MTD 213-380 - Manual (Page 4)

4. After cranking the engine several times, or as the
engine fires, move the throttle control lever to RUN
position.
5. Use CHOKE as needed to keep engine operating
during warm-up period.
6. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
7. Move the control lever into the number one posi­
tion and the tines will begin rotating. Number four
position will give the maximum tine speed. Tilling
the ground for the first time should be done in the
number one or two position. To pulverize the soil
after it has been tilled, move the control lever to the
number three or four position.
NOTE
The engine must be running to move
the control lever into the faster speeds.
8. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP
position. Keep throttle control lever in STOP posi­
tion at all times when tiller is not in use.
NOTE
A brief break-in period is essential to
insure maximum engine life. This con­
sists of running the engine at half speed
for a period of time required to use one
tank of gasoline. This is necessary on
the initial run only. It is also recom­
mended that the oil be changed after
five (5) hours of operation. This allows
for the removal of impurities which
may have accumulated during the break-
in
period. Subsequent oil changes
should be made as stated in the engine
manual. Always check oil before using
your tiller. Be sure crankcase is full.
9. To reverse the tine rotation to back up or release
an object jamming the tines, pull the control lever
into the REVERSE position.
NOTE
The control lever must be held in the
REVERSE position. When you release the
lever it will go into the NEUTRAL posi­
tion.
1,0. The depth bar acts as a brake for the tiller and con­
trols the tilling depth and ground speed. By low­
ering the setting of the depth bar, the forward
speed of the tiller is reduced and the tilling depth
of the tines is increased. Raising the settings of
the depth bar increases the forward speed and
reduces the working depth. See figure 7.
FIGURE 7. DEPTH BAR
11. The wheel height can be adjusted by removing
the long clevis pin for the wheel hanger and rais­
ing or lowering the setting. See figure 1.
NOTE
Pick a height that places the handles in
a comfortable position for the operator.
The higher the setting, the deeper you
till.
MAINTENANCE AND lUBRICATION
ENGINE—Service engine in accordance with the en­
gine manufacturer's owner's guide. Note: To drain oil
remove oil drain plug and tip tiller forward. Drain oil
while the engine is warm. See engine manual for fil­
ling instructions.
THROTTLE—Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and throttle control wire assembly with a few drops
of light oil (SAE 10 or 20) for ease of operation.