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OPERATION
USING THE CULTIVATOR FOR EDGING
See Figures 13 - 14.
The cultivator will edge along sidewalks, driveways,
flowerbeds, curbs, and similar areas.
To install the edging tine:
Remove all tines and felt washers from the shaft.
NOTE: Keep all removable parts in a secure place as they
will be needed when converting back to the cultivating
application.
Place edging wheel on one side of the tine shaft.
To secure the edging wheel, place hitch pin into the hole
closest to the gear box.
NOTE: The edging wheel is designed to move along the
shaft. It will not lock into a fixed position.
Place the tine spacer on the empty side of the tine
shaft.
Place a felt washer on the tine shaft, then slide to rest
against the tine spacer.
Place the edging tine onto the the shaft so it rests snuggly
against the felt washer.
To secure the edging tine place hitch pin into the hole at
the end of the shaft.
To reinstall the cultivating tines:
Remove edging tine, spacer, edging wheel and felt washer.
Identify the cultivating tines.
NOTE: The tool has four tines for cultivating — two inner
tines stamped B and C, and two outer tines stamped A
and D. For correct operation of the unit, the tines must
be installed in the correct orientation.
Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar
rests on the ground.
NOTE : The view of the gearbox for tine installation is
from the front of the cultivator as shown in Figure 14.
Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box.
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the
gear box.
Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box.
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the
gear box.
Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and
slide to rest against the inner tines.
Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.
NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the
tines should face the ground.
To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin
into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are
installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the
cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper tine
positioning.
EDGING TIPS
Cut at a steady pace. If the tine begins to bog down, you
are edging too fast; slow your pace. Do not force the tine
into ground.
Light contact of the tine against the sidewalk edge, curb,
etc., is acceptable and will not damage the cultivator.
Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry. Avoid
edging in wet soil or wet grass areas.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the spark plug wire
when making adjustments.
ADJUSTING WHEEL/DRAG BAR ASSEMBLY
POSITION
See Figures 15 - 17.
The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the
wheel/drag bar assembly support rod offer different heights
to choose from in both the A, B, and C positions.
Switch the wheel/drag bar accessory position to achieve
desired depth.
Install the wheel/drag bar assembly in position A to trans-
port the cultivator to and from the work area.
The wheel/drag bar assembly may be installed in position
B for shallow to moderate cultivating depth.
NOTE: When in position B, the drag bar may be used to
help control the cultivator’s speed and depth of operation.
There are three depth adjustments available in position B.
For general cultivating, remove the wheel/drag bar as-
sembly (position C) or place it in position B to allow deep
penetration of the tines into the cultivating surface.