MTD 217-100A - Manual (Page 6)

2. Remove hex screw, lockwasher and flatwash-
er in 41 / 2 ” pulley. Remove pulley and “V” belt.
The belt clip on idler must be loosened to
remove belt, mark correct location of belt clip
in relation to idler before loosening. This can
be done by scribing the belt clip and the end
of the weld bolt in idler with a file. It is most
important that this clip be reassembled in the
right position.
3. Position new belt on 4 V 2 ” pulley and reinstall
on gear case shaft. Pulley must be mounted
in position so that it will line up with engine
pulley when assembly is completed. The
correct position is that point at which the
center of the pulley is 1-1/8” above the
mounting plate assembly. Tighten hex screw,
lockwasher and flat washer securely.
4. Line up the belt clip in original position and
tighten securely. Make sure belt is inside belt
guards. While holding the belt taut (grasp at
extreme rear position), move clutch belt lever
to FORWARD and NEUTRAL position. If belt
clip touches belt with lever in either position,
readjust position of clip.
5. Move clutch lever to NEUTRAL position.
Remove inspection plate from engine bed.
6. Replace engine bed on mounting plate
assembly. Move engine bed and engine as far
forward as possible.
7. Remove inspection plate (See page 10.) from
engine bed and reach through inspection hole
and guide belt into position on engine pulley.
8. Check visually through inspection hole to
make sure belt is inside all belt guards and
that pulleys are in proper alignment. A
flashlight will help you make this check
quickly and easily.
9. Line up mounting holes of engine bed and
mounting plate then replace cap screws. Do
not tighten cap screws until all four screws
are in place. Replace inspection plate.
7. Dip oil seals in lubricant and then insert one
in gear case and one in bearing cap.
8. Wipe tine shaft clean of filings and lubricate
before assembling with bearings and worm
wheel in gear case.
Replace bearing cap. 9.
^ CAUTION
Do not damage oil seals. The open
flanges face to the outside of the
gear case.
10. Tighten bearing cap, retighten screws evenly.
11. Replace tine assemblies and add lubricant.
(See pages.)
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
REPLACING TILLER GEAR CASE OIL SEALS
1. Drain lubricant.
2. Remove tine assemblies.
3. Remove bearing cap. (See reference 17 on
page 12.)
4. Remove bearings, worm wheel and tine shaft.
Do not remove bearing races.
5. Remove oil seals from gear case and bearing
cap.
6. Remove all burrs from holes in tine shaft.
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 297-162A.
Furrow Opener—This attachment is easily
installed on the depth bar of your tiller. It can be
used for either furrowing or hilling operations.
These attachments are available through your
local dealer.
For wide (2” x .43”) depth bar, order furrow opener
297-179A.