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The principal purpose of the rototiller is to break up the earth—to till the soil—in preparation for planting. There are two basic types of tillers, front-end and rear-end. The difference between them is simply that one has the tines in front of the wheels, the other has them in back of the wheels. Front-end tillers are powered through the movement of the tines. An adjustable drag bar is used to make the tines dig in, and the operator can use this to control both speed of the tiller and depth that the tines dig. On rear-end tillers, power is applied through the wheels. The weight of the machine

Figure 5.03

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Hang tillers

Mang tillers, both rear and front end tilling, are designed for easy operator control and maneuverability. Alt models feature a du rah te chain drive, slasher tines and instant release safety clutches. Built for professional use and an amateur's abuse.

OREGON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC,

6920 S.W, 111th Ave.

Beaver tori, OR 97005

Hang tillers

Mang tillers, both rear and front end tilling, are designed for easy operator control and maneuverability. Alt models feature a du rah te chain drive, slasher tines and instant release safety clutches. Built for professional use and an amateur's abuse.

OREGON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC,

6920 S.W, 111th Ave.

Beaver tori, OR 97005

Figure 5.04 Snapper tillers

The Snapper front-end tiller converts' quickly to a walking tractor. Walking tractor attachments include a hiller-furmwer. and plow/cultivator. Has a reinforced chain-and-gear transmission. The rear-end tiller has a standup bar and engine guard that allows you to stand it on end for easy access to tines.

SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT P.O. Box 777 Mcdonough, GA 30253

Figure 5.04 Snapper tillers

The Snapper front-end tiller converts' quickly to a walking tractor. Walking tractor attachments include a hiller-furmwer. and plow/cultivator. Has a reinforced chain-and-gear transmission. The rear-end tiller has a standup bar and engine guard that allows you to stand it on end for easy access to tines.

SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT P.O. Box 777 Mcdonough, GA 30253

Figure 5.05 Little Wonder cultivator

This 20 pound cultivator features 9-inch wide steel tines that can weed at depths of 1 to 3 inches or up to ten inches. The tines are reversible. Good for tight spaces, yet rugged enough for big gardens. LITTLE WONDER Division of Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. 1028 Steet Road Southampton, PA 18966

Figure 5.05 Little Wonder cultivator

This 20 pound cultivator features 9-inch wide steel tines that can weed at depths of 1 to 3 inches or up to ten inches. The tines are reversible. Good for tight spaces, yet rugged enough for big gardens. LITTLE WONDER Division of Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. 1028 Steet Road Southampton, PA 18966

Figure 5.06 Roto-Hoe rear-end tiller

This lightweight rear-end tiller is designed to meet the needs of individuals with small gardens looking for rear tine performance in a compact design. Model 904 features one forward and one reverse speed. Attachments include a furrow plow, a row maker and a transport wheel for moving the tiller over hard surfaces.

ROTO-HOE

Newbury, OH 44065

Figure 5.06 Roto-Hoe rear-end tiller

This lightweight rear-end tiller is designed to meet the needs of individuals with small gardens looking for rear tine performance in a compact design. Model 904 features one forward and one reverse speed. Attachments include a furrow plow, a row maker and a transport wheel for moving the tiller over hard surfaces.

ROTO-HOE

Newbury, OH 44065

Figure 5.07 Troy-Bilt rear-end tillers

The 'Horse' has 4 speeds and a tine disconnect that allows you to stop the times from turning while you transport the machine. The rear tilling section comes off to allow access to the power take-off. The power take-off can power a log splitter, home generator and chipper shredder.

GARDEN WAY MFG.

102nd St fit 9th Ave.

Troy, NY 12180

Figure 5.07 Troy-Bilt rear-end tillers

The 'Horse' has 4 speeds and a tine disconnect that allows you to stop the times from turning while you transport the machine. The rear tilling section comes off to allow access to the power take-off. The power take-off can power a log splitter, home generator and chipper shredder.

GARDEN WAY MFG.

102nd St fit 9th Ave.

Troy, NY 12180

is distributed so that the tines dig in without pressure from the operator.

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