Buhler 65 Series - Manual (Page 19)

65 Series Rotary Tiller
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FIELD OPERATION - cont'd.
11. Operating hints:
a. Determine the moisture content of the soil before starting. Soil that is too
wet will "ball-up" in the rotor blades making tilling impossible. Sandy soils
normally can be worked better than heavy clay or loam soils. It is the
responsibility of the operator to determine the soil type and moisture
content before starting. It may be necessary to wait for the soil to dry out
before starting to work.
b. Set the length of the Top Link to obtain the quality of the job desired
without needlessly using power and fuel in churning the soil. Use the
condition of the seedbed as your guide.
c. When tilling hard or compacted soils, it is recommended that two passes
be used when working. Use the Depth Gauge Shoes on each side of the
frame to adjust the tilling depth of the machine. The second pass should
be made at an angle to the first to give a consistent job and minimize
compaction.
d. Always remove heavy crop cover, all grass and weeds, before starting to
prevent rotor plugging.
e. The rotation of the Tines propel the machine in the forward direction.
Always use the tractor transmission to control the speed of forward travel.
f. Always disengage the PTO control and raise the machine out of the
ground before depressing the master clutch on the tractor.
g. Use low gear on the tractor to start the job. Increase the speed of forward
travel only as the quality of the job and power available will allow.
h. If the slip clutch slips, reduce the ground speed or raise the machine
slightly out of the ground.