MTD 214-031-000 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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CHAIN

DRIVE

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

Important:

TILLER

Model Number

214-031-000

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

FORM NO. 770-3197

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices........................................3

Assembiy Instructions.......................................... 4

Operation

Adjustments.............................................................8

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

Maintenance ..........................................................10

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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For one year from the date of oric inal retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free 3f charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective n material or workmanship. Transportation charges for

the movement of any power equipn ent 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 ur less 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, mo tor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.

Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

Off-Season Storage Troubie Shooting Chart

Parts for Chain Case.............................................13

Iliustrated Parts

Parts List ...............................................................15

Parts Information

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Back Cover

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

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

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 ap plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

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In the State of California the above is rec|uired 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.

J WARNING I

To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal 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 manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

2. Your tiller is a precision piece of power equip ment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise ex treme caution at all times.

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

4. Never aliow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller.

5. Keep the area of operation clear of all 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 en'gine 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 stiil hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or expiosion.

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.

FIGURE 1.

Right Hand

Upper Handle

ASSEMBLY

NOTE

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommenda tions.

NOTE

Reference to left or right side of the tiller is determined from behind the unit in the operating position.

' Contents of Hardware Pack (See Figure 1):

A (4) Carriage Boits 5/16-18 x IVa" Long B (4) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D. C (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread D (1) Cable Tie E (2) Curved Head Bolts F (2) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D. G (2) Hand Knobs

Loose Parts in Carton:

(1) Upper Handle—R.H. (1) Upper Handle—L.H. (1) Handle Panel

Tools Required

(2) Vz" open end or box wrenches

^ Left Hand

Belleville

Washer (F)

High

Positi

Hand

Knob (G)

Upper Handle

Curved Mead

Bolt (E in

Low Pos tion

1. Remove the tiller from the carton. Make cer

tain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded.

2. Extend the control cables and place on the

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floor. Be careful not to bend or kink the

cables.

There are two height positions for the upper

handles. Place left hand upper handle (with

clutch grip and cable support bracket already assembled) in position on lower handle,

selecting hole for either high or low position.

Secure with curved head bolt (E), belleville washer (F) (cupped side against the handle)

■ and hand knob (G). See figure 3. Do not

tighten at this time. Assemble right hand up

per handle in the same manner.

FIGURE 3.

Carriage

Boit (A)

4. Place the handle panel in position on the up per handies. Secure in position with four car riage bolts (A), lock washers (B) and hex nuts

— (C). See figure 4.

Handle

Panel

FIGURE 4.

Lock Bracket

Washer (B)

Hex Nut (C)

Cable Support

NOTE

Carriage bolt on the upper left hand side of handle panel also secures the cable support bracket.

5. Tighten securely all nuts and bolts used in handle assembly.

6. Assemble the throttle control to the handle

panel as follows.

A. Hold the throttle control assembly

beneath the handle panel. Turn the control sideways and insert the lever up through the wide portion of the slot on the handle

■ panel. See figure 5A.

B. After the end of the iever is through the

slot, turn and then tip the control forward

■as shown in figure 5B to slide it through

the slot.

FIGURE 5.

NOTE

The lever must be all the way to the

back of the control housing as shown in figure 5B.

C. Push the control back into the slot in the

handle panel and press in place. Be certain

the control is locked securely into the slot.

-See figure 5C.

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