Controls & Operation - MTD FT24 Operator's Manual

Controls & Operation
Handle Adjustment Crank
Tines
Engine Controls
See the separate Engine Operator's Manual
for information and functions of the engine
controls.
Clutch Lever
The clutch lever is located on the upper left
handle. Squeezing the lever against the
handle engages the tine drive. Release the
lever to stop the tines.
Depth Stake
The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller
and controls the depth and speed at which
the machine will operate.
Tines
The tines are used to cultivate, furrow and
prepare your garden for seeding.
Handle Adjustment Crank
The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen
the crank to change the position. Tighten the
crank when the desired height is achieved.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Read, understand and
WARNING!
follow all the instructions and
warnings posted on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Handle
Depth Stake
Figure 4-1
WARNING!
standing in front of the tiller
while the engine is running or
being started.
1. Make sure that the tine clutch control
is disengaged and refer to the Engine
Operator's Manual for engine starting
and stopping instructions.
Setting the Depth
Yoke Forward
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are
forward (nearest to tines) for shallow tilling,
cultivating and transport. See Figure 4-2.
Clutch Lever
Be sure no one is
Figure 4-2
Yoke to Back
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are
toward the rear — closest to depth stake —
for deep tilling and cultivating. See Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3
Depth Stake
The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller
and controls the depth and speed at which
the machine will operate. Remove the clevis
pin and hairpin clip to raise or lower depth
stake. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4
Handle Pressure
Further control of the tilling depth and
travel speed can be obtained by variation of
pressure on the handles.
A downward pressure on the handles will
reduce the working depth and increase the
forward speed. An upward pressure on the
handles will increase the working depth
and reduce the forward speed.
The type of soil and working conditions will
determine the actual setting of the depth
stake and the handle pressure required.
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