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Tilling Tips
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The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut
on the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on
each successive pass.
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in
extremely hard soil, set the pin in the highest hole of the
depth regulator (follow instructions under Tilling
section). This will allow for shallow tilling. With the depth
regulator in this position, make several light passes over
the area to be tilled. Reset for deeper depths with
successive passes.
• If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the depth
regulator by placing the pin in a higher hole. This will
allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars
to control sudden lurches.
• If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or
jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation.
Cultivating Tips
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If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.
• Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of the higher holes. This will allow for shallow cultivation
necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and aerate the soil.
WARNING
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam
or you strike a foreign object. With drive control levers in
neutral position, stop the engine. Disengage the spark plug
wire. When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and
check for damage.
WARNING
Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth. If
you attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions, that is, with
the depth regulator lever in too high a position, loss of control
could result.
If removing material from the tines by hand, stop engine and
remove spark plug wire first.
