Montgomery Ward TMO-39083A Tiller User Manual


 
Do not push down on the handles so
that the wheels are lifted off the
ground while the tine clutch is en-
gaged, or the tiller could move back-
ward and cause personal injury.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be
tilled twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to
pulverize the soil.
ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 17.
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cultiva-
tion, use the setting which gives 1V2" of till-
ing depth (second hole from the top). Place
the side shields in their lowest position. For
further depth, raise the depth bar and side
shields and make one or two more passes
over the area.
3. When tilling loose soil, depth bar may be
raised to its highest position (use bottom ad-
justment hole) to give the deepest tilling
depth. Raise the side shields to their highest
position.
4. To transport tiller, lower the depth bar (use top
adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth bar, remove the clevis pin and
hairpin cotter. See figure 16. Move the depth bar to
the desired setting.
To adjust the side shields, remove the hex nut and
belleville washer from the front and loosen the
rear nut. See figure 17. Pivot the side shield to the
desired position. Replace hex nut and belleville
washer. Tighten securely.
To operate the tiller:
1. Select the depth bar setting.
2. Start engine as instructed on page 9.
3. Place drive clutch lever in either forward or
reverse position.
4. Engage tine clutch lever.
FIGURE 18.
To adjust the handle position from side to side,
loosen the adjustment handle by turning it
counterclockwise several turns. Pull the adjust-
ment handle backward and pivot the tiller handle
to desired position. Release and tighten the ad-
justment handle. See figure 19.
NOTE
To transport tiller, do not engage
the tine clutch lever. Engage the
wheel drive only.
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HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
The handle may be placed in one of nine different
positions. The handle may be adjusted to one of
three height positions, and also may be adjusted
to be in line with the tiller, or swung to the left or
right so the operator is not walking in the freshly
tilled soil.
To adjust the handle height, remove the hand
knob and locking pin shown in figure 18. Select
one of the three adjustment holes and reassem.
ble.
Engage wheel drive before engaging
the tine clutch lever.