Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual page 14

OPERATING PROCEDURE
 Only engage power when equipment is at
ground operating level. Always disengage power
when equipment is raised off the ground.
Read and understand the rotary tiller and tractor opera-
tor's manuals before operating the tiller. Failure to do
so may result in death, serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Never raise the tiller more than a few inches off the
ground when traveling from work area to work area.
Shut off the engine, set brake, remove key and remove
seat belt. Dismount the tractor.
Tractor Stability
 A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result-
ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Figure 12. Tractor Stability (Typical)
Clutch Run-In
Clutch run-in must be done prior to initial use and
before each season or whenever tiller has been setting
idle for more than two months. See Slip Clutch Adjust-
ment page 18 for the run-in procedure.
After you have completed the run-in of the clutch,
return to the operating instructions and proceed with
start-up. Failure to run the clutch in could result in pre-
mature driveline failure and warranty will be voided.
14 Operation
ARNING
ARNING
Start-Up Sequence
1. Start tractor engine.
2. Lower tiller slowly, nearly to the ground.
3. Engage tractor PTO.
4. Lower the tiller completely to the ground.
5. Increase engine rpm to normal operating speed of
540 RPM.
6. Move tractor forward. Select a slow tractor speed
and increase slightly until operation is satisfactory.
Rear Shield Adjustment
The rotary tiller tailgate can be adjusted to control the
tilth of the soil. The finest finish is achieved with the tail-
gate at the lowest adjustment. As the tailgate is raised,
or adjusted up, the finish of the soil will become more
coarse. Raising the tailgate reduces the amount of
recirculation that occurs to the soil inside the tiller
housing. If the soil conditions are very rocky, the tail-
gate should be run in a raised position so rocks may
pass through the tiller more quickly
NOTICE
Do not drop tiller to the ground with the rotor
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turning. Sudden high speed jolts multiply stress to
the driveline and can cause extreme damage.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Tilling Sod and Untilled Ground
For tearing up untilled sod or conditioning compacted
soils, several shallow passes will be most productive.
Set the skid shoes to one of the two most shallow posi-
tions. A gear should be selected on the tractor for a
slow travel speed. Progressive passes can be done at
progressively faster speeds.
NOTICE
After tilling for the first half hour, check for
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loose blades and re-tighten any loose hardware.
Follow the shutdown procedure and blocking
method before checking blades.
Previously Tilled Ground
To pulverize the topsoil and prepare a good seedbed,
set the skid shoes for a tilling depth equivalent to your
deepest roots. Adjust the tailgate to the fully lowered
position. A tractor gear should be selected such that
the tiller does not lug the engine.
(Rev. 4/16/2018)
MAN1177 (6/20/2016)