Ryobi 454 - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER
NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are
determined from behind the unit in the operating
position.
To Remove Unit From Carton
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
• Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
• Cut corners and lay carton down flat.
• Remove packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
• Extend control cable and lay on the floor. Be careful
not to bend or kink control cable.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your machine.
Loose Parts In Carton
Depth Stake
Handle Assembly
Shift Rod
NOTE: All hardware needed for assembly is attached
to the loose parts or the tiller.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Attaching Depth Stake
• Tip the tiller forward so it rests on front
counterweight.
• Unthread the “T” knob from the top of the depth
stake and remove the flat washer and hex bolt.
Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin.
See Figure 1.
• Raise the rear tine shield and insert the depth stake
assembly in the slot (under the tine shield) and up
through the tine shield assembly.
• Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth
stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin clip.
• Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake
assembly. Place flat washer on the hex bolt and
thread “T” knob onto the hex bolt. Tighten securely.
See Figure 1.
• Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines.
Figure 1
Attaching Handle Assembly
• Remove top two bolts and flange lock nuts from
handle mounting brackets, but do not remove the
bottom bolt and nut. See Figure 2.
• Place handle assembly in position between the
handle mounting brackets.
• Line up holes in handle with holes in bracket and
secure with hardware previously removed.
Figure 2
Attaching Clutch Cable
Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows:
(be careful not to kink the cable)
• Remove threaded eyebolt and nut from the end of
the cable.
• Route the clutch cable to the right side of the
handle mounting brackets and underneath the
handle.
T-Knob
Flat Washer Hex Bolt
Hairpin Clip
Clevis Pin
Depth Stake
Rear Tine
Shield
Remove
Handle
Assembly
Handle
Bracket