Maxim Chain Drive Tiller Operator’s Manual and Parts List Model RM4H M30B • RM30B • RM4H WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain the machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine. READ THIS MANUAL. RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAFE PRACTICES FOR GARDEN TILLERS TRAINING Regard your tiller as a piece of power equipment and teach this respect to all who operate it. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children.
Continued from page 2 nected. It is possible that the engine could start while making an adjustment or repair. If carburetor adjustment is necessary, stand to one side and keep feet and hands in the clear while making adjustments. Keep engine free from accumulations of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. An accumulation of these combustible materials may result in a fire. Store gasoline in a safe container. Store the container in a cool, dry place, not in the house or near heating appliances.
UNPACKING SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to lift the tiller from the carton. After opening the top, cut all four corners and lay the sides flat on the floor or working space. Take out all unassembled parts, bag of parts, and protective packing. Be careful not to kink the control cables. DEFINITION OF DIRECTIONS As used throughout this manual, the following definitions apply: “Right” and “Left” refer to the operator’s right and left when standing behind the machine in the normal operating position.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5 TINE ASSEMBLY (Figure 4) Assemble the inner tine assemblies to the transmission. Secure with clevis and hair pins. The short end of the tube goes next to the transmission. Be sure the cutting edge of the blade faces the direction of rotation. Assemble the out tines to the inner tine tubes and secure with hair pins and clevis pins. FINAL SETUP (Figure 5) 1. Remove the oil fill plug from the engine. With the unit sitting level, fill the crankcase with oil.
OPERATION DANGER For safe operation, the tine drive must disengage immediately when clutch lever is released. If it does not, adjust belt and cable tension as described in “ADJUSTMENT” section of this manual. Never leave the tiller unattended with the engine running because children might be attracted to a running tiller and could be injured if struck by the rotating tines. OPERATION OF CHAIN DRIVE TILLER 1.
ADJUSTMENTS and MAINTENANCE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (Figure 7) Proper clutch adjustment is very important. Minor adjustment, if needed, can be made by using the links on the clutch cable chain only. However, the friction type clutch may need further adjustments as the “V” belt stretches. Adjust as follows: 1. Remove belt guard. 2. Loosen 4 engine mount bolts. Slide engine forward or backwards as required. 3. Unhook clutch cable from load spring. 4.
Tiller Assembly Illustration 1
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Tine Assembly Illustration 2 Ref. Part QTY Description 23 460312 5 Hairpin 24 359768 5 Clevis Pin 26 130828 1 Tine Assembly, RH Outer 27 130830 1 Tine Assembly, RH Inner 35 130829 1 Tine Assembly, LH Outer 36 130827 1 Tine Assembly, LH Inner 38 130822 2 Tube WLDT - Outside 39 130823 2 Tube WLBT - Inside 40 444721 16 Nut .375 - 16 Lock 41 400260 16 Bolt .375 - 16 x 1.
Limited Warranty Maxim Manufacturing Corporation, through its dealers will repair or replace any part, or parts of the M30B or RM30B or handles that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by the purchaser. The original sales receipt must be submitted as proof of purchase date. The sales receipt will be returned.
