MTD 21A-410-022 - Manual (Page 7)

1. Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.
See figure 8.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
Choke
Throttle Control
FIGURE 8.
4. Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and
pull out slowly, until it pulis slightly harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
5. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind siowly while keeping
a firm hold on the starter handle.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until engine starts.
7. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If
engine falters, return to choke position, then
slowly move to RUN position.
Refer to engine manual for additional engine infor­
mation.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent
accidentally starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, redieck
the clutch adjustment. Refer to final clutch ac^ustment
in Assembly Instructions.
HOWTO USE YOUR TILLER
A
WARNING: When operating the tiller for
the first time, use the depth stake setting
that gives 1-1/2 Inches of tilling depth
(second hole from the top). Refer to figure
9.
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can
be adjusted to five different settings. See figure 9.
Adjust the side shields as shown in figure 10, as you
adjust the depth stake. Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the engine.
1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the
second adjustment hole from the top (1-1/2" of
tilling depth). See figure 9.
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation,
use the setting which gives 1-1/2" of tilling depth
(second hoie from the top). Place the side shields
in their lowest position. For further depth, raise the
depth stake and side shields and make one or two
more passes over the area.
3. When tilling loose soil, depth stake may be raised
to its highest position (use bottom adjustment
hole) to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise the
side shields to their highest position.
4. To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top
adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and
hairpin clip. See figure 9. Move the depth stake to the
desired setting.
To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts. See
figure 10. Move the side shield to the desired position.
Replace wing nuts. Tighten securely.