Use and Care Manual

Operation (Continued)

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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.

• 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 depth

regulator (follow instructions under Tilling section). This will allow for shallow tilling. With the depth regulator 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 depth regulator 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.

WARNING

Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object. With drive control levers in

neutral position, stop the engine. Disengage the spark plug wire. When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and

check for damage.

WARNING

Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth. If you attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions (with the depth

regulator lever 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 rst.

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.