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9 • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. • Check tine operation and adjust if necessary. See "FINE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. TILLING HINTS _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling yourtilier, start actual field use with throttle in slow position (mid-way be tween "FAST" and "iDLE"). To help tiller move forward, lift up the handles slightly (thus lifting depth stake out of ground). To slow down the tiller, press down on handles. If you are straining or tiller is shaking, the wheels and depth stake are not set propedy in the soil being tilled. The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through tdal and error and depends upon the soil condition. (The harder or wetter the ground, the slower the engine and fine speed needed. Under these poor conditions, at fast speed the tiller will run and jump over the ground). A properly adjusted tiller will dig with little effort from the operator. • 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 vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetable 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 fur ther 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 moistened 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 negotiate than about-faces. Second, the tiller won't be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it. Set depth stake and wheel height for shallow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod. Then work across the first cuts at normal depth. CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from rob bing 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". You will probably not need to use the depth stake. Begin by tipping the depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rou_gh condition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass. O OIO O oI OOIO O OOIO OOIOOOIO O 10 SCHEDULE MATENANCRE____ Check EngineOil Level ll/ I#/ Change Engine Oil I_l,= Oil Pivot Points it/ InspectSpark An'ester/ Muffler IV/ Inspect Air Screen I_ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins I/ Replace Spark Plug I_ I -Changemoteoftenwhenopera_g underiI heavyloado_inhighambienttemperatures. 2 -Settee m_e ofl_m_',t_enopemln9in di_tyof _'_J,ycon_t_ons. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belt for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check line operation. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See =LUBRICATION CHART'). LUBRICATION CHART ° TINE ** ENGINE * IDLER ARM * SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL ** REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION. 11 Disconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperformingany maintenance(except.carburetor adjustment)to preventacc=dentalstartingof engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES ac .30+ O" tO* _= 30= TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPA...