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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Motor

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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:

-

shut the engine off

-

remove the ignition key

-

wait for the

-

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:

-

move the Power Take

"

OFF

"

position.

-

lower the tiller to the ground.

-

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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conTAcT

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

-

4

2

15

4

Fig.

1

Universal joints can angle is excessive and

Adjust tractor lift linkage

Fig.

2

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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DEALER

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Install female end gearbox input shaft and secure with proper

quick locking device Fig.

2

Attach three point hitch mast struts and driveline shield to tiller frame using

mm.

bolts, lock washers and nuts Fig.2.

3

Attach mast braces to mast struts using

M12x90mm bolt, spacer,

Fig.

4.

4

Secure mast brackets onto clamps on gearbox housing using a

jam nut.

5

Install

M12x9Omm bolts, with lock washers. Fig. 5

Brackets must be installed with the weld

hitch.pin brackets onto frame using

of

driveline onto Tiller

3.

M12x30

nut

and jam nut

M12x80mm spacer, nut and

a

two

nut

on top side maintaining a distance (501

mm)

centered between brackets. Fig.

6

Check gearbox oil level per instructions in LUBRICATION section.

7

Make certain labels

8

Check the tiller tine bolts to ensure they tight. Torque to

9 Apply a coating of grease to the telescoping

parts

10 Using a grease gun and a multi-purpose

grease, ensure the tiller tine shaft and the driveline are lubricated Fig. 9

are

of

all

safety shields and safety

in place and in good condition.

73

ft. lbs. (10.1

the driveline Fig.

Km)

8.

Fig.

of

19-3/4”

7.

6.

are

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6

n

I-=-”””

Fig.

3

Fig.

6

(501

mm)

hltch

pln

bracket

Grease

fitting

Fig. 7

tractor end

DEALER CHECK LISTS

Fig.

9

1-

grease

Fig.

fitting

Driveline

15

-i

-

.

tiller end

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

Inspect

the Rotary Tiller thoroughly

after

assembly to be certain it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The following check list is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment

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Check all bolts to be sure they are tight.

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Check that all cotter pins are properly

is

made.

installed

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Check that all lubrication points with grease

fittings have been lubricated.

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Check that tines have been properly installed.

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Check gear box oil level.

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Verify safety labels are applied and are in good condition.

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

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Show customer how to make adjustments.

-

Explain importance of lubrication to customer

and point out lubrication points on tiller.

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Give this Operator's Manual

to

the customer and ask customer to become familiar with all sections of it.

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ATTACHING THE TILLER TO THE TRACTOR

Ensure the tractor has been

prepared as instructed under TRACTOR

of

PREPARATION section prevent serious personal injury

damage.

Attach the lower lift hitch and secure with clips as shown Fig. 15.

Install the hitch top link to mounting bracket and secure with clip as shown Fig. 13.

Install tiller and secure with clip as shown Fig. 17.

(note: the top link should be installed with the locking

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Adjust the right hand hitch lift

tiller parallel with the ground (left to right) when the tiller is raised slightly off the

ground. Shortening the lift rod will raise the right side of the tiller, lengthening the lift rod will lower the right side

Adjust the hitch top link to make tiller parallel

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with the ground (front to rear). Increasing the length of the top link will cause the rear of the tiller to drop, shortening the link will cause the rear of the tiller to raise. Tighten securely Fig. 17.

the

other end of

nut

towards the tiller).

the

locking nut on the top link

this manual to

or

equipment

arms

of the three point

the

tractor

the

hitch top link to the

rod.to make the

of

the tiller Fig. 12.

6

Position the tiller to sit approximately in the center of the rear wheels and adjust the stabilizer check links to prevent excessive left to right sway Fig.

7 Attach the tiller driveline to the tractor

by: Fig. 14-18

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Fully depressing the locking collar and slowly

push on the driveline until the locking collar returns to the locked position.

-

Move the driveline back and forth

securely connected.

-

Make certain the driveline shields are in place

and are in good condition.

Do

not operate the tiller without the driveline shields in place and in good condition. This could result in severe personal injury or death.

When attaching the it is important that the locked in the groove

Before operating tiller, raise and lower the tiller slowly through its full range with the three point hitch to ensure the driveline does not bottom out

16.

to

PTO

driveline to the tractor,.

PTO

locking collar be

on

the end of the driveline.

IT0

ensure it is

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tiller A

-

lrame

hitch brackets

hair pin

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Fig.

12

13

Fig.

16

Fig.

14

Fig.

17

18

TILLER

ADJUSTMENTS

REAR SHIELD ADJUSTMENT

The rear shield can be adjusted to control the

soil

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT tilth. The finest tilth (consistency) is achieved with

the shield in the lowest position. That position is

a) Position the tiller skids (one on each

side)to the recommended for mulching, mixing, and burying

desired tilling depth. weeds, fertilizer, etc. The higher the shield is

b)

TO adjust, raise the tiller

off

the ground and block

it securely in position. Loosen the skid pivot bolt.

c)

Remove the adjusting bolt. Pivot the skid to the

positioned, the more course the finished results.

The higher positions are recommended for'rocky

soil.

To

adjust, hook the chain onto the gear box

FIG.

in the desired position.

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desired depth position hole, reinstall the adjusting bolt and tighten securely. Retighten the pivot bolt. Never operate the tiller

without the shield installed. Objects may be thrown from the tiller causing Injury property damage.

fear shield chain

or

adjusting

M(I

in

4th

hole

I-lOperation without skids installed

can damage the tiller. Approximate tilling depth

5

Hole position

7.00 inches (178mm)

4

5.25

inches

3

3.50

inches

2

1.75 inches

1

0.25

inches

(133mm)

(

89mm)

(

44mm)

(

6mm)

rear

shield

chai

Fif.

2

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THREE

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

POINT

HITCH ADJUSTMENT

[-I

while the operating angle joints will be exceeded, producing noises and vibrations which may damage the driveline.

Note: When in the transport mode (and PTO is not engaged) it is acceptable to raise the tiller to the maximum height of the hitch.

UPPER LINK ADJUSTMENT The upper hitch link is adjusted to position the tiller

parallel (front to rear) with

upper link longer will cause the rear of the tiller to go down, making the upper link shorter will cause the rear of the tiller to go up. To adjust the upper

link, first loosen the locking nut, make adjustment

by turning the link body, then retightening the

locking nut.

LIFT

ROD

The right lift rod of the hitch is adjustable to position the tiller parallel

Making the right rod shorter will raise the right side

of the tiller, making the right lift rod longerwill lower the right side of the tiller.

Avoid raising the tiller too high

PTO

Is

engaged because the

of

the driveline universal

the

ground. Making the

ADJUSTMENT

(left

to right) with the ground.

Fig.

22

TILLING

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on page

prevent damage to the equipment.

Note: wheel drive option,

operate in the four wheel drive mode while tilling.

Position

Position the tiller slightly

engine

Drive forward slowly as you lower the tiller to the power.

ground.

Follow

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If

your tractor is equipped with the four

the

tractor where you wish to begin tilling.

RPM

to

then

increase

the lubrication instructions

prior to operating the tiller

it

is recommended that

off

the ground. Reduce

&Out

throttles

engine

RPM

engage

to

full

throttle.

the

to

you

rear

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 requires less

Proper ground speed is dictated by soil conditions, heavy soils will require slower travel speed.

Fig.

23

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When you must to just clear the ground, dis-engage the raise the tiller as high as necessary to clear obstructions and complete the turn.

LNQEZJ

corners with the tiller in the ground could result in damage to the tiller and/or tractor lift linkage.

Do

not attempt to till or move in the reverse direction will result to the tiller

with

turn,

raise the tiller high enough

FTO,

DO

not attempt to turn

as

this

the tiller on the ground or damage

andor the tractor.

then

3

Replace all damaged parts. Parts are available from your Honda Multi Dealer.

4

Clean any rust from the tiller and repaint as required to maintain the appearance tiller.

5

Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety and warning labels. See list of labels in this manual.

6

Store tiller in a clean dry area.

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purpose Tractor

of

MAINTENANCE

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the

TRANSPORTING

When the tiller is in the fully raised (transport) position, the maximum operating angles of the driveline universal joints are exceeded. Do not

in

engage the PTO when the tiller is position.

the transport

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

end.

3

Disconnect the two lower hitch lift

the tiller.

4

Disconnect the tiller driveline from

PTO

by pushing on

and pulling back on the driveline.

the

hitch upper link from the tiller

arms

the

PTO

locking collar

from

tractor

BEFORE

Check tractor tire pressure (refer to tractor preparation section of this manual). Lubricate tiller driveline as described in lubrication section of this manual.

Check tiller tines and rotor to be sure that no foreign objects such as wire or steel strapping bands are wrapped around them.

EACH

USE

TINES

Inspect tiller tines for wear. Replace tines if they reach the condition shown in Fig. Check tiller tine bolts for tightness. Torque

ft.

lbs. (10,l

Fig.

Km).

24

24.

to

73

STORAGE

When the tilling season is over, the tiller should

so

be thoroughly checked work will be required to put it back into operation

the

for recommendations are offered to aid in properly storing the tiller.

1

2

12

next season. The following

,

Clean the tiller thoroughly. Remove all dirt

and debris from under the housing.

Lubricate the tiller and check the gearboxes

for proper oil level as recommended in the

LUBRICATION section of this manual.

a minimum amount of

Make certain driveline shields are in place and in good condition. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds

which might indicate loose parts, damaged

bearings, or

immediately.

WEEKLY

Grease the tiller bearing. Check tiller input gear

box and final drive oil level as indicated in

lubrication section of this manual.

otherdamage. Correct any problems

\

adjusting

tractor

bail

end

Fig.

25

Fig.

Driveline

27

Grease

lltllng

Fig.

26

.

-

tiller

end

LUBRICATION

BEFORE

1

Driveline Universal Joints - Apply grease to each fitting using grease gun (fig.

2

Driveline - Disconnect driveline and separate sections. Apply grease to male tube. Reassemble driveline. (fig.

EVERY 3

Rotor Shaft Bearing - Apply

grease to grease fitting at right end shaft using hand pump grease gun

Chain Housing Oil

Gearbox Grease

EACH USE

27).

8)

40

HOURS

2-3

shots

of

(fig.

........................................................

Oil

......................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................

of

rotor

26).

4

Input Gearbox

-

With

tiller level, remove oil level check plug on rear of gearbox housing. Correct oil level

.is at bottom of check plug.

Add oil if necessary. Gearbox capacity

5

Lateral chain housing - With tiller level, remove oil level check plug on side of housing. Correct oil level is at bottom of

check plug. Add oil if necessary. Chain housing capacity

AGMA

8EP

Ind gear oil or SAE

is

28

oz.

140

GL 5 gear oil

(when the first oil is unavailable)

SAE

90

or

80 W -

lithium base grease

90

14

wt.

oz.

oil

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THROUBLESHOOTING

1

-1

SYMPTONS

Uneven Till

PROBABLE CAUSE

Tiller not level right to left

REMEDY

Adjust skids for same depth Adjust hitch right lift

Noisy

Loose components

Check to Torque Specifications

Low oil in gearbox

Check for proper oil level. Refer to Lubrication section.

rotor

Adjust 3-point hitch top link to Tiller is tilted towards the rear level tiller

Remove foreign material Foreign

Knocking or

Chattering Bogging

material

wrapped

around

SPECIFICATIONS

Approximate Working Width Inside Housing Width Input

RPM

.............................................................................................................................................

Type Hitch

...............................................................................................................................

...........

Tine Shaft Speed ..............................................................................................

Gearbox Ratios

Deck Material Tilling Depth

No.

of

Tines Implement Weight Shipping Weight Chain Housing

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.................................................................................................................................

Oil

........................................................

...................................................................................................................

1

....................................................................................................................

AGMA

8EP

Ind gear oil or

all

bolts

..............................

(when the

arm

for tightness. Refer

3-point Cat.

Input

Lateral

5/64

SAE

140

GL

first

oil

is

unavailable)

2,000

288

RPM

-

4.1

-

1.69 "

0"

244

27

5

gear oil

40

39

0

:

steel

-

7

"

24

Ibs

1

lbs

"

1

Numbers appearing on bolt heads indicate

*

Use

75%

fasteners. Use values for lubrificated fasteners.

14

ASTM

class.

of the specified torque value for plated

85%

of the specified torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Proper torque for metric fasteners used on TL

21

418

I

(286)

(566)

in

Recommended Toraue

24

41

46

27

Y)

5040

Tiller.

Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).*

778

561

(163)

821

(1112)

1119(1516)

(1054)

1138(1542)

I547

(2096)

PARTS

LISTING

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DESCRIPTION

PTO SHIELD 1 SHAFETY PIN DIAM. 3 2

LIFT PIN CAT

SCREW

MAST SUPPORT MAST BRACE 6 MAST SPACER 7 SPRING WASHER DIAM. 12 8 NUT M12 L. 9

M12x1,25 H 10

NUT

SCREW

RH GEARBOX HALF CLAMP 12

REAR SHIELD CHAIN HOOK 13 LH GEARBOX HALF CLAMP OIL PLUG GEARBOX HOUSING 16 SPACER 17 ClRCLlP E 35 18 SHIM 19

BALL BEARING 6207 20 GASKET 21 GEARBOX FRONT COVER SCREW M12x25 23 OIL SEAL BEVEL GEAR PTO SHAFT KEY 10x8~30 26 SHAFT PIPING 27

M10 H 28

NUT SPRING WASHER DIAM. 10 29 SHAFT 30 BEARING 6207 CHAIN CASE 32 CHAIN CASE GASKET UPPER SPROCKET FLAT WASHER DIAM. 10 35 BEARING LODGING COVER 36 SPACER 37

SCREW

CPLT DRIVE CHAIN ASA 50x41 40

LOWER SPROCKET

0

M12x80 4

M12x1,25x35 11

38"

G 15

35x72~10 24

2=41 25A

-

PINION Z=10 258

-

12 31

M12x70 39

2=22 41

REF.

1.4

22

33

34

38

DESCRIPTION

SCREW M10x25 42 LH SKID 43

3

5

STAND OIL SEAL 40x52~10 RP 45 OIL SEAL LODGING COVER 46

ROTOR 47

REAR SHIELD 48 SPLIT PIN DIAM. FLAT WASHER DIAM. 12 LH SIDE FRAME 51 SCREW

HARDSTEELWASHER TENSIONER ARM SPRING NUT M10 METAL TRIBLOCK CHAIN TENSIONER ARM 56 FLAT WASHER DIAM. 10 57 SCREW SCREW

FRAME 60

HITCH PIN BRACKET 61 SCREW SCREW GEARBOX LATERAL SUPPORT SCREW M12x40 65 BUSHING 66

RH SIDE FRAME 68

RH SKID 69 SCREW GREASE NIPPLE

ROTOR COVER 72 SPEED BLADE RH SPEEDBLADERH 74 REAR SHIELD SPRING 75 REAR SHIELD CHAIN 76 OIL PLUG OIL SEAL 40x52~7 78

M10 L 79

NUT SCREW REAR SHIELD PIN DIAM. 12 81 ClRCLlP

5x35 49

M10d0 52

M10x35 58 M10x60 59

M12x90 62 M10x30

M12x1,25x45 70

MlOxl 71

3/8'

G

M12x1,25x30 80

I

-

72 82

REF.

44

50

53

54

55

63

64

67

73

77

17

-2-

n

U

1

-

4-11

11

11-

11

-

1

DESCRIPTION

REF.

YOKE CROSS JOURNAL ASS. ClRCLlP GREASE NIPPLE YOKE FOR TUBE FLEXIBLE PIN CARDAN TUBE CARDAN TUBE OUTER TUBE YOKE YOKE KEY CONE WITH COLLAR SAFETY TUBE SAFETY TUBE HALF SHAFT HALF SHAFT HALF SHAFT HALF SHAFT HALF SAFETY GUARD HALF SAFETY GUARD

SAFETY GUARD

1 2 3 4 5

11 12 13

21

30

31 32

33

34

91 92

93 94

95

96

97

19

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WARRANTY

SERVICE

OWNER

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor's Limited Warranty. Normally, handled by your dealer's service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled

your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action:

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Discuss your problem with a member resolved at that owner of the dealership or the General Manager.

-

If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction, contact the Power Equipment Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Power Equipment Customer Service Department

4475

Duluth, Georgia 30136 Telephone: (404) 497-6400

We will need the following information

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SATISFACTION

of

dealership management. Often complaints can be quickly

1evel.If the problem has already been reviewed with. the Service Manager, contact the

RIVER

Your name, address, and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of Purchase Dealer name and address Nature of problem

GREEN

PARKWAY

in

order

to

assist you:

any

problems concerning the product will be

to

After reviewing all the facts involved, you will be advised of what action can be taken. Please bear in mind

that

your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment,

so

it

is

and personnel,

Your

purchase

Co.,

Inc. We

of

a

want

to assist you

very important that your initial contact be

Honda product is greatly appreciated by both your dealer and American Honda Motor

in

every way possible to assure your satisfaction with your purchase.

with

the dealer.

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HONDA TL5040 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY

TRACTOR PREPARATION

GENERAL TILLER SAFETY

HITCH

FRONT COUNTERWEIGHT

TIRE PRESSURE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SAFETYLABELS

DEALER CHECK LISTS

REAR SHIELD ADJUSTMENT

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT tilth. The finest tilth (consistency) is achieved with

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

TILLING

MAINTENANCE

TRANSPORTING

DETACHING TILLER FROM TRACTOR

STORAGE

LUBRICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS