General Maintenance; Using Your Tiller; Optional Extras - Morrison MKII Mode D'emploi

General Maintenance

Lightly oil or grease the working parts.
The working head has been filled with a special gear oil, before
delivery. For replacement oil, order Part Number 503335 from your
Morrison Dealer.
Important!
Failure to use this special purpose gear oil may cause
damage to the gear and void your warranty. When you are
washing your machine, take care not to wet the engine. This
could damage it.
AFTER THE FIRST FIVE HOURS WORK
Change the engine oil. Refer to the Engine Manual provided for
details.
AFTER EVERY 20-25 HOURS OF USE
1. Change the engine oil. Refer to the Engine Manual provided for
details.
2. Check the oil in the working head. If necessary fill with oil
(use Morrison Part Number 503335). With the head in a level
position, unscrew the oil plugs 'E' and 'J' and pour oil slowly in
the top hole until the oil runs out of the lower hole. Replace and
tighten both plugs.
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J
3. Clean and re-oil the air filter (every few hours under dusty
conditions). For a more detailed description refer to the Engine
Manual provided.
AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE – More often under dusty
conditions.
1. Service the air filter, refer to the Engine Manual.
2. Keep the fins of the engine block and cylinder head clean, refer
to the Engine Manual.
3. Check that all nuts and bolts are tight.

Using Your Tiller

Once you have established an area of land which you visualise as
your vegetable garden, you will want to clear it of weeds, grass,
etc, before you start tilling. To carry out this task you should use the
tilling tines, supplied as standard with your Tiller.
First place the Tiller on its supporting stand and make sure the tines
will revolve in a forward direction with the cutting edges leading.
Start the engine and advance the throttle setting to 'Fast'. Retract
the stand by pushing the lever forward. Allow the tines to claw into
the ground. This clawing action pulls the machine forward while
it chips out the weeds and stubble. Swing the handles from side
to side in an arc of approximately 50cm and move in a direct line
towards the end of your garden area. Always exert a little upwards
pressure on the handles except when you want to stop the forward
movement. Guide the machine, don't push it. Let the Tiller work for
you.
If some of the weed growth is really stubborn, draw the machine
backwards down the row to dislodge any roots. When you finish the
first row, push down on the handles to clear the tines from the soil
and manoeuvre the machine on its wheels to begin digging the next
row. Repeat this process until the area is cleared. Rake the loose
weeds clear and you are ready to start cultivating.
THE FIRST DIG
This job is really a progression from the previous weeding operation.
As before, set the throttle to the 'Fast' position and move the
machine into position to dig the first row. This time, put a little more
upward pressure on the handles and allow the tines to slice into
the ground to a depth of approximately 15cm, as when weeding,
swing the handles from side to side. Continue until the whole area
has been cultivated. It may be wise to let the ground settle and dig
it over once again before planting.
BREAKING IN HARD GROUND
If the ground is very hard and compacted, use the following
"trenching" method of operation. The addition of the stabiliser
weight can also be of assistance. With the Tiller throttle set to the
'Fast' position, swing the handles of the machine from side to
side applying upward pressure on the handles. Dig a trench 15cm
deep and slightly wider than the width of the tines. Then allow the
machine to draw forward and let the wheels drop into the trench
you have just dug. This will anchor the wheels in the trench. Repeat
the procedure digging another trench. Then draw the machine
backwards and demolish the mound between the two trenches.
When this is completed allow the Tiller to propel itself
forward until the wheels anchor themselves against the wall of the
front trench, and repeat the process. Using this technique you will
be able to handle the hardest of ground with relative ease.
PLANTING
Remember, plan to make the maximum use of your Morrison Tiller
for weeding and shallow cultivation. Leave enough room between
the rows for the Tiller to be able to carry out inter-row work while
the plants are growing, a minimum of 30cm will be required to allow
use of your Tiller with single tine sets. Refer to 'Optional Extras'.
WEEDING
Your Tiller may be set up to cope with all types of weeding
operations. If the area to be weeded is between widely spaced
rows the standard double tine sets may conveniently be used. For
more confined Inter-row weeding the two outside tine sets may be
removed and cultivation width reduced to 30cm. As your plants
and seeds begin to mature, so do the weeds. If not attended to
regularly, weeds will stifle and choke young plants.
To weed between rows, set the working head on the Tiller so
that the curved tines are revolving in a forward direction. Start
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the machine and set the throttle to half speed. Lift slightly on the
handles and work down between two rows swinging the handle
from side to side allowing the tines to chip out the weeds. Use
the machine in this manner between rows and between individual
plants. The long reach neck of the Tiller lets you see where you're
going when you work close to the plants. With practice, this
exercise can be carried out at near normal walking pace.
HOW TO AERATE THE SOIL
Aeration is necessary to allow even moisture distribution and
oxygen intake to take place in the soil. For this exercise you should
use the Cultivating Tool. After the Cultivating Tool is fitted it should
rotate in a anticlockwise direction. Once you have started the
machine, lift the handles to let the Cultivating Tool break the soil
surface, set the throttle to half speed and work backwards down
the row using the swing arc technique as previously described.
TRIMMING LAWN EDGES - Optional Extra
Fit the Edge Trimming Disc to one side of the working head. To
mount the Disc, you will need the mounting extension and the 28cm
T-Bolt and the washer. Assemble as shown, making sure that the
shallow pegs fit into the holes on the weeder Remember the disc
must revolve forward and the short side of each tooth should be in
a leading position.
Position the Tiller on a path to give a firm and constant bearing
surface. Start the machine and set the throttle to quarter speed.
Gently feed the disc between the lawn edge and the concrete. Keep
the Tiller's speed controlled to let the teeth slice off overhanging
grass. When you've finished the job, brush the trimmed grass clear.
If you like a bevelled edge set the Trimmer at the required angle.
ROTARY BRUSH - Optional Extra
A useful scrubbing brush to assist in the revival of your drive, paths,
patios, etc. Used in conjunction with concrete cleaners and water.
Optional Extras and Consumables
The following accessories can be purchased though your Morrison
Dealer.
755068 Tine Reduction Kit. This reduces the cutting head down to
two tines, 30cm.
555069 Edger Kit. This is for trimming the edge of the lawn.
555790 Tine Shield.
503335 Gear Head oil.
550019 Accessory Kit. Includes: Rotary Brush, Edge Trimmer,
Cultivating Tool and associated parts.
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