MTD 219-405-000 - Manual (Page 11)

Wheels—Lubricate the wheel bearings with a iight oil
after each fifteen hours of operation.
Tine and Wheel Drive Controls—Lubricate the pivot
points on the ciutch levers and the cables at least once
a season with light oii. The controis must operate free­
ly in both directions.
Pivot Points—Lubricate all pivot points and linkages
at least once a season with iight oil.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING I
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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 tiiler, be certain the
tines are reassembied so that the
sharp edge of the tines enter the
soil first. Refer to item number
one under “Operation.”
ENGINE
Refer to the separate ^engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and foilow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every ten hours under normal con­
ditions. Clean every hour under extremely dusty con­
ditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually
indicates that the air cieaner should be serviced. To
service the air cieaner, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
IMPORTANT: Never run your engine without air
cleaner completely assembled.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
every 25 hours of engine operation. Spark plug replace­
ment is recommended at the start of each tilling season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specification.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to per­
mit proper air circulation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove all dirt and
combustible debris from muffler area.
CLEANING THE TINE AREA
Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use.
The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed off im­
mediately instead of after it dries.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately
12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer’s
recommended pressure). Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on both tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean
and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat beads.
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WARNING
Excessive pressure (over 30 p.s.i.) when
seating beads may cause tire/rim assem­
bly to burst with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
BELT REPLACEMENT
A CAUTION
Do not use an off-the-shelf belt.
Your tiller has been engineered with belts made of
special material (Kevlar Tensile) for longer life and
better performance. They should not be replaced with
an off-the-shelf belt.
If belt replacement is required, order belt or belts by
part number from your nearest authorized dealer.
Drive Belt—Part No. 754-0109
Tine Belt—Part No. 754-0195
Tine (Long) Belt Removal
1. Remove belt cover by removing the four self­
tapping screws. See figure 20.
Belt
Cover
FIGURE 20.
2. Lift the beit from under the flat idler pulley. See
figure 21.
3. Remove the wire belt guard. See figure 21.
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