MTD 213-380 User Manual

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Model Nos.
213-380
ROTARY TILLER
For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc. will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge,
F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workman ship. All transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not include replace ment of parts which become inoperative through mis
facturer's warranty.
The above warranty will apply only to the original owner and will be effective only if the warranty card
has been properly processed. It will not apply where
the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local au
thorized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO CIR
CUMSTANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
213-385 «HI?
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 a precision built machine designed to take the work out of gardening and other related chores. It can be used for seed bed preparation, tilling, cultivating, furrowing, composting and mulching. Like any other piece of power equipment, it requires a cer tain amount of care and maintenance. In return for this, it will give a maximum of service and efficiency. Read these instructions carefully before assembling or operating your tiller. Through proper care and opera tion, you will obtain long, efficient service and trouble free operation.
MTD PRODUCTS INC
5389 WEST 130th STREET • P. 0. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770-4121
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Your rotary tiller is shipped complete in a single car ton. The wheels, handle, controls and depth bar are
to be assembled. This is done in the manner described
below.

WHEELS

Assemble the axle to the wheel hanger. Place the
spacer over the axle and assemble the wheel, with a washer on both sides of the wheel, to the axle. See
figure 1. Secure each wheel with a cotter pin.
Place the wheel hanger inside the tailpiece and secure with the long clevis pin and lock pin. See figure 1.

DEPTH BAR

Assemble the depth bar to the tail piece using the short clevis pin and lock pin. See figure 1.

Lock Pin

Assemble the handle to the handle brackets with four cap screws, lockwashers and hex nuts as shown in figure 2.
FIGURE 2. HANDLE ASSEMBLY CONTROL LEVER
Place clutch control lever through handle panel. Se cure in place with hex bolt, flat washers, rubber wash er and hex nut. See figure 3.
CONTROL ROD
Screw the control rod into the ferrule until it extends through the ferrule % of an inch. See figure 4.

THROTTLE-Assemble as shown in figure 6.

Engiiis|T»uHey
«a. '
VanSBle Speed Pulley
Control
FIGURE 4. FERRULE ADJUSTMENT
Place the bent end into the control handle as shown in figure 5 and fasten with a cotter hairpin.
j-J"- ■ Chain Case'^Ej^HI
Pulley
Knob

Handle Panel

Spring Lockwasher
ex Nut

Conduit

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FIGURE 6. THROTTLE CONTROL

CHECK LIST BEFORE OPERATION

1. Check tiller tines for proper installation. With throt tle control lever set on STOP position and the con
trol lever set in No. 1 position, slowly crank engine
to determine direction of tine rotation. Be sure all tines are mounted so the sharpened edges enter the soil first.
FIGURE 5. CONTROL ROD

CAUTION

With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, place the control lever in
NEUTRAL and pull the recoil starter sev eral times. THE TINES SHOULD NOT TURN. If they do, screw the control rod into the ferrule several more turns as shown in figure 4.
2. Check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness. This is especially important during the initial operation period. Make the same check periodically there after.
3. Check throttle control for proper setting. Move throttle control knob to STOP position. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened at engine, to CLOSE position and retighten screw to secure throt tle control wire assembly.
4. Check fuel tank. Clean, fresh, regular gasoline should be used at all times.
5. Check engine crankcase for proper oil level. The
engine is shipped without oil in the crankcase. Be sure crankcase is FULL.
STARTING YOUR TILLER
1. Be sure clutch control handle is in NEUTRAL posi tion.
2. Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
3. Move choke lever, located at the engine, to CHOKE position. Refer to your engine manual.
4. After cranking the engine several times, or as the engine fires, move the throttle control lever to RUN position.
5. Use CHOKE as needed to keep engine operating during warm-up period.
6. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
7. Move the control lever into the number one posi tion and the tines will begin rotating. Number four
position will give the maximum tine speed. Tilling the ground for the first time should be done in the number one or two position. To pulverize the soil after it has been tilled, move the control lever to the number three or four position.

NOTE

The engine must be running to move the control lever into the faster speeds.
8. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP position. Keep throttle control lever in STOP posi tion at all times when tiller is not in use.
FIGURE 7. DEPTH BAR
11. The wheel height can be adjusted by removing the long clevis pin for the wheel hanger and rais ing or lowering the setting. See figure 1.

NOTE

A brief break-in period is essential to
insure maximum engine life. This con sists of running the engine at half speed for a period of time required to use one tank of gasoline. This is necessary on the initial run only. It is also recom mended that the oil be changed after five (5) hours of operation. This allows for the removal of impurities which may have accumulated during the break­in period. Subsequent oil changes should be made as stated in the engine
manual. Always check oil before using
your tiller. Be sure crankcase is full.
9. To reverse the tine rotation to back up or release an object jamming the tines, pull the control lever into the REVERSE position.

NOTE

The control lever must be held in the REVERSE position. When you release the lever it will go into the NEUTRAL posi tion.

NOTE

Pick a height that places the handles in a comfortable position for the operator. The higher the setting, the deeper you till.

MAINTENANCE AND lUBRICATION

ENGINE—Service engine in accordance with the en
gine manufacturer's owner's guide. Note: To drain oil remove oil drain plug and tip tiller forward. Drain oil while the engine is warm. See engine manual for fil ling instructions.
1,0. The depth bar acts as a brake for the tiller and con
trols the tilling depth and ground speed. By low
ering the setting of the depth bar, the forward speed of the tiller is reduced and the tilling depth
of the tines is increased. Raising the settings of
the depth bar increases the forward speed and reduces the working depth. See figure 7.
THROTTLE—Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and throttle control wire assembly with a few drops of light oil (SAE 10 or 20) for ease of operation.
AIR CLEANER
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
1., Remove wing nut and cover.
2. Lift off foam element from support base.
3. Remove metal support tube assembly (screen and two metal end caps) from foam element by com pressing foam element. See figure 9.
4. Wash the element in a solvent such as kerosene. Squeeze dry and blot to remove all kerosene or sol
vent. Saturate element with engine oil. Squeeze element to distribute and remove excess oil.
5. Insert metal support tube assembly into element so
that end cap without projection enters first. Make sure metal caps are seated on screen.
IMPORTANT: When support tube is in place, pull rub ber gasket over shoulder of metal end cap. Rubber gas ket then forms a protective seal when cover is assem
bled.
6. Install element and cover. Tighten wing nut se curely. See figure 9.
No chain adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

To check the belt adjustment, it is necessary to remove the belt cover so the belts are exposd as shown in figure 10.
Start the engine and move the control lever into the
number four position. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire. Remove the belt cover. The belt be
tween the variable speed pulley and the chain case
pulley should move to the outside edge of the variable speed pulley so the top of the belt is almost flush with the pulley. If adjustment is necessary, shut off the en gine and screw the control rod in or out of the ferrule
until the belt is in the proper position.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Step 1. Remove the belt cover so the belts are ex
posed as shown in figure 10.
Step 2. Put the depth bar on the wheel hanger and
place the tip of the depth bar under the vari able speed pulley bracket as shown in figure
10.

CHAIN CASE LUBRICATION

The chain is permanently lubricated and requires no further lubrication unless the case is disassembled for repair.
if the case is disassembled, clean the chain with kero sene, allow it to dry and work a high temperature grease, such as Lubriplate No. 310 into the chain.

NOTE

Rear Belt
Déptli Bar

Wheel Hanger

A 4 oz. container of Lubriplate No. 310
is available under part number 727-136.
FIGURE 10. BELT REMOVAL
Step 3. Place your foot on the rear of the depth bar
and apply pressure. The belts will go slack.
Step 4-. Remove the REAR belt first and ALLOW IT TO
FORM A LOOP AROUND THE VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY.

NOTE

By following this order of belt removal, it is not necessary to remove the belt guard on the variable speed pulley.
Step 5. Slide the center section of the variable speed
pulley towards the engine.
Step 6. Remove the FORWARD belt from the engine
pulley and the variable speed pulley.
Step 7. Remove the rear belt from the variable speed
pulley.
Step 8. Reassemble with the new belts.
58 59 60 61 62 63 64656667
7 8 9 10 12 13 14
45 44 42 40
140
139
213-380 AND 213-385
Inner Tine Assembly—L.H.—Complete 4541 Inner Tine Assembly—R.H.—Complete 4542 Outer Tine Assembly-L.H.—Complete 4095 Outer Tine Assembly—R.H.—Complete 4096
PARTS LIST FOR TILLER MODELS 213-380 AND 213-385
NO.
COLOR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
Engine
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x
NEW PART
M:
REF.
NO.
1
2
PART
710-380
13/4' 'Lg. (213-385)
710-176
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x
23/4" Lg. (213-380)
3 4 710-376
5
6 710-216
4524
4494
Tine Shield
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x
1" Lg.*
Engine Spacer Ass'y.
(213-380 Only)
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. %-l 6 x
3/4" Lg.*
7 720-143
714-507
8
711-422 Control Rod
9
10 710-528
11
712-158
12 13 14 4533—438 Handle Assembly 15 4525 16 17 735-126 Rubber Washer* 18 Thd.* 18 19 736-217 Spring Lockwasher % Scr.* 20 712-798
21 4506—438
22 710-152
23 736-217 Spring Lockwasher 3/s Scr.* 24 25 26 27 28
29
30
31 711-231
32 4527—438 33
34 35 711-313 36
1166
746-122
736-264
736-264
4505—438
4507—438 732-194 736-148 710-152
732-194
4328—438
711-510
4451
8929—501
Grip Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4" Lg.*
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x
VA" Lg.*
Hex Centerlock Nut 5/16-18
Thd.*
Grip Scr.*
Throttle Control—Cornplete
Control Lever Assembly
Flat Washer*
Flat Washer*
Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.* Handle Mounting Bracket L.H. Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 3/b-24 x
1" Lg.*
Handle Mounting Brkt R.H. Tail Piece Spring Pin Ext. Lockwasher for 3/&" Scr.* Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 3/g-24 x
1" Lg.* 65 Spring Pin Depth Bar Clevis Pin Wheel Hanger Brkt. Ass'y. 69 Clevis Pin Rear Axle Spacer
Wheel Assembly Complete
PART
COLOR CODE
NO.
736-160
37
714-115
38
712-236
39
40 41
42 43 44 45
46 47 48
49 50
51
52
53
54 55
56
57 58
59
60 4516
61
62 63 64
66 67
68
70
71
72 715-120
4474—438
4511—438 736-220 736-224 Dust Pad 742-113
4511—438 742-110
4474—438
710-152
736-169 712-711 710-483
736-119
712-158
4519—438
712-158
736-119
4519—438
710-258
710-252
736-329
712-287
4537 Belt Trap Assembly
710-121
736-921
4523 712-287 711-504 Sprocket Shaft 748-855
4529 Double Sprocket Assembly 717-188
Flat Washer* Cotter Pin Vs Dia. x 1" Lg.* Hex Elastic Stop Nut 7/16-20
Thd. Outer Tine Adapter Inner Tine Adapter
Dust Pad
Tine—L.H. Inner Tine Adapter Tine—R.H.
Outer Tine Adapter
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 3^-24 x 1"
Lg.*
Spring Lockwasher for 3/b Scr.*
Hex Jam Nut 3/a-24 Thd.* Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 7/16-20 x
2Va" Lg.*
Spring Lockwasher 5/16
5/16-18 Thd.
Engine Mounting Brk.
Hex Center Locknut 5/16-
Spring Lockwasher 5/16 Scr.*
Engine Mounting Brkt.
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 14-20 x%"
Lg.*
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. V4-20 x %"
Lg.* Belt Guard Spring Lockwasher V4" Scr.*
Hex Nut ’/4-20 Thd.* Hex Hd. Cap Scr. '/2-2O x %"
Lg.*
Spring Lockwasher Vi" Scr.*
Variable Speed Guiding Brkt.
Hex Nut '/4-20 Thd.*
Flange Bearing
11-2 Teeth Sprocket 3/b Pitch
Spirol Pin 3/16 Dia. X 1" Lg.
Heavy Duty
DESCRIPTION
Hex Centerlock Nut
NEW PART
* For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers locally. If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size
as shown on parts list.
(438—Polar Blue) When ordering parts If color or finish is important, use the appropriate
color code shown at left. (e.g. Polar Blue finish, 4328 (438).)
parts list (CONTINUED)
PART
REF. NO.
73
750-118 Spacer 74 75 713-149 Roller Chain w/Master Link
76 711-505 77 748-855 78
710-230
79 80 4501—438 81 11021—438 Eccentric Link 82 736-161 Rubber Washer 83 736-703
84 741-155 Ball Bearing % I.D. x ]% O.D.
85 5034
86 736-329 Spring Lockwasher Scr.’*' 87 88 710-258
89 90 5080 Friction Wheel Assembly 91 92
93 712-461 94 4520—438
95 756-167 96 726-106
97
712-221
98 714-115 99
736-204
100
711-392 101 4521—438 102
736-703
103 712-116
104
712-116
105 712-461 106 710-152
107
736-217
108
109
714-133
Foi faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers locally. If these iter»*- cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size
as shown on ports list. \
COLOR
NO.
736-329
754-158
CODE
4517—438
714-136 Hi Pro Key *505
4515
7386
Part of Ref. No 70
Pulley Shaft Flange Bearing Hex Hd. Cap Scr. ’/4-28 x ’/2"
Variable Speed Brkt. Ass'y. Housing Ass'y.—L.H. Side
Flat Washer
Bearing Housing—13^ Dia.
Spring Lockwasher Va " Scr.*
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. ’^-20 x %"
Friction Disc "V"-Belt 21/32 x 35" Lg.
Hex Jam Nut ’/2-I3 Thd.
Variable Speed Belt Guard
8" O.D. x % Split Pulley Push On Pual Nut (Not Shown)
Hex Elastic Stop Nut %-18 Cotter Pin Va Dia. x 1" Lg.*
Flat Washer Ferrule
Link Bracket Assembly
Flat Washer 132 Hex Elastic Stop Nut %-24 133
Hex Elastic Stop Nut %-24
Hex Jam Nut ’/a-l 3 Thd. Hex Hd. Cap Scr. з^-24 x 1"
Spring Lockwasher % Scr.
Flat Washer Sq. Key 3/16 X l’/2" Lg.*
DESCRIPTION
#35-2 X 363/4" Lg.
Lg-
Lg.*
Special
(Located on Pin at Spring)
Thd.
Thd.
Thd.
Lg. H.T.
Heavy Duty
(213-380)
NEW PART
REF.
PART
NO.
NO.
714-118 Sq. Key ’/4 X I’/i" Lg.*
no
111 750-166
112
748-180
113
754-157
114 738-138 115
710-380
116 11002 117 711-509
732-232
118 119
712-158
736-119
120
121 122 721-117
123 748-194
124 712-287 125 736-329 126
721-119
127
128
710-118
129
711-506 130 736-119 131
134
135 136
137 736-119 138 139 140 748-147
(438—Polar Bk |Vhen ordering parts if color or finish Is important, use the appropriate
joior code shown at left. (e.g. Polar Blue finish, 4328 (438).)
COLOR CODE
10843 Variable Speed Pulley Ass'y.
Spacer (For Item #116)
Pivot Slide (For Item #79)
"V"-Belt 21/32 X 28" Lg.—
Shoulder Bolt—Special
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x
Spring Bracket
Spring Insert
4530—438
4532
4531
713-150
717-189
715-125
710-258
4530—438
710-118
736-703
4503—438
Cast Bearing Housing Ass'y.
DESCRIPTION
(213-385)
Not Shown
Not Shown
Special
n/4" Lg.*
Variable Drive Spring
Hex Center Locknut 5/16-18
Thd*
Spring Lockwasher 5/16 Scr.*
Oil Seal l’/4" I.D. x 1%" O.D.
Flange Bearing 1’A" I.D. x
l%"O.D. Hex Center Locknut ’^-20 Thd.* Spring Lockwasher ’A" Scr.* Gasket Engine Pulley Ass'y. (For 213-
380 5 H.P. Only) Engine Pulley Ass'y. (For 213-
385 8 H.P. Only)
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18
X %" Lg.
Tine Shaft Spring Lockwasher 5/16 Scr.* Roller Chain w/Master Link
#40-2 X 34" Lg. 24-2 Teeth Sprocket ’A" Pitch Spirol Pin % Dia. X 2" Lg.
Heavy Duty
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. ’A-20 x
%" Lg.* Cast Bearing Housing Ass'y.
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x
3/4" Lg.*
Spring Lockwasher 5/16 Scr.*
Flat Washer
Housing Ass'y.—R. H. Side
Bushing
NEW PART
PARTS INFORMATION
DEFECTIVE OR MISSING PARTS must be reported to the
factory immediately. Such claims must include your model number and date of purchase.
MOWER, TILLER, SNOW THROWER, TRACTOR, TRAIL
BIKE AND MUD BUG PARTS
Mower, tiller, snow thrower, tractor, trail bike and
mud bug parts are available through the authorized service firms listed below. All orders should specify the model number of your unit, parts numbers, de-
A 1 Engine & Mower Co.
327 East 9th Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
American Electric Ignition Co.
124 N. W. 8th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Auto Electric & Carburetor Co.
2625 4th Avenue, S. P. O. Box 1948 Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Automotive Equipment Service Co.
3117 Holmes Street Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Bailey's Rebuild Inc.
1325 E. Madison Street
Seattle, Washington 98102
Brown Equipment Distributor Inc.
110 Beech Street
Corydon, Indiana 47112
Bullard Supply
2409 Commerce Street Houston, Texas 77003
Catto & Putty, Inc.
P. O. Box 2408
\ 510 Soledad Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Center Supply Company
6867 New Hampshire Avenue Takoma Park, Maryland 20012
Charles B. Wright Co.
309 4th Avenue, South Nashville, Tennessee 37201
W. B. Clements
400 Salem Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Morton B. Collins Co.
300 Birnie Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dixie Sales Company
P. O. Box 1408 327 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27402
East Point Cycle & Key Shop
1617 Whiteway
East Point, Georgia 30044
Gamble Distributors
West End Avenue Carthage, New York 13619
Garden Equipment Co., Inc.
6600 Cherry Avenue Long Beach, California 90805
Henzier, Inc.
2015 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, Missouri 63125
Frank E. Ives & Son
1101 Lincoln Avenue
Prospect Park, Pennsylvania 19076
J. W. Jewett Co.
981 Folsom Street
San Francisco, California 94107
Kenton Supply
8216 North Denver Avenue Portland, Oregon 97217
Kimber's Inc.
115 W. Geddes St.
Syracuse, New York 13204
The Lawnmower Shop
1340 El Camino Real
San Carlos, California 94070
Marr Brothers
423 E. Jefferson
Dallas, Texas 75203
Mathews Auto Electric Co.
420 East 2nd Street Tulsa Oklahoma 74120
McClure Lawn & Garden Supply
1114 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, Ohio 44907
Memphis Cycle & Supply Co.
421 Monroe Avenue Memphis Tennessee 38103
scription of parts and thè quantity of each part re
quired.
BRIGGS & STRATTON, TECUMSEH AND PEERLESS PARTS
AND SERVICE
Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh and Peerless parts and service should be handled by your nearest authorized engine service firm. Check the yellow pages of your telephone directory under the listing Engines —
Stratton or Tecumseh Lauson —
Gasoline, Briggs
Power Products.
&
Moz-AII of Florida, Inc.
365 Greco Avenue Coral Gables, Florida 33146
National Central, Div. of
Joe Sterling, Inc.
Drawer "D" 687 Seville Rd.
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Power Equipment Distributor
36463 So. Gratiot Avenue
Mt. Clemons, Michigan 48043
Parts & Sales Inc.
2101 Industrial Pkwy.
Elkhart, Indiana 46514
Parts & Sales Inc.
335 West St. Charles Road
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
Power Lawn & Garden Equip. Co.
2551-2571 J. F. Kennedy Road Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Raub Supply Company
James & Mulberry Sts.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
Radco Distributors
2403 Market Street P. O. Box 3216
Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Richmond Battery & Ignition
P. O. Box 25369 - 957 Myers St.
Richmond, Virginia 23260
Smith Hardware Company
515 N. George Street Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530
South Denver Lawn Equip. Co.
527 West Evans Denver, Colorado 80223
Suhren Engine
8330 Earhart Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Sutton's Lawn Mower Shop
Route 4, Box 343 North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
Warner Equipment
7520 Lyndale Avenue, So. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55423
The purpose of warranty is to protect the customer from defects in material and workmanship, defects which are not detected at the time of manufacture.
Our aim is to build into our product quality and reliability. Considerable emphasis is placed on quality control in order to assure our customer of satisfactory product performance. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to gain the cooperation of ail concerned, MTD, our sales force and our customers.
MTD's responsibility is to build a quality product and to back up that product. MTD must build this quality product at a competitive price. This cannot be achieved without production in quantity. Quantity
production is mass production. In mass production it is always possible for undetected defects to be present when the product reaches the customer. Our warranty is extended to assure the customer that any such defects will be corrected.
Use and maintenance are the responsibility of the customer. MTD cannot assume responsibility for con ditions over which it has no control. MTD's responsibility does not cover misuse, excessive use, accident neglect, improper maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. Satisfactory product performance can only result when a manufacturer provides and backs up a quality product and the customer follows through with proper use and proper maintenance of that product. When both the manufacturer and the customer recognizes and assumes his responsibility, satisfactory product performance and customer sat
isfaction are assured.
FORM NO. 770-4121

WARRANTY PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY

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