HONDA TL5040 - Manual (Page 12)

TILLER ADJUSTMENTS REAR SHIELD ADJUSTMENT
The rear shield can be adjusted to control the soil
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT tilth. The finest tilth (consistency) is achieved with
the shield in the lowest position. That position is
a) Position the tiller skids (one on each side) to the recommended for mulching, mixing, and burying
desired tilling depth. weeds, fertilizer, etc. The higher the shield is
positioned, the more course the finished results.
b) To adjust, raise the tiller off the ground and block
The higher positions are recommended for rocky
it securely in position. Loosen the skid pivot bolt. soil. To adjust, hook the chain onto the gear box
c) Remove the adjusting bolt. Pivot the skid to the
desired depth position hole, reinstall the
adjusting bolt and tighten securely. Retighten
the pivot bolt.
Never operate the tiller
without the shield installed. Objects may be
thrown from the tiller causing Injury or
property damage.
in the desired position. FIG. 20
fear shield chain
rear chai
adjusting in
without skids installed
can damage the tiller.
Approximate tilling depth
Hole position 5 7.00 inches (178mm)
4 5.25 inches (133mm)
3 3.50 inches (89mm)
2 1.75 inches (44mm)
1 0.25 inches (6mm)
Fig. 21