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FORM NO. 3322–850 Wheel Horse 36” Tiller 5xi Lawn and Garden Tractors Model No. 79375 – 8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual, and your tractor manual, carefully. They contain information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
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Introduction We want you to be completely satisfied with your The warning system in this manual identifies new product, so feel free to contact your local potential hazards and has special safety messages that Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
Safety Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON TINE SHIELD LEFT and RIGHT SIDE (Part No. 92–7112) ON PULLEY BOX (Part No.
Installation Loose Parts Note: A rear–mount Attach–A–Matic , which must be purchased separately, is required for this tiller. Use the chart below to identify other parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Tiller housing Tiller lift frame Assemble the tiller Panel guard Cotter pin 1/8”...
Installation Assembling the Tiller Support the tiller housing so it sets in an upright position. Remove the 3/8 x 5–1/2” (140 mm) bolt, 3/8 x 4–1/2” (114 mm) bolt, and (2) 3/8” locknuts; discard the 1/2” nuts (used as spacers for shipping).
Installation Install the ilder pulley on the 3/8–16 x 2” (51 Installing the Front Pulley Box to the mm) bolt so that the extended hub of the pulley Tractor is toward the tiller lift frame. Route the belt Attach the pulley box that came with the tiller to under the idler pulley, and insert the bolt through the front Attach–A–Matic .
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Installation 2314 Figure 6 m–3433 1. Snap ring 3. Drawbar Figure 7 2. Pin 4. Spacer (2) 1. Clevis pin 3/8” x 1” (25 2. Hairpin cotter Preparing the Tractor’s Attachment Lift These pins must be installed when operating with a blade, snowthrower, or tiller attachment.
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Installation Remove the Rear Transaxle Cover Remove the transaxle cover from the back of the tractor (Fig. 8). POTENTIAL HAZARD Rotating shaft or cooling fan can cause Remove the two bolts and locknuts securing the injury. transaxle cover to the tractor frame. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Fingers, hands, feet, hair, etc.
Installation Replace the drive shaft maintenance cover (if removed). m–3491 Figure 10 1. Tiller 6. Tiller hitch bar 2. Jack shaft assembly 7. Smaller jack shaft bar 3. Lift cable 8. Jack shaft/PTO drive belt pulley 4. Tiller belt (short belt) 9.
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Installation Open the latches on the mid Attach–A–Matic . Install the larger bar at the other end of the jack shaft assembly to the mid Attach–A–Matic . Then turn the lever of the Attach–A–Matic counterclockwise to lock the jack shaft assembly to the tractor (Fig.
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Installation m–3503 Figure 15 1. Lift cable 4. Washer m–3504 2. Trunnion 5. Hairpin cotter Figure 14 3. Locknut 1. Lift cable 4. Clevis pin 5/16” x 1” (25 2. Clevis 5. Hairpin cotter 12. Secure the lift cable to the trunnion with a 3.
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Installation 16. Position the end of the PTO belt (long belt) into C. If the tension indicators are not in the same the groove of the engine PTO pulley (Fig. 16), position on both the left and right sides, making sure it is also under the pulleys in the release the belt tension, turn the adjustment pulley box.
Installation Removing the Tiller Note: Save all hardware, washers and hairpin cotters for use when installing tiller. Park the tractor on a level surface with enough space in front of it to disengage from the tiller. Lower the attachment lift, set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “STOP”...
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Installation Press the release button and open the rear latches of the rear Attach–A–Matic . Remove the tiller hitch bar (Fig. 21). m–3501 Figure 21 1. Smaller jack shaft bar 3. Rear Attach–A–Matic 2. Tiller hitch bar 4. Rear Press the release button on the mid Attach–A–Matic and turn the lever clockwise to open the latches (Fig.
Operation POTENTIAL HAZARD Contact with rotating tines may cause injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Rotating tines can cut hands, feet or other body parts. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep away from the rotating tines while operating the tiller. m–3258 Keep your hands, feet, and any other part Figure 23 of your body or clothing away from 1.
Operation Lowering Attachments Tips for Tilling Clean area of trash, branches and rocks before tilling Start the tractor. to prevent equipment damage. Push the lift lever DOWN to lower the Always begin tilling with the slowest ground speed attachment (Fig. 24). possible.
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Fall Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Oil–check level Belt tension–check initial Belt–check for wear/cracks Chipped surfaces–paint POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Service Interval/Specification Check the gear lubrication level in the gear case after every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first. Gear lubrication changes are not required. Gear lube type: SAE 90-140 API service GL-4 or GL-5.
Maintenance m–3491 Figure 26 1. Spring loaded idler arm 3. Jack shaft pulley 2. Tiller drive belt (short belt) Remove the belt guard from the gear box and ilder mounting (Fig. 27). m–4422 Remove the belt and replace with a new one. Figure 27 1.
Maintenance m–3643 Figure 28 1. Belt tension indicator (2) 3. Seating position for belt tension release arm 2. Belt tension adjustment knob 4. Belt tension released Storage Before long term storage wash the machine with mild detergent and water to remove dirt and grime from the entire machine.