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WARNING: Do not allow the tractor rpm to go below full throttle when working.
This can cause damage to your tractor.
3.09 - Test Run
After running the tiller 120 to 150 feet, raise the machine and just as the blades lift up
from the soil, disengage the
lower the tiller and shut off the tractor engine. Assure
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that the machine is properly adjusted and functioning properly. After the first five
minutes of operation, stop and feel the gearbox. It should be warm to the touch but not
hot.
3.10 - Working Depth
Tilling depth is determined largely by the condition of the ground. When working on hard
or on previously unworked ground, set maximum depth at 2" to 3". Greater depth may
require a second pass.
NOTE: Excessive vibration or jumping of the machine is an indication that the
machine is working too deep for conditions, such as in hard, parched or
compacted soil and should be adjusted accordingly.
3.11 - Working Speed
Ground speed is determined by the soil condition, tilling depth and tractor power. Simple
experimentation will soon determine the best speed for the desired results, usually 1 to
2 mph.
3.12 - Finer Pulverization
A slow ground speed will result in a finer soil, as a faster ground speed will render the
opposite. The rear shield, besides being a safety device, will help in producing a finer
worked soil. Test results show that a raised shield will leave a coarser finished surface.
3.13 - Headland Procedure
When the headland is reached, it is important that the following be observed:
1. Raise the machine from the ground and as soon as the blades leave the ground,
disengage the tractor
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2. Turn the tractor facing the new desired direction of travel.
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3. Begin working again
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See Section 3.06 - Pre-Operational Check.
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