HONDA TL5040 User Manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
:
ROTARY TILLER TL5040
for
MULTI-PURPOSE TRACTOR
with
CATEGORY 0 3-POINT HITCH
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1991 American Honda
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
SAFETY
General Safety
General Tiller Safety
Maintenance Safety
Safety Labels
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Hitch
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Front Counterweight
Tire Pressure
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER CHECK LISTS
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ATT'ACHING TILLER TO THE TRACTOR
TILLER ADJUSTMENTS
Depth Adjustment
Rear Shield Adjustment
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THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS
Height Adjustment
Upper Link Adjustment
Lift Rod Adjustment
TILLING
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TRANSPORTING
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DETACHING TILLER FROM TRACTOR ..............................................................................................
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
PARTS LISTING
WARRANTY SERVICE
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This manual is considered a permanent part of the Rotary Tiller and it must stay with the Tiller if resold.
READ THIS OPERATORS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to these symbols
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NOTICE
describes
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operation and maintenance
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Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed.
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Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could result
instructions are not followed.
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Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if instructions are not
followed.
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Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if instructions are not
followed.
of
the Honda TL5040
Rotary
Tiller.
and
if
NOTE: Gives
Honda Rotary Tillers
instructions. Operating this Tiller requires special effort on your part to ensure your safety and the safety
of
others.
damage. Read and understand this Operator's Manual before operating this Rotary Tiller.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your Tiller, consult an authorized Honda
Multi-Purpose Tractor Dealer.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR
:lpful information.
he
are
designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according
Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause injury or property
CO.,
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INTRODUCTION
AND
DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
This manual is provided to give you
operating and maintenance instructions for
keeping your rotary tiller in top operating
condition. Please read this manual thoroughly to
understand the purpose and use of each control.
For safe operation, observe all safety labels on the
all
machine and
throughout this manual. If you need assistance or
additional information, contact your authorized
Honda Multi-Purpose Tractor Dealer.
NOTE: All reference to right, left, front, rear, top,
or bottom is from the operator's point of view
while facing the direction of forward travel when
the tiller is properly attached to the tractor.
safety precautions noted
SERIAL NUMBER
LOCATION
the
necessary
DESCRIPTION
The TL5040 is a light duty rotary tiller that is
designed for use on Honda's Multi-Purpose
Tractors. The tiller is designed to be powered by the
(type
0,2000
and is raised and lowered by the optional (category
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three point hitch. The tractor must also be
equipped with the optional front weight bracket and
weights as detailed in the Tractor Owner's Manual.
R.P.M.) rear Power Take Off
(PTO),
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The tiller serial number location is indicated in the
diagram below (Fig.
Record the number for future reference when
requesting repair parts or dealer assistance.
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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
Operation of the Tractor and its attachments
requires special efforts on your part to ensure
your safety and the safety
SAFE OPERATING RULES
To avoid severe personal, injury or equipment
damage, observe the following precautions:
All parts, especially guards and shields,
should be
fastened
Do not remove any guards, warning labels,
shields or safety devices;
your safety.
Always wear sturdy shoes and avoid wearing
bulky or loose clothing while operating
equipment.
in
good condition and securely
in
place.
of
others.
they
are installed for
Never operate equipment when tired or while
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
In case of emergency, know how to stop the
equipment and thoroughly understand the.
operation of ALL controls.
Never permit anyone to operate equipment
without proper instructions.
Children'should not be permitted to operate
the tractor or rotary tiller.
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AT
DISTANCE DURING OPERATION.
The tractor is an operator only vehicle, do not
allow passengers to ride on the tractor or the
rotary tiller.
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SAFE
TRACTOR PREPARATION
GENERAL TILLER SAFETY
Operation of the Rotary Tiller requires special
efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the
safety of others. Know these requirements before
you operate the Rotary Tiller.
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To avoid injury or tiller damage, do not allow
anyone to stand on or ride on the tiller.
To avoid injury from rotating parts or thrown
objects, do not stand or allow others to stand
near the tiller while it is operating.
Clear the area of all debris before beginning
tiller operation.
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Operating the tiller in the fully raised position
may exceed the maximum angle of the
driveline.
To avoid tiller damage and possible loss of
control, do not add weight to the top of the
tiller.
To avoid injury to yourself and others; do not
leave the tiller in the raised position when
unattended.
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AT A SAFE
DISTANCE WHEN OPERATING THE
ROTARY TILLER.
Never wear loose clothing when operating the
rotary tiller. Loose clothing may become
entangled in rotating parts or become hooked
on controls leading to injury or damage to
property.
Never leave the tractor operator's seat when
in
the tractor is
Take Off
motion; or while the Power
(PTO)
is engaged.
HITCH
Operation of the TL
the optional rear hydraulic lift and three point
hitch be installed on the tractor.
5040
Rotary Tiller requires
FRONT COUNTERWEIGHT
Proper operation of the Rotary Tiller requires the
installation of an optional front counterweight
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bracket and four
pound
(1
1,8
Kg.)
weights.
The addition of the front
counter weight may not always maintain
satisfactory stability. Reduce tractor speed and
exercise caution under these conditions
to
prevent severe personal injury or property
damage.
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Do
not exceed weight
limitations stated in the tractor owner's
or
manual
equipment damage may result.
TIRE PRESSURE
Proper tractor tire pressure with tiller and front
weight
kit
installed:
Front Rear
Turf tires
Agricultural tires
14
20
psi
psi
11
24
psi
psi
Before getting off the tractor, always:
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shut the engine off
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remove the ignition key
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wait for the
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then lower
To avoid personal injury or equipment
damage, never attempt to clean or adjust the
tiller with the tractor engine running.
PTO
to stop turning
the
tiller to the ground
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Before performing maintenance /inspection,
read the instructions
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Before cleaning inspecting or sevicing the
thoroughIy.
tiller or the tractor be sure to:
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move the Power Take
"
OFF
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position.
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lower the tiller to the ground.
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stop the engine and remove the key.
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If
you strike
an
object while driving or tilling,
Off
(PTO)
Iever to the
stop the engine and inspect the tractor and the
tiIler. Repair
any
damage before
you
operation.
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Operating the tiller or the tractor with
damaged, worn
or
broken parts may result in
severe personal injury.
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All
nuts,
bolts and fasteners must be tight.
resume
SAFETYLABELS
Danger Label
location on driveline
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SHIELD
DO
Fig.
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MISSING
NOT
OPERATE
ROTATING DRIVELINE
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KEEP AWAY!
DO
NOT OPERATE
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ALL
DRIVELINE TRACTOR AND
EQUIPMENT SHIELDS
DRIVELINES SECURELY
ATTACHED
DRIVELINE
FREELV.ON DRIVELINE
Fig.
2
cAn
CAUSE
AT
BOTH
SHIELDS
own
WITHOUT
IN
PUCE
ENDS
TnAT
Turin
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4
2
15
4
Fig.
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Universal joints can
angle is excessive and
Adjust tractor lift linkage
Fig.
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be
damaged
PTO
is engaged.
or
hydraulic
Il
lift
Fill Gearbox with oil
each use
damage.
Fig.
to
5
before
prevent gearbox
KEEP AWAY
Rotating tines
Fig.
4
Using a high-speed PTO to drive
implement can cause severe damage and
could seriously injure anyone nearby.
MAXIMUM
Fig.
6
FROM
ROTATING TINES
will
cause injury
PTO SPEED:
this
2000
RPM
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