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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.
1. Tiling depth will vary with ground conditions.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or jam the tines, reverse the
tiller to unwind vegetation.
WARNING
Immediately release the clutch levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object.
With clutch 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.
lf removing material from the t ines by hand, stop engine and remove spark plug
wire first.
CULTIVATING TIPS
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
1. Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.
2. 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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