MTD 213-381A User Manual

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OWNER’S

MANUAL

5 H P

CHAIN DRIVE

TILLER

Model Number

213-381A

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

FORM NO. 770-2469

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions

Operation...................................................................7

Howto Use YourTiller

Adjustments.............................................................10

Lubrication...............................................................10

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran ty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has

been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.

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Maintenance Off-Season Storage.

Parts for Chain Case...............................................18

Illustrated Parts

Parts Lists........................................................ . 15,17

Parts Information

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Back Cover

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Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service

Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per

mission has been extended by MTD.

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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

I WARNING I

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center.

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t WARNING I

To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the foliowing safety instructions. Faiiure to comply with the instructions may result in personai injury.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS

1. It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assembie or operate this unit. Keep this manuai in a safe piace for future reference and for ordering repiacement parts.

2. Your tilier is a precision piece of power equip ment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise ex treme caution at ail times.

3. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controis and the proper use of the equipment.

4. Never allow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with these rules

N of safe operation should be allowed to use

your tiller.

5. Keep the area of operation clear of ail per sons, particularly small children and pets.

6. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substan tial footwear.

7. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the tiller.

8. Do not start the engine unless the shift lever

is in the neutral (N) position.

9. Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine.

10. Do not place, feet and hands on or near the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is running.

11. Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar adjustment while the engine is running.

14. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running, or whiie the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilied gasoiine before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

15. Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust gases are deadly poisonous.

16. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running. It is hot.

17. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

18. Before any maintenance work is performed or adjustments are made, remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety.

19. Use caution when tilling near buildings and fences. Rotating tines can cause damage or injury.

20. Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting.

21. Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

22. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion.

12. Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running.

13. Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running.

23. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Control

Rod

FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 2.

Taiipiece

‘U” Clevis

Frame

Pin (A)

Handle

Assembly

Depth Bar

NOTE

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manuai for proper fuel and engine oii recom mendations.

Before any step is undertaken, the instructions for that step should be read thoroughly.

Tools Required:

(2) 9/16" Sockets, open or box wrench (1) 1/4" Flat Screwdriver (1) Hammer

-Loose Parts in Carton: (See Figure 1)

Handie Panei Assembly

Depth Bar Tailpiece Control Rod

Hardware Pack (Not Shown)

-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 2)

A (1) “U”-Clevis Pin .50" Dia.

B (1) Internal Cotter Pin C (2) Self-Tapping Screws

D (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1.00" Lg.

E (2) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.

F (2) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D. G (2) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thd.

H (1) Ferrule I (1) Hairpin Cotter J (1) Hairpin Cotter K (1) Clevis Pin

L (1) Throttle Control Knob M (1) Spring Pin N (2) Cable Ties O (2) Grips (Not Shown) P (2) Carriage Bolts (Not Shown) Q (2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D. (Not Shown) R (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thd. (Not Shown)

TAILPIECE INSTALLATION

Slide the tailpiece into the frame. Secure with

■“U”-clevis pin (A) and cotter pin (B). See figure 3.

Depth Bar

Spring Pin (M)

FIGURE 4.

DEPTH BAR INSTALLATION

Slide the depth bar into the tailpiece to desired

-depth. Secure with clevis pin (K) and spring pin (M). See figure 4.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Secure handie panel to handles by placing carriage bolts (P) through the lower holes in the handle panel and through the handles.

Secure with lock washers (Q) and hex nuts (R),

finger tight only.

2.-Remove hex bolt and belleville washer from

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each side of frame as shown in figure 5.

FIGURE 5.

FIGURE 6.

Place the handle panel assembly in position

3. against the frame.

Start the hex boit and beiievilie washer (re moved in step 1) by hand in the bottom hole in handie. See figure 6.

Select height position for the handie by lining

5. up one of the holes in the handle with desired hole in frame. See figure 5.

Place belleville washer (E) on hex bolt (D), and

insert hex bolt through handle and frame. Secure with iock washer (F) and hex nut (G) on

—inside of frame. See figure 6.

7. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.

NOTE

The clutch rod must be readjusted whenever the handle height is changed.

8. Slip hand grips on the upper end of each han dle. They will slip on more easily If you first soak them in warm soapy water.

Self-Tapping

Screw (C)

FIGURE 7.

Screwdriver

THROTTLE CONTROL INSTALLATION

1. Place the throttle control up through the slot in the handle panel. Secure with two self tapping screws (C). Tighten securely with a

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screwdriver. See figure 7.

2. Place the throttle control knob (L) over throttle control lever. Tap on with a hammer. See

—figure 8.

3. Secure throttle control cable to handle with cable ties (N). Cut off excess ends.

FIGURE 8.

Idler

Bracket

FIGURE 9.

Hairpin Cotter (J)

Clutch

Rod

Ferrule^

CLUTCH CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION

1. Place shift lever (located on handle panel) in

neutral (N) position. Place bent end of control rod into shift lever. Secure with hairpin cotter

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(J). See figure 9.

2. Thread ferrule (H) onto the other end of con trol rod so that the ferrule lines up with the

hole in idler bracket. Secure with cotter pin (I).

See figure 9.

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