MTD 213-380 - Manual (Page 3)

CONTROL ROD THROTTLE-Assemble as shown in figure 6.
Screw the control rod into the ferrule until it extends
through the ferrule % of an inch. See figure 4.
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FIGURE 4. FERRULE ADJUSTMENT
Place the bent end into the control handle as shown
in figure 5 and fasten with a cotter hairpin.
FIGURE 5. CONTROL ROD
CAUTION
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FIGURE 6. THROTTLE CONTROL
CHECK LIST BEFORE OPERATION
1. Check tiller tines for proper installation. With throt­
tle control lever set on STOP position and the con­
trol lever set in No. 1 position, slowly crank engine
to determine direction of tine rotation. Be sure all
tines are mounted so the sharpened edges enter
the soil first.
2. Check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness. This
is especially important during the initial operation
period. Make the same check periodically there­
after.
3. Check throttle control for proper setting. Move
throttle control knob to STOP position. Move lever,
to which control wire is fastened at engine, to
CLOSE position and retighten screw to secure throt­
tle control wire assembly.
4. Check fuel tank. Clean, fresh, regular gasoline
should be used at all times.
5. Check engine crankcase for proper oil level. The
engine is shipped without oil in the crankcase. Be
sure crankcase is FULL.
STARTING YOUR TILLER
With the spark plug wire disconnected
and grounded, place the control lever in
NEUTRAL and pull the recoil starter sev­
eral times. THE TINES SHOULD NOT
TURN. If they do, screw the control rod
into the ferrule several more turns as
shown in figure 4.
1. Be sure clutch control handle is in NEUTRAL posi­
tion.
2. Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
3. Move choke lever, located at the engine, to CHOKE
position. Refer to your engine manual.