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Forward Cable
Upper Jam Nut
Lower Jam Nut
Figure 14
Operation
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Adjustments (Cont.)
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BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 14)
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2
hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to
initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of
operation.
TO INCREASE BELT TENSION
1. Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut up cable in 1/8”
increments.
2. Tighten lower jam nut.
3. Check adjustment.
TO DECREASE BELT TENSION
1. Loosen lower jam nut. Turn nut down cable in 1/8”
increments.
2. Tighten upper jam nut.
3. Check adjustment.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment bolts
are fully adjusted. If no more adjustment can be made, belt may
have to be replaced.
Tilling Tips
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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.
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely
hard soil, set the detent pin in the highest hole of the
depth regulator lever (follow instructions under Tilling
section). This will allow for shallow tilling. With the drag
stake in this position, make several light passes over the
area to be tilled. Reset for deeper depths with successive
passes.
• If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag stake
by placing the detent pin in a higher hole. This will allow
for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars to
control sudden lurches.
• If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or
jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation.
WARNING
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or
you strike a foreign object. With drive control levers in neutral
position, stop the engine. Disengage the spark plug wire. When
tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and check for
damage.
Cultivating Tips
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If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.
• Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of
the higher holes. This will allow for shallow cultivation
necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and aerate
the soil.
WARNING
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECTING TILLING
DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL TOO DEEPLY FOR SOIL CON-
DITIONS, THAT IS, 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.