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Figure 12
Tilling
Tilling
a.
Release the depth stake pin (fig. 11 - inset c).
b.
C.
d.
Pull the
depth
stake
up for increased
tilling
depth.
Place
depth
stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position
(fig. 11
- inset C).
Place shift lever indicator
(fig. 11 - inset A) in the "T" (till-
ing) position.
Hold the drive control
bar against
the handle
(fig. 10) to
start tilling
movement.
Tines and wheels
will both turn.
Move throttle
control
(fig. 10) to "FAST"
for deep
tilling.
For cultivating
move throttle
control
to desired
speed.
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WARNING!
Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever
into another position.
Tilling
hints
Tilling is digging into, turning over and breaking up packed
soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.
Best tilling depth is 4" to 6".
Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not
readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute to ex-
cessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil
should be moistened before tilling:
however, extremely wet
soil will "ball-up" or clump during tilling. Wait until the soil is
less wet in order to achieve the best results.
For easier handling
of your tiller, leave about 8 inches of untilled
soil between
the first and second
tilling passes.
The third pass
will be between
the first then
second
and etc. (fig. 12).
Do not lean on the handle.
This takes weight
off the wheels
and reduces
traction.
To get through
a really tough
section
of sod or hard ground,
apply upward
pressure
on handle
or
lower the depth
stake.
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