Tilling Depth; Choosing Correct Wheel And Tine Speeds; Tilling Tips And Techniques - Yardworks 060-1300-6 Instruction Manual

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TIllING DePTHs

Avoid pushing down on the handlebars in an attempt to force the tiller to dig deeper.

Doing so takes the weight off the powered wheels, causing them to lose traction. Without

the wheels helping to hold the tiller back, the tines will attempt to propel the tiller – often

causing the tiller to skip rapidly across the ground. (Sometimes, slight downward pressure

on the handlebars will help get through a particularly tough section of sod or unbroken

ground, but in most cases this wont be necessary.)

Avoid trying to dig too deeply too quickly, especially when busting sod or when tilling soil

that hasn't been tilled for some time. Use shallow depth regulator settings (only an inch or

two deep) for the first passes through the soil. With each succeeding pass, dig another inch

or two deeper. (Watering the area a few days prior to tilling will make the tilling easier, as

will letting the newly worked soil set for a day or two before making a final, deep tilling pass.

When cultivating (breaking up surface soil around plants to destroy weeds), adjust the

tines to dig only 1 to 2" (2.5 to 5 cm) deep. Using shallow tilling depths helps prevent injury

to plants whose roots often grow close to the surface. If needed, lift up on the handlebars

slightly to prevent the tines from digging too deeply. (Cultivating on a regular basis not only

eliminates weeds, it also loosens and aerates the soil for better moisture absorption and

faster plant growth.)

With experience, you will find the "just right" tilling depth and tilling speed combination that

is best for your garden.

Set the engine throttle lever at a speed to give the engine adequate power and yet allow it

to operate at the slowest possible speed ... at least until you have achieved the maximum

tilling depth you desire. Faster engine speeds may be desirable when making final passes

through the seedbed or when cultivating. Selection of the correct engine speed, in relation

to the tilling depth, will ensure a sufficient power level to do the job without causing the

engine to labour.

WARNING: Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company

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and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used on your property.

Do not till near buried electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses.

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