MTD 216-406-000 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
NOTE
Engine is shipped without oil.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Before operating tiller for the first time or if tines
have been removed and reassembled for any
reason, check to be certain the tines are as­
sembled correctly.
The sharp edge of the tines
must enter the soil first as shown in figure 15.
(Figure 15 illustrates the left hand tines, viewed
from the left hand side of the tiller. Right hand tines
rotate in the same direction as the left hand tines.)
FIGURE 15.
2. Fill crankcase with oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline.
TO START ENGINE
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WARNING
BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
1. Place drive clutch lever in neutral position. Be cer­
tain tine clutch lever is released.
2. Place the throttle control lever in START position.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking.
4. Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and
pull out rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine.
Repeat as necessary.
5. After engine starts, move choke lever gradually to
OFF position.
Refer to engine manual for additional engine infor­
mation.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent
accidentally starting while equipment is un­
attended.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
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WARNING ^
When operating the tiller for the
first time, use the depth bar setting
that gives 1V
2 inches of tilling depth
(second hole from the top). Refer
to figure 16. Use slow speed only.
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth bar which can
be adjusted to five different settings. See figure 16. Ad­
just the side shields as shown in figure 17, as you ad­
just the depth bar. Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the engine.
1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the sec­
ond adjustment hole from the top ( 1 V 2 " of tilling
depth). See figure 16.
FIGURE 16.