Controls & Features - Cub Cadet RT 45 Operator's Manual

Controls & Features
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Garden
Tiller features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual
are applicable to all garden tiller models and the garden tiller
depicted may differ from yours.
WARNING!
carefully read and understand all safety, controls
and operating instructions in this manual and on the
decals on the machine. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury.
Reverse Handle
The Reverse Handle controls the reverse drive of the wheels and tines.
Forward Clutch Bail & Tine Engagement
The forward clutch bail controls the engagement of the forward
drive of the wheels and tines.
Depth Regulator Lever
This lever controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever back
and slide it up or down to engage the notched height settings.
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Reverse Handle
Before operating your machine,
Depth Regulator
Handle Height Adjustment
Side Shield
Tines
Wheel Drive Pin
Figure 4-1
Handlebar Height Adjustment
The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings. In
general, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the
tines are 3-4" in the ground.
Rear Tine Shield
The rear tine shield protects the operator from flying debris
while also smoothing out freshly tilled soil.
Side Shield
The side shield is used to maintain clear even rows and may be
adjusted to one of five different positions.
Tines
Your tiller's tines are a series of hoes arranged on a revolving
power-driven shaft.
Wheel Drive Pins
Each wheel is equipped with a wheel drive click pin that secures
the wheel to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned in
either a WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.
Forward Clutch Bail
& Tine Engagement
Rear Tine Shield
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