EarthQuake 6015V - Manual (Page 18)

Operator’s Manual
6015 Series CRT Rototiller
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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 depth
regulator lever (SEE PAGE 11). This will allow for shallow
tilling. With the depth regulator lever 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 depth
regulator lever by placing the detent pin in a higher hole. This
will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars
to control sudden lurches.
Immediately release the drive control lever if the tines jam or you
strike a foreign object. With drive control lever 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.
WARNING
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECTING
TILLING DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL TOO DEEPLY
FOR SOIL CONDITIONS, 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.
CAUTION
ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER. ONLY
OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT ARE CON-
DUCIVE TO MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE TILLER. DO
NOT OPERATE TILLER IN CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN
ROCKS FOREIGN OBJECTS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL
THAT IS NOT SOIL. IF YOUR TILLER BUMPS, JERKS OR
LURCHES, LET GO OF THE HANDLE BARS AND THE
DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE
TINES AND WHEELS STOP TURNING.