Partner Tech PRT5043 instruction manual Tilling hints

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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 - inset A) in the "T" (till-
	ing) position.
c.	Hold the drive control bar against the handle (fig. 10) to
	start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
d.	Move throttle control (fig. 10) to "FAST" for deep tilling.

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For cultivating move throttle control to desired speed.

WARNING!

Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

Tilling hints

Tilling is digging into, turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. 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 ex- cessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling: however, extremely wet soil will "ball-up" or clump 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 tilling passes. 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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