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Figure 12
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Tilling
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a.
Release the depth stake pin (fig. 11 - inset c). 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).
b.
Place shift lever indicator (fig. 11 - inset A) in the "T"
(tilling) position.
c.
Hold the drive control bar against the handle (fig.
10) to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will
both turn.
d.
Move throttle control (fig. 10) to "FAST" for deep
tilling. For cultivating move throttle control to
desired speed.
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
excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard
soil should be moistened before tilling: however, ex-
tremely 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 and second
(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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