plugs secur.ly.
FIG. VI
LUBRICATION
CAUTION: Belore lubr icating tiller. place tractor
controls in "Neutral" . set parking brake. disengag&
PTO. stop engine and remove
ignilion key. Lower
tiller to ground. Tiller should be level.
011 leveler blade hinges and outer chain drive daily. Period-
ically gr.... telescoping PTO and check the gear box oil
level.
Flil gearbox by removing breather plug and oil level
plug (II ..... 1 • 2, FIg VI). Fill with g.ar and axl. oil (EP 90
or equivalent) until it seeps out level hoi.. Reinstall both
plug securely.
Annually
or at the end of each working season. remove outer
chain
drive (See Maintenance Section) and clean thoroughly
with cleaning solvent
or diesel fuel. Submerge chain in
clean oil, allow it to drain completely. and then reinstall on
liller.
OPERATION
When 10 TIll
For seed bed preparation, till the soli
once in the fall.
Oec:aying
vegetation adds valuable nu~" 10 the soil by
spring. However. if the t.rrain I. extremety hilly or uneven.
waiting until
spring may reduce tOil eroaion. Eroaion of soil
by early spring raina will Inc ...... If soli i. ran-Ulled. The
area, climate, and type
of ~ wm dictate the best time to
till.
Moistur. contant ot the soil will aIfect ttle quality ot seedbed
p~red when using the rotary tiller. II Is not advisable to
till
sail which is too moist and lorma large clads or balls of
mud when tilled. Heavy clay soils tend to stay wet longer and
form
larg.r, harder clods when tilled too wet than IIght.r t.x-
tured sandy or well-d.veloped dark soils which are high in
organic material. For this reason. it is more important not 10
till clay soils too earty in the spring or att.r a rain.
~OT1!: Test soil by compressing it in your hand. II the soil is
lasily compressed into a ball, it is too wet to till. If soil does
not
comprels ealily or lalls apart, it is ready to till.
TIlling Tlpe
The fotrowing
tips are off.red as a guide to good tilling.
I. 00 not till when soil is wet Wet soil will stick to the
shroud, tin
.. , and tin. shaft. Wet soil will dry out and be-
come hard. This mak.. it difficult to maintain during the
growing sealon.
2. Mow tan weeds or grass betor. tilling. Prevent them lrom
wrapping on tines or tine shaft.
l. Pick up rocks, branch •• and oth.r loreign mat.rial.
4. Check tin.. b.for. tilling. Loos., bent, or brok.n tines
reduce operating
effici.ncy.
5. When tilling rocky are .. operate the tractor engine at 1.
thrant ..
6. II soil is extramely hard, adjust tiller lor shaJlow opera tt ng
d.pth the tirst time over. Increase depth on the secona :lass
over the ar.a.
Not. -In mo.t condition .. two or more passes With :l ll er n"a v
be required to obtain tha desired seed bed.
7. Wh.n tilling in virgin sod (ground not tilled for several
years),
it is advisabl. to have the area plowed ene fi rst :I me
using your till.r lor subsequent seasons. (Cent. on p;. 9)

DetennilHng TIll", fidem
Befor. beginning to Ifll any area. the operator should deter-
min. th. best Iflling pattern. The size. shape. terrain and
obstructions of the area to
b. tilled should be considered.
Usually it is best to till the longest direction of the area to
'T1inimize turning. Typical patt.ms are shown in Fig VII.
CAUTION: Always raise the tiller before turning or
backing to prevent damage to the tractor and tiller.
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C,..ulling fa, ...... garden are.
FlG. VII
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TIlIng Deptlt
The molt aniFabI. tilling d~ttI for an area will vary accord-
ing to Its intended use. If seeds are to be planted. consid......
ion should be given to the depttl required to Idll competln;
plant tlte. mix fertUlar, and prepare a good seedbed. In gen-
eral,
larg.r MedII should b. planted d .. per than_ smatl.r
seeds. For example. com Is otten ptanted two to thr .. inch ..
d .. p, whereas. the much small.r grass seed may be planted
within the top
Y! inch of soli. A good seec:tbed for graM seed
can often
be made by tilling only two to thr .. Inc"," d.~.
When pl.ntlng larger seed. such as com. a tilling depth ot
flve
or more inches may be d.sirable.
NOn -The TIller is designed for a d~th ot cut b.tween
7--a". Under some conditions. if the tiller is allowed to s .. k
out this d.pth. the tiller could staAl the tractor. The two
stid shoee (1) on each side of the tiller can be held in any
of Nve poiNtlona by placlna the pin and ",tina clip (2) In
various adluatment hal
... RaIM the stdd II'Ioee to provide
greater
tilling depth; low. Iftem to give 1_ depth. Both
sldd shoee should
be poaitklMd In the ...... adlu.tment hoi.
to give uniform tilling a.a (s. FIg. 1)(,) Th. seedbed
mU8t be fine enoua" to 1,.,.- : tM& the pl.ntH .... m ....
good enGUgn contact wHIt 1M _. to germlnat.. SmaAler
seeds uauaAly require a "n_ seedbed Iftan larver on_ In
many
c..... more than on. ".. ot the tiller will be r.
quired to prepare a seedbed of proper depth and tuture.
For tine seedbed preparatJon. lower lev.. blade to ground
surface
(S .. Flg. VIII.)
F1G. VIII
flO. IX
Open"" Tr8Cto, • TIller
On tractors equipped with a hydrostatic transmission. throttle
lewr should operate the engine at full throttle while tilting.
A
two-speed axle should be in the "Low" range and the
speed
control lever should maintain a ground speed 01 Y2 to
1 MPH for most conditions. Th. best ground speed will vary
with the type of terrain, tilling depth and condition ot soil.
Prior to start of tilling, engage PTO clutch on tractor. slowly
lower the till.r to the "FLOAT" pOSition, and ease the speed
control lever forward to desired ground speed; recommended
i. Y! MPH tor tilling, 1 MPH for cultivating.
CAUTION If the
tractor cannot till while in the
"F1.0AT" position (tractor stalls). the hydraulic lift
control I ..... r should b. adjusted for a more shallow
cut.
On tractors equipped with manual transmissions, place a two-
speed
aJde into the "LOW" rang., choose first or second ge.r
and vary the throttle from ~ full to full u nec .... ry to
achl
..... the desired ground speed; rKommended is 1,'J MPH
for tllllnQ, 1 MPH for cultiv.ting.
CAUTION: Curing tlll.r operation. if obstructions are
hit or In em.rgency situation arises. STOP all move-
m.nt: put tractor controls to "NEUTRAL". apply foot
braK.s, disengage
PTO. shut off tractor engine and
remove ignition key. Repair damlge prIor to resum-
ing
op.ratioft.

DETACHING TILLER
FIG X With tractor engine stopped and ignition key re-
moved. place wood blocks
(1) under frame assembly as
shown to prevent tiller from tipping over when disconnected
from tractor 3-point hitch (2). Remove top link pin (3) and
na irpin cotter (4) and reinstall on tractor 3-point nitch. Dis-
connect telescoping
PTO (5) by pushing locking collar
forward and pulling FTO aft. Next. disconnect lower link pins
(8) and hairpin cotters (7) and relnl.all an tiller for future
use. Drive slowly away from tiller.
FlG_ X
STORAGE
The followinG storage tips should be ~rlormed at the end
\f each tilling seuon to provi~e !::::;3r :lind most efficient
Jervice from the tiller.
1. Remove tiller from tractor using procedure in this manual
(Su Oetaching Tiller Section).
2. Thoroughly clean the tiller and remove all material that
may have built up under the shroud and on the tin .. .
3. Remove the external drive chain and clean thoroughly
with cleaning solvent
or diesel fuel. Sutlmerve chain in clean
oil, allow
it to drain completely. then re-install on ""er.
4. Remove rust from any exposed metal and cover the are ..
with paint as necessary. Replace any damaGed or Ia.t "CAIJ-
TION" dacals.
5. Lutlrica:e tiller .. recommended in the lubrtcation MCtlon
of this manual.
S. Lightly oil mOvtna pat18, inctudtng U".. to prevent ruatlng.
1. TIghten all 100. balta. T1ne ""';ning bcHta should be
torqued to SO-55 toot poundl.
a. Siore tiller in a dry piece .
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Sefore making any adjustments, disen-
gage
PTO. shut off engine. lower tiller to ground.
(make sure tines have stopped).
and remove igni-
ti
on key.
FIG.
XI -Outer Chain Drive AdJultment
Remove the ;tis" x
V2" nex bolts (1) holding the outer
shield
(2) in place. Loosen the chain idler adjusting bolt (3)
and move the idler
(4) toward the chain until the chain nas
~proximately V." movement at center. Retighten adjusting
bolt and check chain tension. IMPORTANT - Da nat o"er-
",,,tan bolt. Reinstall outer shield.
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FIG. XI
1Ie· MOVIMI!NT
AfITIR ADJUSTMI!NT
FIG. XII - Aeplacln, Out.r Chain Drive
Remove the
~I" x 'h" hex bolts holding the outer chain
drive shield (Aefer to F19. XI). Loosen chain idler adjusting
bolt (1) and move idler (2) away trom chain. Detach master
link (3) and remove chaJn. Replace with new Roller Chain.
adlust tension as in
Fl90 XI, and replace shield.
F1G. XII

FlG. XIII
FIG. XIV
FlO. XV
DIMCT10N
0' AOTAT10N
FlG XIII - !nciOMd Chain Drive AdJu.trnent
Raise
tiller to clear tines from ground. Disengage PTO, shut
off engine and remove ignition key. loosen jam nut (1) and
turn adjusting screw (2) "In" until a slight drag is felt on
chain. Move tines back and lorth by hand until chain slack
or "backlash" is lelt. Continue to turn adlusting screw (2)
"in" while moving tines until backlash is removed and a
slight drag is
lelt on chain. Tum adjusting screw (2) "out"
approximately· 1f.! tum or as necessary until tines tum Ireely.
Tighten jam nut (1).
FtG. XIV - TCNqUe Umfter Adlustment
If torque limiter sllpa excnaively, check and adjust spring
tenllon. Remove shield (1) from top of tiller shroud by remov-
ing th4t ~." hu bolts and lock washers. On the torque limiter
uaembly (2), tighten hex lock nuts (3, until spring (4' is .
tight againll the hub end plate (5), then back off 1f.! turn.
IMPORTANT-Always adlust in this manner -
DO NOT
LaAYI! SPRINGS FULLY COMPRI!SSED. Doing so could
cause damage to your tmer
or tractor. R~lace shield (1' and
test adluatment by placing
tfller under nonrmaJ load. If torque
limiter contlnu .. to slip excessively, have your dealer check
and replace the necessary parts
if wom.
,..Q XV-TIne ".ICI .. "*
If tine replac..... ent should become neclSUlY, detach tiller
(See Oe~lno TIller Section) lrom tractor. hook l evele,
bled. In up _don. and piKe tiller upside dOWft. Remow
flanged hex bol" (1) and flanged hu lock nuea (2) and r ..
place broker, or wom tine (3) wittl Ifn. maned "SA" (right.
hand, or martced .. S..... (left-hand'. TIghten flanged he. bolts
and nuts. n.y should be torqued to !0-65 toot pounds.
I"~RTANT: Alwaye Install tine wittl C\ltttng edg. lacing
dlr-=Uon 0' rotation and poeittoned as shown in '" n .
When all tinea a,. auembled properly, the tour rowa ot tin ••
should appear to be in a "spiral" pattern around the tin.
shaft. Aefer to imprint stamp on tine when ordering r.place-
ment tin ... Always tighten hardware to specified torqu •.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Insuttlcient
traction
Whee4 weights and/or cleat
Install one or !WO wheel weights to
(wh
.. ls skid). tread tires not installed. eacn rear wheel and use cleat tread
. tires or chains on turl tires•
PTO
drive belt(s) slipping. Adlust belt tension (See adlustment
section in your
tractor manual).
Tln_ do not rotat ••
Torqu. Umlt.r sUpping Adjust
(Se. page 11).
.xc ... ively.
Ma
•• ria' wrapped around tin.
Remove materia' wrapped or wedged
shaft
(Rock or stump wedged around shaft.
betw .. n tine and housing).
Chains
climb sproc~et t .. th. Adjust chain tension
(S
.. page 10/11).
Ground
too hard. Set
tiller depth for shalJow penetration,
then deepen progressively.
Ground too wet (Dirt and Postpone tilling (See page 5 for
weeds on tin. snaft).
proper soil condition).
Tln_ rotate but ttl ....
TIn .. do not dig.
Cutting edge of tines mast b.
do. not till.
instaUed toward direction of rotation
(S .. page 11).
TaU gr ... or weeds wind Cut, bum or defoliate long materia'
on
tin ... prior to tilling.
TIller cUmba out of ground
Till at a shallower depth -add wheej
and
propel. tractor forward.
weights to tractor. Tractor Uft should
b. in "Float" position.
TIne
shaft rotat •• with clutch
PTO belt clutch improperly adlusted.
diungaged-
(S .. adjustment section for your
tractor).
Mat.rlal wrapped on
Remove foreign materials from the
tln
.. /shatt.
tine shaft.
Erratic operat.on of tI ....
TIn. shaft out of balance. Replace
an, brokan tin ... (See pag.11).
nne shaft j.rb (rotat ..
Torqu. Iimlt.r discs wom out. S ..
erratIca'Iy).
your d .... r for semce.
Torqu. limit.' spring pressure
Incorrecc (S
.. page 11)
Tractor hitch adlusted for
Readjust lower link arms on tractor
T1II.r noisy/vibrat ..
axcnaive transport height -
hitch for not more than 16" of
excnaiv.l, in transport
PTO snaft at undesirable
clearance. (Measured from ground to
position. angl ••
center of lower link pins with hitch in
"UP" position). .

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