Cultivating, Operation – Craftsman 917.299751 User Manual
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OPERATION
CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre
vent them from robbing 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", Lower the outer side shields to protect small
plants from being buried.
• Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will
allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in
rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds
and grass {See Fig. 15),
FIG. 15
ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See
Figs. 16 and 17)
•
Place blocks under right hand side of ti Her and remove
hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel
•
Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in
inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.
• Repeat preceding steps on left hand side
NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating,
the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for
increased stability.
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