MTD 214-412-000 - Manual (Page 9)

CONTROLS—
Location and Use
Gearshift Lever
The gear shift lever is located in the center of han­
dle panel.
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The engine must be running to
move the gear shift lever. Shifting
gears with the engine off will
cause damage to the clutch control
rod.
1. Forward (1 thru 5)—Move the lever to the left
and forward for each gear. See figure 14.
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FIGURE 14.
A. Use (1) first and (2) second gears when
breaking the sod for the first time.
B. Use (3) third and (4) fourth gears when till­
ing soil which has been tilled before.
C. Use (5) fifth gear for pulverizing soil or for
transporting the tiller.
CAUTION
Use first speed only when operating
the tiller for the first time.
2. Neutral (N)—Move lever to detent marked
“N.”
3. Reverse (R)—Raise up on the handles to lift
the tines out of the ground and pull the gear
shift lever back (upward) slowly to obtain
reverse. Always use caution when using the
reverse. When using reverse, if gear shift lever
is released it will snap back into neutral (N).
See figure 15.
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FIGURE 15.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the right
hand side of handle panel and controls the engine
speed.
1. Start—Push throttle control lever forward
(down) to start position. See figure 16.
2. Stop—Pull lever back (upward) to stop the
engine.
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FIGURE 16.
Choke
The choke is located on the engine just below the
air cleaner. To choke the engine, move the choke
lever down. See figure 17.