•Minimum tilling width is 10 inches. For that, you will have to remove both sets of outer tines. Remove these tines by removing the two
•When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Other Uses
1.Your tiller can be used for preparation of lawn area for seeding. The tiller will prepare an evenly deep seed bed, hence allowing better lawn growth.
2.Your tiller may be used for loosening hard soil for excavation with a shovel. In this case, no tedious hand work will be necessary.
3.Your tiller may be used for mixing compost in the pile, or for mixing it with the soil in your garden. This should be done after the soil has been broken to the full working depth.
Stopping Engine
•Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
Tine Clutch Control
Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt.
•To adjust, loosen top nut at the cable bracket slightly to take up some slack in the cable wire. Retighten the bottom nut against the bracket and check adjustment again.
Tine Width
The tilling width of the unit is 18 inches, but can be reduced to 14 inches. Refer to page 7 for instructions.
Depth Stake
The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the depth and speed at which the machine will operate.
•Remove clevis pin and hairpin clip to raise or lower depth stake. See Figure 7.
a.When the depth stake is lower, forward speed of the machine is reduced, and the working depth increased. See Figure 7.
b.When the depth stake is raised, the forward speed is increased and the working depth of the machine is reduced. See Figure 7.
•The working depth of the machine may be predetermined by setting the depth stake and wheels. The wheels are about four inches from the ground when the tines and depth stake are resting on the ground. This setting will permit a working depth of about four inches.
Depth
Stake
Shallow Tilling
Deep Tilling
Figure 7
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