Note, Assembly, Tine assembly – MTD 215-370 A User Manual
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1.
Your tiller is a precision piece of power equipment.
Exercise extreme caution at all times.
2.
Do not attempt to start engine with the clutch con
trol in the engaged or FORWARD position.
3.
Stand clear of tines when starting engine. Never
stand in front of, or work on tines while the en
gine is running.
4. NEVER place hands or feet in the vicinity of the
tines while the engine is running.
5. Always stop engine when tiller is not in actual use.
6. Always disconnect spark plug wire during repairs
or refueling operations.
7. Do not fill gas tank while engine is running. Do not
spill gasoline on hot engine.
Your rotary tiller is designed to take the work out of
gardening and other related chores. It can be used
for seed bed preparation, tilling, cultivating, furrow
ing, composting and mulching. Like any other piece
of power equipment, it requires a certain amount of
care and maintenance. In return for this, it will give
a maximum of service and efficiency. Read these in
structions
carefully
before
assembling
or
operating
your tiller. Through proper care and operation, you
will
obtain
long,
efficient
service
and
trouble-free
operation.
NOTE
The engine is shipped without oil in
the crankcase. See engine manual for
correct type and amount.
ASSEMBLY
Your rotary tiller is shipped complete in a single ca^
ton. The outer tines, wheels, handle, controls, depti
bar and tailpiece are to be assembled. This is done ir
the manner described below.
TINE ASSEMBLY
Step 1. The inner tine assemblies are already assem
bled to the tiller.
Step 2. The outer tine assemblies are inverted on the
tine shaft and MUST be removed and turned
around.
WHEELS
Insert axle bolt into wheel place Belleville washer on
threaded part of axle bolt. Crown of washer should be
positioned towards the wheel. Insert axle bolt in wheel
mounting hole of handle/wheel bracket assembly and
fasten with lockwasher and hex nut. See figure 1.
Step 3. Remove the outer tine assembly and turn
around so that the sharp edge of the tines
enter the soil first. Secure with bolt and lock
nut. See page 14.