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Depth Regulator Adjustment
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator.
To adjust tilling depth:
1)
Remove pin.
2)
Raise the depth regulator to position tines at the chosen tilling
depth.
3)
Align hole in the depth regulator with hole in depth regulator
bracket and replace pin.
4)
Depth Regulator Down (lowered towards the ground) = Shallower
tilling.
5)
Place the pin in the top hole of the depth regulator for transport
mode.
6)
Depth Regulator Up (raised away from the ground) = Deeper tilling.
7)
Place the pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator for deepest
tilling.
Do not adjust the tilling depth setting without releasing the drive levers first. Always release drive control levers AND
ENSURE THE WHEELS AND TINES HAVE STOPPED MOVING before adjusting the position of the depth regulator.
Tilling Tips
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two
deeper on each successive pass.
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Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
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When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely hard soil, set the pin in the highest hole of the
depth regulator still allowing it to break ground. This will allow for shallow tilling. With the depth regulator
in this position, make several light passes over the area to be tilled.
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Reset for deeper depths with successive passes.
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If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the depth regulator by placing the pin in a higher hole. This
will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden movements of the
machine.
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If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind
vegetation from around the tines.
For cultivating:
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Plant rows 20-22 inches on center for ease of turning.
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Set the depth regulator lever with the pin in one of the higher holes (shallow setting). This will allow for
shallow cultivation necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and aerate the soil.
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object. With drive control levers in the
neutral position, stop the engine. Once the engine is off, disengage the spark plug wire to safely be able to remove
foreign objects and check for damage.
Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth. If you attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions (with the depth
regulator lever in too high a position) loss of control could result. If removing material from the tines by hand, stop engine
and remove spark plug wire first.
Depth
Regulator
Locking Pin
Top
Hole
Bottom
Hole
