Operation, Before starting engine, Check clutch adjustment before starting tiller – MTD 214-031-000 User Manual

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FIGURE 9.

11. Secure the clutch cable to the upper handle

with cable tie (D) provided in hardware pack.

------ See figure 9. Cut off excess end.

OPERATION

TO START ENGINE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Check clutch adjustment before starting tiller.

Refer to step number 9 of Assembly Instruc

tions.

2. Fill crankcase with VA pints of oil or to top of

filler neck. Be sure that the engine is level.
See figure 10.
Use SAE No. 30 MS, SC, SD or SE oil. If not
available, use SAE 10W-30.

Oil Fill

^ WARNING ^

BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING

STARTED.

1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

2. Be certain the clutch grip is in the neutral

(released) position. See figure 11.

Clutch'

Grip

Throttle

Control

FIGURE 10.

3. Fill fuel tank using a good grade of fresh,

clean, regular gasoline. Do not use gasoline
that has been sitting for a long period of time.

FIGURE 11.

3. Pull choke knob out to choke engine. See

figure 12.

4. Move the throttle control lever forward to

FAST POSITION. See figure 11.

5. Standing at side of the tiller, grasp the starter

handle and pull out rapidly. Return it slowly to

the engine. Repeat if necessary.