MTD 214-412-000 - Manual (Page 13)

2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cultiva­
tion, use the setting which gives 1" of tilling
depth (second slot from the bottom). Place
the side shields in their lowest position. For
further depth, raise the depth bar and side
shields and make one or two more passes
over the area.
3. When tilling loose soil, depth bar may be
raised to the top slot to give the deepest till­
ing depth. Raise the side shields to their
highest position.
4. To transport tiller, lower the depth bar (use
bottom adjustment slot).
Use This
Position
First Time
DEPTH BAR
Use This
Hole for Lowest
Position,
Side
Shield I
Use This Hole
for Highest Position
SIDE SHIELDS
FIGURE 25.
To adjust the depth bar, lift up on the tiller
handles. Pull the depth bar handle assembly and
move the depth bar to desired setting. Release the
handle. See figure 25.
To operate the tiller:
1. Select the depth bar setting.
2. Start engine as instructed on page 12.
3. Engage wheel and tine engagement levers.
4. Move gear shift lever to first speed position
(wheels and tines will be moving).
\ WARNING j
Engage wheel drive before engaging
the tine engagement lever.
NOTE
To transport tiller, do not engage
the tine engagement lever. Engage
the wheels only.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be
tilled twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to
pulverize the soil.
ADJUSTMENTS
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER (See Figure 26)
NOTE
Figure 26 is viewed from the bottom
of handle panel.
Position A. Use if not enough free play.
Position B. Normal setting.
Position C. Use if pin will not withdraw complete­
ly from bracket.
To make the adjustment, loosen hex lock nut and
reposition the rod in Position A, B or C. See figure
■■ ■
tti
tion A
ition B
ition C
FIGURE 26.
CONTROL BRACKET ADJUSTMENT
When the belt has become worn and/or stretched
or the friction wheel has become worn, make the
following adjustment.
Move the control bracket to the bottom hole on
the pivot horn assembly and readjust the gear
shift rod. See figure 27.
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