MTD 219-405-000 - Manual (Page 9)

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WARNING I
Do not push down on the handles so
that the wheels are lifted off the
ground while the tine clutch is en­
gaged, or the tiller could move back­
ward and cause personal injury.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be tilled
twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to pulverize the soil.
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation,
use the setting which gives 1 V 2 " of tilling depth
(second hole from the top). Place the side shields
in their lowest position. For further depth, raise the
depth bar and side shieids and make one or two
more passes over the area.
3. When tiiling loose soil, depth bar 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 bar (use top ad­
justment hole).
To adjust the depth bar, remove the clevis pin and hair­
pin cotter. See figure 14. Move the depth bar to the
desired setting.
To adjust the side shields, remove the hex nut and
belleville washer from the front and loosen the rear nut.
See figure 15. Pivot the side shield to the desired posi­
tion. Replace hex nut and belleville washer. Tighten
securely.
To operate the tiller;
1. Select the depth bar setting.
2. Start engine as instructed on page 8.
3. Engage drive and tine clutch levers.
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WARNING
Engage wheel drive before engaging
the tine clutch lever.
ADJUSTMENTS
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
The handle may be placed in one of nine different posi­
tions. The handle may be adjusted to one of three
height positions, and also may be adjusted to be in line
with the tiller, or swung to the left or right so the operator
is not walking in the freshly tilled soil.
To adjust the handle height, remove the hand knob and
locking pin shown in figure 16. Select one of the three
adjustment holes and reassemble.
FIGURE 16.
NOTE
To transport tiller, do not engage
the tine clutch lever. Engage the
wheels only.
To adjust the handle position from side to side, loosen
the adjustment handle by turning it counterclockwise
several turns. Pull the adjustment handle backward and
pivot the tiller handle to desired position. Reiease and
tighten the adjustment handle. See figure 17.