OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
If tiller is raised up so that PTO shaft is at an angle
sharper than 35 degrees, PTO must be STOPPED!
STEP 1:
Before each use, perform the maintenance described in
Maintenance Section
(pg. 20).
STEP 2:
Read, understand, and follow the information on safety training, preparation, starting
and stopping safety, operational safety, and transport safety warning sections of this manual.
STEP 3:
With the rotary tiller positioned on level ground, adjust the tractor lift arms so that
when lifted, the rotor bar remains parallel to the ground.
STEP 4:
With the rotary tiller attached to the tractor, raise and support the tiller with suitable blocks.
Adjust the skids, located on the sides of the tiller. The adjustment bolts for both right and
left sides should be positioned in the same adjustment hole. This allows the tiller to till the
same depth on each side. Adjust the back plate, with regulating chain, until the desired
mulching effect is found.
NOTE: Never attempt to adjust the rotary tiller while the tractor is running.
STEP 5:
Raise the tiller and remove the blocks. Lower the tiller to the ground.
STEP 6:
With the tractor at idle RPM and the tiller lifted off of the ground, engage PTO and
slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO RPM. NOTE: Rotary tiller is designed to run at 540
PTO RPM only.
STEP 7:
Select a low gear for the tractor and begin to move forward. Tractor ground speed is to be
controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed. As the tractor moves forward, slowly
lower the tiller down. Allow the tiller tines to gradually engage the ground.
NOTE: Do not allow the tractor engine or rotary tiller to bog down or stall. This causes undue
wear and tear on the tiller and tractor. If this continues to happen reduce ground speed and
raise tilling depth of rotary tiller. Never attempt to remove objects from the rotor bar until the
tractor has been shut down and the tiller tines have completely stopped.
NEVER travel at a fast ground speed while using the tiller, this could damage it. Never attempt
to turn the tractor or travel in reverse with the PTO engaged and the tiller in the ground. Always
raise the tiller out of the ground when backing up or attempting to turn. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the tiller.
STEP 8:
After each use, clean all debris from the tiller tines. Replace any missing or illegible safety
decals. Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use. Store rotary
tiller in a dry environment.
