MTD 214-412-000 User Manual
OWNERS
MANUAL
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8 H.P.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
REAR TINE
TILLER
Model Number
214-412-000
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing an
American built product.
FORM NO. 770-3189
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly...............................................................4
Controls.................................................................8
Operation.............................................................11
How To Use YourTiller
Adjustments
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LIMITEiD 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 n 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 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 or, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable man jfacturer’s warranty on these items.
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Lubrication .........................................................14
Maintenance
Off-Season Storage
Illustrated Parts.......................................18, 20, 22
Parts List.................................................19, 21, 23
Parts Information...............................................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 distri Dutor 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 ).
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internal con bustion 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.
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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.
I WARNING \
To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Faiiure to compiy with
the instructions may resuit in personai injury.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS
1. It is suggested that this manuai 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 tiiier is a precision piece of power equip
ment, not a piaything. Therefore, exercise ex
treme caution at aii 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 filace. 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 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.
Depth iar
Adjustrr ent
Plate
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.
-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1)
A (1) Belleville Washer 3/8" I.D.
B (1) Compression Spring
0 (1) Hex Lock Nut 3/8-24 Thread
D (1) Hairpin Cotter
E (2) Shoulder Bolts
F (2) Belleville Washers V2" I.D.
G (2) Flat Washers V2" I.D.
H (2) Hex Top Lock Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
J (1) Ferrule
K (1) Hex Jam Nut 3/8-24 Thread
L (1) Handle Adjustment Lever
M (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-20 X 1.75" Long
N (1) Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thread
O (1) Spring
P (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X 1.75" Long
Q (1) Spacer .38" Long
R (2) Flat Washers 3/8" I.D.
S (2) Hex Nuts 3/8-16Thread
T (2) Hex Lock Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
U (1) Spacer .18" Long
V (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X 1.5" Long
W (2) Flat Washers 1/4" I.D.
X (4) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D.
Y (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
■DEPTH BAR INSTALLATION
1. Grease the depth bar adjustment slots with an
automotive chassis grease.
2. Place hex bolt (V) through the hole in the
depth bar adjustment plate as shown in figure
2. The head of the bolt must be to the right
side of the tiller. Place smaller spacer (U) on
the hex bolt.
FIGURE 3.
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NOTE
The right and left side of your tiller
is determined from operator’s posi
tion.
■3. Place slot in depth bar handle assembly over
the spacer and hex bolt. Secure with flat
washer (R) and hex nut (S), tightening secure
ly. Place one end of spring (O) onto the bolt.
Thread hex lock nut (T) on the bolt until the
two nuts are approximately 1/8" apart. See
figure 3.
FIGURE 4.
Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. In
sert the depth bar assembly up through the
-tine shield assembly as shown in figure 4.
Depth Bar
Assembly
Depth Bar
Assembly
5. Place hex bolt (P) through depth bar assembly
and through notches in depth bar adjustment
plate. Head of hex bolt must be to right side of
the tiller. Place spacer (Q) on hex bolt. See
— figure 5.
FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 6.
Depth Bar
Handle
ssembi
6. Place hole in depth bar handle assembly over
the spacer and hex bolt. Secure with flat
washer (R) and hex nut (S), tightening secure
ly, then backing off one turn. Handle must be
able to pivot freely. See figure 6.
Place end of spring onto hex bolt. Thread hex
lock nut (T) on the bolt until the two nuts are
approximately 1/8" apart. See figure 6.
Assemble
in this
order
Assemble the side shields to the tine shield as
-shown in figure 7, using belleville washers (X)
(cupped side against the side shields) and hex
nuts (Y). Side shields will be adjusted up or down
as the depth bar is adjusted, as described in the
Operation section.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Place the handle assembly in position on the
tiller so that the holes in handle line up with
holes in mounting bracket.
2. Place flat washer (G) and belleville washer (F)
over shoulder on shoulder bolt (E). Place
shoulder bolt through handle mounting holes.
Secure with hex top lock nut (H) from the in-
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side of handie. See figure 8.
FIGURE 8.
Hex Bolt (M)
Ra. \
Washer (W) V'
Handle , ,
Adjustment (N) Handle
Rod Adjustment
FIGURE 9.
Lever
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3. To assemble the handle adjustment lever (L),
hook handle adjustment rod (already on han
dle) into lever. Hook to the outside.
Place a flat washer (W) on either side of the
4.
handle inside of the handle adjustment lever.
Secure with hex bolt (M) and lock nut (N). See
figure 9. Do not over tighten. Handle adjust
ment lever must pivot freely.
THROTTLE CONTROL INSTALLATION
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 slot on the handle panel. See figure
■10A.
2. After the end of the lever is through the slot,
turn and then tip the control forward as shown
in figure 8B 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 10B.
'Belleville
Washer (A)
Compression
Spring (B)
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.
GEAR SHIFT ROD INSTALLATION
1. Assemble notched edge of gear shift lever so
notch faces forward. Place gear shift lever
through slot in handle panel. Place bottom
hole in gear shift lever over weld stud. Secure
with belleville washer (A), compression spring
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(B) and hex lock nut (C). See figure 11.
Tighten hex lock nut until nut is flush with
2.
stud. See figure 11.
FIGURE 11.
FIGURE 12.
3. Thread hex jam nut (K) on one end of gear shift
rod. Then thread gear shift rod into ball joint
on the top of pivot horn assembly 10 to 12
complete turns, approximately I/2 inch. See
—figure 12. Lock hex jam nut against ball joint.
4. Thread ferrule (J) on other end of gear shift
— rod. See figure 13.
5. Secure ferrule in gear shift lever as shown in
figure 13 with hairpin cotter (D).
Hairpin
Cotter (D)
errule (J)
Gear Shift ^bd
in Front of
Gear Shift Lever
FIGURE 13.
Gear Shift Rod Adjustment
A
Service engine with oil and gasoline
before making this adjustment.
Refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your tiller.
1. Place the gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL” (N)
position.
2. Place the tine engagement lever in the
disengaged position. See figure 22.
3. Place wheel engagement lever in the
disengaged position. See figure 23.
4. Place the throttle in the “START” position.
CAUTION
After all assembly is completed,
the gear shift rod must be ad
justed prior to initial operation.
5. Move choke lever down (if engine is cold). See
figure 17.
6. Start the engine.
7. Engage the gear shift lever through the five
gears with the engine running and return to
“NEUTRAL” (N).
8. Stop the engine.
9. Remove the hairpin from ferrule and pull out
of gear shift lever.
10. Place gear shift lever in first gear (and pull
lever to rear of slot). Adjust the ferrule to fit
gear shift lever, and replace the hairpin.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 to make the final
adjustment.
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