Yardworks 060-3783-4 Operator's Manual page 20

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PREPARING THE SEED BED
The tiller/cultivator can be used to break up the garden soil and prepare a seedbed for
planting. Plan ahead to leave enough room between the seed rows to allow for machine
cultivating after the plants have grown.
TILLING SOD
Tilling sod into the soil is not recommended. if sod must be removed to perform application,
then it is suggested to do as follows:
1. Map out the area of sod required to be removed.
2. Cut into 16 x 36" (5 x 11 m) sections using a spade shovel or edger at a depth of 3'' (7.7
cm).
3. Lift the sod from the edges using a shovel, sliding below at the roots.
4. Remove the sod. Carry sod to compost pile or groud that requires fill. Turn the sod upside
down to allow grass to decompose.
5. once sod layer is removed, begin to till the soil to desired depth.
GENERAL TILLING/CULTIVATING
Shallow cultivating (less than 2" [5 cm] deep) can be used to disrupt weeds and aerate soil
without injuring nearby plant roots. it should be done often so that weeds do not grow large
and get tangled in the tines of the tiller/cultivator. The two outer blades can be removed from
the unit to allow a narrower cultivating width. See page 17 for correct tine installation process.
1. With the wheel assembly installed to the desired depth position as described on page 15,
roll the tiller/cultivator to the work area.
2. Plug the the tiller/cultivator into an approved extension cord.
3. Stand behind the tiller/cultivator, with tines on ground and the work area clean and free of
obstructions.
4. Start the tiller/cultivator using directions on page 18.
! NOTE: It may take several passes over the same path in
order to reach the desired depth. Do not try to dig too deep
on the first pass. If the tiller/cultivator jumps or bucks,
allow it to move forward at a slightly faster pace. In order
to dig more deeply, lift up on the handlebar pushing the
front harder into the ground. Apply downward pressure
on the handlebar, pulling unit down towards you for more
shallow cultivating. If the tiller/cultivator stays and digs
in at one spot, try rocking it from side to side in order to
start it moving forward again. If the soil is very hard, water
it a few days before cultivating. Avoid working soil that is
soggy or wet. Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the
ground to dry.