OPERATION
. For easier handling of your Tiller, leave about 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes. The third pass will be between the first and second (Fig. 17).
FIGURE 17
•Do not lean on the Handle. This takes weight off the Wheels and reduces traction. To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on Handle or lower the Depth Stake,.
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". 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 (Fig. 18).
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FIGURE 18
ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING
•Place blocks under right hand side of Tiller and re- move Hairpin Clip and Retainer Pin from right hand Wheel (Fig.. 19)._
•Move Wheel outward and approximately 1 inch until hole in Inner Wheel Hub lines up with inner hole in Axle.
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FIGURE 19
•Replace Retainer Pin and Hairpin Clip on inside of Wheel (Fig..20) and remove blocks..
. Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.
NOTE: In extremely rough conditionsand while cultivat- ing, the Wheels should be moved outward on the Axle for increased stability_
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FIGURE 20
WINTER OPERATION (UNDER 32°F)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
•Engine oil must be chan_ed before the air temperature drops below 32°F. Dram the Engine oil when Tiller Engine is at operating temperature°
•By refilling the Engine with 5W30 oil you will promote easier starting,
NOTE: Be sure to change Engine oil back to S.AE 30 or 10W30 (SD, SE, or SF) for springTilling,
FUEL
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded automotive gasoline, Capacity is about 2 quarts,
COLD WEATHER STARTING HINTS
,Be sure to use the proper oil and gasoline..
•Keep Drive Control Bar in "DISENGAGED" position when starting the Engine
•Set Throttle Control at medium to fast position and use full Choke for starting_ Slowly move Choke Control to "RUN" position as Engine warms up,.
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