honda-automobiles tl5040 Manuel D’Utilisation

Operation of the Rotary Tiller requires special 

efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the 

safety of others. Know these requirements before 
you operate the Rotary Tiller. 

To avoid injury or tiller damage, do not allow 

anyone to stand on or ride on the tiller. 

To avoid injury from rotating parts or thrown 

objects, do not stand or allow others to stand 
near the tiller while it is operating. 

Clear the area of all debris before beginning 
tiller operation. 

Operating the tiller in the fully raised position 
may exceed the maximum angle of the 
driveline. 

To avoid tiller damage and possible loss of 

control, do not add weight to the top of the 

tiller. 

To avoid injury to yourself and others; do not 

leave the tiller in the raised position when 
unattended. 

Never wear loose clothing when operating the 
rotary tiller. Loose clothing may become 
entangled in rotating parts or become hooked 

on controls leading to injury or damage to 
property. 

Never leave the tractor operator's seat when 

the tractor is 

in motion; or while the Power 

Take Off 

(PTO) 

is engaged. 

- 

shut the engine off 

- 

remove the ignition key 

- 

wait for the 

PTO to stop turning 

- 

then lower 

the tiller to the ground 

To avoid personal injury or equipment 

damage, never attempt to clean or adjust the 

tiller with the tractor engine running. 

Before getting off the tractor, always: 

Operation of the TL

5040 

Rotary Tiller requires 

the optional rear hydraulic lift and three point 
hitch be installed on the tractor. 

Proper operation of the Rotary Tiller requires the 
installation of an optional front counterweight 

bracket and four 26 pound 

(1 1,8 Kg.) weights. 

Proper tractor tire pressure with tiller and front 
weight 

kit 

installed: 

Turf tires 

14 psi 11 psi 

Agricultural tires 20 psi 24 psi