EarthQuake 6065VEC - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC
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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.
• 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 drag stake (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.
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you
strike a foreign object. With drive control levers in neutral position,
push throttle control to stop position to stop the engine. Disengage
the spark plug wire. When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects
and check for damage.
CULTIvATING TIPS
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.
ExTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAkEN IN SELECT-
ING TILLING dEPTh. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL
TOO dEEPLY FOR SOIL CONdITIONS, ThAT IS,
WITh ThE dRAG STAkE 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.
WARNING !