MTD 219-381-000 - Manual (Page 9)

DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
“How to Use Your Tiller” section on pages 9 and 10.
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller.
Read instructions carefuily.
NOTE
Your tiller is shipped without oil; how­
ever, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory.
TO START ENGINE
Ac
WARNING i
BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
FIGURE 15.
8. Move throttle control to SLOW position for a few
minutes warm-up. Move choke lever to RUN posi­
tion as engine warms up.
NOTE
In order to idle smoothly, a new engine
may require 3 to 5 minutes running
above slow idle speed. Idle speed has
been adjusted to be correct after this
break-in period.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See
figure 14.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
1. Attach spark plug wire and cover to spark plug.
2. Make certain both clutch levers are in the neutral
position (released). See figure 14.
3. Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.
See figure 14.
4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require choking.
5. Grasp starter handle (see figure 15) and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compres­
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on start handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
7. Repeat preceding instructions 5 and 6 until engine
fires. When engine starts, move choke lever on
engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
The tiller is a precision built machine designed for seed
bed preparation, cultivating, furrowing and mulching.
It is engineered to minimize the hardest work in the
vegetable or flower garden, to till the soil for planting
and cultivating, and to perform many other u;seful labor
saving tasks in the garden. With the proper amount of
care and maintenance, this machine will provide the
owner with many years of service.
WHEEL POSITION
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted such that
the unit sits level. During digging as the tines enter the
ground and the front of the tiller lowers, the wheels must
be raised to level the unit, which is essential for proper
engine operation. This adjustment is made by remov­
ing the clevis pin and hairpin clip from wheel yoke, rais­
ing the wheels to the desired height, and replacing the
clevis pin and hairpin clip. See figure 16.