MTD 217-200 - Manual (Page 6)

6. Remove bottom belt.
7.
Replace bottom belt. This must be properly
mounted in the lower pulley grooves and between
the belt clip and the idler pulley on the spring
tensioned idler pulley assembly.
8. Place clutch control handle into “Neutral”
position.
9. Replace upper belt.
10. Remove inspection plate from engine bed.
11.
Replace engine bed and engine on mounting plate
assembly. Do not kink control wire. Move engine
bed and engine as far forward as possible.
12. Reach through inspection hole and guide belt
into position on engine pulley.
13. Check visually through inspection hole to make
sure belt is inside all belt guards and that belt
is properly seated on engine pulley. A flashlight
will helpyou make this check quickly and easily.
14. Line up mounting holes and replace cap screws
and lockwashers. Do not tighten capscrews until
all are in place. Replace inspection plate.
GENERAL - Check periodically all nuts and bolts. Loose
nuts and bolts con cause permanent damage to your unit.
Keep ail nuts and bolts securely tightened.
STORAGE - The following steps should be taken to pre­
pare your tiller for storage.
1. Clean tiller thoroughly and lubricate as described in
the preceding instructions.
2. Coat tilling tines with grease to prevent rusting.
3. Prepare engine for storage in accordance with engine
manufacturer’s owner's guide.
4. Block tiller legs to raise tires clear of floor. Be sure
tiller is level.
5. Store in a dry clean area.
A T T A C H M E N T S
EXTENSION TINES - This attachment is available to in­
crease your tilling width up to 40”. Extension tines are
easily installed and removed. Order under part number
297-m.U-^i
FURROW OPENER — This attachment is easily
installed on the depth bar of your tiller. It can be
used for either furrowing or hilling operations.
These attachments are available through your local
dealer.
For wide (2” x .43”) depth bar, order furrow opener
297-179.
For narrow (1-1/2” x 3/8”) depth bar, order furrow
opener 297-178.
SERVICE NOTES
DRIVE BELT SLIPS
1. Lubricate contact surface under idler pulley
bracket.
2. Check idler pulley bracket mounting bolts for
excessive tightness. Idler pulley brackets must
be mounted securely but still must move freely.
3. Check control rod for improper assembly. If
adjustment tube is attached to lower end of con­
trol rod instead of upper end, it may bind on con­
trol pivot lever and prevent full use of tension
spring.
4. Check belt guards. Belt guards must clear all
points of the tightened belt.
5. Check belt clips. These must not touch belt when
belt is tightened.
6. Check control rod adjustment. Adjusting the
adjustment tube on the control rod lengthens or
shortens control linkage.
7. Belt must be mounted on engine pulley. When
assembling, it is often mounted between pulley
and reverse drive wheel. It must also be mounted
inside the stationary belt guards.
REVERSE DRIVE
1. Reverse drivewheel should line upwithits match­
ing pulley. Check mounting bolt in engine pulley
for proper tightness.
2. Matching pulley for reverse drive wheel must be
assembled as shown on diagram. The deeper
groove matches the reverse drive wheel. The
shallow groove matches the “V” belt.
3. Belt guards and belt clips must not touch the
tightened belt.
4. Reverse idler bracket must move freely. Check
mounting bolts for excessive tightness. Lubricate
contact surface under idler bracket.
5. Reverse should operate only when control handle
assembly is held in reverse position. Adjust
control rod for proper operating position.
NOTE: If belts are excessively stretched, replace­
ment will be necessary.
FORM NO. 770-91 IF