Troy-Bilt TB154 - Manual (Page 9)

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Fig. 13
REMOVING AND REPLACING TINES
Cultivator tines are subject to wear and should be replaced if
any signs of damage are present. Tines should also be
removed and cleaned after each use.
To replace the cultivator's tines:
1. Remove the click pin found at the end of each tine shaft.
NOTE: Each tine assembly is stamped either "A" or "B" (Fig.
9). Note each tine's location on the shaft for easier
reassembly.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never
perform maintenance or repairs with unit running.
Always service and repair a cool unit.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Stop
motor and disconnect extension cord prior to
performing any maintenance or repairs.
WARNING: Cultivator tines are sharp. Always
wear leather gloves to protect your hands when
handling tines.
WARNING: Do not wash cultivator with a hose.
Avoid getting water on motor and electrical
connections.
Bell Side
of Tines
Gearbox
Click Pin
Hubs
2. Carefully remove each tine assembly from the tine shafts.
3. Wipe each tine shaft clean with a damp cloth and apply a
light coat of oil (i.e. 3-N-One) or silicon-based lubricant to
each shaft. Do NOT use WD-40.
4. Rinse each tine assembly with water and thoroughly dry
each it before placing on tine shaft.
5. Re-insert each click pin to secure the tine assemblies in
place.
Tips for Replacing Tines
• Each tine shaft holds one tine assembly stamped "A" and
one tine assembly stamped "B".
• The bell sides of both tine assemblies (on each shaft)
should face each other (Fig. 9).
• The hub of each tine assembly (Fig. 9) should face outward
(away from the cultivator's gearbox).