MTD 406 - Manual (Page 10)

ADJUSTMENTS
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cul Jvation,
use the setting which gives 11/2” of tillinj depth
(second hole from the top). Place the side shields
in their lowest position. For further depti, raise
the depth stake and side shields and make one
or two more passes over the area.
3. When tilling loose soil, depth stake may b 3 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 stake [use top
adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and
hairpin cotter. See figure 18. Move the depth stake 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 19. Pivot the side shield to the desired
position. Replace hex nut and belleville washer.
Tighten securely.
To operate the tiller;
1. Select the depth stake setting.
2. Start engine as instructed on page 9.
3. Engage either the forward drive clutch lever or
the reverse drive clutch lever.
4. Engage tine clutch lever.
A WARNING: Engage wheel driv j before
engaging the tine clutch lever.
NOTE: To transport tiller, do not engage the tine
clutch lever. Engage the wheel drive only.
A WARNING: Do not push down on the
handles so that the wheels are lifted off
the ground while the tine clutch is
engaged, or the tiller could mc ve back­
ward and cause personal injury.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be
tilled twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to pulverize
the soil.
A
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs, or maintenance.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
The handle may be placed in one of nine different
positions. 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 20. Select one of the
three adjustment holes and reassemble.
FIGURE 20.
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. Release
and tighten the adjustment handle. See figure 21.
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