14 Operation
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07/28/2023
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OPERATING PROCEDURE
■ Only engage power when equipment is at ground
operating level. Always disengage power when
equipment is raised off the ground.
Read and understand the rotary tiller and tractor op-
erator’s manuals before operating the tiller. Failure to
do so may result in death, serious personal injury or
property damage.
Never raise the tiller more than a few inches off the
ground when traveling from job site to job site.
Shut off the engine, set brake, remove key and remove
seat belt. Dismount the tractor.
Tractor Stability
■ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight
must be on the tractor front wheels when attach-
ments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with
a loader or front tractor weights. Weigh the trac-
tor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 12. Tractor Stability (Typical)
Clutch Run-In
Clutch run-in must be done prior to initial use and
before each season or whenever tiller has been set-
ting idle for more than two months. See Slip Clutch
Adjustment page 18 for the run-in procedure.
After you have completed the run-in of the clutch, re-
turn to the operating instructions and proceed with
start-up. Failure to run the clutch in could result in pre-
mature driveline failure and warranty will be voided.
Start-Up Sequence
1. Start tractor engine.
2. Lower tiller slowly, nearly to the ground.
3. Engage tractor PTO.
4. Lower the tiller completely to the ground.
5. Increase engine rpm to normal operating speed of
540 rpm.
6. Move tractor forward. Select a slow tractor speed
and increase slightly until operation is satisfactory.
Rear Shield Adjustment
The rotary tiller tailgate can be adjusted to control the
tilth of the soil. The nest nish is achieved with the
tailgate at the lowest adjustment. As the tailgate is
raised, or adjusted up, the nish of the soil will become
more coarse. Raising the tailgate reduces the amount
of recirculation that occurs to the soil inside the tiller
housing. If the soil conditions are very rocky, the tail-
gate should be run in a raised position so rocks may
pass through the tiller more quickly.
■ Do not drop tiller to the ground with the rotor
turning. Sudden high speed jolts multiply stress
to the driveline and can cause extreme damage.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Tilling Sod and Untilled Ground
For tearing up untilled sod or conditioning compacted
soils, several shallow passes will be most productive.
Set the skid shoes to one of the two most shallow posi-
tions. A gear should be selected on the tractor for a
slow travel speed. Progressive passes can be done at
progressively faster speeds.
■ After tilling for the rst half hour, check for
loose blades and retighten any loose hardware.
Follow the shutdown procedure and blocking
method before checking blades.
Previously Tilled Ground
To pulverize the topsoil and prepare a good seedbed,
set the skid shoes for a tilling depth equivalent to your
deepest roots. Adjust the tailgate to the fully lowered
position. A tractor gear should be selected such that
the tiller does not lug the engine.
WARNING
WARNING
CD1564-2
NOTICE
NOTICE
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