Craftsman 247.298760 - Manual (Page 13)

Tilling width can be increased from 26 inches to
28 inches by removing the clevis pin and hair pin
cotter and sliding the outer tines out one (1) inch,
and replacing the clevis pin and hair pin colter.
See figure 29.
FIGURE 29.
For cultivation, this may be reduced to 14 inches
by removing the outer tines. See figure 30.
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FiGURE 30.
In laying out plant rows be sure to allow enough
width (14” to 15”) to permit cultivation between
the rows.
In growing corn or similar crops, check-row
planting will
permit cross cultivation and
practically eliminate hand hoeing. The tiller has
many uses other than tilling and cultivating a
garden. One of these is the preparation of lawn
area for seeding. The tiller will prepare a deep
seed bed which will be free of hard untilled spots,
allowing a better stand of grass to grow. The tiller
is very useful for loosening hard soil for
excavation with a shovel. Your tiller may be used
for mixing compost in the pile, or for mixing it
with the soil in your garden. This should be done
after the soil has been broken to the full working
depth.
The compost should be worked in to a depth of six
to eight inches. This may be done by working the
length of the garden, and then by mixing separate
passes across its width. The addition of decayed
organic matter will substantially increase the
fertility of your garden. For proper decaying
action, fertilizer should be applied and worked in
with the mulch materials. The breaking up of the
leaves and straw and the mixing of it with the
several inches of soil cause the soil to hold
moisture longer and allow proper aeration of the
plant root system. This also retards the growth of
weeds.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and various
state and local agencies offer published booklets
and expert advice on all phases of gardening.
They should be consulted regarding soil informa­
tion, planting dates, and the most satisfactory
varieties of crop for your particular area.
MAINTENANCE
BELT REPLACEMENT:
If belt replacement is required order belt or belts
by part number from your nearest Sears Service
Center.
FORWARD DRIVE BELT - Part No. 754-0232
Vz” X 20” long
REVERSE DRIVE BELT - Part No. 754-0231
Vz” X 28” long
Your tiller has been engineered with the above
belts and should not be replaced with an
off-the-shelf belt. The above belts are of special
material (Kevlar Tensile).
Removing and replacing the REVERSE DRIVE
BELT.
1. Remove the belt cover, by removing two (2)
self tapping screws, and one (1) hex nut. See
figure 31.
FIGURE 31.
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