honda-automobiles tl5040 Manuel D’Utilisation

When you must 

turn, 

raise the tiller high enough 

to just clear the ground, dis-engage the 

PTO, then 

raise the tiller as high as necessary to clear 

obstructions and complete the turn. 

Do not attempt to till or move in the reverse 

direction 

with 

the tiller on the ground or damage 

will result to the tiller andor the tractor. 

When the tiller is in the fully raised (transport) 
position, the maximum operating angles of the 
driveline universal joints are exceeded. Do not 
engage the PTO when the tiller is 

in the transport 

position. 

1 

Lower the tiller to the ground. Turn off the 

engine, remove the key and apply the tractor 
brakes. 

2 Disconnect the hitch upper link from the tiller 

3 Disconnect the two lower hitch lift 

arms from 

end. 

the tiller. 

4 

Disconnect the tiller driveline from the tractor 

PTO 

by pushing on 

the 

PTO locking collar 

and pulling back on the driveline. 

When the tilling season is over, the tiller should 
be thoroughly checked 

so 

a minimum amount of 

work will be required to put it back into operation 

for 

the 

next season. The following 

recommendations are offered to aid in properly 

storing the tiller. 

1  

 Clean the tiller thoroughly. Remove all dirt 

and debris from under the housing. 

2 Lubricate the tiller and check the gearboxes 

for proper oil level as recommended in the 
LUBRICATION section of this manual. 

3 Replace all damaged parts. Parts are available 

from your Honda Multi-purpose Tractor 
Dealer. 

4  

Clean any rust from the tiller and repaint as 

required to maintain the appearance 

of the 

tiller. 

5 Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged 

safety and warning labels. See list of labels in 
this manual. 

6 Store tiller in a clean dry area. 

I 

Check tractor tire pressure (refer to tractor 
preparation section of this manual). 
Lubricate tiller driveline as described in 
lubrication section of this manual. 
Check tiller tines and rotor to be sure that no 
foreign objects such as wire or steel strapping 
bands are wrapped around them. 

Inspect tiller tines for wear. Replace tines if they 
reach the condition shown in Fig. 

24. 

Check tiller tine bolts for tightness. Torque 

to 73 

ft. lbs. (10.l Km). 

Fig. 24 

Make certain driveline shields are in place and in 
good condition. 
During operation, listen for abnormal sounds 

which might indicate loose parts, damaged 

bearings, or otherdamage. Correct any problems 

immediately. 

Grease the tiller bearing. Check tiller input gear 

box and final drive oil level as indicated in 

lubrication section of this manual.