Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
■ For easier handling of your Tiller, leave about 8 inches
of untilled soil between the first and second tilling
passes. The third pass will be between the first and
second (Fig. 17).
• Do not lean on the Handle. This takes weight off the
Wheels and reduces traction. To get through a really
tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward
pressure on Handle or lower the Depth Stake
CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre­
vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from
the plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer
of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best
digging depth is 1" to 3". Lower the Outer Side Shields to
protect small plants from being buried.
• Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will
allow Tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in
rough condition, promoting no fiirther growth of weeds
and grass (Fig. 18),,
ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING
• Place blocks under right hand side of Tiller and re­
move Hairpin Clip and Retainer Pin from right hand
Wheel (Fig 19).
• Move Wheel outward and approximately 1 inch until
hole in Inner Wheel Hub lines up with inner hole in
Axle.
• Replace Retainer Pin and Hairpin Clip on inside of
Wheel (Fig, 20) and remove blocks.,
• Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.
NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and while cultivat­
ing, the Wheels should be moved outward on the Axle
for increased stability.
WINTER OPERATION (UNDER 32°F)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
• Engine oil must be changed before the air temperature
drops below 32°F. Dram the Engine oil when Tiller
Engine is at operating temperature.
• By refilling the Engine with 5W30 oil you will promote
easier starting.
NOTE: Be sure to change Engine oil back to S. A.E 30
or 10W30 (SD, SE, or SF) for spring Tilling.
FUEL
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded autonrotive gasoline.
Capacity is about 2 quarts.
COLD WEATHER STARTING HINTS
• Be sure to use the proper oil and gasoline.
• Keep Drive Control Bar in “DISENGAGED" position
when starting the Engine
• Set Throttle Control at medium to last position and use
full Choke for starting. Slowly move choke Control to
"RUN" position as Engine warms up.
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