Owner's Manual

5. Tilling depth adjustment
The drag bar is used to control the
tilling depth, which can be adjusted
by removing the retainer and sliding
the drag bar up and down as
necessary (see Handling tips,
below).
6. Front wheel
The front wheel is used to help move the tiller from one place to another. The front wheel is used to help move the tiller from one place to another.
To move the tiller in this manner, place the front wheel in the “down” To move the tiller in this manner, place the front wheel in the “down”
position and insert the lockpin. Then lift the handlebars so that the tiller position and insert the lockpin. Then lift the handlebars so that the tiller
can be easily rolled on the front wheel. can be easily rolled on the front wheel.
Before tilling, return the wheel to the Before tilling, return the wheel to the
“up” position and secure in place “up” position and secure in place
with the lockpin. with the lockpin.
7. Handling tips 7. Handling tips
,.-----When ,.-----When used in the field. used in the field.
LOCK PIN LOCK PIN
--------When moved on road. --------When moved on road.
l Adjust the handlebar height to a comfortable position (waist height for
normal tilling).
l The drag bar should always be used when tilling. It enables you to com-
pensate for the hardness of the soil. The ideal height of the drag bar will
depend on the type of soil being tilled and soil conditions at the time of
tilling. In general, however, the drag bar should be adjusted so that the
tiller is tilted slightly backward.
l If the machine jerks forward while tilling, press down on the
handlebars. This will cause the tines to dig more deeply into the soil.
l If tines dig in but the machine will not move forward, move the
handlebars from side to side.
l When turning, push down on the handlebars to bring the tiller’s weight
to the rear; this will make turning easier.
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