Operation; Setting The Depth; Starting/Stopping The Engine - Cub Cadet RT 65 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and in
this manual before operating.
NOTE: When pushing the tiller with the engine off, you will hear a
ratcheting sound or gear noise; this is normal.
WARNING!
Be sure no one is standing in front of
the tiller while the engine is running or being
started.
Place the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL and follow the
instructions in the Engine Operator's manual to start the engine.
NOTE: After starting and prior to using the tiller for the first
time, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as described in
Maintenance & Adjustments Section.
Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for engine stopping
information.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck the clutch
adjustment. Refer to Clutch Cable adjustment in the Assembly &
Set-Up section.

Setting The Depth

Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be
adjusted to five different settings. Adjust the side shields as you
adjust the depth stake.
WARNING!
Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the engine
when performing any adjustments.
1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the second
adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling depth). See Fig. 5-1.
Use This Position
the First Time
Clevis
Pin
Figure 5-1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Transportation
Position
1"
3"
5"
7"
When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the
setting which gives 1" of tilling depth (second hole from the
top). Place the side shields in their lowest position. See Fig. 5-2.
Use This Hole for
Lowest/Shallowest
Position
Figure 5-2
For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields
and also make one or two more passes over the area.
When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be raised to its
highest position (use the bottom adjustment hole) to give
the deepest tilling depth. Raise the side shields to their
highest position.
To transport the tiller, lower the depth stake and use the
top adjustment hole.
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin
clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting and
secure with the clevis pin and hairpin clip. See Fig. 5-1.
To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts. Move the
side shield to the desired position and replace the wing
nuts. Tighten securely. See Fig. 5-2.
5
Side Shield
Use this Hole for
Highest/Deepest
Position
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