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H
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
:
ROTARY TILLER TL5040
for
MULTI
-
PURPOSE TRACTOR
with
CATEGORY
0
3
-
POINT HITCH
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HONDA DEALER: PLEASE GIVE THIS PUBLICATION TO YOUR CUSTOMER
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50368
(9105)
IIIIIIIIIIIII
Ill
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1991 American Honda
Motor
Co..
Inc.
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All
Rights Reserved
HIC 3753894
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
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SAFETY
General Safety
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General Tiller Safety
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Maintenance Safety
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Safety Labels
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TRACTOR PREPARATION
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Hitch
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Front Counterweight
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Tire Pressure
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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DEALER CHECK LISTS
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ATT'ACHING TILLER TO THE TRACTOR
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TILLER ADJUSTMENTS
Depth Adjustment
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Rear Shield Adjustment
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Height Adjustment
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Upper Link Adjustment
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Lift Rod Adjustment
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TILLING
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TRANSPORTING
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DETACHING TILLER FROM TRACTOR ..............................................................................................
STORAGE
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MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATION
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SPECIFICATIONS
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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PARTS LISTING
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WARRANTY SERVICE
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THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS
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Thank
you for purchasing an H.T.A. Honda Rotary Tiller.
This
manual
describes
operation and maintenance
of
the Honda TL5040
Rotary
Tiller.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information avilable at the time of printing.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation.
No
part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
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
and
instructions that follow:
-
Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed.
-
Indicates
a
strong possibility that serious injury or death could result
if
instructions are not followed.
-
Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if instructions are not
followed.
-
Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if instructions are not
followed.
:lpful information.
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NOTICE
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NOTE: Gives
he
Honda Rotary Tillers
are
designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according
to
instructions. Operating this Tiller requires special effort on your part to ensure your safety and the safety
of
others.
Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause injury or property
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
CO.,
INC. 1991, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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INTRODUCTION
AND
DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
This manual is provided to give you
the
necessary
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
machine and
all
safety precautions noted
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.
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
R.P.M.) rear Power Take Off
(PTO),
and is raised and lowered by the optional (category
0)
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.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The tiller serial number location is indicated in the
diagram below (Fig.
1).
Record the number for future reference when
requesting repair parts or dealer assistance.
SERIAL NUMBER
LOCATION
SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
Operation of the Tractor and its attachments
requires special efforts on your part to ensure
your safety and the safety
of
others.
SAFE OPERATING RULES
To avoid severe personal, injury or equipment
damage, observe the following precautions:
All parts, especially guards and shields,
should be
in
good condition and securely
fastened
in
place.
Do not remove any guards, warning labels,
shields or safety devices;
they
are installed for
your safety.
Always wear sturdy shoes and avoid wearing
bulky or loose clothing while operating
equipment.
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
A
SAFE
DISTANCE DURING OPERATION.
The tractor is an operator only vehicle, do not
allow passengers to ride on the tractor or the
rotary tiller.
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
the tractor is
in
motion; or while the Power
Take Off
(PTO)
is engaged.
-
shut the engine off
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remove the ignition key
-
wait for the
PTO
to stop turning
-
then lower
the
tiller to the ground
To avoid personal injury or equipment
damage, never attempt to clean or adjust the
tiller with the tractor engine running.
Before getting off the tractor, always:
HITCH
Operation of the TL
5040
Rotary Tiller requires
the optional rear hydraulic lift and three point
hitch be installed on the tractor.
FRONT COUNTERWEIGHT
Proper operation of the Rotary Tiller requires the
installation of an optional front counterweight
bracket and four
26
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
manual
or
equipment damage may result.
TIRE PRESSURE
Proper tractor tire pressure with tiller and front
weight
kit
installed:
Front Rear
Turf tires
14
psi
11
psi
Agricultural tires
20
psi
24
psi
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Before performing maintenance /inspection,
read the instructions
thoroughIy.
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Before cleaning inspecting or sevicing the
tiller or the tractor be sure to:
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move the Power Take
Off
(PTO)
Iever to the
"
OFF
"
position.
-
lower the tiller to the ground.
-
stop the engine and remove the key.
If
you strike
an
object while driving or tilling,
stop the engine and inspect the tractor and the
tiIler. Repair
any
damage before
you
resume
operation.
Operating the tiller or the tractor with
damaged, worn
or
broken parts may result in
severe personal injury.
All
nuts,
bolts and fasteners must be tight.
SAFETYLABELS
Danger Label
location on driveline
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SHIELD
MISSING
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DO
NOT
OPERATE
Fig.
1
ROTATING DRIVELINE
conTAcT
cAn
CAUSE
own
KEEP AWAY!
DO
NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT
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*
ALL
DRIVELINE TRACTOR AND
EQUIPMENT SHIELDS
IN
PUCE
DRIVELINES SECURELY
ATTACHED
AT
BOTH
ENDS
FREELV.ON DRIVELINE
DRIVELINE
SHIELDS
TnAT
Turin
Fig.
2
2
15
4
KEEP AWAY
FROM
ROTATING TINES
Rotating tines
will
cause injury
Fig.
1
Fig.
4
Universal joints can
be
damaged
Il
lift
angle is excessive and
PTO
is engaged.
Adjust tractor lift linkage
or
hydraulic
each use
to
prevent gearbox
Fill Gearbox with oil
before
damage.
Using a high
-
speed PTO to drive
this
implement can cause severe damage and
could seriously injure anyone nearby.
MAXIMUM
PTO SPEED:
2000
RPM
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Fig.
2
Fig.
5
Fig.
6
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