Bolens 12226 Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes, Terrace Gardening

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14Section 4: Operation

TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.)

Power Composting

Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. This material will decompose during the non-growing season and add important natural nutri- ents to the soil.

The first place to begin is with crop residues such as leftover vines, stalks, stems and roots. Power compost these crop residues as soon as they finish bearing. The sooner this is done, the better, as tender green matter is easier to till under. Use the deepest depth regulator setting possible without causing the engine to labor or the tiller to jump ahead.

Standing cornstalks of reasonable height can be power composted. Pushing over (but not uprooting) cornstalks will often make it easier to chop up the stalks. Keep the tines clear of excessive tangling by “fishtailing”. Make several passes, then return a few days later to finish off any remaining stubble.

After tilling under crop residues, add more organic matter such as leaves, grass clip- pings and even kitchen scraps. When tilled into the soil, this organic matter will decom- pose and add even more important nutrients to the soil.

After power composting, you may want to plant a “green manure” cover crop to protect the soil during the off-season. You simply grow a crop of clover, alfalfa, buckwheat, peas, beans, rye grass, grain, or kale and then till it into the soil prior to the planting season.

WARNING

When power composting, do not keep the Depth Regulator Lever at a deep setting if the tiller jumps or bucks.

If jumping or bucking occurs, move the Depth Regulator Lever down to a shallow setting and then slowly increase the tilling depth on later passes.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury.

Tilling On Slopes

Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes:

If you must garden on a moderate slope, please follow two very important guidelines:

1.Till only on moderate slopes, never on steep ground where footing is difficult (review safety rules in Section 1: Safety of this manual).

2.We recommend tilling up and down slopes rather than terracing. Tilling vertically on a slope allows maximum planting area and also leaves room for cultivating.

IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes, be sure the correct oil level is maintained in the engine (check every one-half hour of operation). The incline of the slope will cause the oil to slant away from its normal level and this can starve engine parts of required lubrication. Keep the motor oil level at the full point at all times!

Tilling Up and Down Slopes (Vertical Tilling)

•To keep soil erosion to a minimum, be sure to add enough organic matter to the soil so that it has good moisture-holding texture and try to avoid leaving footprints or wheel marks.

•When tilling vertically, try to make the first pass uphill as the tiller digs more deeply going uphill than it does downhill. In soft soil or weeds, you may have to lift the handlebars slightly while going uphill. When going downhill, overlap the first pass by about one-half the width of the tiller.

WARNING

Do not operate the tiller on a slope too steep for safety. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller to free- wheel down slopes.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury.

Tilling Across Slopes Without Using Ter- races (Horizontal Tilling)

•If vertical or terrace gardening aren’t practi- cal for you, then you can till laterally across a slope. We don’t recommend this method as it can create unsure footing and invites soil erosion.

•As in terrace gardening, start at the top of the slope and overlap the first pass by half the width of the tiller. For added stability of the tiller, always keep the uphill wheel in the soft, newly tilled soil.

Terrace Gardening

•When a slope is too steep or too short for vertical tilling, it may be necessary to till across the slope and create terraced rows. Terraces are rows that are cut into the side of a slope, creating a narrow, but flat area on which to plant.

•On a long slope, you can make several terraces, one below the other.

•Terraces should be only 2-to-3 feet wide. Digging too far into the side of the slope will expose poor subsoil that is unproductive for plants.

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Contents HP Pony PRO Table of Contents Operation TrainingPreparation Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fallingMaintenance and Storage Use slower engine speedsDecals To Avoid Serious InjuryInspect Unit Hardware BAG Parts ListIntroduction Attach HandlebarsAttach Forward Clutch Control Cable Tighten the two jam nuts securely when tension is correctCable Adjuster Jam Nuts Attach Wheel Gear Lever Check AIR Pressure in TiresADD Motor OIL to Engine Forward Clutch Control Levers IntroductionWheel Gear Lever Depth Regulator LeverRetighten the two screws at the ends of the handlebar To Adjust the Handlebar HeightEngine Controls STARTING/STOPPING Engine PRE-START ChecklistBREAK-IN Operation Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Do not till when reversingOperating the Tiller Stopping the Tiller and EngineUnwanted weed seeds back into Till Freshly tilled ground Tiller along while the tines doYour freshly tilled or cultivated soil Lengthwise and then crosswiseTerrace Gardening Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopesTilling Up and Down Slopes Vertical Tilling Clearing the Tines Loading and Unloading the TillerMaintenance Schedule Spark Plug Service Engine OIL ServiceAIR Cleaner Service Engine Cleaning CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control AdjustmentsOFF Season Storage Bolo TinesChecking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension Checking and Adjusting Tension on Clutch BeltsInstalling Forward Clutch Belt Removing Forward Clutch Belt19 Correct forward clutch cable position HILLER/FURROWER ROW MarkerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause CorrectionDrawing no Parts List Drawing no Part Description1918343 Tine Hood Incl. hood flap 9621 Oil Seal 9511 Parts List Part Description End play on drive shaft Main Drive Shaft AssemblyInput Pinion Shaft & Gear Assembly 1733398 See Detail a 1904522001Row Marker Attachment option Bumper9621 Page Engine Service and Repair Warranty ServiceReplacement Parts Owner Registration Card

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