MTD 219-406-000 - Manual (Page 12)

FIGURE 20.
To adjust the handle position from side to side, 130sen
the adjustment handle by turning it counterclockwise
several turns. Pull the adjustment handle backwa d and
pivot the tiller handle to desired position. Release and
tighten the adjustment handle. See figure 21.
DEPTH STAKE ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the depth stake, refer to “How To Use Your
Tiller” on pages 10 and 11.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Tine Clutch
Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be rec uired
due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjus ment
is needed if the tines seem to hesitate while tillin 3 , but
the engine maintains the same speed.
To adjust, loosen the hex nuts at the cable brad et on
the handle. See figure 22. With the clutch levsr re­
leased as shown in figure 16, adjust the bottom 1 lut so
that there is only a slight amount of slack in the c mtrol
wire. Tighten the upper nut against the bracke .
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire. Too
much tension may cause it to break.
FIGURE 22.
Drive Clutch
If adjustment is needed, refer to final adjustment sec­
tion of Assembly Instructions.
If through normal operation the belts become stretched
or worn, and there Is no adjustment left at the cable
brackets on the handles and handle panel, the other
end of the cables may be adjusted as follows.
a. If the tiller does not have forward motion with the
forward drive clutch lever engaged, adjust the for­
ward drive cable by loosening the hex nut in back
of the cable bracket on the tiller a few. turns, then
tightening the hex nut in front of the bracket. Refer
to figure 9.
b. If the tiller does not have reverse motion with the
reverse drive clutch lever In reverse, adjust the
reverse cable by loosening the hex nut in front of
the cable bracket on the tiller a few turns, then
tightening the hex nut in back of the bracket. When
correctly adjusted, the reverse idler should be
toward the middle of the slot as shown in figure 15.
When making either of the above adjustments (a or b),
be certain to recheck the neutral adjustments on the
tiller (steps A and B in second column on page 9).
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running,
(e.g.
carburetor), disengage all
clutches and tines. Keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. If adjustments are needed, refer to
the engine manuai packed with the tiller.
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