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TILLING TIPS
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two
deeper on each successive pass.
WARNING
Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth, if you attempt to kill too deeply for soil
conditions, that is, with the drag stake in too high a position, loss of control could result.
If removing material from the tines by hand, stop engine and remove spark plug wire first
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely hard soil, set the detent pin in the highest hole
of the drag stake (follow instructions under Tilling section). This will allow for shallow tilling. With the drag
stake in this position, make several lights 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 detent 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.
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object.
With drive control levers in neutral position, push throttle control to stop position to stop the engine.
Disengage the spark plug wire. When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and check for damage.
CULTIVATING TIPS
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.
• Set the depth regulator lever with the detent 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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
Keeping the tiller in top running condition will prolong the tiller's life, and help it obtain optimum
performance whenever you wish to till your garden.
To help you properly care for the rototiller, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine
inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that
are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by
a qualified mechanic.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility; poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Follow good shop practices.
Keep service area clean and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several
potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.
Never operate the engine in a closed building.
Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline.
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