Cub Cadet RT 65 H Garden Tiller Operation Manual - Page 7

Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One Depth Stake • One Handlebar Assembly • One Operator's Manual • One Shift Rod • One Engine Operator's Manual NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Garden tiller features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all garden tiller models and the garden tiller depicted may differ from yours. NOTE: Reference to the right or left side of the tiller is determined from the operator's position behind the machine. All exceptions will be noted. WARNING! To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the Safe Operation Practices Section and the Operating Section in this manual. Assembly Unpacking Instructions 1. Remove the staples, break the glue on the top flaps, or cut the tape at the end of the carton and peel along the top flap to open carton. 2. Remove the loose parts included with the tiller (i.e., Operator's Manual, etc.). 3. Cut the corners and lay the carton down flat. 4. Remove the packing materials. 5. Roll or slide the tiller out of the carton. Check the carton thoroughly for loose parts. 6. Extend the control cable and lay it on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink the control cable. NOTE: This tiller is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual before operating your machine. Depth Stake WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 1. Tip the tiller forward so that it rests on the front counterweight. 2. Unthread the T-knob from the top of the depth stake and remove the flat washer and hex bolt. Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin. See Figure 3-1. Cotter Pin Flat Washer T-Knob Hex Bolt Depth Stake Clevis Pin Figure 3-1 3. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly and insert the depth stake assembly into the slot - under the tine shield - and up through the tine shield assembly. 4. Insert the clevis pin through the tine shield and depth stake assemblies. Secure it with the hairpin clip. 5. Insert the hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake assembly. Place the flat washer on the hex bolt and thread the T-knob onto the hex bolt. Tighten securely. See Figure 3-1. 6. Tip the tiller back down so that it rests on the tines. 7