User manual MTD OEM-290-257

[. . . ] Marker Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Marker Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hitch Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hex Nut, #10-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Note: To adjust the Marker Extension Arm in or out to suit a row width for your application, simply unthread the thumbscrews one full turn, then adjust the arm length before retightening the thumbscrews. Fully extended, the Row Marker is 49-3/4” long; fully retracted, 28”. Photo 7 & Photo 8 (inset) Step 4: Attach Main Marker Arm to the Main Support The Main Marker Arm connects to the Yoke at the top of the Main Support with a quick-release pin. Align the sleeve located at the end of the Main Arm between either the top set or bottom set of holes on the yoke sides. Once the sleeve is lined up, insert the quick release pin (Photo 8, Inset). At this point, the Main Arm rests on the Stop Bar and points straight back from the rear of the tiller. IMPORTANT: The top and bottom sets of holes on the yoke sides allow the marker arm to rest on the Stop Bar at the proper angle regardless of whether the Extension Arm is fully extended or retracted. When the extension arm is more than 50% extended, use the bottom set of holes, otherwise use the top set of holes. Pivot the Marker Arm from its “straight back” position a full 90° to either the right or the left in order to get the Marker Arm to point out to the side of the Tiller. Whether you decide to pivot right or left, just be sure the points of the Marker Blade face back toward the operator after the arm has been pivoted. See Photo 9 and Photo 10 for the correct in-use position. Photo 9 Photo 10 NOTE: the points of the Marker Blade must be facing back toward the operator, not toward the front of the Tiller. 3. Lift up on the tiller handlebars before making a turn to prevent Row Marker damage. If you accidentally hit an obstruction causing the marker arm to shift out of alignment, adjust the arm back to its original position before continuing (remember, the arm forms a perfect right angle with the Main Support when it’s adjusted properly). See Back Cover for how to adjust the tension on the Yoke Assembly. Practice Pivoting The Row Marker Arm Start with the arm on the left side (see Photo 11), then just lift up and swing it over to the right side (Photo 12). IMPORTANT: Before turning your Tiller, always lift up on the handlebars to raise the Marker Blade out of the soil to avoid damaging it. IMPORTANT: Never put the tiller in reverse unless the Marker Blade is out of the soil; damage could result. NOTE: When using The Row Marker with your PONY, ECONO-HORSE, or JUNIOR Tiller, be sure the handlebar height is adjusted to one of the three highest settings so the Marker Arm has sufficient clearance to swing past the handlebar grips. General Use for Deep Furrows 1. Prepare a good seedbed with your tiller. Adjust the marker length for the spacing you want between rows for planting and cultivation. [. . . ] The wings throw up ridges between furrows. Level off the ridges with a rake and you’ll have raised beds all ready to plant. Add Hiller Wings for raised beds. IMPORTANT: Check and Adjust the Tension Setting on the Yoke Assembly regularly. The Yoke Assembly on the Main Support has been factory tightened to allow the Yoke to pivot when the Marker Blade meets a certain amount of resistance. [. . . ]