MTD 219-350 - Manual (Page 4)

ASSEMBLY
Your rotary tiller is shipped complete in a single carton.
The tines, wheels, handles, controls and depth bar are
to be assembled. This is done in the manner described
below.
TINES-Mount tines on tine shaft as shown. Tines must
be mounted with the cutting edges facing the front. The
tiller will not operate properly unless the sharpened
surface of the tines enter the soil first. Secure tines in
position on tine shaft with cap screws (46), and nuts
(45). NOTE: Dust pads (62 & 63) are provided in screw
pack. These must be assembled as shown.
WHEELS-Insert axle bolts (30) into wheel hubs. Secure
wi*t locknuts (31) tightened only enough to allow free
movement of the wheels (29). Attach wheel and axle
assemblies to tiller with support and locking pins.
H A N D L E - Assemble the handle brackets (120) to the
handle (115)with hex head screw (47), lockwashers (43)
and hex nuts (44). Do Not Tighten. Place the handle
brackets (120) in the tail piece slots. Fasten the lower
hole in the handle brackets to the frame with a carriage
bolt 5/16—18 X 3/4 long (49), lockwasher (52) and hex
nut (50). Tighten all screws .and nuts.
CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY
LOCKOUT LEVER
-Place the hexhead screw 1/4-20x1/4
(117) through the hole in the tab below the slot in the
handle panel from the right hand side. Assemble in this
order: Rubber washer, lock out rod (rod bracket to the
front), steel washer and lock nut. Tighten until rubber
washer compresses slightly.
CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY - Screw the ferrule (123)
on the threaded end of the lock out rod (111) until about
1/2" of the threads show. Insert the ferrule through the
control lever (11), fasten with flat washer (121) and
cotter hairpin (122). Put the lockout handle in the neutral
position. Insert the lockout rod in the bracket on the
lockout lever and secure with a cotter hairpin through
the center of the bracket. Adjust the ferrule so both belts
are slack when the lockout lever is in neutral position.
THROTTLE - To assemble the throttle push the black
plastic knob in all the way then pull it out until the
detent ball clicks into the second notch. The knob will
be pulled out approximately 1-3/8" when in the second
notch. In this position the spring lockwasher and hex
nut will slide past the detent ball. Place the conduit
through the slot in the handle panel (see fig. 2) and
push the unit (see fig. 3) in until it seats as shown (see
fig. 1). Secure with the spring lockwasher and hex nut.
OPTIONAL HANDLE
HANDLES - Insert handles (23 & 24) into slots in tail­
piece assembly (1). NOTE: The handles are left (24)
and right (23) and must be positioned accordingly. Secure
handles in position with cap screws (47) through the up­
per mounting holes and the tailpiece bracket (28). Fasten
with lockwashers (43) and nuts (44). Do not tighten.
HANDLE PANEL & CLUTCH CONTROL- Assemble handle
panel (22) to handles as shown. Secure top portion with
carriage bolts (107) and locknuts (34). Assemble control
handle assembly (6) to panel with cap screw (54),
spring (65), washer (41) and locknut (34) as shown.
Attach adjustment tube (15) to control rod (25). Insert
formed end of control rod into control pivot lever (11)
from left side. Fasten upper end to control handle as­
sembly with cap screw (109) and locknut (110). Move
throttle control knob out enough to allow face washer to
to be loosened. Position control (58) into slot in end of
large panel. Tighten face washer. Fasten control cable
cable to handle with cable clip (59).
D E P T H BAR-Attach depth bar (26) in desired position
with clevis pin (65) and locking pin (66).
G R I P S - Assemble grips (27) to handle bars.
OPERATION
1. Check tiller tines for proper installation. With throttle
control lever set on “Stop" position and the clutch
control handle set in “Forward” 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 this same check periodically thereafter.
3. Check throttle control for proper setting. If choke
control on engine is not fully extended when the
throttle control lever is on “Choke” position, reset
as shown in ADJUSTMENT instructions.
4. Check gear case for proper lubricant level. With tiller
on a level surface, lubricant level should be up to
the front pipe plug opening. This can be checked by
removing front pipe plug. Maintain correct lubricant
level with Mobilube SAE 140 Gear Oil or equivalent.
The gear case holds five (5) ounces of lubricant.
5. Check fuel tank. C l e a n , f r e s h , regular gasoline
should be used at all times,
6. Check engine crankcase for proper oil level. The
engine fe shipped without oil n the crankcase. Be
sure to fill crankcase before starting engine. Be
sure crankcase is FULL.
NOTE: The engine is warranted separately by the engine
manufacturer. For warranty service contact the engine
manufacturer or their local authorized service station.
All important information pertaining to care and opera­
tion is included in the engine manual..
STARTING YOUR TILLER
1. Be sure clutch control handle is in “Neutral”
position.
2. Move throttle control lever to “Choke" position.
3. After cranking the engine several times, or as the
engine fires, move the throttle control lever to run
position.
4. Use “Choke” as needed to keep engine operating
during warm-up period.
5. Adjust throttle control lever for desired operating
speed.
6. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to “Stop”
position. Keep throttle control lever in “Stop”
position at all times when tiller is not in use.
FORM NO. 770-1883D