11
•
Do not lean on 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.
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
OPERATION
3
2
1
5
4
6
7
CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre-
vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the
plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of
soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging
depth is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields
to protect small plants from being buried.
• Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will
allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in
rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds
and grass (See Fig. 16).
•
Do not lean on handle, this takes weight off the wheels,
reduces traction, and may cause the tiller to skip over
the ground.
•
Always lower the drag stake when using the for ward
rotating tine drive.
tire_1
HAIRPIN
CLIP
FIG. 17
OUTER VIEW OF TIRE
tire_2
FIG. 18
INNER VIEW OF TIRE
CLEVIS
PIN
HAIRPIN
CLIP
ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING
(See Figs. 17 and 18)
•
Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove
hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel.
•
Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in
inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.
• Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel
and remove blocks.
• Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.
NOTE
: In extremely rough conditions and while
cultivating, the wheels should be moved outward on the
axle for increased stability.
CLEVIS
PIN
