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WUNTER OPERATION
(UNDER 32o[:.)
1. ENGINE LUBRICATION:
a, Drain the engine oil while engine is warm_
b_ Refill with new oito Use oil labeled 5W20 or 10W or
5W30 (See chart, page 4) Capacity is 1 - t/4 pints
2 FUEL:
ao Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline Capacity
is 2 quarts,
3 COLD WEATHER STARTING HINTS:
a, Be sure to use the proper oil and gasoline
b Keep Drive Control Bar released when starting the
engine
c, Use full Choke for starting. Set Throttle Control at med-
ium to fast position. Slowly move Choke Control to
NO CHOKE pos tlon as engine warms up.
NOTE: BE SURE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL BACK
TO S AoE 30 OR 10W30 (SD, SE OR SF} FOR SPRING
TILLING. (See chart, page 4)
TBLL0 G HB TS
Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up packed
soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth
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Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 A Tdter will also clear the
soil of unwanted vegetation. The decomposition of tf_is vegeta-
ble matter enriches rite soil, Cross-titling is the further breakup
of the soi!. 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 ex-
cessive bounce and difficult handling of your Tiller,, Hard soil
should be moistened before tilling_ In extremely wet condi-
tions, the soil will "ball up" or clump during tilling, Wait um
til 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.,
For easier handling of your tiller, leave approximately 8 inches
of untilled soil between the 1st and 2nd tilling passes, The 3rd
pass will be between the 1st and 2nd (Fig 18)
Do not lean on the handle, This takes the weight off the
wheels and reduces traction To get thru a really tough sec-
tion of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or
lower the Depth Stake
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CULTIVATING
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FIGURE 18
FIGURE t9
CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the ,weeds between 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 soilo Best digging depth is I" to 3"
Lower Outer Side Shields (Fig. 17)
Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed setting which will
allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough con-
dition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass (Fig,,
19).
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