MTD 12211 - Manual (Page 2)

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3
Safety Decals .................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ....................................... 6
Attach Handlebars.............................................................. 6
Attach Reverse Clutch Control ........................................... 7
Attach Forward Clutch Control Cable ................................. 7
Check Transmission Gear Oil Level.................................... 8
Add Motor Oil to Engine..................................................... 8
Attach Wheel Gear Lever.................................................... 9
Check Air Pressure in Tires................................................ 9
Check Hardware for Tightness ........................................... 9
Electric Start Assembly Steps ............................................ 10
SECTION 3: FEATURES & CONTROLS ........................ 13
Engine Controls ................................................................. 13
Wheel Gear Lever............................................................... 13
Forward Clutch Control ...................................................... 13
Reverse Clutch Control ...................................................... 14
Depth Regulator................................................................. 14
Handlebar Height Adjustment ............................................ 14
Engine Throttle Control Lever ............................................ 15
Electric Start Keyswitch ..................................................... 15
SECTION 4: OPERATION ...................................... 16
Starting and Stopping the Engine ...................................... 16
Operating the Tiller ............................................................ 17
Tilling Tips & Techniques .................................................. 19
Power Composting ............................................................ 21
Loading and Unloading the Tiller ....................................... 21
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE .................................. 22
Required Maintenance Schedule........................................ 22
Tiller Lubrication................................................................ 22
Check Hardware................................................................. 23
Check Tire Pressure........................................................... 23
Check for Oil Leaks ............................................................ 23
Transmission Gear Oil Service ........................................... 23
Engine Oil Service .............................................................. 24
Air Cleaner Service............................................................. 24
Spark Plug Service............................................................. 24
Spark Arrester Screen Service ........................................... 24
Engine Cleaning ................................................................. 24
Carburetor/Governor Control Adjustments ........................ 24
Throttle Control Adjustment............................................... 24
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment............................................ 25
Off Season Storage ............................................................ 25
Bolo Tines.......................................................................... 25
Checking and Adjusting Tension on the Clutch Belts ......... 26
Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension ........ 26
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt Tension ........ 27
Forward Clutch Belt Removal/Replacement ....................... 27
Reverse Clutch Belt Removal/Replacement ....................... 29
Battery Maintenance .......................................................... 30
TILLER ATTACHMENTS........................................ 31
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 32
PARTS LIST ..................................................... 33
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ............BACK COVER
Dear Owner:
You now own one of the finest standard-rotating-tine tillers
available. Your new PONY
® Model tiller allows you to till
and cultivate your garden with ease, and accomplish
dozens of other property management projects as well.
Your tiller is famous for its ruggedness, performance and
high-quality engineering. We know you’ll enjoy using it.
Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely
and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine.
Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow
the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
Of course, if you should ever have any problems or ques-
tions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or
call the factory (see back cover of this Manual).
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all
times.
NOTE: Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registra-
tion Card that was supplied with this Manual.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
– 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the
American National Standards Institute.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service information
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. When you see this symbol, read and
obey the message that follows it. Failure to
obey safety messages could result in personal
injury or property damage.