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7. If the choke lever has been moved to
the "ON" position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the opposite posi-
tion as the engine warms up.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less
choking to start.
8. Move throttle control to desired running
position.
9. Allow engine to warm up for a few
minutes before engaging tines.
NOTE: If engine does not start, see
troubleshooting points.
Fuel Valve
Spark
Throttle
Choke, "_
Control
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Recoil Starter
Engine
Switch
TILLING HINTS
_CAUTION: Until you are accustomed
to handling your tiller, start actual field
use with throttle in slow position (mid-way
between "FAST" and "1DLE").
• Tilling is digging into, turning over, and
breaking up packed soil before planting.
Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.
Best tilling depth is 4" to 6". A tiller will
also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta-
tion. The decomposition of this vegeta-
ble matter enriches the soil. Depending
on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may
be advisable to till the soil at the end of
the growing season to further condition
the soil.
• Soil conditions are important for proper
tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate
dry, hard soil which may contribute to
excessive bounce and difficult handling
of your tiller. Hard soil should be mois-
tened before tilling; however, extremely
wet soil will "ball-up" or clump during
tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in
order to achieve the best results. When
tilling in the fall, remove vines and long
grass to prevent them from wrapping
around the tine shaft and slowing your
tilling operation.
• You will find tilling much easier if you
leave a row untilled between passes.
Then go back between tilled rows.There
are two reasons for doing this. First,
wide turns are much easier to negoti-
ate than about-faces. Second, the tiller
won't be pulling itself, and you, toward
the row next to it.
• Do not lean on handle. This takes
weight off the wheels and reduces
traction. To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply
upward pressure on handle or lower the
depth stake.
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CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds be-
tween rows to prevent them from robbing
nourishment and moisture from the plants.
At the same time, breaking up the upper
layer of soil crust will help retain moisture
in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3"
(2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields
to protect small plants from being buried.
• Cultivate up and down the rows at a
speed which will allow tines to uproot
weeds and leave the ground in rough
condition, promoting no further growth
of weeds and grass.
• Do not lean on handle, this takes weight
off the wheels, reduces traction, and
may cause the tiller to skip over the
ground.
, Always lower the drag stake when
using the forward rotating tine drive.
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