PRESEEDER OPERATION

GENERAL SAFETY

The Preseeder tiller is a machine designed to quickly prepare a level, fine-textured bed, ready for seeding turfgrass. It is intended for conditioning and leveling the top layer of soil; it is not designed to be used as a deep tiller. If hard, unbroken soil is encountered, it is recommended that a chisel be used first for two rea- sons:

1.To break up the soil for more efficient operation.

2.To allow more water to be absorbed, thereby reducing surface erosion.

To prevent personal injury, make certain all tractor and Preseeder tiller safety shields are in place and

secure before operating.

OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT

STARTING THE ATTACHMENT

1.Raise attachment to transport position.

2.Adjust the depth adjustment cam to the desired working depth.

3.Start the engine and place the throttle in the run position as described in the

STARTING THE ENGINE SECTION.

4.Depress the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER, A, as shown. This releases the brake and engages the drive (See Figure 23).

NOTE: Engage attachment before lowering onto the ground.

5.Push down on the handle bars and pull the TRANSPORT RELEASE LEVER A to lower the tiller to working depth (See Figure 24).

FIGURE 23 Attachment Drive Control and Brake Lever

FIGURE 24 Transport Release Lever

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH CONTROL

1.Raise the tiller to transport position.

2.Stop the engine.

3.Remove the Lock Pin and rotate the Depth Adjustment Cam to the desired depth (See Figure 25).

4.Reinsert the lock pin to set the depth.

FIGURE 25 Depth Cam Adjustment

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