HONDA TL6552 - Manual (Page 13)

TILLING
NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with the four
wheel drive option, it is recommended that you
operate in the four wheel drive mode while
tilling.
Position the tractor where you wish to begin
tilling. Position the tiller slightly off the ground.
Reduce engine RPM to about 1/4 throttle, engage
the rear PTO, then increase engine RPM to full
throttle.
Stay clear of rotating driveline.
Do not operate without the driveline and shields
in place and in good condition.
Keep hands and feet from under the machine at
all times.Make certain everyone is clear before
operating.
Drive forward slowly as you lower the tiller to the
ground.
NOTE: The tractor ground speed controls the size
bites the tiller tines take in the soil. A slow
ground speed results in smaller bites which
require less power.
Do not attempt to till too quickly, the quality of
the tilling job will be less and you could damage
the tiller.
Average soil with reasonable moisture will allow
travel speeds up to 2 miles per hour. Heavy soils
will require lower travel speed, perhaps as low as
1 mile per hour. Shallow weed cultivation will
allow travel speeds up to 3 miles per hour.
When you must turn, raise the tiller no higher
than
the number 8 position on the hitch control
dis-engage the PTO, then raise the tiller as high
as necessary to clear obstructions and complete
the turn.
Do not attempt to turn
corners with the tiller in the ground as this
could result in damage to the tiller and/or
tractor lift linkage.
Do not attempt to till or move in the reverse
direction with the tiller on the ground or
damage will result to the tiller and/or the
tractor.
TRANSPORTING
Enganging the PTO with the tiller in the transport
(raised) position will damage the tiller driveline.
When the tiller is in the transport position the
maximum angles of the driveline are exceeded.
DETACHING TILLER FROM
TRACTOR
1 Lower the tiller to the ground. Turn off the
engine, remove the key and apply the tractor
brakes.
2 Disconnect the hitch upper link from the tiller end.
3 Disconnect the two lower hitch lift arms from
the tiller.
4 Disconnect the tiller driveline from the tractor
PTO by pushing on the PTO locking pin and
pulling back on the driveline.
STORAGE
When the tilling season is over, the tiller should
be thoroughly checked
so a minimum amount of
work will be required to put it back into operation
for the next season. The following
recommendations are offered to aid in properly
storing the tiller.
1 Clean the tiller thoroughly. Remove all dirt
and debris from under the housing.
2 Lubricate the tiller and check the gearboxes
for proper oil level as recommended in the
LUBRICATION section of this manual.
3 Replace all damaged parts. Parts are available
from your Honda CompactTractor Dealer.
4 Clean any rust from the tiller and repaint as
required to prevent rust and maintain the
appearance of the tiller.
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