•Do not lean on handle..This takes weight off the wheels andreduces rac- tion. To get through a ,rea!ly tough sec- tion of sod or hard ground, apply upward
pressure on handle or lower the depth stake.
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CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds ' between rows to prevent them from rob- bing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3"
shields to protect small plants from being buried,
•Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass.
•Do not lean on handle, this takes weight off the wheels, reduces traction, and
may cause the tiller to skip over the ground.
•Always lower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tine drive.
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TINE SHEAR PINS
The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins
(See "FINE REPLACEMENT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are designed to
break before internal damage occurs to the transmission.
•If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual.
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