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Tilling Tips
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each
successive pass .
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions .
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely hard soil, set the pin in the highest hole of the depth
regulator (follow instructions under Tilling section) . This will allow for shallow tilling . With the depth regulator in this
position, make several light passes over the area to be tilled . Reset for deeper depths with successive passes .
• If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the depth regulator by placing the pin in a higher hole . This will allow for
shallower tilling . Hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden lurches .
• If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation .
WARNING
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object . With drive control levers in
neutral position, stop the engine . Disengage the spark plug wire . When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and
check for damage .
WARNING
Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth . If you attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions (with the depth
regulator lever in too high a position) loss of control could result . If removing material from the tines by hand, stop engine
and remove spark plug wire first.
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Cultivating Tips
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning .
• Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of the higher holes . This will allow for shallow cultivation
necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and aerate the soil .
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