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It is engineered to minimize the hardest work in the vegetable or flower garden, to till the soil for planting and cultivating, and to perform many other useful labor saving tasks in the garden. With the proper amount of care and maintenance, this machine will provide the owner with many years of service. CONTROLLING SPEED AND TILLING DEPTH: 1. Depth Stake Adjustment: The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the depth and speed at which the machine will operate. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip to raise or lower depth stake. See figure 6. By increasing the depth of the depth stake, the forward speed of the machine is reduced, and the working depth is increased. When the depth stake is raised, the working depth of the machine is reduced and the forward speed is increased. FIGURE 6. When tilling, leave approximately 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling paths, then make the third path between the first and second as shown in figure 7. In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going over the garden two or three times. In the latter case, the depth stake should be lowered before each succeeding pass over the garden. Passes should be made across the length and width of the garden alternately. Rocks which are turned up should be removed from the garden area. FIGURE 7. 2. Handle Pressure: Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. A downward pressure on the handles will reduce the working depth and increase the forward speed. An upward pressure on the handles will increase the working depth and reduce the forward speed. The type of soil and working conditions will determine the actual setting of the depth stake and the handle pressure required. 3. Throttle Control: The throttle control lever adjusts the engine speed and stops the engine. With the throttle control pushed completely to the right, the carburetor is in START or FAST position. Pulling the throttle back reduces the engine speed to IDLE. Pull the throttle completely back to stop the engine. Use maximum engine speed for deep tilling. Move the throttle control to IDLE when transporting the tiller. TRANSPORTING THE TILLER To transport the tiller to or from the garden, raise the depth stake to its highest position. With the throttle control in IDLE position, the unit will move under its own power, without damaging grass areas as long as it is allowed to move freely. If the operator holds back, it will start to dig. 6 CULTIVATING For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is desirable. The throttle should be set to control forward movement to a slow walking speed. With the outer tines installed, the working width of the machine is 18 inches. For cultivation, this may be reduced to 14 inches by removing the outer tines. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove the two self-tapping screws on the outside of the tines. See figure 8. Replace the first tine removed as shown in figure 9. FIGURE 9. The minimum tilling width is 10 inches. Remove both sets of outer tines by removing the two self-tapping screws on the outside of the tines. See figure 10. When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. In growing corn or similar crops, check-row planting will permit cross cultivation and practically eliminate hand hoeing. See figure 11. 0 M o 0 G 9 0 o 0 0 o o a o O leJ 0 0 0, FIGURE 11. ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs, or maintenance. HANDLE POSITION The upper handle can be adjusted to two different heights. Refer to the Assembly section of this manual. TINE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT To adjust the tine clutch control, refer to the Assembly section of this manual. DEPTH STAKE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the depth stake, refer to “How To Use Your Tiller” on page 6. 7 TINE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the tine width, refer to “Cultivating” on page 7. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. LUBRICATION A WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work on tiller. Pivot Points—Remove the belt cover and lubricate all moving parts and pivot points at least once a season using SAE 30 engine oil. Chain Case—The chain case is pre-lubricated and sealed at the ...