. NO. 696 UTKO 1N U.S.A. SER. FORM- 029 SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. 1337 TO THE OWNER You have made a wise choice in selecting the Simplicity 48” Rotary Tiller. It has been specially designed for your Simplicity tractor and constructed to give lasting superior performance. Before attempting to operate the Rotary Tiller, study this manual and the manual for your tractor thorougfily. Pay special attention to the safety rules in this manual as will as the tractor owners manual. Your Simplicity equipment is designed with your safety in mind, but it is up to you to be an alert, safety conscious operator. 5a sure anyone else who may operate the tiller is also familiar with the operation and safety instructions. Your Simplicity equipment requires only a minimum of care. Following the maintenance instructions carefully will assure you of maximum satisfactory service. Thank you for taking time to read this manual. The time spent will pay big dividends in the extra time saving performance you receive from your Simplicity Rotary Tiller. When ordering replacement parts for the tiller, be prepared to give your Simplicity dealer the identification number found on the identification plate shown below. It is located on the top of the tiller housing. We suggest that you locate the number and record it below for easy reference. ¡SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING CO.,inc. PORT WASHINGTON, W/S., U. S. A. Refer to l-d. ntb when writing or ordering pans. ll.D. No. | IDENTIFICATION PLATE -SIMPLICITY NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY- The Company warrants Simplicity products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, except the Company makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators and voltage regulators, which are warranted by their respective manufacturers. Any part covered by this warranty which is proven defective within one year (6 months for equipment used for rental, municipal or commercial purposes) under normal useT from date of purchase, will be replaced without charge, provided such part is returned to the factory, {if requested), and is found to he defective upon examination at the factory. This warranty does not apply to any Simplicity products altered outside of the Simplicity factoryTHE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE. The Company's obligation under its warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the replacement of such parts, and in no event shall the Company he liable for any other damages, whether direct, immediate, incidental, special, or consequential. Simplicity Manufacturing Company, Inc., reserves the right to modify orchange specifications without prior notification. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of any Simplicity product. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 INSTALLATION 2 REMOVING THE ROTARY TILLER 3 OPERATION 3 SOIL CONDITIONS REQUIRED 3 DETERMINING TILLING PATTERN 3 SEEDBED CONDITIONS DESIRED 3 PREPARING THE TRACTOR AND TILLER 4 OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND TILLER CONTROLLING TILLING DEPTH AND 4 CLOD SIZE 4 REMOVING THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIOE 6 ADJUSTMENTS 7 PROTECTIVE SLI ? CLUTCH 7 DRIVE CHAINS 7 MAINTENANCE 7 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 7 AFTER EACH USE 7 EVERY 25 HOURS 8 ONCE EACH YEAR 3 TINE REPLACEMENT 8 CHAIN REPLACEMENT Ô OUT OF SERVICE PROTECTION (STORAGE) 9 SPECIFICATIONS 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AMD OTHERS r- \ \ i | J Be sure the power take off shaft and tiller tines have stopped P turning before attempting to adjust, repair or service the jl rotary tiller. CAUTI ON: TH E T1NES MAY CON TINU E TO Use caution whe Read and become familiar with the owners manual for your tractor and the rotary tiller before operating the tiller. Do not allow anyone to use the rotary tiller unless they have been instructed in how to operate it safely. Never attempt to adjust, repair or service the tiller while the tractor engine is running. Do not allow others near the tiller when it is operating. Stay clear of the power take off shaft and tiller tines when the tractor engine is running. ROTATE A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE CLUTCH HAS BEEN DISENGAGED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. Gear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown or caught in the tines. Disen