ATI Technologies Tiller 365 User Manual

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ATI Corporation  
New Holland, PA 17557 U.S.A.  
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DISCLAIMER  
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED TO PROMOTE THE SAFE USE OF, AND ASSIST THE  
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OPERATOR IN ACHIEVING THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM, MODEL 365 Preseeder Landscaping Tillers  
DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR THEIR INTENDED APPLICATIONS.  
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Preseeder is a registered trademark of ATI Corporation.  
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS  
FIGURE NUMBER  
PAGE NO.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tractor Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Preseeder Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Preseeder Landscaping Tiller General Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Check Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Choke Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Pull Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
10 Run Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
11 Idle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
12 Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
13 Tow Valve On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
14 Tow Valve Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
16 Variable Speed Control Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
17 Variable Speed Control Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
18 Forward Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
19 Reverse Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
20 Swing Control Lever Disengaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
21 Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
23 Attachment Drive Control and Brake Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
24 Transport Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
27 Transport Tie Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
30 Main Drive Belt Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
31 Main Drive Belt Release Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
33 Drive Chain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
34 Welding Replacement Standard Rotor Tooth – Typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
35 Rotor With Carbide Tooth – Typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SUBJECT  
PAGE NO.  
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv  
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Safety Precaution Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
The Preseeder Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Operating The Preseeder Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
TRACTOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Daily Checks To Perform Before Starting The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Check Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Check Fuel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Check That All Shields Are Installed and Attaching Hardware is Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Check Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Engine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Starting a Cold Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Starting a Warm Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Parking The Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Operating The Tow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Tow Valve On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Tow Valve Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Operating The Directional Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Stopping Movement with Engine Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Variable Speed Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Adjusting The Variable Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Forward Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Reverse Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Tractor Swing Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Angling The Attachment Using Swing Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
End of Season Storage Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Clean The Entire Machine and Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Engine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Machine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
PRESEEDER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Operating The Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Starting The Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Adjusting Depth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Stopping The Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Suggestions for Efficient Seedbed Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Securing The Machine For Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Detaching Preseeder Tiller from Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
ORDERING PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
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INTRODUCTION  
This manual is furnished to you, the  
NOTE: References made to left, right,  
front, and rear are those directions viewed  
when facing the unit from the rear.  
owner/operator, as a guide to get the greatest  
benefit from your Preseeder tiller. ATI  
Corporation wants you to be able to get the  
most use out of your tiller through safe and effi-  
cient operation.  
NOTE: Some equipment depicted in illus-  
trations may not reflect exact production  
model configurations.  
Before attempting to operate the tiller,  
carefully read all sections of this manual. Be  
sure that you thoroughly understand all of the  
safety information and operating procedures.  
NOTE: All safety, operating, and  
servicing information reflects current pro-  
duction models at the time of publication of  
this manual.  
Pay special attention to the Safety  
Precautions and particularly all DANGER,  
WARNING, and CAUTION notices included  
in this manual. These items combined form the  
guidelines for promoting a safe and efficient  
operating environment, along with continuous,  
reliable service and minimum down time.  
NOTE: ATI Corporation reserves the right  
to discontinue models at any time, change  
specifications, and improve design without  
notice and without incurring obligation on  
goods previously purchased and to discon-  
tinue supplying any part listed, when the  
demand does not warrant production.  
WARRANTY  
This Preseeder tiller is designed and manu-  
factured to high quality standards. ATI  
Corporation, therefore, guarantees this tiller to be  
free from defect in workmanship and materials  
for one year from purchase date. If the machine  
is used for rental purposes, the warranty is  
limited to ninety (90) days.  
Rotor teeth and normal wear are not cov-  
ered by this warranty.  
Misuse, abuse, misapplication, and unau-  
thorized alterations will void this warranty.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
THE BEST OPERATOR IS A  
CAREFUL OPERATOR.  
The tiller must only be operated by quali-  
fied persons who are familiar with all informa-  
tion in the operator’s manual. Do not attempt to  
operate the tiller in areas with steep inclines,  
ditches, large rocks, stumps, or holes which  
may endanger the operator by upsetting the trac-  
tor or cause damage to the tiller.  
By using common sense, observing general  
safety rules, and adhering to the precautions  
specific to the Preseeder tiller, you, the operator,  
can promote safe equipment operation. Read  
and be sure you understand all precautions in  
this section before operating your tiller. The  
machine must only be operated by properly  
trained and authorized operators.  
THE PRESEEDER TILLER  
1. Read this manual carefully to become  
familiar with your tiller. Lack of operat-  
ing knowledge can be dangerous and lead  
to accidents.  
SAFETY PRECAUTION DEFINITIONS  
2. Keep all shields in place and properly  
tighten all mounting hardware.  
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes  
are strategically placed throughout this manual  
to further emphasize the importance of personal  
safety, qualifications of operating personnel, and  
proper use of the tiller in its intended applica-  
tion. These precautions supplement and/or com-  
plement the safety information decals affixed to  
the unit and include headings that are defined as  
follows:  
Stay clear of drive belt and  
chain. Do not operate with-  
out drive chain cover and drive belt shield in  
place and in good condition. Failure to heed  
these warnings can result in personal injury or  
death.  
3. Periodically inspect all parts for wear and  
replace with factory-authorized parts if  
excessive wear is present.  
Indicates an imminently haz-  
ardous situation which, if not  
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  
4. Keep safety decals clean and readable.  
Replace if missing, damaged, or illegible.  
Indicates a potentially haz-  
ardous situation or practice  
which, if not avoided, could result in death or  
serious injury.  
5. Do not modify, alter or permit anyone to  
modify or alter this equipment or any of its  
components without written approval from  
ATI Corporation.  
Indicates a potentially haz-  
ardous situation or practice  
which, if not avoided, will result in damage to  
equipment and/or minor injury.  
OPERATING THE PRESEEDER TILLER  
1. Do not stand or allow others to stand near  
the tiller while it is operating.  
NOTE: Indicates an operating procedure,  
practice. etc., or portion thereof, which is  
essential to highlight.  
2. Never wear loose clothing when operating  
rotating equipment.  
3. Never clean, adjust, or repair the tiller with  
the tractor engine running.  
eep hands and feet from  
K
under Preseeder tiller at all  
times. Make certain everyone is clear of the  
machine before operating.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
SAFETY DECALS  
The safety decals appearing in Figure 1 are  
a sampling of those affixed to the tiller. These  
examples are not meant to represent all decals,  
but do illustrate typical precautionary and infor-  
mational signage relating to tiller operation and  
use.  
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of  
the operator to locate, read, and adhere to all  
information provided on all decals affixed to  
the unit being operated.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
FIGURE 1 Decals  
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS  
TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION  
PRESEEDER SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION  
The serial number is located below the fuel tank  
as shown (See Figure 2).  
The serial number is located on the right side of  
the attachment channel as shown (See Figure 3).  
The serial number will be require when ordering  
parts.  
The serial number will be require when ordering  
parts.  
For easy reference, enter Model and serial num-  
ber on these lines:  
For easy reference, enter serial number on this  
line:  
Model_________________________________  
Serial Number___________________________  
Serial Number___________________________  
FIGURE 3 Preseeder Serial Number Location  
FIGURE 2 Tractor Serial Number Location  
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION  
Located the serial number plate on your engine.  
The serial number will be require when ordering  
parts.  
For easy reference, enter the engine manufactur-  
er and the serial number on these line:  
Manufacturer____________________________  
Serial Number___________________________  
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GENERAL ARRANGEMENT  
FIGURE 4 Preseeder Landscaping Tiller General Arrangement  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
3. Check the dust shield, C.  
DAILY CHECKS TO PERFORM  
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE  
NOTE: Do not operate the machine with  
loose or missing shields. Replace missing  
shields immediately (See Figure 7).  
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL  
1. Place the machine on a level surface then  
remove the oil dipstick.  
2. Check the oil level as indicated in the  
engine owner’s manual and fill with the rec-  
ommended motor oil.(See Figure 5).  
FIGURE 6 Check Fuel Level  
FIGURE 5 Check Engine Oil Level  
CHECK FUEL LEVEL  
1. Remove the fuel tank cap (See Figure 6).  
2. Fill tank to the bottom of the fuel tank neck.  
3. Use minimum of 86 octane gasoline.  
4. Wipe any spilled fuel before starting the  
engine.  
NOTE: Do not overfill the fuel tank.  
Observe all safety statements listed in the  
safety information section.  
FIGURE 7 Check All Shields  
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES  
CHECK THAT ALL SHIELDS ARE  
INSTALLED AND ATTACHING HARD-  
WARE IS TIGHT  
Check tire pressures in the tractor tires and  
inflate to 14 psi.  
1. Check the main drive belt shield, A.  
2. Check the drive chain cover, B.  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
ENGINE OPERATION  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE  
1. Place the throttle control to the CHOKE  
position (See Figure 7).  
FIGURE 10 Run Position  
5. After the engine has warmed up, slowly  
place the throttle to the IDLE position (See  
Figure 11).  
FIGURE 8 Choke Position  
2. Pull the starter rope slowly and with low  
force until the slack is out of the rope and  
resistance is felt (See Figure 9).  
3. When resistance is felt, pull the rope with  
enough force to turn the engine fast enough  
to start the engine. Return the pull rope  
gently to the retracted position.  
FIGURE 11 Idle Position  
6. Move the throttle to the RUN position when  
operating the machine (See Figure 10).  
NOTE: Operating conditions may not  
require setting to full RUN position.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Place the throttle control slightly past the  
IDLE position (See Figure 11).  
2. Pull the starter rope slowly and with low  
force until the slack is out of the rope and  
resistance is felt (See Figure 9).  
FIGURE 9 Pull Start  
4. When the engine starts, position the throttle  
to the RUN position for 30 seconds to allow  
the engine to warm up (See Figure 10).  
3. When resistance is felt, pull the rope with  
enough force to turn the engine fast enough  
to start the engine.  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE (Cont’d)  
OPERATING THE TOW VALVE  
4. Move the throttle to the RUN position when  
operating the machine (See Figure 10 on  
Page 7).  
The TOW VALVE disengages the transmission  
so the machine can be moved when the engine  
is not running. This feature makes it easy to  
move the machine without starting the engine.  
NOTE: Operating conditions may not  
require setting to full RUN position.  
TOW VALVE ON  
STOPPING THE ENGINE  
When the TOW VALVE, A, is in the ON posi-  
tion as shown, the machine can be pushed or  
pulled without the engine running (See Figure  
13).  
1. Place the throttle to the IDLE position and  
allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds (See  
Figure 11 on Page 7).  
NOTE: When the TOW VALVE is in the  
ON position, the transmission will not pro-  
pel the machine in forward or reverse  
when the engine is running and the hydro-  
static control lever is activated.  
2. Place the throttle in the STOP position and  
the engine should stop running (See Figure  
12).  
NOTE: Engine components get very hot  
during operation. Stop the engine and  
allow it to cool before doing any work on  
the engine.  
FIGURE 13 Tow Valve On  
TOW VALVE OFF  
FIGURE 12 Stop Position  
PARKING THE MACHINE  
When the TOW VALVE, A, is in the OFF posi-  
tion as shown, the machine will be very hard to  
push or pull with the engine is not running (See  
Figure 14).  
When parking the tractor for any period of time,  
use the following procedure.  
1. Stop the engine by placing the throttle con-  
trol to the STOP position (See Figure 12).  
NOTE: When the TOW VALVE is in the  
OFF position, the transmission will propel  
the machine forward or reverse when the  
engine is running and the hydrostatic con-  
trol lever is activated.  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL  
ADJUSTMENT  
1. Adjust to slowest speed.  
The maximum forward and reverse speeds can  
be adjusted to meet specific operating condi-  
tions by moving the Control Knob, A, in the  
adjustment slot (See Figure 16).  
Adjust to slowest speed set-  
ting, B, while learning to  
operate the machine and when operating in  
confined spaces.  
FIGURE 14 Tow Valve Off  
DO NOT Engage the  
Attachment when TOW  
VALVE is in the ON position.  
NOTE: Only adjust the variable speed  
control when the engine is stopped.  
OPERATING THE DIRECTIONAL  
CONTROLS  
STOPPING MOVEMENT WITH ENGINE  
RUNNING  
1. RELEASE the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL  
LEVER, A. The lever will automatically go  
the neutral position as shown (See Figure  
15).  
2. When the hydrostatic lever is in the neutral  
position the machine will not move.  
FIGURE 16 Variable Speed Control Setting  
ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED  
CONTROL  
1. Loosen the control knob, A.  
2. Move the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL  
KNOB forward to the FAST position to  
increase maximum speed. (Knob shown in  
fastest position.)  
3. Move the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL  
KNOB rearward to the SLOW position to  
decrease maximum speed.  
FIGURE 15 Stopping Movement  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED  
CONTROL (Cont’d)  
4. Tighten control knob, A (See Figure 17).  
NOTE: The optimum location of the  
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB  
allows you to fully engage the hydrostatic  
control lever to achieve a comfortable  
operating speed for the ground conditions.  
NOTE: Moving the VARIABLE SPEED  
CONTROL KNOB toward the FAST posi-  
tion increase hydrostatic control lever  
effort.  
FIGURE 18 Forward Direction  
REVERSE DIRECTION  
1. SLOWLY apply pressure and PULL BACK  
on the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL  
LEVER as shown (See Figure 19).  
Moving the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL  
KNOB toward the SLOW position decreases  
hydrostatic control lever effort.  
2. Reverse speed is directly proportional to the  
amount the hydrostatic control lever is  
moved.  
3. The more the lever is pulled back, the faster  
the reverse ground speed will be.  
NOTE: Do not back up with the attach-  
ment on the ground.  
FIGURE 17 Variable Speed Control Knob  
FORWARD DIRECTION  
1. SLOWLY apply pressure and PULL UP on  
the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER,  
A, as shown (See Figure 18).  
2. Forward speed is directly proportional to the  
amount the hydrostatic control lever is  
moved.  
FIGURE 19 Reverse Direction  
3. The more the lever is pulled up, the faster  
the forward ground speed will be,  
When stopping release the  
control lever slowly.  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
TRACTOR SWING CONTROL LEVER  
The swing control lever is shown at A (See  
Figure 20).  
FIGURE 22 Swing Control Lever Engaged  
4. Release the SWING CONTROL LEVER, A,  
and it will lock the arm in position (See  
Figure 20). If SWING CONTROL does not  
lock, rock the handlebars side to side until it  
locks.  
FIGURE 20 Swing Control Lever Disengaged  
ANGLING THE ATTACHMENT USING  
THE SWING CONTROL LEVER  
1. Stop the engine by positioning the throttle to  
the STOP position (See Figure 21).  
FIGURE 21 Stop Position  
2. Lift up and hold the SWING CONTROL  
LEVER (See Figure 22).  
3. Push forward on the left handlebar while  
simultaneously pulling rearward on the right  
handlebar until the desired attachment angle  
is achieved.  
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TRACTOR OPERATION  
END OF SEASON STORAGE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
SERVICE  
ENGINE  
CLEAN THE ENTIRE MACHINE AND  
ENGINE  
Honda - GXV390K1 13.0 HP  
FUEL TANK  
Thoroughly clean the machine and engine then  
blow dry with 50 PSI compressed air.  
1.0 US Gallon  
TRANSMISSION  
ENGINE SERVICE  
Tuff Torq Model K62  
Hydrostatic  
1. Refer to the engine manufactures manuals  
for specific recommendations and proce-  
dures.  
Infinite variable control  
Oil - 2.5 liters of 10W30 Class CD motor oil  
GROUND SPEED  
MACHINE SERVICE  
0 - 4.2 mph  
1. Lubricate all grease point as shown in the  
Lubrication Section.  
WEIGHT  
440 Lbs.  
2. Lubricate all linkage pivot points.  
DIMENSIONS  
42" W x 45" H x 76" L  
36" Maximum working width  
3. Spray exposed cabled with a fluid lubricant  
to prevent binding and rust.  
DRIVES  
4. Examine drive belt and chain for damage  
and replace as required.  
Engine mounted clutch/brake  
Heavy duty bevel gearbox with sealed bearings  
B76 main drive belt  
5. Check the condition of all shields and  
replace as required.  
#50 o-ring final drive chain  
TIRES  
6. Check safety decals and replace as required.  
Rear = 18 x 6.5 heavy 4-Ply lugged  
7. Check all bearings and gear box for bearing  
condition. Replace any loose bearings.  
CONTROLS  
Variable speed control lever  
Swing control lever  
Transport release lever  
FRAME  
Heavy formed tube mainframe, Tractor  
12 gauge fabricated mainframe, Tiller  
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PRESEEDER OPERATION  
GENERAL SAFETY  
The Preseeder tiller is a machine designed  
to quickly prepare a level, fine-textured bed,  
ready for seeding turfgrass. It is intended for  
conditioning and leveling the top layer of soil; it  
is not designed to be used as a deep tiller. If  
hard, unbroken soil is encountered, it is recom-  
mended that a chisel be used first for two rea-  
sons:  
FIGURE 23 Attachment Drive Control and Brake Lever  
1. To break up the soil for more efficient  
operation.  
2. To allow more water to be absorbed,  
thereby reducing surface erosion.  
To prevent personal injury,  
make certain all tractor and  
Preseeder tiller safety shields are in place and  
secure before operating.  
FIGURE 24 Transport Release Lever  
OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT  
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH CONTROL  
STARTING THE ATTACHMENT  
1. Raise the tiller to transport position.  
2. Stop the engine.  
1. Raise attachment to transport position.  
2. Adjust the depth adjustment cam to the  
desired working depth.  
3. Remove the Lock Pin and rotate the Depth  
Adjustment Cam to the desired depth (See  
Figure 25).  
3. Start the engine and place the throttle in  
the run position as described in the  
STARTING THE ENGINE SECTION.  
4. Reinsert the lock pin to set the depth.  
4. Depress the ATTACHMENT DRIVE  
CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER, A, as  
shown. This releases the brake and engages  
the drive (See Figure 23).  
NOTE: Engage attachment before lower-  
ing onto the ground.  
5. Push down on the handle bars and pull the  
TRANSPORT RELEASE LEVER A to  
lower the tiller to working depth (See  
Figure 24).  
FIGURE 25 Depth Cam Adjustment  
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PRESEEDER OPERATION  
STOPPING THE ATTACHMENT  
SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFICIENT  
SEEDBED PREPARATION  
1. Release the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CON-  
TROL AND BRAKE LEVER. This will dis-  
engage the drive and apply the brake to stop  
the attachment from turning.  
The following suggestions are to be under-  
stood as general in nature, since each operator  
will develop their own style of operation, spe-  
cific to the plot and terrain that is being pre-  
pared.  
OPERATION  
A. Lubricate the machine as necessary. Refer  
Soil type and conditions vary considerably  
and must be addressed individually, as they are  
encountered.  
to LUBRICATION section of this manual.  
B. Start tractor according to tractor operator’s  
manual.  
There are three basic operations that a  
Preseeder tiller performs: CLEARING, TILL-  
ING, and LEVELING.  
Rotation of the rotor may  
cause tractor to move back-  
wards, under certain soil conditions, if tractor  
is not moving forward under power, or Tow  
Valve is in ON position.  
1. CLEARING involves removing rocks  
from the soil surface. This is generally  
the final operation, but in extremely  
rocky conditions it is advisable to clear  
the area of excessive rocks for more effi-  
cient operation.  
C. Lower the tiller to ground carefully.  
Operating at excessive speeds  
can cause excessive wear or  
damage to the machine.  
Do not attempt to operate the  
Preseeder tiller in areas with  
heavy weeds, rope, wire, package strapping, or  
anything that can wrap around the end of the  
rotor. Steel strapping is extremely abrasive and  
causes excessive and premature wear when  
caught in the tiller.  
FIGURE 26 Working Angles of the Preseeder Tiller  
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PRESEEDER OPERATION  
NOTE: When clearing an area with exces-  
not to overload the tiller when the rotor is  
sive rocks, adjust rotor depth so it just  
touches soil surface, then proceed to work  
and windrow rocks.  
in this position.  
Learning to operate your tiller properly will  
allow you to get the most efficient use from it  
with minimal downtime. By keeping the follow-  
ing points in mind, you will be able to work  
more effectively and efficiently.  
NOTE: Rock windrows should be picked  
up before they become too large. Large  
windrows affect performance and cause  
premature wear of the Preseeder tiller.  
Survey the area: Take a few minutes to  
walk around the jobsite. These few minutes  
are time well-spent because you can:  
The adjustable angling feature of the tiller  
provides added efficiency when clearing an  
area. By reversing the angle, it is possible to  
continue moving rocks toward the collection  
area, while traveling in either direction.  
1. Plan a strategy. Ask yourself some  
questions about doing the job most effi-  
ciently. Where are the highest points on  
this job? Where are the lowest? Where  
should I start? Where should I deposit  
the rocks? These are the types of ques-  
tions that you should ask yourself before  
starting each job.  
2. TILLING is the main operation the  
machine performs. Experience will give  
the operator a feel for the best setting to  
use. Excessive depth can cause rock  
jamming.  
In rocky conditions the tiller should be set  
at a shallow working depth for more effi-  
ciency. When there is a build-up of soil in  
front of the rotor, the soil build-up prevents  
rocks from being discharged away from the  
rotor and thus the machine jams much  
more readily. It is more efficient to make  
an extra pass at a shallower setting.  
2. Look for obstructions. Walk around the  
jobsite to spot the enemies of your tiller.  
These enemies include: roots, steel  
strapping, rope, wire, plastic wrapping,  
or anything that may hinder or damage  
your machine. Remove these enemies  
before you start operating. Also, look  
for permanent objects that may often be  
buried or hidden on jobsites. These  
include: drainage pipe, electrical wiring,  
sewer vents, well covers, concrete slabs,  
etc.  
Overloading can be caused by an object  
such as a rock or root caught in the  
machine or by tilling too deeply in heavy,  
wet soil. Release clutch immediately when  
belt slippage occurs.  
Be aware of electrical wires  
or pipes which may have a  
shallow cover of earth.  
3. LEVELING occurs during the tilling  
process. Deeper rotor depth produces the  
best leveling. More shallow settings pro-  
duce the smoothest seedbed.  
3. Prepare for final clean-up. Clean-up is  
made easier when you choose an area  
beforehand that is better for gathering  
and cleaning up rocks. Areas that are  
close to your trucks, on solid ground,  
along a street or grass-covered are ideal  
for depositing rocks and debris. Work  
the final windrows towards this area.  
When possible, it is best to work along con-  
tours rather than across them. The leveling  
function will cut off ridges and fill in valleys.  
The operator may choose to angle the rotor  
parallel to the tractor axle to gain maximum  
leveling. However, when the rotor is straight  
(See Figure 26), rocks will not discharge to  
the side. All dirt and rocks gather in front of  
the rotor. The operator should be careful  
SECURING THE MACHINE  
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PRESEEDER OPERATION  
5. Secure the rear of the tractor using the tie  
FOR TRANSPORT  
down loops as shown  
1. Position the machine on a trailer or other  
vehicle (See Figure 27).  
NOTE: Do not over tighten the tie down  
straps or the frame or tires may be dam-  
aged.  
2. Stop the engine.  
3. Lower the Preseeder until the rotor rests  
on the deck.  
DETACHING PRESEEDER TILLER  
FROM TRACTOR  
1. Turn off Tractor engine and lower rotor to  
ground.  
NOTE: The attachment must be fully low-  
ered during transport or the frame may be  
damaged.  
2. Remove Main Drive Belt Shield by  
removing 2(two) mounting bolts (See  
Figure 30 on Page 18 ).  
4. Use the front tie down loops on the bot-  
tom of the wheel frame to secure the front  
of the machine.  
3. Move Drive Belt Release Handle to the  
disengaged position, and remove belt from  
Drive Pulley (D) on engine (See Figures  
31 & 32 on Page 18).  
4. Remove 2(two) 1/2 inch attaching bolts  
(See Figure 28).  
FIGURE 28 Attaching Bolts Preseeder to Tractor  
REVERSE ORDER FOR ATTACH-  
ING PRESEEDER TILLER TO  
TRACTOR  
FIGURE 27 Transport Tie Downs  
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LUBRICATION  
The lubrication points in the accompanying  
2. Caster Wheel Bearings (2)  
illustration reflect standard production models.  
Quantities and locations of lube fittings, fill  
plugs, drain plugs, etc. could vary, as improve-  
ments in design and/or changes in machine con-  
figuration warrant.  
NOTE: Do not over-grease lube points.  
One to two pumps of grease should offer  
the sufficient quantity of lubricant if the  
lube schedule is followed. Excessive grease  
only provides a passage for dirt to enter  
the bearing races. Be sure to wipe off any  
remaining grease from around the bear-  
ings.  
Worn grease fittings that will  
not hold the gun, and fittings  
with a stuck check ball, must be replaced.  
FILL POINT  
Items not equipped with grease fittings  
(linkages, cables, pins, levers, etc.) should be  
lubricated with SAE 30 oil before the start of  
each operating day, or more frequently as condi-  
tions require. (See Figure 29 for locations.)  
Gearbox must be removed and set on its  
side to check the oil level.  
1. Remove Main Drive Belt and Chain  
Drive.  
EVERY 10 HOURS  
2. Remove gearbox mounting bolts (4) and  
remove gearbox from tiller.  
Lubricate the Drive Chain with a spray-on  
motorcycle chain lube.  
3. Remove oil check plug from back of gear-  
box. Correct oil level is at the bottom of  
the check plug. Add oil if necessary.  
Gearbox capacity is 13 oz. Use anti-foam  
SAE 90W oil.  
NOTE: Lubricating the chain when it is  
warm after being used will allow the lubri-  
cant to work best.  
Apply grease to fittings using grease gun to  
the following.  
1. Rotor Bearings (2)  
FIGURE 29 Preseeder Tiller Lubrication Points – Typical  
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MAINTENANCE  
MAIN DRIVE BELT REMOVAL  
2. Remove Main Drive Belt Shield (See  
Figure 30).  
1. Turn off tractor engine and lower tiller  
onto level ground.  
3. Move the Drive Belt Release Handle to  
the disengaged position.  
2. Remove Main Drive Belt Shield (See  
Figure 30).  
FIGURE 30 Main Drive Belt Shield  
3. Move the Drive Belt Release Handle to  
the disengaged position (See Figure 31).  
4. Remove the belt from the pulleys in the  
following order (See Figure 32).  
A. Adjustable Idler Pulley  
B. Gearbox Pulley  
C. Tension Idler Pulley  
D. Drive Pulley  
FIGURE 31 Main Drive Belt Release Handle  
Reverse order to reinstall the belt.  
MAIN DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT  
When the Drive Belt Release Handle is in the  
engaged position the spring should be approxi-  
mately 1" longer the in the released position. If  
due to belt wear or replacement, the spring  
length varies by more then 1/2" adjustment is  
required.  
FIGURE 32 Main Drive Belt Removal - Pulley Locations  
1. Turn off tractor engine and lower tiller  
onto level ground.  
4. Loosen the bolt in the center of the  
Adjustable Idler Pulley (A).  
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MAINTENANCE  
5.Move the Adjustable Idler Pulley (A)  
1. QD hub and Driven Sprocket mating sur-  
faces must be clean and free of burrs.  
toward the Gearbox Pulley (B) (to shorten  
the spring) or away from the Gearbox  
Pulley (to lengthen the spring) as required.  
2. Push the QD hub on until there is no side  
play in the rotor.  
6. Tighten the bolt in the center of the  
Adjustable Idler Pulley (A).  
3. Insert the bolts through the unthreaded  
holes in the QD hub and into the threaded  
holes in the Driven Sprocket. Tighten the  
bolts evenly 1/2 turn at a time to 9 ft. - lbs.  
torque  
7. Check belt tension by moving the Drive  
Belt Release Handle to the engaged posi-  
tion and measuring the spring length.  
DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL  
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT  
1. Turn off tractor engine and lower tiller  
onto level ground.  
Check chain tension after the first 40 hours  
of operation. Then check/adjust chain every 100  
hours following initial adjustment. (See Figure  
33.)  
2. Remove the three bolts (3), and access  
cover.  
1. Turn off tractor engine and lower tiller  
onto level ground.  
3. Remove the QD hub from the Driven  
Sprocket by removing the bolts in the hub  
and putting them in the threaded holes in  
the hub. Turn each bolt 1/2 turn until the  
hub is loose and can be removed.  
2. Remove the three bolts (3), and access  
closure.  
3. Check slack of the chain. Measure [A]  
midway between the sprockets on the top  
side of the chain. If there is more than 3/4"  
of slack adjust the chain. Release the main  
drive belt. Loosen the mounting bolts (5)  
for gear box, push the gear box mounting  
assembly toward the Tractor [A], tighten  
the mounting bolts. Then recheck slack.  
4. Remove the Drive Chain from the Drive  
Sprocket and remove the Driven Sprocket  
and Drive Chain together.  
Reverse order with the following notes to rein-  
stall the chain.  
FIGURE 33 Drive Chain Adjustment  
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MAINTENANCE  
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Cont’d)  
BEFORE EACH USE  
1. Check tiller daily for loose, bent, broken,  
or missing parts.  
4. Replace the access cover and bolts.  
2. Observe tiller’s general condition, noting  
points that may need attention.  
NOTE: Failure to adjust tension will  
result in premature failure and could void  
your warranty.  
3. Check rotor to be sure no foreign objects  
such as wire or weeds are wrapped around  
them.  
ROTOR TOOTH WEAR  
4. Make certain drive line shields are in place  
and in good condition.  
Before performing maintenance as outlined  
below be sure to:  
5. During operation, listen for abnormal  
sounds which might indicate loose parts,  
damaged bearings or other damage.  
Correct any problem immediately.  
1. Lower tiller to ground.  
2. Turn off tractor.  
AFTER EACH USE  
If tiller must be raised off  
the ground, block securely.  
1. Clean all debris from tiller especially on  
the rotor.  
STANDARD TEETH  
2. To prevent rusting, touch up any spots  
where paint may have worn off.  
Rotor tooth length is critical to the efficient  
operation of the tiller. Length of the tooth  
should be no less than 1/2 inch. To keep your  
tiller performing effectively, we recommend that  
replacement teeth (Part no. 200-337-002) be  
welded onto the front of the original teeth when  
tooth length approaches the 1/2 inch minimum  
length. (See Figure 34.)  
3. Store in a clean, dry place.  
CARBIDE TEETH  
Carbide teeth offer dramatically longer life.  
Due to tooth spacing, and rotor tubing material,  
carbide teeth cannot be welded onto an existing  
rotor. A new rotor with carbide teeth can be  
ordered for your tiller. Check with your author-  
ized dealer for specific pricing. (See Figure 35.)  
When welding rotor teeth,  
welder ground clamp must be  
attached to rotor to prevent current from flow-  
ing through bearings.  
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MAINTENANCE  
FIGURE 34 Welding Replacement Standard Rotor Tooth – Typical  
FIGURE 35 Rotor With Carbide Tooth – Typical  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
SYMPTOM  
POTENTIAL CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Rotor does not turn.  
Tractor attachment drive is not engaged.  
Engage tractor Attachment Drive.  
Control and Brake Lever  
Obstruction jammed between the rotor  
and frame.  
Clear obstruction from the rotor.  
Main Drive Belt not adjusted correctly.  
Adjust Main Drive Belt. (See  
Main Drive Belt adjusting).  
Main Drive Belt is worn out.  
See dealer for appropriate  
service.  
Rotor stalls too easily.  
Working depth too deep.  
Reduce working depth.  
Reduce ground speed.  
Ground speed too fast.  
Main Drive Belt not adjusted correctly.  
Adjust Main Drive Belt. (See  
Main Drive Belt adjusting).  
STORAGE  
When the seeding season is over, the  
3. Replace badly worn or damaged parts  
obtained from your authorized dealer.  
Preseeder tiller should be thoroughly checked so  
a minimum amount of work will be required to  
put it back in operation for the next season. The  
following recommendations are offered to aid in  
storing the tiller correctly.  
4. Touch-up paint to prevent rust and main-  
tain the tiller’s appearance.  
5. Store in a clean, dry place.  
1. Clean the tiller thoroughly.  
2. Lubricate the tiller. Check the fluid levels;  
fill to proper level if necessary.  
ORDERING PARTS  
If ordering parts becomes necessary for  
your Preseeder tiller, call your authorized deal-  
er to obtain correct parts replacement informa-  
tion. Please have model number, serial number,  
part number, and other necessary information  
ready when ordering parts.  
IMPORTANT: Always order parts using part  
numbers from the Preseeder  
Parts Manual supplied with  
your unit. Replacement manu-  
als may be obtained at  
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