Cultivating, Opercrron, Adjust wheels for cultivating (see – Poulan 172487 User Manual

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OPERCrrON

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent

them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the

plants- At the same time, breaking up the upper iayer of soil

crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth

is 1** to 3" {2.5-7.5 cm). 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 further growth of weeds and
grass {See Fig. 15).

ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See

Figs, 16 and 17)

•

Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove

hairpin dip and clevis pin from right hand wheel.

•

Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) until
hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

•

Replace clevis pin and hairpinciip on inside of wheel and
remove blocks.

•

Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating,

the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for

Increased stability.