Cub Cadet 450 Serie Manual Del Operacion página 8

3. Follow the instructions in the Engine Operator's Manual to start the engine.
NOTE: After starting and prior to using the tiller for the first time, be certain to
check the clutch adjustment as described in Assembly & Set-Up section.
IMPORTANT! If equipped with an emergency stop control switch, verify the stop
control function works properly before each use by moving the switch to the OFF
position with the engine running. Only continue operation if the emergency stop
control switch stops the engine.
Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for engine stopping information.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck the clutch adjustment. Refer to
Clutch Cable in the Assembly & Set-Up section.
USING Emergency Stop Control (If Equipped)
To stop the running engine using the emergency stop control, move the switch to
the OFF position, represented by the circle. See Figure 15.
Setting the Depth
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different
settings. Adjust the side shields as you adjust the depth stake.
Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any adjustments.
1. When using the
Depth Stake
tiller for the first
time, use the
second adjustment
hole from the
top (1" of tilling
depth). See
Cotter Pin
Figure 18.
2. When breaking
up sod and
for shallow
cultivation, use
the setting which
gives 1" of tilling
depth (second
hole from the
top). Place the side
shields in their
lowest position.
See Figure 19.
3. For further depth,
raise the depth
stake and side
shields and also
make one or two
more passes over
the area.
CONTROLS & OPERATION
WARNING
Clevis Pin
Figure 18
Use This Hole for Lowest/
Shallowest Position
Wing Nut
Side Shield Side Shield
Use this Hole for
Highest/Deepest
Position
Figure 19
4. When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be raised to its highest position
(use the bottom adjustment hole) to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise the
side shields to their highest position.
5. To transport the tiller, lower the depth stake and use the top
adjustment hole.
6. To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and cotter pin. Move the
depth stake to the desired setting and secure with the clevis pin and cotter
pin. See Figure 18.
7. To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts. Move the side shield to the
desired position and replace the wing nuts. Tighten securely. See Figure 17.
Operating the Tiller
1. Select the depth stake setting.
2. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
3. Move the gear selection handle to one of the forward modes or reverse.
Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged.
Make certain the tiller is stopped completely before changing the gear
selection. A partial engagement may be necessary when engaging tines.
4. To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, push forward slightly on the gear
selection handle and slowly engage the clutch control allowing the gears to
synchronize. To stop forward movement and tine drive, release the clutch
control. Do not shift gears with the clutch control engaged except when
engaging the tines.
NOTE: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground, sod or hard soil.
Use the forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground.
Transport
5. Squeeze the clutch handle against the handle to engage the wheels
1"
and tines.
3"
NOTE: Make certain the gear selection indicator is correctly positioned
5"
before engaging the clutch handle. If it is between the gears, the engine
7"
will stall.
6. To transport the tiller, do not engage the tines. Select the wheel drive only.
Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the
ground while using the tine drive, or the tiller could move backward and
cause personal injury.
7. For best results, it is recommended the garden be tilled twice (lengthwise,
then width-wise) to pulverize the soil.
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