Mtd 217-310-000 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 12)

In some soils, the desired depth is obtained tt e first

time over the garden. In other soils, the d(!sired

depth is obtained by going over the garden l wo or

three times. In the latter case, the depth bar s hould

be lowered before each succeeding pass ovar the

garden, and passes should be made acro.'is the

length and width of the garden alternately. Mocks

which are turned up should be removed fro Ti the

garden area.

3. Handle Pressure: Further control of tilling depth

and travel speed can be obtained by variation of

pressure on the handles. A downward pressure on

the handles will reduce the working depth end in

crease the forward speed. An upward pressure on

the handles will increase the working depth and

reduce the forward speed. The type of soil and

working conditions will determine the actuul set

ting of the depth bar and the handle pressure re

quired.

4. Throttle Control: The throttle control lever adjusts

the engine speed and stops the engine. W th the

throttle control knob pushed completely fo ward,

the carburetor is in START position. Pulling the

throttle control back slightly adjusts the engine

speed to FAST. Pulling the throttle back lurther

reduces the engine speed to SLOW. Pull the throt

tle completely back to stop the engine. See figure

20.

Use maximum engine speed for deep tilling, Move

the throttle control to SLOW when transport! ng the

tiller.

When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough

width to permit cultivation between the rows. In grow

ing corn or similar crops, check-row planting will per

mit cross cultivation and practically eliminate hand

hoeing.

The tiller has many uses other than tilling and

cultivating a garden. One of these is the preparation

of lawn area for seeding. The tiller will prepare a deep

seed bed which will be free of hard unfilled spots, allow

ing a better stand of grass to grow. The tiller is very

useful for loosening hard soil for excavation with a

shovel. No tedious hand pickwork will be necessary.

Your tiller may be used for mixing compost in the pile,

or for mixing it with the soil in your garden. This should

be done after the soil has been broken to the full work

ing depth. The compost should be worked in to a depth

of six to eight inches. This may be done by working the

length of the garden, and then by making separate

passes across its width. The addition of decayed

organic matter will substantially increase the fertility of

your garden. For proper decaying action, fertilizer

should be applied and worked in with the mulch

materials. Breaking up leaves and straw and mixing it

with several inches of soil causes the soil to hold

moisture longer and allows proper aeration of the plant

root system. It also retards the growth of weeds.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and various state

and local agencies offer published booklets and expert

advice on all phases of gardening. They should be con

sulted regarding soil information, planting dates, and

the most satisfactory varieties of crop for your particular

area.

TRANSPORTING THE TILLER

To transport the tiller to or from the garden, raise the

depth bar to the highest position. See figure 2A. With

the throttle control in SLOW position, the unit wil move

under its own power, without damaging grass ar sas as

long as it is allowed to move freely. If the operate holds

back, it will start to dig.

CULTIVATING

For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is des irable.

Setting the wheels and depth bar so that the > vheels

are about two inches above the ground while tf e tiller

is resting on the tines and depth bar will allow the

machine to work at cultivating depth. The ihrottle

should be set to control forward movement to a slow

walking speed. With outer tines installed, the maximum

working width of the tiller is 26 inches. This wid :h may

be reduced to 24 inches by moving the clevis pins and

hairpin cotters to the inner holes on the tine shiift. For

cultivation, remove the outer tines to obtain £. tilling

width of 13 inches.

ADJUSTMENTS

I WARNING )

Disconnect the spark plug wire and

ground against the engine before

performing any adjustments, repairs

or maintenance.

WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the wheel yoke and wheel position, refer to

“How To Use Your Tiller” on page 11.

DEPTH BAR ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the depth bar, refer to “How To Use Your

Tiller” on page 11.

TINE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the tine clutch control, refer to step numbers

19 and 20 under assembly instructions.

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