working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. For cultivation, this may be reduced to 13 inches by removing the outer tines. Refer to the Adjustment Section. When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. In growing corn or similar crops,
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The tiller has many uses other than tilling and cultivating a garden. One of these is the preparation of lawn area for seeding. The tiller will prepare a deep seed bed which will be free of hard untilled spots, allowing a better stand of grass to grow. The tiller is very useful for loosening hard soil for excavation with a shovel. No tedious handwork will be necessary. 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. The compost should be worked in to a depth of six to seven inches. This may be done by working the length of the garden and then by making separate passes across its width. The addition of decayed organic matter will substantially increase the fertility of your garden. For proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and worked in with the mulch materials. Breaking up leaves and straw and mixing it with several inches of soil causes the soil to hold moisture longer and allows proper aeration of the plant root system. This also retards the growth of weeds.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any adjustments.
Engine Adjustment
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions.
Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the wheel yoke and wheel position, refer to the Operating Section.
Depth Stake Adjustment
To adjust the depth stake to a desired position, refer to the Operating Section.
Clutch Control Adjustment
Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. To adjust the clutch control lever, refer to the Assembly Section.
Tine Width Adjustment (330 Series Only)
The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches. Tilling width can be increased to 24 inches by removing the clevis pins and hairpin clips, sliding the outer tines out one inch, and securing in this position with the clevis pins and hairpin clips. For cultivation, reduce the tine width to 13 inches by removing the outer tines completely.
See Figure 10
22”
24”
13”
Figure 10
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