5. Once the ground has been broken, contin- ue at a moderatepace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator.
6. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your ef- fort.
7. To cultivate in confined areas or narrow rows, remove the left and right outer tines (see TINE REPLACEMENT).
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis- | TINE MAINTENANCE | ||
WARNING: The tines will continue to | |||
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow- | |||
erheadfrom power source) beforeperforming | spin after the engine stops or after the throttle | ||
maintenance. | trigger has been released. To avoid serious | ||
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR | injury, make sure the tines have stopped | ||
WORN PARTS | coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or | ||
Contact an authorized service center for re- | disconnect powerhead from power source) | ||
placement of damaged or worn parts. | before performing work on the tines. | ||
S Tine Cover | WARNING: Always replace tines | ||
tine cover is damaged. | |||
CHECK FOR LOOSE | that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or | ||
FASTENERS AND PARTS | damaged in any other way. Never attempt to | ||
S Clevis pins | straighten and reuse a damaged tine. Use | ||
only specified replacement tines. Wear pro- | |||
S Hitch pin clips | |||
tective gloves when handling or performing | |||
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND | |||
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TINE REPLACEMENT
WARNING: The tines will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released. To avoid serious injury, make sure the tines have stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing work on the tines.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the tines to avoid
injury. The tines become very sharp from use. 1. Remove the hitch pin clips and clevis pins.
Clevis Pin
Hitch Pin Clip
2.Remove the tines and felt cushions from the shaft.
3.Clean and oil the shaft.
4.Replace the tines and the felt cushions.
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