MTD 219-100A - Manual (Page 6)

2. The throttle lever adjusts the engine speed. It
also gives fingertip control of the carburetor
and magneto stop switch. When the throttle
lever is pushed completely to the right from
behind the tiller, the carburetor is in START
position. Pulling the lever to the left reduces
the engine speed to SLOW. When the lever is
pulled completely to the left from behind the
tiller, the magneto stop switch grounds out
the spark and stops the engine.
3. When the depth bar is positioned out of
ground engagement, self-propelled trans­
porting of the tiller is easily achieved. With no
pressure on the handles and the throttle lever
set for SLOW engine speed, move the clutch
control handle to the FORWARD position and
let the tiller gently propel itself.
ADJUSTMENTS
Belts—Belt slack is taken up by a spring loaded
idler pulley. Because of this, belt adjustment is
not required.
Clutch—No adjustment of the lower clutch rod is
required. This is done automatically by the spring
loaded idler.
NOTE
Belt and clutch adjustments can be
made by moving the engine bed.
Loosen the four bolts which secure
it and move the engine bed forward
or backward as required. Adjusting
the control rod will also effect the
belt and dutch adjustment. These
adjustments may be necessary if
handle position is changed.
Handle—The position of the handle may be
adjusted by removing and moving carriage bolts
to the desired mounting holes. Adjustment
should be made for the most convenient operating
height.
Wheels—Wheel positions may be varied to give
further adjustment of handle height. Various
wheel positions also give variations of the
leverage and weight distribution over the tines.
Wheels should be set to suit the local soil
conditions and the operator’s convenience.
Tines—The standard width of cut is 26”. Because
of the various types of work to which the tiller may
be put, variation in the tilling widths may be
necessary. This can be accomplished in a number
of ways.
1. Standard tine arrangement......................... 26”
2. Remove tines that point outward from outer
tine assemblies. Tines may be interchanged
with opposite sides...................................... 20”
3. Add tine extensions to standard arrangement
(Seepage?.).................................................. 40”
NOTE
When adjusting tines, be sure the
cutting edges enter the soil first.
MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION
Engine—Service engine in accordance with the
engine manufacturer’s owner’s guide.
NOTE
To drain oil, remove oil filler plug
and tip tiller on its side. Drain oil
while the engine is warm. See en­
gine manual for filling instructions.
Gear Case—Whenever disassembly of gear case
is required, gear case should be thoroughly
cleaned and lubricated with 4Va ounces of
PENNANT OIL EP #35000. This is available in 8
ounce squeeze tubes. Order part number
747-0136. See figure 4.
Belt—Access to V belt and pulley assemblies is
accomplished by removing the engine and engine
bed as described below.
1. Remove four cap screws which secure engine
bed to mounting plate assembly. Remove
engine bed with engine attached.