Cub Cadet FT 24 Operation Manual page 12

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 Fig.
5-3.
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.
Transporting and Storing the Tiller
To transport and store the tiller move the throttle to the stop
position. Pivot the depth stake away from ground up between
wheels. See Fig. 5-3.
Using Your Tiller
Your tiller is designed for seed bed preparation, cultivating,
furrowing and mulching.
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Figure 5-3
Tilling Procedure
When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of untilled soil
between the first and second tilling paths, then make the third
path between the first and second, Fig. 5-4.
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Figure 5-4
In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over
the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going
over the garden two or three times. Passes should be made
across the length and width of the garden alternately. Rocks
which are turned up should be removed from the garden area.
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