Powermate PFTT142.1 Manuel De L'opérateur page 15

Operation
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Adjustments
Engine should be off before adjusting any controls .
Drag Bar
(See Figure 2)
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the drag bar. To
adjust tilling depth:
1 . Remove pin .
2 . Adjust the drag bar to position tines at chosen tilling depth .
3 . Align hole in drag bar with hole in swing plate bracket and
replace pin .
Drag Bar Up = Shallower tilling .
Place the pin in the bottom hole of the drag bar for
shallowest tilling .
Drag Bar Down = Deeper tilling .
Place the pin in the top hole of the drag bar for deepest tilling .
NOTE: The drag bar must be in the middle or bottom hole for
transporting .
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Tilling Tips
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions .
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely
hard soil, set the pin in the highest hole of the drag bar
(follow instructions under Tilling section) . This will allow
for shallow tilling . With the drag stake in this position,
make several light passes over the area to be tilled . Reset
for deeper depths with successive passes .
• If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag
stake by placing the pin in a higher hole . This will allow
for shallower tilling . Hold firmly to the handlebars to
control sudden lurches .
• If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or
jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation .
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Cultivating Tips
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning .
• Set the drag bar with the pin in one of the higher holes .
This will allow for shallow cultivation necessary to turn
over weeds, and break up and aerate the soil .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
WARNING
Do not adjust tilling depth unless clutch lever is released and engine
is turned off .
Wheel adjust links
Use the upper hole in the adjustable wheel links for shallow to medium
tilling depths . Use the lower hole in the adjustable links for deep tilling .
WARNING
Immediately release the clutch lever if the tines jam or you
strike a foreign object . With clutch lever in neutral position,
stop the engine . Disengage the spark plug wire . When
tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and check for
damage .
WARNING
Caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth . If you attempt to
till too deeply for soil conditions, that is, with the drag bar in too
high a position, loss of control could result .
When removing material from the tines, stop engine and
remove spark plug wire first.
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(See Figure 18 & 18B)
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Figure 18B