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DR
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ROTO-HOG™ Premier Power Tiller
Failure to remove long vegetation will result in frequent stalling of the Engine due to entanglement of the Tines.
Use common sense when using the machine. Learn to recognize the change in sounds when it is overloaded. Turn off the Engine
immediately if the machine becomes jammed to prevent damage to the drive system.
Operating Safety
Operating Parameters
The DR ROTO-HOG Premier Power Tiller is designed to be used with most ATVs, Lawn\Garden Tractors, and Compact Tractors.
The Tiller should never be used with a Truck (2WD or 4WD). Use of a Truck will void the DR ROTO-HOG Premier Power Tiller
Warranty.
Operating Procedures
There are three (3) applications for the DR ROTO-HOG Premier Power Tiller: Garden Tilling, Sod Busting, and small Food Plot
installation. For all applications, engage the Tines while they are raised and not contacting the soil. Then slowly lower the Tines
into the soil to the proper depth for the different soil conditions.
Gardens:
1.
Check the area for large stones and foreign objects that could snag or wedge into the Tines.
2.
Perform a soil test to assess needs for soil treatment.
Tip:
If a soil test indicates amendments necessary (lime, fertilizers, sulfur, etc) then apply before tilling to best integrate it into the
soil.
3.
Check wetness in the soil to determine if clumping will require slower Tow Vehicle speeds.
Food Plot Installation and Sod Busting:
1.
Clear the work area of objects such as glass, large sticks and stones, roots, metal objects, wire, rope, and string-like materials.
2.
Cut all vegetation to the lowest possible height.
3.
Remove the cut vegetation by either rake, vacuum, blowing OR allow it to dry several days and re-cut.
4.
Refer to seed specifications to determine the optimal depth of tillage necessary.
5.
With initial pass, begin breaking only the top inch of soil to breakup sod.
6.
Break the soil thoroughly across the entire area. See the following “Tilling Tips”.
7.
Gradually lower the Tines 1-2 inches and repeat step 6 until you are satisfied with the tillage created.
Engage the Tines in the air without contacting the soil. Slowly lower the Tines into the soil while seated on the Tow Vehicle.
Engaging the Tines with them in the soil may cause the DR ROTO-HOG Premier Power Tiller to push the Tow Vehicle forward.
The first pass on unknown soil conditions should be only about an inch to test the soil conditions.
Always check for objects and obstacles in the path of this machine before moving.
Always shut off the DR ROTO-HOG power tiller engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing debris.
Do not refuel the Engine while it is hot or running.
