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Figure 12
Tilling
Tilling
a.
Release the depth stake pin (fig. 11 - inset c). Pull the
depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth
stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock m position (fig. 11
- inset C).
b.
Place shift lever indicator (fig. 11 - inset A) in the "T" (till-
ing) position.
c.
Hold the drive control bar against the handle (fig. 10) to
start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
d.
Move throttle control (fig. 10) to "FAST" for deep tilling,
For cultivating move throttle control to desired speed.
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WARNINGI
Always release drive controlbar before movingshift lever
intoanotherposition.
Tilling
hints
Tilling is digging into, turning over and breaking up packed
soil before planting, Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.
Best tilling depth is 4" to 6".
Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not
readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute to ex-
cessive bounce and difficult handUngof your tiller. Hard soil
should be moistened before tilling: however, extremely wet
soil will "ball-up" or clump duringtilling. Wait until the soil is
less wet in order to achieve thebest results.
Foreasier handling of your tiller, leave about8 inchesof untilled
soil between the first and second tillingpasses. The third pass
will be between the first then secondand etc. (fig. 12).
Do not lean on the 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.
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