MTD 219-320-000 - Manual (Page 12)

ADJUSTMENTS
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Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground
against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs,
or maintenance.
WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the wheel yoke and wheel position, r< fer to
“How To Use Your Tiller,” on page 10.
DEPTH STAKE ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the depth stake, refer to “How To Use Your
Tiller” on page 10.
TINE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the tine width, refer to “Cultivating” or page
11 .
TINE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the tine clutch control, refer to step number
4 on page 7.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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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 requited to
compensate for differences in fuei, temper iture,
altitude or load. If adjustments are needed, re fer to
the engine manuai packed with the tiller.
NOTE
A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to
run rough. Be certain air cleaner is
clean and attached to the carburetor
before adjusting carburetor. Do not make
unnecessary
adjustments. Factory
settings are satisfactory for most appli­
cations and conditions.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
To obtain satisfactory engine performance, the ( ¡ngine
throttle control must be adjusted properly.
I f it is
necessary to check the engine control adjustrrients,
proceed as follows.
1. Loosen the cable clamp screw. See figure 23.
2. With the throttle control in FAST position (see
figure 16) and the cable connected to the adapter
lever, push the cable through the cable clamp in
the direction shown in figure 23 until the adapter
lever is as far up as it will go.
3. Tighten the cable clamp screw.
4. Check that the engine stops when throttle control
is moved to STOP position. If engine does not stop,
loosen cable clamp screw and readjust by pulling
cable backward slightly until engine stops.
Retighten cable clamp screw.
Adapter
Lever
Cable Clamp
Screw
FIGURE 23.
LUBRICATION
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Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of work on tiller.
Pivot Points—Remove the belt cover and lubricate ail
moving parts and pivot points at least once a season
using SAE 30 engine oil.
Chain Case—The chain case is pre-lubricated and
sealed at the factory. It requires no checking unless the
chain case is disassembled. To fill with grease, lay the
left half of the chain case on its side, add 12 ounces
of Plastilube #0 grease and assemble the right half to
it. This grease can be obtained at your nearest autho­
rized service dealer. Order part number 737-0133.
MAINTENANCE
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Disconnect spark plug wire and ground
it against the engine before performing
any repairs or maintenance.
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