Ward GIL-39007A User manual

| ROTARY TILLER
5 HP.
ODEL
GIL-39007A
IMPORTANT
READ
THIS
MANUAL
CAREFULLY
AND
KEEP
FOR
FUTURE
REFERENCE

CONTENTS
Hardware Bag Contents l A kul 3
General Introduction
Safety Tips .___ ba sabi E 4
Preparation
for
Operation
5-8
Initial Servicing MAMO 8
Controls and Operation | | 9-10
Starting Your Rotary Tiller 10
Versatile Tine Combinations see ч 11
Adjustment and Servicing 11-12
Lubrication and Maintenance 13
Storage ee | алаа 713
Tier РАЛЕ... tee Жеб... 14
Tiller Parts ШЕ. аа ester VO
Gear Case Parts and Parts List ОРИ ЕЕ оно. |.
How to Order Replacement Parts — | 20
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HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS
The
items
illustrated
below
are
used
during
the
assembly
of
your
Tiller.
They
are
drawn
actual
size
and
can
be
helpful
in
determining
the
correct
hardware
needed
in
each
assembly
step.
HEX. HD. CAP SCREW
4-16 x1"
HEX. HD. САР SCREW CLEVIS PIN
%-24 x 134
Heat Treated
CLEVIS
PIN
(б
==,
STOP
COLLAR
“Long”
"апе РІМ |
xi
Lali SQ. HD. SET SCREW C,
Va -2
HEX.
NUT
ези
СОТТЕА
РІМ
HEX.
NUT
38-16
3/32
х
34
34-24
“Coarse Thread”
"Fine
Thread”
се
CONTROL KNOB
=
LOG
RUBBER
=н
MA (IS.
PIVOT
EU
NG
SPRING
CLIP
|
FLAT WASHER
ENGINE
Зв
S.A.E.
SHIM

GENERAL INTRODUCTION
This
Owners
Guide
has
been
especially
prepared
to
provide
the
information
needed
to
assemble
and
op-
erate
your
tiller
with
greater
satisfaction.
Read
this
Owners
Guide
and
the
engine
instructions
carefully.
Be
sure
you
know
what
the
controls
are
for
and
how
they
operate.
The
care
your
tiller
requires
is
small,
but
important.
Keep
it
clean
and
well
lubricated.
With
proper
care
and
operation,
as
explained
in
this
manual,
you
АШ
obtain
long
and
efficient
service,
Information
regarding
operation
and
maintenance
of
the
engine
is
not
included
in
this
manual.
A
separate
instruction
manual
is
included
with
your
tiller
and
should
be
consulted
for
all
information
concerning
engine
adjustments
and
operation.
| SAFETY TIPS
Don't Forget
that SAFETY
starts with you!
Your rotary tiller was built to the highest standards
in the industry. However, a rotary tiller is only as
safe
as
the
operator.
As
with
any
type
of
power
equip-
ment,
carelessness
or
error
on
the
part
of
the
operator
can
result
in
injury.
Please
read
and
follow
these
instructions
on
safe
operation
and
be
certain
anyone
using
this
rotary
tiller
is
familiar
with
these
simple
rules:
è Improper use of the rotary tiller can result in in-
jury. Give complete and undivided attention to the
work you are doing.
® Know the controls and how they operate.
è
Know
how
to
stop
the
rotary
tiller
and
engine
in-
stantiv.
Disenguge power and stop engine before cleaning,
removing obstacles. or making adjustment,
Keep children and pets a safe distance away from
rotary tiller.
Do not allow anyone to operate rotary tiller with-
Out proper instruction and supervision.
Exercise caution to avoid falling.
Don't start the engine and tines until you are ready
to start tilling. Stop the engine whenever you leave
the machine.
Disengage clutch before starting engine. Keep hands,
feet and clothing away from power-driven parts.
Keep rotary tiller in good operating condition and
keep safety devices in place.
Store gasoline in a safe container. Store the con-
tainer in a cool, dry place. Not in the house or near
heating appliances.
Open doors if engine 15 run in garage. Exhaust
gases are dangerous,
Fill gas tank outdoors. Avoid spilling gasoline. Don't
fill tank while engine is running or while you are
smoking.
The replacement of any part on this product by
other than the manufacturer's authorized replacement
part may adversely affect the performance, durability
or safety of this product.

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
This tiller is shipped in one carton completely assembled
except for the handle, control rod, tailpiece, depth con-
trol and outer tine hub assemblies. A hardware bag is
also furnished which contains all the extra parts and
hardware needed to assemble the tiller correctly. Note:
page 3 illustrates the hardware bag contents. Use this
page for correct identification of hardware items used
during assembiv.
CUSTOMER
NOTICEI
The
engine
on
this
tiller
was
shipped
WITHOUT
oil
in
the
crankcase.
See
engine
instructions
for
proper
type
oil
and
crank-
case
capacity.
IMPORTANT!
AN items marked with an asterisk (*) can be found in
the hardware bag.
1. Remove tiller and all other parts from the shipping
carton.
2. Attach the handle to the handle brackets, Fig. 1.
Position handle over brackets and secure, using
four (4): 34-16 x 1” hex. hd. cap screws*, 36 lock
washers* and is-16 hex. nuts'.
3. Attach the tailpiece to the rear of main frame, Fig.
2.
Remove tiller belt guard, Loosen, do not remove
the thumb screws.
Pull spring clip from the tailpiece hanger pin and
remove hanger pin.
Place tailpiece into opening in rear of main frame.
Line up holes and replace the hanger pin as shown
in Fig. 2. Secure with the spring clip.
4. Attach the depth control to the tailpiece, Fig. 3.
Slide depth control into slot in rear of tailpiece and
secure, using the “short” clevis pin' and spring
clip’.
NOTE! Refer to the “CONTROLS AND OPERA-
TION” section for the hole position to set the depth
control in depending on the soil conditions and tiller
speed desired. The bottom hole, Fig. 14, is used for
transporting the tiller only.
*This item сап be found in the hardware bag.
“COARSE THREAD"
_-~ HANDLE
ral
Is-16 НЕХ. NUT
%
LOCK
WASHER
—\
UN
д
ы
a-16x 1" he.
HEX HD. —-
CAP SCREW
FIG. 1
BELT GUARD -
TAILPIECE -
HANGER PIN _ т
х
SPRING CLIP —— 8
Fa l
off PALIT > i i
‚ш БУ
Ie ir,
ИН ИГ \ “я
ТАШ РЕСЕ б
FIG. 2
SPRING ү?
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CLEVIS — Wil? /
PIN БЫ о?
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