MTD 21A-410-022 - Manual (Page 6)

TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer’s recommended pressure).
A WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on both
tires.
CONTROLS
FIGURE 7.
GEAR SELECTION HANDLE
The gear selection handle is located on the front of the
handle assembly. It is used to select NEUTRAL,
REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes.
This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to
be moved while the engine is running. (It will be diffi­
cult to obtain all four positions with the engine off.) Pull
or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift
cover points to the area of the operating mode desired.
See figure 7.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear
seiection handie, refer to the following helpful hints.
To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move
tiller forward slightly, then backward, to allow the gears
to synchronize.
To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, engage
the clutch handle about halfway while pushing forward
on the gear selection handie, which allows the gears
necessary for both drive operations to synchronize.
Release the clutch handle as the gear selector moves
into the proper position. Care must be taken not to fully
engage the clutch.
REVERSE—Reverse wheel drive only.
NEUTRAL—^Transmission is in neutral.
FORWARD Modes:
Wheels Forward— Fonward wheel drive only.
Tines Reverse— Forward wheel drive and
reverse tine drive.
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WARNING: Make certain unit is
NEUTRAL when starting the engine.
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CLUTCH HANDLE
The clutch handle is located beneath the handle. See
figure 7. Squeezing the clutch handle against the han­
dle engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms.
THRDHLE CDNTRDL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See
figure 8.
CHDKE LEVER
The choke lever is located above the throttle control. It
is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor
when starting a cold engine.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
“How to Use Your Tiller” section on page 7.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 7)
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired.
Loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few turns.
Pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten
lock.
_______ OPERATION_______
NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil.
BEFDRE STARTING
1. Service engine with oil as instructed in the sepa­
rate engine manual packed with your unit.
2. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline.
3. Be certain to check clutch adjustment as
described in final clutch adjustment in Assembly
Instructions.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off, you
will hear a racheting sound (gear noise) which is
normal.
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WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in
front of the tiiier whiie the engine is
running or being started.