Section Iv - Operation - MACKISSIC RT1450IC Owner's Manual

Starting the Merry Rear Tine Tiller
Before starting the engine you should adjust the drag bar for desired tilling depth. (See tilling instructions below).
Make sure engine has been properly filled with fuel and oil. Please refer to engine manufacturer's guidelines for
proper procedures.
1. Allow both clutch levers to drop into disengaged position.
2. Place shift arm in the N (neutral) position.
3. If the engine is equipped with fuel shut-off, open fuel valve.
4. Move throttle lever on handle to the run position.
5. Set choke lever to choke position.
6. If the engine is equipped with an ON/OFF switch, switch to "ON" position.
7. Stand to side of tiller and pull starter rope.
8. As engine starts, switch choke lever to run, move throttle lever to idle position.
Tilling
The Merry Rear Tine Tiller is equipped with a drag bar / depth adjuster which can be used in
different positions based on the hardness of the soil. For normal soil conditions the drag bar
should be used with the foot in the down position. This will provide sufficient resistance causing
the tines to dig and will keep the tines at the proper tilling depth. For extremely difficult and hard
soil the drag bar should be reversed with the straight end down. This will provide additional
resistance, which is necessary for digging in these conditions. Once the ground has been
broken the foot-down position will provide the best performance. Both positions provide 4 depth
settings per the picture at the right. These setting provide for a gradual breaking of the soil. It is
extremely important that these tilling guidelines be followed for best results.
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Setting #1 – Should always be used when breaking fresh sod. The entire area to
be tilled should be completed before readjusting for deeper tilling.
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Setting #2 – Should be used for step 2 of tilling process if breaking fresh sod.
Ground should be tilled from front to back in opposite direction of Step 1. Be
sure to till any areas that may have been missed during step 1. If tilling ground
that has been previously tilled but soil is packed or compacted, this setting should
be used.
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Setting #3 – Ground should be tilled in a cross motion perpendicular to steps 1 & 2. This will thoroughly till the
soil. If desirable you may shift tiller into 2
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Setting #4 – Re-till the soil in the same direction as step 1. Your soil should be smooth and finely tilled at this
point. At this time a Merry Tiller plow may be inserted in place of the drag bar to lay planting rows.
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gear at this point.
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