MTD 218-360 - Manual (Page 6)

BELTS
- “V” Belts and pulley assemblies are acces­
sible at the rear of the tiller. The belts are changed as
described below.
To remove large belt —
1. Place clutch control handle in “Neutral” position.
2. Remove lower belt guard (13).
3. Loosen (Do not remove) belt clip (16) and remove
belt (56).
To remove small belt —
1. Remove large belt as described.
2. Place clutch control handle in “Forward” position.
3. Loosen belt retainer (10) and remove belt (57).
To replace small belt —
1. Position belt on pulleys. Be sure belt is in proper
pulley grooves.
2. Move clutch control handle to “Neutral” position.
3. Move belt retainer (10) into position against reverse
pivot bracket and tighten. Do not tighten excessive­
ly. Pulley (71) should have approximately 1/16”
end play.
To replace large belt —
1. Position belt on pulley (35).
2. Position belt on pulley (68).
3. Position belt on pulley (73).
4. Replace and tighten lower guard (13).
5. Place clutch control handle in “Forward” position.
6. Tighten belt clip (16). CAUTION: Upper part of
belt clip should clear belt by 1/8”.
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
prepare 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 TINES
- This attachment is available to
increase your tilling width up to 40”. Extension tines
are easily installed and removed. Order under part
number 298-165.
FURROW OPENER
- This attachment is easily install­
ed on the depth bar of your tiller. It can be used for
either furrowing or hilling operations. These attach­
ments are available through your local dealer.
For wide (2” x .43” depth bar, order furrow opener
298-179.
SERVICE NOTES
DRIVE BELT SLIPS
1. Lubricate contact surface between pivot bracket
assembly and adjustment plate.
2. Check pivot bracket assembly locknuts for excessive
tightness.
3. Check control rod for improper assembly. If adjust­
ment tube is attached to lower end instead of upper
end, it may bind on control lever and prevent full
use of tension spring.
4. If spring tension is still insufficient, adjust to
another mounting hole on control lever.
5. Some measure of belt adjustment may be made by
loosening the mounting bolts on the adjustment plate
and moving as needed. This adjustment is usually
used for reverse drive wheel adjustments.
6. Large pulley and belt may be rubbing on lower belt
guard.
7. Idler pulley must operate freely.
8. Belt guard or clips must not touch the belt when it
is tightened.
REVERSE DRIVE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
1. Reverse drive wheel should line up with its matching
pulley. If it does not, loosen pulley to which revers­
ing drive wheel is attached and align as needed.
When reassembling, tighten set screw securely.
2. Matching pulley for reversing drive wheel can be
mounted ode way only. The reversing drive wheel
must operate in the deeper groove.
3. If belt retainer touches engine pulley after adjust­
ment, move to outside mounting or bend away as
needed.
4. Additional reverse adjustment may be made by
loosening the mounting bolts on the adjustment plate
and moving as needed.
5. Reverse should operate only when control handle
assembly is
held
in reverse position. Adjust control
rod for proper operating position.
NOTE: If belts are excessively stretched, replacement
will be necessary.
FORM NO. 770-1345F