EarthQuake 6040E - Manual (Page 14)

Operator's Manual
CRT Models 5040 and 6040E
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Operator's Manual
CRT Models 5040 and 6040E
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
tiLLinG tiPS
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow
cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two
deeper on each successive pass.
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in
extremely hard soil, set the detent pin in the highest
hole of the drag stake (follow instructions under Till-
ing section). This will allow for shallow tilling. With the
drag stake in this position, make several light passes
over the area to be tilled. Reset for deeper depths with
successive passes.
• If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag
stake by placing the detent pin in a higher hole.
This will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the
handlebars to control sudden lurches.
• If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or
jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation.
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines
jam or you strike a foreign object. With drive control
levers in neutral position, push throttle control to stop
position to stop the engine. Disengage the spark plug
wire. When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects
and check for damage.
CuLtiVAtinG tiPS
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 0" - " centers for ease of turning.
• Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in
one of the higher holes. This will allow for shallow
cultivation necessary to turn over weeds, and break
up and aerate the soil.
WaRning
ExtREmE CAution muSt BE tAkEn in SE-
LECt-inG tiLLinG dEPth. iF You AttEmPt
to tiLL too dEEPLY FoR SoiL ConditionS,
thAt iS, With thE dRAG StAkE in too hiGh
A PoSition,
LoSS oF ContRoL CouLd RESuLt.
iF REmoVinG mAtERiAL FRom thE tinES BY
hAnd, StoP EnGinE And REmoVE SPARk
PLuG WiRE FiRSt.