MTD 216-406-000 - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING
Do not push down on the handles so
that the wheels are lifted off the
ground while the tine ciutch is en­
gaged, or the tilier couid move back­
ward and cause personal injury.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be tilled
twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to pulverize the soil.
FIGURE 17.
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cultiv ation,
use the setting which gives IV 2 " of tilling depth
(second hole from the top). Place the side s lields
in their lowest position. For further depth, rai je the
depth bar and side shields and make one or two
more passes over the area.
3. When tilling loose soil, depth bar may be laised
to its highest position (use bottom adjustmen hole)
to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise tho side
shields to their highest position.
4. To transport tiller, lower the depth bar (use top ad­
justment hole).
To adjust the depth bar, remove the clevis pin and hair­
pin cotter. See figure 16. Move the depth bar
0 the
desired setting.
To adjust the side shields, remove the hex nut and
belleville washer from the front and loosen the rec r nut.
See figurp 17. Pivot the side shield to the desired posi­
tion. Replace hex nut and belleville washer. Tighten
securely.
To operate the tiller:
1. Select the depth bar setting.
2. Start engine as instructed on page 9.
3. Place drive clutch lever in either forward or re /erse
position.
4. Engage tine clutch lever.
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WARNING
Engage wheel drive before engaging
the tine clutch lever.
NOTE
To transport tiller, do not engage
the tine clutch lever. Engage the
wheel drive only.
ADJUSTMENTS
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
The handle may be placed in one of nine different posi­
tions. The handle may be adjusted to one of three
height positions, and also may be adjusted to be in line
with the tiller, or swung to the left or right so the operator
is not walking in the freshly tilled soil.
To adjust the handle height, remove the hand knob and
locking pin shown in figure 18. Select one of the three
adjustment holes and reassemble.
FIGURE 18.
To adjust the handle position from side to side, loosen
the adjustment handle by turning it counterclockwise
several turns. Pull the adjustment handle backward and
pivot the tiller handle to desired position. Release and
tighten the adjustment handle. See figure 19.
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