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Removing - 5 OPERATING Using Cultivator The most common uses for a cultivator: 1. Weed control in emerging gardens: • Straddle row cultivation: By straddling the cultivator over the plant row, weeds on each side of the row of plants can be dislodged. • Between row cultivation: Using the full width of the cultivator, the space between rows of plants can be tilled to loosen the soil and dislodge weeds (a minimum space between rows of 1.27-1.40 m (50-55 in.) is required. 2. Prepare seed beds: • Scratching the surface: The cultivator can be used to break the surface of the soil to allow for planting. • Prepare for field sowing: Large planting beds such as lawns can be prepared for planting. 3. Garden clean-up in fall: • Rake: The cultivator can be used to remove vines and other plant residue after the growing season. • Level old growth: After plant residue has been removed, the area can be leveled to prepare the area for the next season. Adjusting Frame Width NOTE: Tine spacing is changed when the frame width is adjusted. 1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.) 2. Lower the cultivator until the bottom of the spring tines are approximately 25 mm (1 in.) off the ground. C A A B F G H I E D C MX13266 3. Loosen the capscrews and nuts (A) at the front A-frame and at the front of the frame struts (B). NOTE: To obtain the desired width, it may be necessary to remove the capscrew, nut and washers, and move the rear of the frame struts to another mounting hole. 4. Loosen the capscrews and nuts (C) at the rear of the frame struts. 5. Move the right (D) and left (E) frame angles in or out until the desired width is obtained. 6. Tighten the capscrews and nuts (C) at the rear of the frame struts. 7. Move the spring tines (F) until they are parallel with the direction of travel. 8. Tighten the capscrews and nuts (A) at the front A-frame and at the front of the frame struts (B). 9. Loosen the capscrews and nuts for each remaining pair of spring tines (G - I), adjust until parallel with the direction of travel, and tighten the capscrews and nuts. Changing Spring Tine Spacing The spring tine spacing can be changed by moving the spring tines to any one of the slotted mounting holes in the frame. Spacing can also be changed by adjusting the frame width. 1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.) 2. Lower the cultivator until the bottom of the spring tines are approximately 25 mm (1 in.) off the ground. Operating - 6 OPERATING NOTE: Two extra sets of spring tine mounting hardware Leveling Front-to-Back are included with the cultivator. This hardware is NOTE: The normal operating position will be level (all needed when the spring tines at position (A) are moved tines making even contact with the ground). to another set of open mounting holes in the frame. A A MX13266 3. Remove and/or locate the spring tine(s) to any open mounting hole to obtain the desired spacing. Leveling the Cultivator Leveling Side-to-Side 1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.) 2. Lower the cultivator to the ground. B A MX13268 3. Loosen the adjuster jam nut (A) on the right rockshaft arm. 4. Level the cultivator side-to-side: • Turn the adjuster (B) clockwise to lower the right side of the cultivator. • Turn the adjuster (B) counterclockwise to raise the right side of the cultivator. 5. Tighten the adjuster jam nut (A). B A MX13267 1. Loosen the center link jam nut (A). 2. Level the cultivator front-to-back: • Turn the center link adjuster (B) clockwise (as viewed from the rear) to lower the rear of the cultivator. • Turn the center link adjuster (B) counterclockwise (as viewed from the rear) to raise the rear of the cultivator. 3. Tighten the center link jam nut (A). Operating Tips • Never use the cultivator when the soil is wet. Pick up a handful of soil and roll it into a ball. If the soil does not crumble, it is too wet. If the soil is too dry, it may be difficult for the cultivator to penetrate properly. • Avoid low areas, old roadways, paths and other areas where the soil is overly packed. • Adjust the frame to the desired width before use. • Straddle Row Cultivating: Before use, check the spacing required to clear the plants being cultivated. Adjust the spring tine spacing to the required width. • Level the cultivator before use. • The recommended cultivating depth is 50 mm (2 in.). A deeper setting will remove excessive moisture from the soil. • Push and hold the 3-point hitch control lever in the lower position until the cultivator is digging into the soil at the desired depth. • When cultivating an area, keep the machine speed low 3-5 km/h (2-3 mph). • Always lift the cultivator before turning. Operating - 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS Service Literature If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this machine call: • U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448. • All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer. Replacement Parts We recommend John Deere quality parts and lu...