MTD 1850 - Manual (Page 10)

Step 5. Slowly engage the clutch control to the num­
ber 1 position and the tines will begin rotat­
ing,
Number 4 position will give the maxi­
mum tine speed. Tilling the ground for the
first time should be done in the number 1 or 2
position. To pulverize the soil after it has been
tilled, move the control lever to the number 3
or 4 position.
NOTE
The engine must be running to move
the control lever into the faster speeds.
Step 4. Set the throttle control to FAST.
NOTE
A downward pressure on the handles
will increase the working depth and re­
duce the forward speed. An upward
pressure on the handles will reduce the
working depth and increase the for­
ward speed. The type of soil and work­
ing conditions will determine the actual
setting of the depth bar and the handle
pressure required.
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CAUTION
If the tines stop rotating or the belt
slips, slop the engine and examine the
tine area for a rock or some object that
may be jamming the tines and prevent
them from turning. Reversing the tiller
Will usually free the object.
Step 6. To reverse the direction of rotation of the tines,
pull the control lever into the reverse position.
The control lever must be held in reverse. See
Figure 2-1.
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