Honda TL6552 Owner's Manual
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
SAFETY
General Tiller Safety
Maintenance Safety
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Safety Labels
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TRACTOR PREPARATION
Hitch
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Front Counterweight
Tire Pressure
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER CHECK LISTS
ATTACHING TILLER
TILLER ADJUSTMENTS
Depth Adjustment
Rear Shield Adjustment
THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS
Height Adjustment
0
Upper Link Adjustment
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Lift Rod Adjustment
TILLING
TRANSPORTING
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DETACHING TILLER FROM TRACTOR
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Slip Clutch Operational Check
Slip
Clutch Adjustment
SPECIFICATIONS
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
PARTS LISTING
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WARRANTY SERVlCE
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda Rotary Tiller.
This manual describes operation and maintenance of the Honda
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time
of
printing.
American Honda Motor Co., reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation.
No part of this publication can 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 THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to these symbols
and instructions that follow:
!
m
BA
A-
-
Indicates serious injury or death
are not followed.
-
Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death
if
could result
-
Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if
instructions are not followed.
instructions are not followed.
WILL
result
TL6552 Rotary Tiller.
if
instructions
Indicates that equipment or property damage
instructions are not followed
Note: Gives helpful information.
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.
-
fore operating
A-
cause injury or property damage. Read and understand
If
a problem should arise, or
authorized Honda Compact Tractor Dealer.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC
Using
this
Rotary Tiller.
this
product for a purpose not intended may
if
you have any questions about your tiller, consult an
1991,
ALL
RIGHTS
can result
this
Operator’s Manual be
RESERVED.
if
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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
If
throughout this manual.
additional information, contact your authorized
Honda Compact Tractor Dealer.
you need assistance or
DESCRIPTION
The
TL6552
designed for use on Honda's
Tractors. The tiller is designed to be powered by
the (type
(PTO), and
(category
also be equipped with the optional front weight
bracket and weights as detailed in the Tractor
Owner's Manual.
is a light duty rotary tiller that is
H6522 Compact.
1,540
R.P.M.) rear Power Take Off
is
raised and lowered by the optional
1)
three point hitch. The tractor must
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.
SERIAL NUMBER
LO(
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The tiller serial number location is indicated in
the diagram below (Fig.
Record the serial number for future reference
when requesting repair parts or dealer assistance.
1).
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GENERAL TILLER SAFETY
TRACTOR PREPARATION.
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.
or
To avoid injury
anyone to stand on or ride on the tiller.
To avoid injury from rotating parts
objects, do not stand
stand near the tiller while it is operating.
Clear the area of all debris before beginning
tiller operation.
Operating the tiller in the fully raised position
may exceed the maximum angle of the
universal joints causing damage to the
driveline.
To avoid tiller damage and possible
control, do not add weight to the top of the
tiller.
To avoid injury
leave the tiller in the raised position when
unattended.
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AT A SAFE
DISTANCE WHEN OPERATING THE
ROTARY TILLER.
tiller damage, do not allow
or
thrown
or
allow others to
loss
to
yourself and others, do not
of
HITCH
Operation of the
optional three point hitch be installed on the
tractor.
FRONT COUNTER WEIGHT
Proper operation of the Rotary Tiller requires the
installation of an optional front counterweight
bracket and one
A
m
counterweight 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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stated on the tractor owner’s manual or
equipment damage may result.
TL6552 Rotary Tiller requires the
(1)
35
pound
The addition of the front
Do
not exceed weight limitations
(17
Kg ) weight.
Never wear loose clothing when operating
the rotary tiller.
entangled in rotating parts
hooked on controls leading to injury
damage to property.
Never
the tractor is in motion;
Take Off (PTO) is engaged.
Before getting
To avoid personal injury
damage, never attempt to clean
the tiller while the engine is running.
leave the tractor operator’s seat when
-
shut the engine
-
remove the ignition key
-
wait
-
then lower the tiller to the ground.
Loose
off
for
the PTO to stop turning
clothing may become
or
become
or
while the Power
the tractor always;
off
or
equipment
or
adjust
or
Proper tractor tire pressure with tiller and front
weight kit installed:
Turf tires
Agricultural tires
High floatation
tires
Front
22
psi
30
psi
18
psi 28
Rear
20
psi
20
psi
psi
3
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Before performing maintenance/inspection,
read the instructions thoroughly.
Before cleaning, inspecting
tiller
or
tractor, be sure to;
-
move the Power Take
to the
-
lower tiller to the ground
-
stop the engine and remove the key.
If
you strike an object while driving
“OFF”
position.
or
servicing the
Off
(PTO) lever
or
tilling,
stop the engine and inspect the tractor and
the tiller. Repair any damage before you
resume operation.
Operating the tiller
damaged, worn
or
the tractor with
or
broken parts may result
in severe personal injury.
All
nuts, bolts and fasteners must be tight.
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SAFETY
LABELS
Danger
location
Label
on
driveline
I
SHIELD
DO
Fig.
1
MISSING
NOT
OPERATE
ROTATING
I
CONTACT
KEEP
DO NOT OPERAW
ALL
DRIVELINE
EOUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE
DRIVELINES SECURELY
ATTACHED
DRIVELINE SHIELDS
FREELI,ON DRlVELlNE
Fig.
2
DRlVELlNE
CAN
CAUSE
AWAY!
WITHOUT
.
TRACTOR
AT
BOTH ENDS
THAT
DEATH
AND
~
-
TURN
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4
Fig.
1
0
Universal joints can be damaged
angle is excessive and
llft
Adjust tractor
lever lifting stops.
Fig.
2
linkage
PTO
or
if
lift
is engaged.
hydraulic
each use to prevent gearbox
Fig.
5
KEEP AWAY
Rotatina tines
Fig.
4
Using a high-speed
implement can cause severe damage and
could seriously injure anyone nearby.
MAXIMUM
Fig.
6
FROM
ROTATING TINES
will
cause injury
PTO SPEED:
PTO
to drive this
540
RPM
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DEALER
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Install the driveline safety clutch onto the
tiller input shaft and tighten the retaining bolt.
5.
Fig.
Attach three point hitch mast struts and
driveline shield to tiller frame using
mm. bolts, lock washers and nuts. Fig.2.
Attach mast braces to mast struts using a
M12x90mm bolt, spacer, nut and jam nut.
Fig.
3.
Secure mast brackets onto clamps on gearbox
housing using a
jam nut.
Install hitch pin brackets onto frame using two
M12x90mm bolts, with lock washers. Fig.
Brackets must be installed with the weld nut
on top side maintaining a distance of
(660
mm) centered between brackets. Fig.
M12x80mm spacer, nut and
M12x30
26"
6.
7.
Check gearbox oil level per instructions in
LUBRICATION section.
Make certain all safety shields and safety
labels are in place and in good condition.
Check the tiller tine bolts to ensure they are
tight.
Torque to 73 ft. Ibs. (10.1
Apply a coating of grease to the telescoping
parts of the driveline Fig. 9.
10 Using a grease gun and a multi-purpose
grease, ensure the tiller tine shaft and the
driveline are lubricated Fig.
11
Position the hitch pin brackets as shown and
tighten the bolts securely. Fig. 7.
12 Set preliminary adjustment of hitch top link to
22 inches (560 mm) as shown. Fig.
Km)
8
Fig.
4
10.
.
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