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OPERATION
3. To move in reverse:
a. On models with reverse handle:
• Look behind and exercise caution when operating in reverse.
Do not till while in reverse.
• Stop all forward motion. Lift the handlebar with one hand until
the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Handle
back. To stop reversing, let go of the Reverse Handle.
• If longer distances need to be covered in reverse, shut off the
engine, then place the two wheels in freewheel.
b. On models without reverse handle:
• Release the forward clutch bail. Then lift the handlebar until
the tines are off the ground.
• Swing the handlebar to the left so the right wheel takes a
“step” backward. Next swing the handlebar to the right so the
left wheel “steps” backward. Repeat as needed.
• If longer distances need to be covered in reverse, shut off the
engine, then place the two wheels in freewheel.
Turning the Tiller
Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Be very careful to keep your feet and
legs away from the tines.
1. To begin a turn, lift the handlebars until the tines are out of the ground and
the engine and tines are balanced over the wheels. See Figure 17.
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Figure 17
2. With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the handlebar to steer in the
direction of the turn. See Figure 17.
3. After turning, slowly lower the tines into the soil to resume tilling. See Figure
17.
Clearing the Tines
The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most tangling of debris in the
tines. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become
tangled. Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if
necessary.
• To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator deep enough to get maximum
“chopping” action as the tines chop the material against the ground. Also,
try to till under crop residues or cover crops while they are green, moist and
tender.
• While tilling, try swaying the handlebars from side to side (about 6” to 12”).
This “fishtailing” action often clears the tines of debris.
• If tangling occurs, lift the tines out of the soil and run the tiller in reverse for
a few feet. This reversing action should unwind a good deal of debris.
WARNING
Before clearing the tines by hand, stop the engine, allow all moving parts
to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this warning
could result in personal injury.
Tilling Tips & Techniques
Tilling Depth
WARNING
Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company and inquire if
underground equipment or lines are used on your property. Do not till near
buried electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses.
• This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller. As the wheels pull forward, the
tines rotate backward. This creates an “uppercut” tine action which digs
deeply, uprooting soil and weeds. Don’t overload the engine, but dig as
deeply as possible on each pass. On later passes, the wheels may tend to spin
in the soft dirt. Help them along by lifting up slightly on the handlebar (one
hand, palm up, works most easily).
• Avoid the temptation to push down on the handlebars in an attempt to force
the tiller to dig deeper. Doing so takes the weight off the powered wheels,
causing them to lose traction. Without the wheels to hold the tiller back, the
tines will attempt to propel the tiller backward, towards the operator.
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