Modern AG Tiller - Manual (Page 9)

Rotary tiller - 9
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OPeraTiNG iNSTrUCTiONS
SteP 1 - Before each use perform the maintenance
described in maintenance section.
SteP 2 - Read, understand, and follow the informa-
tion on safety training, preparation, start-
ing and stopping safety, operational safety,
transport safety warning sections of this
manual.
SteP 3 - With the rotary tiller positioned on level
ground, adjust the tractor lift arms so that
when lifted, the rotor bar remains parallel to
the ground.
SteP 4 - With the rotary tiller attached to the trac-
tor, raise and support the tiller with suitable
blocks. adjust the skids, located on the sides
of the tiller. the adjustment bolts for both
right and left sides should be positioned in
the same adjustment hole. this al-lows the
tiller to till the same depth on each side. ad-
just the back plate, with regulating chain,
until the desired mulching effect is found.
Note: Never attempt to adjust the rotary tiller while the
tractor is running.
SteP 5 - Raise the tiller and remove the blocks. Lower
the tiller to the ground.
SteP 6 - With the tractor at idle RPm and the til-
ler lifted off of the ground, engage PtO and
slowly advance throttle to 540 PtO RPm.
nOte: Rotary tiller is designed to run at 540
PtO RPm only.
SteP 7 - Select a low gear for the tractor and begin
to move forward. tractor ground speed is
to be controlled by gear selection only and
not engine speed. as the tractor moves for-
ward, slowly lower the tiller down. allow the
tiller tines to gradually engage the ground.
never travel at a fast ground speed while using the
tiller, this could damage it. never attempt to turn the
tractor or travel in reverse with the PtO engaged and
the tiller in the ground. always raise the tiller out of
the ground when backing up or attempting to turn.
Failure to due so may cause damage to the tiller.
SteP 8 - after each use clean all debris from the tiller
tines. Replace any missing or illegible safety
decals. Inspect for any damaged or worn
parts and replace before next use. Store ro-
tary tiller in a dry environment.
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