Inspection:
1. Check for damage, bent, or loose tines. If abnormality is found, tighten or
replace the damaged part.
2. Check the rotary setting bolt for looseness, tighten if necessary.
3. Check the rotary pins and retaining pins for damage or missing, replace with
new one if necessary (see page 53).
NOTE:
Use genuine Honda parts or equivalent when replacing the rotary tines.
TINE
4. Check the tines for wear.
Replace any tine if its width is less
than 15 mm (0.6 in) in the range 80 mm
(3.2 in) from the tip.
Replace the tines earlier for efficient tilling.
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ROTARY SETTING BOLT
ROTARY PIN
RETAINING PIN
NORMAL
80 mm (3.2 in)
WORN
15 mm (0.6 in) min.
Replace if out of
specification.