Full Product Manual

Operation (continued)
Tilling Tips
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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 clevis pin in the highest hole of the depth
regulator. 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 clevis 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 the drive control levers in
the neutral position, push throttle control to the stop position
to stop the engine. Disengage the spark plug wire. When
tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and check for
damage.
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.
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If operating equipment with engines regularly at altitudes over
5,000 feet, the carburetor’s air-fuel mixture will be too rich and
emmissions may increase. On engines not built for the United
States the carburetor can be adjusted to operate under this
condition. The carburetor should be returned to its normal setting
if regular operation is less than 5,000 feet. Contact your service
center to modify the carburetor.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Clutch Cable
Jam Nut
Clutch
Clutch Lock
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Wire Tension Adjustment
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INCREASE DECREASE
TENSION TENSION
LOOSEN
(1)
(2)
TIGHTEN
Figure1-16
Proper wire tension is critical to good performance. After
1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted.
After using the tiller for the first time check tension after
every 2 hours of operation.
TO INCREASE WIRE TENSION
Loosen upper jam nut ⑴
Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise in 1/8”
increments ⑵
Tighten upper jam nut ⑴
Check adjustment.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment
bolts are fully adjusted. If no more adjustment can be
made, the wire may have to be replaced. See Figure 1-16