Homelite UT46510 User Manual - Page 13

ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. n Position the front handle as shown. n Depress the buttons on the handle and insert into the frame. Press down on the handle until the button on the handle clicks into place. ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL/DRAG STAKE ASSEMBLY See Figure 5 n Locate the axles, hitch pins, washers and wheels n Slide the wheel onto the axle n Place a washer on the outside of the wheel and slide to rest against the wheel n Push the hitch pin into the hole on the end of the axle to secure the wheel/drag stake assembly. NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until the center of the pin rests on top of the axle n Repeat with the second wheel. INSTALLING THE WHEEL /DRAG STAKE ASSEMBLY See Figure 6. Use the wheel/drag stake assembly to transport the unit to and from the work area or when cultivating. To install: n Remove the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. n Insert the wheel/drag stake assembly into the bracket at the back of the tine shield. To place the wheels in a high position, insert the knob in the first hole. For a lower wheel position, insert the knob in the second or third hole. n Insert adjustment knob through holes in bracket, passing through desired hole in wheel/drag stake assembly, to secure wheel/drag stake assembly at desired height. n Thread the adjustment knob into the nut and tighten, to secure wheel/drag stake assembly. INSTALLING THE TINES See Figure 7. The cultivator has four tines -two inner tines stamped B and C, and two outer tines stamped A and D. For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct orientation. NOTE: The view of the gearbox for tine installation is from the front of the cultivator. n Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground. n Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box. The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box. n Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box. The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box. n Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and slide to rest against the inner tines. n Place the outer tine stamped D on the left side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C. n Place the outer tine stamped A on the right side of the tine shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B. NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the tine blades should face the ground. n To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft. NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning. Page 9 - English