Troy-Bilt OEM-290-257, Operator'S Manual

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NOTE: the points of the Marker Blade must be facing back
toward the operator, not toward the front of the Tiller.
Practice Pivoting The Row Marker Arm
Start with the arm on the left side (see Photo 11), then just
lift up and swing it over to the right side (Photo 12).
IMPORTANT: Before turning your Tiller, always lift up on
the handlebars to raise the Marker Blade out of the soil to
avoid damaging it.
IMPORTANT: Never put the tiller in reverse unless the
Marker Blade is out of the soil; damage could result.
NOTE: When using The Row Marker with your PONY,
ECONO-HORSE, or JUNIOR Tiller, be sure the handlebar
height is adjusted to
one of the three highest settings so
the Marker Arm has sufficient clearance to swing past the
handlebar grips.
To Make Raised Beds . . . Add the Hiller Wings
Add the Hiller Wings to your Furrower Blade and you’ll be
able to mark out and make raised rows (beds) at the same
time. Photo 13 shows the complete Hiller/Furrower with
Row Marker attached on the Horse Model Tiller. See last
page for raised bed instructions. Mount the Hiller Wings
and you’re ready to make wide-row, raised beds.
How To Use Your Row Marker...
Before using your Row Marker, remember the following:
1. All nuts and bolts (and the thumbscrews) should be
tight on the Row Marker and Hiller/Furrower attach-
ments.
2. Don’t put the tiller in reverse unless the marker blade is
raised up off the ground.
3. Lift up on the tiller handlebars before making a turn to
prevent Row Marker damage.
4. If you accidentally hit an obstruction causing the mark-
er arm to shift out of alignment, adjust the arm back to
its original position before continuing (remember, the
arm forms a perfect right angle with the Main Support
when it’s adjusted properly). See Back Cover for how to
adjust the tension on the Yoke Assembly.
General Use for Deep Furrows
1. Prepare a good seedbed with your tiller.
2. Adjust the marker length for the spacing you want
between rows for planting and cultivation.
3. Start with your tiller on the edge of your garden where
you want your first furrow.
4. Place the Row Marker arm on the side where the sec-
ond furrow will be.
5. Proceed to make the furrow as you normally would,
walking in the furrow directly behind your tiller, using
both hands.
6. To get the first furrow straight, pick out a distant object
in line with your row. Then, look straight ahead and aim
toward it. The quicker you make the furrow (high
speed, open throttle) the straighter the furrow and row
marker guideline will be.
7. At the end of the first row, lift up on the handlebars,
turn the tiller around, and center your tiller on the Row
Marker guideline you just made.
Photo 11 & Photo 12