MTD 21A-410-022 - Manual (Page 3)

6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
reguiarly.
7. Do not aiter or tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the
engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and wiii cause
damage to the engine and to other moving parts of the machine.
SAFETY LABEL
A
WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILnr
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manuai and on the machine.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit Is shlppsd WITHOUT GASO-
LINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine
manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen­
dations.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) 9/16" Wrench*
(1) Pair of Pliers
*Two adjustable wrenches may be used.
Loose Parts In Carton
(1) Depth Stake
(2) Handle Assembly
(3) Shift Rod
“T Knob
Hex Bolt
Flat Washer
NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s
position, standing behind the tiiler.
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
2. Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
owner’s manual, etc.).
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove packing material.
5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thor­
oughly for loose parts.
6. Extend control cable and lay on the floor. Be care­
ful not to bend or kink control cable.
NOTE: AH hardware needed for assembiy is attached
to the ioose parts or the tiiier.
AHACHING THE DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
1. Tip the tiiler forward so it rests on front counter­
weight.
2. Unthread the ‘T’ knob from the top of the depth
stake, and remove the flat washer and hex bolt.
Remove the hairpin ciip from the cievis pin. See
figure 1.
3. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert
the depth stake assembly in the slot (under the
tine shield) and up through the tine shield
----- assembly as shown in figure 1.
4. insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth
stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin clip.
5. Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake
assembly. Place flat washer onto the hex bolt and
thread “T" knob onto the hex bolt. See figure 1.
Tighten securely.
6. Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines.