MTD 219-381-000 - Manual (Page 14)

Forward
Drive Belt
Transmission
Pulley
FIGURE 28.
6. Reassemble the new belt, following instruct ons in
reverse order. Be certain to adjust the elute h con­
trol as instructed in the final clutch adjustme it sec­
tion of assembly instructions.
NOTE
Make certain the forward drive belt is
assembled with the wide side of the
belt away from the transmission and
engine pulleys.
Reverse Drive Belt (Refer to figure 26)
1. To remove the reverse drive belt, first remc ve the
forward drive belt as instructed in the previous
section.
2. Remove the reverse drive belt from benei th the
belt retainer.
3. Roll belt off the transmission pulley. Remove it from
beneath the forward idler bracket. See figi re 29.
Forward Idler
Bracket
Reverse Orive
Belt
Transm ii sion
Pulley
FIGURE 29.
4. Remove the hex nut which secures the leverse
idler pulley to the idler bracket. See figure 3). Slide
idler pulley out and remove the belt.
FIGURE 30.
5. Reassemble the new belt, following instructions in
reverse order. Be certain to adjust the clutch con­
trol as instructed in the final clutch adjustment sec­
tion of assembly instructions.
NOTE
Make certain the reverse drive belt is
assembled with the wide side of the belt
against the transmission and engine
pulleys.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer than
30 days, the following precautions are recommended.
1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel tank.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
ÀC WARNING
DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE
SMOKING, OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE.
2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this should be
done after the engine has been operated and is
still warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.
3. Protect the inside of the engine for storage as
follows.
Remove spark plug, pour approximately V 2 ounce
(approximately one tablespoon) of engine oil into
cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil. Replace
spark plug.
4. Clean the engine and the entire tiller thoroughly.
5. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
■^NOTE
When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rustproof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especialiy any springs, bearings and
cables.
6. Store in a clean, dry area.
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