MTD 219-350 - Manual (Page 6)

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ENGINE - Service engine in accordance with the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s guide. NOTE; To d r a i n oil,
remove oil filler plug and tip tiller on its side. Drain
oil while the engine is warm. See engine manual for
filling instructions.
GEAR CASE - Proper lubricant level should be up to
the front pipe plug. Check with tiller on a level surface.
Add lubricant through the vented pipe plug hole. Add
enough to bring level up to front plug hole. Use Mobilube
SAE 140 Gear Oil or equivalent. Gear case should be
maintained with five (5) ounces of lubricant.
Lubricate the upper bushing in the gear case with a
small amount of grease. Do not over lubricate as any
excess will enter the gear case proper. Use a high
pressure gun grease.
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.
REPLACING TILLER GEAR CASE OIL SEALS
1. Drain lubricant.
2. Remove tine assemblies.
3. Remove bearing adjustment cap.
4. Remove bearings, worm wheel, and tine shaft. Do not
remove bearing racer.
5. Remove oil seals from gear case and bearing adjust­
ment cap.
6. Remove all burrs from holes in tine shaft.
7. Dip oil seals in lubricant and then insert one in gear
case, and one in bearing adjustment cap.
8. Wipe tine shaft clean of filings and lubricate before
assembling with bearings and worm wheel in gear
case.
9. Replace bearing adjustment cap.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil seals. The open flanges
face to the outside of the gear case.
10. Tighten bearing adjustment cap enough to seal
“O” rings.
11. Lock bearing adjustment cap in position with lock­
ing clamp.
12. Replace tines and add lubricant.
BELTS - “V” Belts and pulley assemblies are acces­
sible at the rear of the tiller. The belts are changed as
described below.
To remove large belt —
1. Place clutch control handle in “Neutral” position.
2. Remove lower belt guard (13).
3. Loosen (Do not remove) belt clip (16) and remove
belt (56).
To remove small belt —-
1. Remove large belt as described.
2. Place clutch control handle in “Forward” position.
3. Loosen belt retainer (10) and remove belt (57).
To replace small belt —
1. Position belt on pulleys. Be sure belt is in proper
pulley grooves.
2. Move clutch control handle to “Neutral” position.
3. Move belt retainer (10)into position against reverse
pivot bracket and tighten. Do not tighten excessive­
ly. Pulley (71) should have approximately 1/16”
end play.
To replace large belt —
1. Position belt on pulley (35).
2. Position belt on pulley (68).
3. Position belt on pulley (73).
4. Replace and tighten lower guard (13).
5. Place clutch control handle in “Forward” position.
6. Tighten belt clip (16). CAUTION; Upper part of
belt clip should clear belt by 1/8”.
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
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 299-164.
FURROW OPENER - This attachment is easily install­
ed 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
299-179.
FORM NO. 770-1883F