MTD 216-031-000 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

for all seasons

Spring

CHAIN

DRIVE

1.00

TILLER

Model Number

216-031-000

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.

FORM NO. 770-5247A

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions

Operation .. ....

Adjustments

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

Maintenance

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Instructions given with this symbol are for per

sonal safeh'. Be sure to follow them.

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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC wifi 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 equipm snt unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. Transportation charges for ony 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 )art 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, mot Dr, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable mam facturer’s warranty on these items.

LIMITED WARRANTY

INDEX

Off-Season Storage................................................ 11

Trouble Shooting Chart.......................................... 12

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

lilustrated Parts

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

Parts information

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Back Cover

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This warranty will not apply where :he 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 distritiutor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will n Dt be accepted by the factory unless prior written per

mission has been extended by MTf).

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

\ WARNING {

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 apg licable 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, -ederal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center.

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WARNING

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

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS

1. It is suggested that this manual be read in its en tirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replace ment parts.

2. Your tiller is a precision piece of power equipment,

not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme cau

tion 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. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated

or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par ticularly small children and pets.

7. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wear

ing open sandals. Always wear substan

tial footwear.

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

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

15. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline cap secure ly, and wipe off any spilled gasoline before start ing the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position.

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

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

12. Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar ad

justment while the engine is running.

21. Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped completely. Discon nect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent ac cidental starting.

22. Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at fre quent intervals for proper tightness.

23. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

24. 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.

Reference to left or right side of the

tiller is determined from behind the

unit in the operating position.

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FIGURE 1.

NOTE

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 (4) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x IV2" Long

Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.

(4)

Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread

(4)

Cable Ties

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(2)

Curved Head Bolts

(2)

Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D.

(2)

Hand Knobs

(2)

Self-Tapping Screw (Not Shown)

(1)

Loose Parts in Carton:

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

Tools Required

(2) Vz" open end or box wrenches

1. Remove the tiller from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded.

2.-Extend the control cables and place on the floor.

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Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.

3. There are eight positions for the upper handles. Place left hand upper handle (with clutch

grip and cable support bracket already assembl ed) 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 upper handle in the same manner.

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Place the handle panel in position on the upper

handles. Secure in position with four carriage bolts

-----(A), lock washers (B) and hex nuts (C). See figure 4.

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 lever is through the slot,

turn and then tip the control forward as shown

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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.

. 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. See figure 5C.

. Secure the throttle control to the handle panel

using self-tapping screw provided. See figure 5D.

7.--Remove one hex nut and lock washer from end of clutch cable. Slip the wire up through slot on cable support bracket. Start hex nut and lock washer

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back on end of clutch cable. See figure 6.

FIGURE 6.

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