MTD 214-412-000 - Manual (Page 11)

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^ WARNING I
Before using the tiller, check to be
certain the tines are assembled
properly (sharp edge of the tines
must enter the soil first). Refer to
Operation Section.
\ WARNING \
The gear shift lever must be in
Neutral (N) position before engaging
or disengaging the tine and wheel
engagement levers.
Tine Engagement Lever
The tine engagement lever is located on the left
side of tiller.
To engage tines, move the lever outward. To
disengage tines, move the lever inward. See figure
22 .
NOTE
It may be necessary to slightly
engage gear shift lever to align the
gears.
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as
FIGURE 22.
Wheel Engagement Lever
The wheel engagement lever is located on the
right side of tiller.
To engage wheels, move the lever outward. To
disengage or stop wheels, move lever inward. See
figure 23.
Wheel Engagement
Lever (Disengaged/
Position)
jagement
(Engaged
sition)
FIGURE 23.
OPERATION
^^CAUTION
Engine is shipped without oil.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Before operating tiller for the first time or if
tines have been removed and reassembled for
any reason, check to be certain the tines are
assembled correctly. The sharp edge of the
tines must enter the soil first as shown in
figure 24. (Figure 24 illustrates the left hand
tines, viewed from the left hand side of the
tiller. Right hand tines rotate in the same
direction as the left hand tines.)
FIGURE 24.
2. Fill crankcase with oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your
unit.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-
lead or regular grade leaded gasoline.
4. Open fuel shut-off valve.
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