MTD 219-406-000 - Manual (Page 10)

1. Neutral (N)—Be certain lever is in neutral P' )sition
when starting the engine.
2. Reverse (R)—Raise up on the handles to ift the
tines out of the ground and pull the drive clutch
lever back (upward) slowly to obtain re^/erse.
Always use caution when using the reverse. When
using reverse, if reverse drive clutch levei is re­
leased it will snap back into neutral (N).
NOTE
Never engage both the forward and
reverse drive at the same time, or the
engine will stall.
TO START ENGINE
OPERATION
NOTE
Engine is shipped without oil.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Before operating tiller for the first time or i
have been removed and reassembied f(
reason, check to be certain the tines a
sembled correctly. The sharp edge of the
must enter the soil first as shown in figu
(Figure 17 illustrates the left hand tines, v
from the left hand side of the tiller. Right han^
rotate in the same direction as the left hand
■ tines
f any
e as-
tines
re 17.
iewed
i tines
tines.)
FIGURE 17.
2. Fill crankcase with oil as instructed in the se jarate
engine manual packed with your unit.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline.
Ai
WARNING
BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
1. Make certain tine clutch lever and forward drive
clutch levers are released, and the reverse drive
clutch lever is in the neutral position.
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
At------------ WARNING
t
When operating the tiller for the
first time, use the depth bar setting
that gives IV
2 inches of tilling depth
(second hole from the top). Refer
to figure 18. Use slow speed only.
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can
be adjusted to five different settings. See figure 18. Ad­
just the side shields as shown in figure 19, as you ad­
just the depth stake. 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 (IV 2 " of tilling
depth). See figure 18.
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