Warning, Lubrication, Transmission – MTD 214-412-000 User Manual

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Pivot Hor,

Assembly

FIGURE 27.

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Place the throttle control lever in “STOP”

position.

2. Loosen the casing clamp screw and move the

throttle control wire in as far as possible. See
figure 28.

3. Tighten the casing clamp screw.

Throt le

Win

Conti ol

FIGURE 28.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

^ WARNING \

If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running,

(e.g.

carburetor),

disengage

all

clutches and tines. Keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.

Never make unnecessary adjustments. The fac­

tory settings are correct for most applications. If
adjustments are needed, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your tiller.

LUBRICATION

TRANSMISSION
The transmission is lubricated and sealed at the
factory. It requires no additional lubrication

unless the transmission is disassembled. To fill
with grease, lay the left half of the transmission

on its side, add 28 ounces of Plastilube #0 grease
and assemble the right half to it. This grease can
be purchased from your nearest service dealer.
(Order Part No. 737-0133.)

DEPTH BAR ADJUSTMENT SLOTS

Clean and grease the depth bar adjustment slots
at least once a season with an automotive chassis
grease.

PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points and linkages at least

once a season with light oil.

MAINTENANCE

(S)

WARNING

Disconnect the spark plug wire and

ground it against the engine before

performing any repairs or main­

tenance.

^ IMPORTANT

If for any reason the tines are re­
moved from the tiller, be certain the

tines are reassembled so that the
sharp edge of the tines enter the
soil first. Refer to item number
one under “Operation.”

ENGINE OIL

After the first two hours of operating a new
engine, drain the oil from the crankcase while the
engine is still hot and refill the crankcase with
new oil; thereafter change the oil after every 25
hours of operation.

To avoid spilling gasoline on your lawn or
driveway, plan to change the oil when the gasoline
tank and carburetor are empty.

To change the oil, refer to the separate engine

manual.

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