WARNING:
Before carrying out maintenance operations, remove the battery from tool.
Before each use,
check the condition of the tines and
ensure that all threaded connections are securely
tightened. If the tines become dull or blunt, sharpen or
replace them. Call our customer service help line at
1
-
800
-
633
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1501 for assistance.
At the end of the season, check the tiller/cultivator for
damage prior to storing. Repair or replace damaged or
broken parts.
CAUTION:
Always clean the tiller/cultivator after each
use. Failure to carry out proper cleaning can result in
damage to the tiller/cultivator or result in poor
performance.
Clean the tines with a scrub brush, and a soft cloth
dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.
Never use a water hose to clean the tiller!
To remove
soil and debris from the tines, use a stiff brush or a
dampened cloth. Clean the vents on the motor housing
and remove any remaining grass or dirt. Once cleaned,
wipe the tines dry and apply a light coat of oil to prevent
rust.
WARNING:
Injury can occur while working on the tines.
Wear protective gloves.
Tines maintenance:
Worn tines invite poor performance
and overload of the motor. Check tines before each use.
Sharpen or replace the tine assemblies with new ones
when necessary. Call 1
-
800
-
633
-
1501 for assistance.
Tine Replacement
Tines are identified with part number JY2201
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1 or
JY2201
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2 stamped on the tine blade.
Replace only the tines with the identical part number.
Tine Removal
(Fig. 5)
1. Remove the M8 hex locknut with a hex head wrench,
and then remove the M8x170 bolt.
2. Remove the end caps.
3. Remove the tines and hubs at either end of the shaft.
Tine Installation
(Fig. 5)
1. Install the new tine by pressing it onto the hub. The side
with stamped part number must face outward. Be sure to
install tines in the same sequence as shown in Fig 5.
Position the hub so that the larger diameter whole is facing
outward. Make sure the two tines on the same hub are
installed symmetrically with the end of the tine blades
facing downward (Fig. 6).
2. Install the tines with hub onto the shaft. Ensure the larger
diameter whole of the hub is facing outward. The left and
right tine assemblies must be installed symmetrically
(Fig. 6)
3. Install the end caps.
4. Install the M8x170 bolt. Secure the assembly by
tightening the M8 hex locknut with a hex head wrench.
Replace worn or damaged parts with original replacement
parts only. Parts from another tiller/cultivator may not fit
properly causing an unsafe situation.
Make sure all protective devices are secure and in good
condition. Repair or replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE
Tine P/N
JY2201
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1
Tine P/N
JY2201
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2
Tine P/N
JY2201
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1
Tine P/N
JY2201
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2
Hub
Hub
End Cap
End Cap
M8x170
Bolt
M8 Hex
Locknut
Bushing
Bushing
Symmetrically
installed tine blades
facing downward
Larger diameter
whole of the hub
facing outward
Shaft
5
6
8
Model TC70020
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1
