MTD 219-100 - Manual (Page 6)

TINES - The standard width of cut is 26”. Because of the
various types of work the tiller may be put to, variation in
the tilling widths may be necessary. This can be accom­
plished in a number of ways.
1. Standard tine arrangement ............................................ 26”
2. Remove outer tines from outer tine assemblies. Tines
may be interchanged with opposite sides................... 20”
3. Add tine extensions to standard arrangement . . . 40”
NOTE: When adjusting tines, be sure the cutting edges
enter the soil first.
7. Reach through inspection hole and guide belt into posi­
tion on engine pulley.
8. Check visually through inspection hole to make sure belt
is inside all belt guards and that pulleys are in proper al­
ignment. A flashlight will help you make this check
quickly and easily.
9. Line up mounting holes and replace cap screws. Do not
tighten cap screws until all are in place. Replace inspec­
tion plate.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ENGINE - Service engine in accordance with the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s guide. NOTE: To drain oil, remove
oil filter plug and tip filler on its side. Drain oU while the
engine is warm. See engine manual for filling instructions.
GEAR CASE - Proper lubricant level should be up to the
rear pipe plug. Check with tiller on a level surface. Add
enough to bring level up to rear pipe plug hole. Use Mobil-
ube SAE 140 Gear Oil or equivalent. Gear case should be
maintained with five (5) ounces of lubricant.
Lubricate the upper bushing in the gear case with a small
amount of grease. Do not over lubricate as any excess will
enter the gear case proper. Use a high pressure gun grease.
THROTTLE - Periodically lubricate thorttle control lever
and throttle control wire assembly with a few drops of light
oil (SAE 10 or 20) forease of operation.
BELTS - Access to “V” belt and pulley assemblies is accom­
plished by removing the engine and engine bed as described
below.
1. Remove four cap screws which secure engine bed to
mounting plate assembly. Remove engine and engine
bed. Do not kink control wire.
2. Loosen set screw in 41i” pulley. Remove pulley and
“V” belt. If belt clip on idler must be loosened to re­
move belt, mark correct location of belt clip in relation
to idler before loosening. This can be done by scribing
the belt clip and the end of the weld bolt in idler with a
file. It is most important that this clip be reassembled in
the right position.
3. Position belt on 41^” pulley and replace on worm shaft.
Pulley must be mounted in position so that it will line
up with engine pulley when assembly is completed. The
correct position is that point at which the center of the
pulley is 1-1/8” above the mounting plate assembly.
Tighten set screw securely.
4. If belt clip has been loosened, Une up in original position
and tighten securely. Make sure belt is inside belt guards.
While holding the belt taut (grasp at extreme rear posi­
tion), move clutch control handle to “Forward” and
“Neutral” position. If belt clip touches belt with handle
in either position, readjust position of clip.
5. Move clutch control handle to “Neutral” position. Re­
move inspection plate from engine bed.
6. Replace engine bed and engine on mounting plate as­
sembly. Do not kink control wire. Move engine bed and
engine as far forward as possible.
REPLACING TILLER GEAR CASE OIL SEALS
1. Drain lubricant.
2. Remove tine assemblies.
3. Remove bearing adjustment cap.
4. Remove bearings, worm wheel, and tine shaft. Do not re­
move bearing races.
5. Remove oil seals from gear case and bearing adjustment
cap.
6. Remove all burrs from holes in tine shaft.
7. Dip oil seals in lubricant and then insert one in gear case
and one in bearing adjustment cap.
8. Wipe tine shaft clean of filings and lubricate before as­
sembling with bearings and worm wheel in gear case.
9. Replace bearing adjustment cap.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil seals. The open flanges
face to the outside of the gear case.
10. Tighten bearing adjustment cap enough to seal “O”
rings.
11. Lock bearing adjustment cap in position with locking
clamp.
12. Replace tines and add lubricant.
GENERAL - Check periodically all nuts and bolts. Loose
nuts and bolts can cause permanent damage to your unit.
Keep all nuts and bolts securely tightened.
STORAGE — The following steps should be taken to pre­
pare your tiller for storage:
1. Clean tiller thoroughly and lubricate as described in the
preceding instructions.
2. Coat tilling tines with grease to prevent rusting.
3. Prepare engine for storage in accordance with engine
manufacturer’s owner’s guide.
4. Block tiller legs to raise tires clear of floor. Be sure tiller
is level.
5. Store in a dry clean area.
ATTACHMENTS
EXTENSION T I N E S - This attachment is available to in­
crease your tilling width up to 40”. Extension tines are
easily installed and removed. Order under part number
299-162.
FURROW OPENER - This attachment is easily installed on
the depth bar of your tiller. It can be used for either fur­
rowing or hilling operations. These attachments are avail­
able through your local dealer.
For wide (2” x .43”) depth bar, order furrow opener
299-179.
FORM NO. 770-1881 F PRINTED IN U.S.A.