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successful installation of the gimbals assembly, the bolt should be inserted and the splint pin
should be installed.
Starting the Tiller
1. Start the tractor and set at an idle RPM.
2. With the tiller lifted off the ground, engage the PTO, and slowly advance the throttle to 540
RPM. NOTE: The tiller is designed to run at 540 RPM ONLY.
3. Select a low gear on the tractor and begin to move forward. The tractor ground speed is to be
controlled by the gear selector ONLY and not the engine's speed. Travelling at a fast ground
speed while using the tiller could damage the unit. As the tractor moves forward, slowly lower
the tiller. Allow the tiller tines to gradually engage the ground.
4. The tiller is designed to be operated in a forward direction ONLY. Running in reverse could
damage it and the tractor, which will void the tiller's warranty. Adjust the back plate with the
regulating chain until the desired mulching effect is achieved. NOTE: NEVER ATTEMPT TO
ADJUST THE TILLER WHILE THE TRACTOR IS RUNNING.
5. Do NOT allow the tractor's engine or the tiller to bog down or stall. This causes undue wear
and tear on the tiller and the tractor. If this continues to happen, reduce the ground speed and
raise the tilling depth of the tiller. Never attempt to remove objects from the rotary bar until the
tractor has been shut down and the tiller tines have completely stopped.
Adjusting the Tiller Before Field Use
Several adjustments should be taken before the tiller is used in the field:
1. Left / right horizontal adjustment of the tiller. With the tractor parked on flat land, lower the tiller
until the blade edges are off the ground. Check that all the blades are the same distance off the
ground. If they are not, adjust the height using your tractor’s hitch draught link adjustment so the
left/right sides are the same distance from the ground.
2. Adjustment of gimbals assembly - front and back angle. Adjust the tiller to the required
ploughing depth, and check the gimbals to make sure the drive shaft angles (gimbals) in the
front and back are as straight as possible. Use the top link to adjust the angle of the drive shaft
(gimbal) to be as straight as possible. The length of the sheath for the square shaft should be
kept properly or it will damage the machine. Smaller angles are best. Adjust the tiller to the
required ploughing depth.
3. Make sure the drive shafts are equal for proper operation. Smaller angles are best.
4. Adjusting the ploughing depth. (Suspending to the Tractor section.)
5. Raising height adjustment of the tiller. The drive shaft/gimbals are not suitable for working under
large angles for extended periods of time. Make sure the drive shaft (gimbals) does not bind
with the tiller in the raised position. Normally, an 8-inch raised angle (from the blade edge to the
ground) is enough when turning the corner on a working field. Make sure it can turn the corner
with the PTO on. When passing through channels and ditches, or needing to rise to a higher
level on the road, turn the PTO off.
Using Advanced Speed
When using advanced speed, be sure to meet the needs of the broken soil and the flat, ditch bottom.
This will ensure a higher cultivation quality and it will also aid in high-efficiency, high-quality, and
lower-costs.
Under normal circumstances, the appropriate speed should be between 0.6-3 MPH. For compact or
hardened soil conditions, use 0.6-1.5 MPH. For loose soil conditions, higher speeds of 1.5 – 3 MPH
may be used.