Poulan MRT500 owner manual Cultivating, ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs. 16 and, Operation

OPERATION

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing 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" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side 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 (See Fig. 15).

FIG. 15

ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See Figs. 16 and 17)

•Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel.

•Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

•Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove blocks.

•Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and while cultivat- ing, the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability.

OUTER VIEW OF TIRE

CLEVIS

PIN

HAIRPIN

CLIP

tire_1

FIG. 16

INNER VIEW OF TIRE

CLEVIS

PIN

HAIRPIN

CLIP

ti 2

FIG. 17

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