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SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 GENERAL SAFETY
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s
manual should operate this machine. Operator should
wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. It is
recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover
Protective System (ROPS) and a seat belt be used.
Before beginning operation, clear work area of
objects that may be picked up and thrown or wrapped
in tiller blades. Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or
other obstacles that could upset tractor or damage
tiller. Always turn off tractor engine, set parking brake,
and allow rotor to come to a complete stop before dis-
mounting tractor.
3-2 ADJUSTING FOR WORK
Depth of till is regulated by adjusting skids up or
down. (Figure 3-1) Average soil with reasonable
moisture will allow maximum depth in one pass with
a tractor forward speed up to 2 mph. Hard soil may
require two passes to reach maximum depth.
Tractor forward speed and rear shield adjustment
(Figure 3-1) will regulate the finished results or tilth of
soil. Traveling at the slowest forward speed with rear
shield fully lowered will give finest possible finish.
This shield adjustment is good for mulching, mixing,
and burying weeds, fertilizer, etc. The more you
increase forward speed and shield height, the coars-
er the finished results will be. To leave the ground
surface rough with larger clods and residue exposed,
work with shield fully raised. When working in rocky
soil, always have shield in raised position.
3-3 OPERATION
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance
listed in paragraph 4-1.
B. Adjust for work per paragraph 3-2.
C. Start tractor. Raise tiller off the ground.
D. With tractor at idle speed, engage PTO drive.
E. Place tractor in gear and proceed forward.
Increase speed to 3/4 throttle. Lower tiller into soil.
Increase speed to 540 PTO rpm. Average soil with
reasonable moisture will allow travel speeds up to 2
mph. Hard soil will require low travel speed, less
than 1 mph to ensure smooth operation and maxi-
mum possible depth. Shallow weed cultivation will
allow speeds up to 3 mph. At the end of a pass lift
tiller clear of ground before making a turn. After turn-
ing, proceed back across field, slowly lowering the
tiller into the soil. Do not turn with tiller in the
ground as this can damage tiller and tractor link-
age. Never use reverse gear while tiller is low-
ered into ground. Avoid operating tiller in the
raised position.
3-4 TRANSPORTING
Do not engage PTO drive while transporting tiller.
Obey all state and local laws when transporting on
public roads. Always use flashing warning lights
unless prohibited by law.
DANGER
STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES.
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DRIVELINE
SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDI-
TION. FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARN-
INGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER
MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. MAKE CERTAIN
EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF MACHINE
BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEED
THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PER-
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Figure 3-1 Adjustments
Adjustable, Spring-Loaded
Shock Absorber
9
Rear Shield Height Adjuster Skid Parking Stand
DANGER