honda-automobiles tl5040 User Manual

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.

 

in the desired position. FIG. 20 

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