Tiller Questions

[Mickey_Fx]

I use hitch pins and would have never given any thought to using bolts.

Don't know if it's universally true with these adaptors but mine has an adj bolt at the front, oriented vert. If adj correctly, when the top pin has been installed, the adj bolt serves as a stop so the lower pin hole is aligned properly for the lower pin to be inserted. No fuss, no muss.

Have hooked the tiller up both with and without the upper bracket. No way just an upper link will permit the tiller to rotate into it's proper position. This affects the rear wheels and rear flap position.

 

[HGM]

Good enough for me guys, appreciate the info....Mine came with bolts, so I never really thought about pins.. I'll get some though..

 

[Cord]

What ever you do, make sure it comes with the correct driveshaft! My tiller didn't come with the shaft, and after much hunting I still don't have the correct one. In my opinion with out the shaft the tiller is worthless.

 

[HGM]

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Yea, it wont do much if you just drag it... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I have heard of guys using a spreader shaft for theirs. I would like to change from the original myself because it doesnt have a shear bolt(that I can find)..In my mind that makes the PTO the weak point /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif, that scares me..

 

[buppy69]

I've used the driveshaft off of my finish mower on the tiller before with good results.

Eugene

 

[Cord]

My tiller has a 6 spline drive on the tiller end. I know that that it's just a bit smaller than 1-1/8", which would be standard for the older Ford tractors. This sucks because a adapter sleeve is just a bit too sloppy to be acceptable.