Maxim Manufacturing TP50B - Manual (Page 7)

TRANSMISSION
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OPERATING TIPS
To acquire the knack of letting the tiller do the work without effort on the part of the operator, we offer the
following suggestions:
1. Adjust drag stake so the handles are at such a height that your arms hang straight down to contact
them. Rear wheels should be raised for deep tillage or ease of turning in confined areas.
2. Operate the tiller at about 3/4 throttle.
3. Don’t hurry the job - proceed at a slow walk - give the machine time to do its job.
4. Concentrate on keeping your arms relaxed (There is a natural tendency for any beginner to tense up.).
Operation actually takes very little effort. Let the tiller do the work.
5. When tilling on sloping ground, turn the front of the machine uphill to sufficiently counteract the ten-
dency to run down hill.
6. For best results, operate at reduced throttle settings when the ground is extremely hard or rough.
7. When cultivating, raise the drag stake until the handles are the proper height as described in Item 1 or
set rear wheels in position. Proceed at a slow walk, watching the rotors as it tills along the row.
8. TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS PERIODICALLY.
TILLLING PATTERNS
Whenever possible till the soil in the direction in which the planting or rows will run. If the soil
is extremely hard and dry, it may be advisable to till across the plot on the first digging and then
obtain the depth you want by tilling in the direction the planting will be done.
ADJUSTMENTS
TINE ADJUSTMENT
The standard tilling width is 26” with both
inner and outer tine assemblies mounted.
Tilling width is 14” with outer assemblies
removed.
To remove outer tine assemblies from inner
tine assemblies, remove pin clip from clevis
pin. Slide clevis pin out and remove outer
tine assembly. Extension tines provide a till-
ing width of up to 38”.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Proper clutch adjustment is very impor-
tant. Minor adjustments, if needed, can be
made by using the links on the clutch cable
chain only. However, the friction type clutch
may need further adjustment as the “V” belt
stretches. Adjust as follows:
DANGER
To avoid possible serious bodily injury, when
performing any adjustment remove the spark
plug wire and place the wire away from the
plug to prevent accidental starting.
1. Remove belt guard.
2. Loosen 4 engine mount bolts. Slide engine forward or backwards as required.
3. Unhook clutch cable from load spring.
4. Push upward on idler pulley to take all slack from the drive belt. Distance between the inside
of belt at the idler pulley should be between 2 7/8” and 3 1/8”.
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