MTD 213-381A - Manual (Page 10)

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ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 19.
When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow
enough width to permit cultivation between the
rows. In growing corn or similar crops, check-row
planting will permit cross cultivation and prac­
tically eliminate hand hoeing.
The tiller has many uses other than tilling and
cultivating a garden. One of these is the prepara­
tion of lawn area for seeding. The tiller will
prepare a deep seed bed which will be free of hard
unfilled spots, allowing a better stand of grass to
grow. The tiller is very useful for loosening hard
soil for excavation with a shovel. No tedious hand
pickwork will be necessary. Your tiller may be
used for mixing compost in the pile, or for mixing
it with the soil in your garden. This should be done
after the soil has been broken to the full working
depth. The compost should be worked in to a
depth of six to eight inches. This may be done by
working the length of the garden, and then by mix­
ing separate passes across its width. The addition
of decayed organic matter will substantially in­
crease the fertility of your garden. For proper
decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and
worked in with the mulch materials. Breaking up
leaves and straw and mixing it with several inches
of soil causes the soil to hold moisture longer and
allows proper aeration of the plant root system. It
also retards the growth of weeds.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and various
state and local agencies offer published booklets
and expert advice on all phases of gardening.
They should be consulted regarding soil informa­
tion, planting dates, and the most satisfactory
varieties of crop for your particular area.
^ WARNING (
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs
or maintenance.
CLUTCH CONTROL ROD
To adjust the clutch control rod, refer to clutch
control rod installation, step number 3 under
Assembly Instructions.
WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the wheel yoke and wheel position, refer
to “How To Use Your Tiller” on page 8.
DEPTH BAR ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the depth bar, refer to “How To Use Your
Tiller” on page 8.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
^ WARNING \
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g.
carburetor), disengage all
clutches and tines. Keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Do not make unnecessary adjustments. Factory
settings are correct for most applications. If ad­
justments are needed, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your tiller.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
work on tiller.
CHAIN CASE
The chain case is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory. It requires no checking unless the chain
case is disassembled. To fill with grease, lay the
left half of the chain case on its side, add 14
ounces of Plastilube #0 grease and assemble the
right half to it. This grease can be obtained at your
nearest authorized dealer.
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