Honda Power Equipment TL6552 User 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
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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 TL6552 Rotary Tiller.
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:
!
BA
- Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions
are not followed.
A-
- 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
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.
A-
Using this product for a purpose not intended may
cause injury or property damage. Read and understand this Operator’s Manual be-
fore operating
this Rotary Tiller.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your tiller, consult an
authorized Honda Compact Tractor Dealer.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC
1991, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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.
additional information, contact your authorized
Honda Compact Tractor Dealer.
If you need assistance or
DESCRIPTION
The TL6552 is a light duty rotary tiller that is
designed for use on Honda's H6522 Compact.
Tractors. The tiller is designed to be powered by
the (type
(PTO), and is raised and lowered by the optional
(category 1) 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.
1,540 R.P.M.) rear Power Take Off
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. 1).
Record the serial number for future reference
when requesting repair parts or dealer assistance.
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.
To avoid injury
anyone to stand on or ride on the tiller.
To avoid injury from rotating parts or thrown
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 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.
or tiller damage, do not allow
or allow others to
HITCH
Operation of the TL6552 Rotary Tiller requires 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
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(1) 35 pound (17 Kg ) weight.
The addition of the front
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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Do not exceed weight limitations
stated on the tractor owner’s manual or
equipment damage may result.
Never wear loose clothing when operating
the rotary tiller.
entangled in rotating parts or become
hooked on controls leading to injury
damage to property.
Never leave the tractor operator’s seat when
the tractor is in motion;
Take Off (PTO) is engaged.
Before getting
- shut the engine off
- remove the ignition key
- wait for the PTO to stop turning
- then lower the tiller to the ground.
To avoid personal injury
damage, never attempt to clean
the tiller while the engine is running.
Loose clothing may become
or
or while the Power
off the tractor always;
or equipment
or adjust
Proper tractor tire pressure with tiller and front
weight kit installed:
Front Rear
Turf tires 22 psi 20 psi
Agricultural tires 30 psi 20 psi
High flotation tires 18 psi 28 psi
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Before performing maintenance/inspection,
read the instructions thoroughly.
Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the
or tractor, be sure to;
tiller
- move the Power Take Off (PTO) lever
“OFF” position.
to the
- lower 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 tiller. 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.
SAFETY LABELS
Danger
location
Label
on
driveline
SHIELD
DO
MISSING
NOT
OPERATE
Fig. 1
ROTATING DRlVELlNE
I
CONTACT CAN CAUSE
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERAW
ALL
DRIVELINE
EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE
DRIVELINES SECURELY
ATTACHED
DRIVELINE SHIELDS
FREELY ON DRlVELlNE
AT
Fig. 2
WITHOUT
.
TRACTOR
BOTH ENDS
THAT
DEATH
AND
TURN
~
-
4
Fig. 1
Universal joints can be damaged if lift
angle is excessive and
Adjust tractor lift
lever lifting stops.
Fig.
2
linkage
PTO
or
is engaged.
hydraulic
each use to prevent gearbox
Fig.
5
KEEP AWAY
Rotatina tines
4
Fig.
Using
implement can cause severe damage and
could seriously injure anyone nearby.
MAXIMUM
Fig.
FROM
a high-speed
PTO SPEED:
6
ROTATING TINES
will
cause injury
PTO
to drive this
540
RPM
DEALER ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Install the driveline safety clutch onto the
tiller input shaft and tighten the retaining bolt.
Fig. 5.
Attach three point hitch mast struts and
driveline shield to tiller frame using M12x30
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 M12x80mm spacer, nut and
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 26"
(660 mm) centered between brackets. Fig. 7.
6.
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. 10.
Km) Fig. 4 .
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