MTD 219-406-000 - Manual (Page 13)

NOTE
A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to
run rough. Be certain air cleaner is
clean and attached to the carburetor
before adjusting carburetor. Do not make
unnecessary
adjustments. Factory
settings are satisfactory for most appli­
cations and conditions.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
To obtain satisfactory engine performance, the engine
throttle control must be adjusted properly. If it is
necessary to check the engine control adjustments,
proceed as follows.
1. Loosen the cable clamp screw. See figure 23.
2. With the throttle control in FAST position and the
cable connected to the adaptor lever, push the
cable through the cable clamp in the direction
shown in figure 23 until the adaptor lever is as far
up as it will go.
3. Tighten the cable clamp screw.
4. Check that the engine stops when throttie control
is moved to STOP position. If engine does not stop,
loosen the cable clamp screw and readjust by pull­
ing cable backward slightly until engine stops.
Retighten cabie clamp screw.
Cable
'Adaptor
Lever
Cable Clamp
Screw
FIGURE 23.
LUBRICATION
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WARNING i
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Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of work on tiller.
Chain Cases—The chain cases are pre-lubricated and
sealed at the factory. They require no checking unless
the chain cases are dissassembled. To fill with grease,
lay the left half of the chain case on its side. Add 12
ounces of plastilube
#0 grease to the tine chain case
or 10 ounces to the wheel chain case. Assemble the
right half to it. This grease can be obtained at your
nearest
authorized dealer. Order part number
737-0133.
Wheels—Lubricate the wheel bearings with a light oil
after each fifteen hours of operation.
Clutch Controls—Lubricate the pivot points on the
clutch levers and the cables at least once a season with
light oil. The controls must operate freely in both
directions.
Pivot Points—Lubricate ail pivot points and linkages
at least once a season with light oil.
MAINTENANCE
At- 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 tilier, 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.”
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to page 22 of this manual for trouble shooting
information.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con­
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicates that the air cleaners should be ser­
viced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is recom­
mended at the start of each tilling season; check engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
CLEANING THE TINE AREA
Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use.
The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed im­
mediately instead of after it dries.
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