MTD 214-381-000 User Manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

CHaIn DRIVE

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ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST

Important:

TILLERS

Model Numbers

214-381-000 214-385-000

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

FORM NO. 770-3193

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions

Operation............................................................... 8

How to Use Your Tiller

Adjustments..........................................................11

Lubrication............................................................11

Maintenance..........................................................11

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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 i ^ 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 un ess such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

This warranty will not apply to any eart 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 ac cordance with the instructions furnished. This warran ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

Off-Season Storage...............................................13

Trouble Shooting Chart Illustrated Parts

Parts Lists.........................................................17, 19

Parts for Chain Case........................................20,21

Parts Information....................................Back Cover

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16, 18

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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 distri 3utor in your area, please write to the Customer Service

Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will r ot be accepted by the factory unless prior written per

mission has been extended by MT D.

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

from state to state.

WARNING

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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 )licable 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 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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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 assemble 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 allow 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 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 while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline 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

engine running.

13. Do not walk in front of the tiller while the

engine is running.

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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.

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Handle

— Pane

Assem )ly

Control

-Rod

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

This unit is shipped WiTHOUT GASOLiNE or OiL. After assembiy, see separate engine manuai for proper

fuei and engine oii recommenda tions.

Tailpiece

FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 2.

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Before any step is undertaken, the instructions for

that step shouid be read thoroughiy. Tools Required:

(2) 9/16" Sockets, open or box wrench

-Loose Parts in Carton: (See Figure 1)

Handle Panel Assembly Depth Bar

Ta.lpiece Control Rod

Hardware Pack (Not Shown)

-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 2)

(1) “U”-Clevis Pin .50" Dia. (1) Internal Cotter Pin

(2) Cable Ties

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

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

(2) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.

(2) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thd.

(1) Ferrule

(2) Hairpin Cotters (1) Clevis Pin

K L

(1) Spring Pin

M (2)

Carriage Bolts

Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.

N (2)

O (2)

Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thd.

(2) Clevis Pins (385 Only—Not Shown) (2) Cotter Pins (385 Only—Not Shown)

Tailpiece

Cotter Pin (B)

FIGURE 3.

“U” Clevis

Pin (A)

Frame

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 (L)

FIGURE 4.

DEPTH BAR iNSTALLATiON

Slide the depth bar into the tailpiece to desired depth. Secure with clevis pin (K) and spring pin (L).

■See figure 4.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Secure handle panel to handles by placing carriage bolts (M) through the lower holes in the handle panel and through the handles. Secure with lock washers (N) and hex nuts (O), 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.

Hex Bolt (D)

FIGURE 6.

3. Place the handle panel assembly in position against the frame.

4. Start the hex bolt and belleville washer (re

moved in step 1) by hand in the bottom hole in handle. See figure 6.

5. Select height position for the handle by lining

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

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

insert hex bolt through handle and frame.

Secure with lock 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.

THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as follows.

, 1. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath

the handle panel. Turn the control sideways and insert the lever up through the wide por

tion of the siot on the handle panel. See figure

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7A.

After the end of the lever is through the slot, turn and then tip the control forward as shown

-in figure 7B to slide it through the slot.

NOTE

The lever must be all the way to the

back of the control housing as

shown in figure 7B.

FIGURE 7.

3. Push the control back into the slot in the han dle panel and press in place. Be certain the

—control is locked securely into the slot.

4. Secure throttle control cable to handle with cable ties (C). Cut off excess ends.

CLUTCH CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION

1. Place shift lever (located on handle panel) in neutral (N) position, Piace bent end of control

rod into shift lever. Secure with hairpin cotter

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(I). See figure 8.

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 hairpin cot

ter (I). See figure 8.

FIGURE 8.

K - Hairpin

Cotter (I)

FIGURE 9.

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Secure

end of spark plug wire in the “V” slot on the

— engine. See figure 9. With the clutch lever in

neutral position, pull starter cord several

times. The tines should not turn. If they do,

remove the hairpin cotter and remove the con

trol rod from the clutch lever. Thread the con trol rod in or out of the ferrule as necessary.

Replace and check again for correct adjust

ment.

TINE ASSEMBLIES

Model 381 Only Check to be certain the tine assemblies are on the

tine shaft so that the sharp edge enters the soil first. See figure 11.

Model 385 Only

The inner tine assembiies are instaiied at the fac tory. The outer tine assemblies are inverted. See

-figure 10. The right hand outer tine assembly has been removed, inverted and slid onto the left hand side for shipping only. The same has been done

with the left hand outer tine assembly.

FIGURE 10.

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FIGURE 11.

Remove both outer tines. Place tine removed from

left hand side on right hand shaft. Place tine removed from right hand side on left hand shaft. Make sure that the sharp edge of the tines enters

the soil first. Secure with clevis pins (P) and inter-

■ nal cotter pins (Q). See figure 11.

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