Maxim RMT50B Owner Manuals

Operator’s Manual

Maxim Chain Drive Tillers

TP50B • MT50B • RMT50B • RMT55H • RMT50IC • RMT60R

MAXIM MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

20195 S. Diamond Lake Rd., STE 100 • Rogers, MN 55374 • www.maximmfg.com

WARNING

If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and
maintain the machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers,
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,
or service the machine.

WARNING!! Read these and all safety and operating
instructions before operating your tiller.

Training

1. Read the operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment be­fore use. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment with­out proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip­ment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting the engine.

3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly ammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running or hot en
gine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never ll fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running except where specically
recommended by the manufacturer.

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or trafc. Do not carry passen­gers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

6. Stop the engine when leaving the operating
position, before unclogging the tines, and when
making any repairs, adjustments, and inspections.

7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the

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machine unattended. Disengage the power take
off, lower the attachment, shift into neutral, stop the
engine and remove the key.

8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off
the engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting. Disconnect the cord on electric motors.

9. Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes
are dangerous.

10. Never operate the tiller without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

11. Keep children and pets away.

12. Do not overload the machine capacity by at­tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

13. Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when backing.

14. Never allow bystanders near the unit.

15. Use only attachments and accessories ap­proved by the manufacturer of the tiller.

16. Never operate the tiller without good visibility
or light.

17. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The
tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller
forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and
do not restrain the machine.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in
safe working condition.

2. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and
other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness
to be sure the equipment is in safe working order.

3. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.

BELT COVER, BELTS, AND PULLEY

REF PART # QUAN DESCRIPTION

701 271686 1 Crankshaft Pulley, 5 hp

703 162035 1 Belt Bracket Assembly ( TP, RMT)

162067 Belt Bracket Assembly (RMT55H)

703-A 359215 Belt Bracket Assembly (MT)

704 272201 1 Belt, V Drive for Units with 9” Pulley

272213 1 Belt, V Drive for Units with 7” Pulley

712 336671 1 Pulley, 9” for TP and MT

336665 1 Pulley, 7” for RMT

714 463017 1 Key, 3/16” x 3/4” Woodruff #9

715 130733 1 Guard

130791 1 Guard, Round MT model

716 359341 1 Bracket, Lower for RMT

359216 1 Bracket, Lower for MT

719 359383 1 Key, Pulley

720 415562 2 Set Screw 5/16”

801 400176 2 Self Tapping Bolt 1/4” x 1/2”

802 400104 1 Bolt, 1/4” - 20 x 1/2

808 Engine

812 400235 1 Screw, 1/2” x 24 x 3/4”

815 359343 1 Bracket, Upper

823 445245 2 Flat Washer

824 446145 1 Lockwasher, 1/2” Heavy

825 444715 1 Locknut, 1/4” - 20

826 443106 4 Nut, 5/16” - 18

827 400194 4 Screw, 5/16” - 18 x 1 1/2” Hex Head Cap

828 446136 4 Lockwasher, 5/16”

DECALS

TYPE PART # QUANTITY

HOLD HANDLE GRIPS WHILE CRANKING 336776 1
TINE ENGAGE LEVER 336777 1
HANDLE CROSS BRACE (TP50B) 336768-A 1
HANDLE CROSS BRACE (MT50B) 336913 1
HANDLE CROSS BRACE (RMT) 336916 1
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARD 336720 1
TINE WARNING 336784 2
MADE IN USA 336924 1
BELT GUARD (TP50B) 336894 1

BELT GUARD (MT50B) 336914 1
BELT GUARD (RMT) 336917 1
FAST SLOW OFF (TP50B) 336766-A 1
CAUTION (OPERATOR) 336799 1

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Belt and Belt Cover

IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COM­BUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR ANY
UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED, BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS
COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE’S EXHAUST IS EQUIPPED
WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS
( IF ANY). IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAIN­TAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.

IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW
(SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE), OTHER
STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL
LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR ARRESTER.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-

fects, other reproductive harm.

SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING

To assure proper operation of your Maxim Tiller, read and follow the following instructions carefully.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE TILLER
FROM THE CARTON.

1. Do not attempt to lift the tiller from the carton. After opening the top, cut all four corners and lay the
sides at on the oor or working space. Take out all unassembled parts, bag of parts, and protective
packing. Be careful not to kink the control cables.

2. Tiller model TP50B comes in two cartons. All other models are delivered in one carton. Carton #1
will have the complete tiller unit and the cultivator mounting bar. Carton #2 will have all the plow attach­ments and tractor tires. Remove all parts from carton #1. You should have the following items:
1 each box of 4 rotor assemblies 1 each Throttle Control Assembly
1 each Pair of Handle Bars 1 each Clutch Control Cable
1 each Handle Cross Brace 1 Bag of small parts (nuts and bolts)
2 each Handle Bar Braces 1 each Cultivator Mounting Bar (TP50B only)

3. Install rotor assemblies on shaft using 4 tine pins and 4 cotter hair pins. Be sure that all cutting edges
are facing toward the front as they rotate.

4. Install right and left handle bars to hitch using two 5/16” 18 x 3 1/2” hex bolts, nuts and lock washers.

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Do not tighten any bolts until all are started. Be sure the handle bar which has the clutch lever is on the