MTD 214-100A - Manual (Page 4)

Wheels—
Wheel positions may be varied to give fur­
ther adjustment of handle height. Various wheel po­
sitions 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 con­
venience.
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 outer tines from outer tine
assemblies. Tines may be interchanged
with opposite sides_______________________________ 20"
3. Add tine extensions to standard
arrangement ___________________________________ 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.
3. Position belt on 4y2" pulley and replace on worm
shaft. Pulley must be mounted in position so that
it will line up with engine pulley when assembly
is completed. The correct position is that point at
which the center of the pulley is 1-1/8" above the
mounting
plate assembly. Tighten set screw se­
curely.
4. If belt clip has been loosened, line up in original
position and tighten securely. Make sure belt is in­
side
belt guards. While holding the belt taut (grasp
at extreme rear position), move clutch control han­
dle to FORWARD and NEUTRAL position. If belt clip
touches belt with handle in either position, readjust
position of clip.
5. Move clutch control handle to NEUTRAL position.
Remove inspection plate from engins bed.
6. Replace engine bed and engine on mounting plate
assembly. Do not kink control wire. Move engine
bed and engine as far forward as possible.
7. Reach through inspection hole and guide belt into
position on engine pulley.
8. Check visually through inspection hole to make sure
belt is inside all belt guards and that pulleys are in
proper
alignment. A flashlight will help you make
this check quickly and easily.
NOTE: To drain oil, remove oil filler plug and tip tiller
on its side. Drain oil while the engine is warm. See
engine manual for filling instructions.
9. Line up mounting holes and replace cap screws. Do
not tighten cap screws until all are in place. Replace
inspection plate.
Gear Case— Proper lubricant level should be up to the
front pipe plug. Check with tiller on a level surface.
Add enough to bring level up to front pipe plug hole.
Use Mobilube SAE 140 Gear Oil or equivalent. Gear
case should be maintained with five (5) ounces of lu­
bricant.
Lubricate the upper bushing in the gear case with a
small amount of grease. Do not over lubricate as any
excess will enter the gear case proper. Use a high pres­
sure gun grease.
Belt — Access to V belt and pulley assemblies is accom­
plished 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 and
engine bed. Do not kink control wire.
2. Loosen set screw in 4'/2" pulley. Remove pulley and
"V" belt. If belt clip on idler must be loosened to
remove belt, mark correct location of belt clip in
relation to idler before loosening. This can be done
by scribing the belt clip and the end of the weld
bolt in idler with a file. It is most important that
this clip be reassembled in the right position.
REPLACING TILLER GEAR CASE OIL SEALS
1. Drain lubricant.
2. Remove tine assemblies.
3. Remove bearing cap.
4. Remove bearings, worm wheel and tine shaft. Do
not remove bearing races.
5. Remove oil seals from gear case and bearing cap.
6. Remove all burrs from holes in tine shaft.
7. Dip oil seals in lubricant and then insert one in
gear case and one in bearing cap.
8. Wipe tine shaft clean of filings and lubricate be­
fore assembling with bearings and worm wheel
in gear case.
9. Replace bearing cap. CAUTION: Do not damage
oil seals. The open flanges face to the outside of
the gear case.