MTD 218-402-000 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
NOTE
Engine is shipped without oil.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Before operating tiller for the first time or if tines
have been removed and reassembled or any
reason, check to be certain the tines are assem­
bled correctly. The sharp edge of the tine s must
enter the soil first as shown in figure 13. (Figure
14 illustrates the left hand tines, viewed f om the
left hand side of the tiller. Right hand tine 5 rotate
in the same direction as the left hand tin es.)
3. Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and
pull out rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine.
Repeat as necessary.
4. After engine starts, move choke lever gradually to
OFF position.
Refer to engine manual for additional engine infor­
mation.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent
accidentally starting while equipment is un­
attended.
FIGURE 13.
2. Fill crankcase with oil as instructed in the s( parate
engine manual packed with your unit.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, le w-lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline.
TO START ENGINE
Ac
WARNING
i
BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THI;
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
1. Place the throttle control lever in START f osition.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
__ NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
A i WARNING
When operating the tiller for the
first time, use the depth bar setting
that gives 1
V
2
inches of tilling depth
(second hole from the top). Refer
to figure 14. Use siow speed oniy.
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth bar which can
be adjusted to five different settings. See figure 14. Ad­
just the side shields as shown in figure 15, as you ad­
just the depth bar. Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the engine.
1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the sec­
ond adjustment hole from the top (IV
2
" of tilling
depth). See figure 14.
Use This
Position
First Time
FIGURE 14.