36" Rototiller installation

[HyperPete 923]

20 hours ago, Razorback said:

Yes, you are going to really love running that tiller. 

One thing I had found very handy is to lock those "latches" in place on the rear of the tractor when you mount the tiller. That will keep them from opening up while you are tilling. I found that when tiling uneven ground, the latches can open and leave the tiller kind of dragging caddywampus behind the tractor......  I think I had to drill some holes in my latches to match up with holes in the adjacent bracket, then used pins and clips to lock them in place. (I think the newer tractors had those already??? Mine's a 1974 model year)

 

On edit: Mine has alift assist spring.... Yours has that, right???

 

Mine has all 4 holes - I need to head to my local Tractor Supply store to get pins for them.

It also has the lift assist spring which I have cranked down all the way for now.  I'll see if it kicks up when tilling and adjust as needed.

 

I got the loop welded.  Even grinding couldn't make me the welder I ain't! 🤪

Now I need to wait for the correct spring to arrive because the temporary one I was using is far too short!

 

 

 

[HyperPete 923]

My Wheel Horse Parts and More order arrived on Saturday.  Stellar shipping and nice quality parts!

I cleaned things up a bit, painted a few parts, and got it mostly assembled today.  Tomorrow I will put the back fenders and seat back on, and, weather permitting, get tilling!

Then apart again to paint the parts I sandblasted last autumn.

 

[HyperPete 923]

I finished reassembly and took it out for a test run. The first issue is that I am unable to lower it far enough. It grazes the surface. The adjustment knob is adjusted "down" enough that it is loose.  I plan to adjust the spring to see if that has any effect.

I also tried moving the clevis on the chain one link, but that loosens it so much that it prevents me from lifting it.

 

Edit: it occurs to me that there are three "slots" on the other end of the chain, where it connects to the lift lever.  It is in the lowest.  I'll try the middle & the top to see if that makes a difference.  (I saw no adjustment info in the tiller user guide.)

 

The second issue is that it is not level. I took a look, and the only thing that I can see that might make a difference would be how the actual tiller unit attaches to the frame. Meaning, the bars that attach to the back and connect to the axle. There appear to be two bolts on each side holding them in place.

I will try loosening them to see if there is any play in them that will allow me to adjust it. If not, I have no idea of how that would be adjusted.

 

I'm looking for input.

Thank you.

 

Edited 2 hours ago by HyperPete