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Figure
12
Tilling
Tilling
a.
Release the depth stake pin (fig. 11 - inset c). Pull the
depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth
stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position (fig. 11
- inset C).
b.
Place shift lever indicator (fig. 11 - insetA) in the"T" (tilling)
position.
c.
Hold the ddve control bar against the handle (fig. 10) to
start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn,
d.
Movethrottle control (fig. 10) to"FAST" for deep tilling. For
cultivating move throttle control to desired speed.
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WARNING!
Always release ddve control bar before moving shift lever into
another position.
Tilling
hints
Tilling is digging into, tuming over and breaking up packed
soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil helps rootgrowth.
Best tilling depth is 4" to 6",
Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not
readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute
to
excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard
soil should be moistened before tilling: however, extremely
wet soil will "ball-up" orclump during tilling. Wait until the soil
is less wet in order to achieve the best results,
For easier handling of your tiller, leave about 8 inches of
untilled soil between the first and second tillingpasses. The
third pass will be between the first then second and etc. (fig.
12).
Do not lean on the handle. This takes weight off the wheels
and reduces traction. To get through a really tough section
of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on handle or
lower the depth stake,
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