Tiller is Noisy

Tines need to be straightened or replaced.

Oil level too low.

Rocks and debris in tilling area.

Erratic Tiller Operation

Tines need to be straightened or replaced.

Motor or pump is overheated.

Oil level is too low.

Incorrect oil was used.

Hydraulic hoses are kinked.

Drive belt needs to be tightened or replaced.

Vent in filler cap is plugged.

Tiller Will Not Till

Hydraulic hoses are kinked.

Drive belt needs to be tightened or replaced.

Faulty motor or pump.

Vent in filler cap is plugged.

Reservoir needs oil.

Replace shear bolt/pin.

Tractor and Engine Slow Down

Tilling too deep.

Decrease travel speed.

Not Enough Tillage Depth

Increase tractor rpm.

Adjust optional skid shoes.

Replace tines.

Check tine placement.

Clear rotor.

Tine Shaft Rotates But Tiller Does Not Till

Clean rotor or tines.

Install tines correctly.

Till at shallower depth.

Replace shear bolt/pin.

Tilled Ground is Uneven

Keep travel speed the same.

Use optional skid shoes.

Tilling Results Are Poor

Cut tall grass or weeds before you till.

Travel slower.

Adjust optional skid shoes.

Tractor Will Not Pull Tiller Because Wheels Slip Too Much

Cut tall grass or weeds before you till.

Till at shallower depth.

Make more than one pass.

Add rear wheel weights.

Tine Shaft Does Not Rotate

Remove rock or trash wedged between shaft and housing.

Replace shear bolt/pin.

Tractor Pulls And Turns To The Right

This may happen when you till too deep in forward tine rotation with motor running outside tire track.

Change the tiller mounting.

Tiller Hard To Raise

Remove dirt, mud, and trash from shaft and tines.

Tiller Bounces When It Is Tilling Or Will Not Penetrate

Reverse tiller to back till.