MTD 216-310-000 User Manual

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Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

Model Number

216-310-000

Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-5248A

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions

Operation................................................................ 10

How to Use Your Tiller............................................11

Adjustments........................................................... 13

Lubrication...............................................................13

Maintenance ...........................................................13

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Instructions given with this symbol are for per

sonal safety. Be sure to follow them.

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 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, im proper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has

been operated and maintained in a::cordance 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.................................................14

Trouble Shooting Chart........................................... 15

Illustrated Parts

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

Parts for Chain Case

Parts Information

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Back Cover

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 distr butor in your area, please write to the Customer Service

Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will lot be accepted by the factory unless prior written per

mission has been extended by MTD.

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This unit is equipped with an internal corribustion 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 req jired by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), ether states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center.

This warranty gives you specific 15gal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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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 and regular 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. No one should operate this unit while intoxi

cated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of all per

sons, particularly small children and pets.

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 securely, and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting 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 adjustments are made, remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety.

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

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 adjustment while the engine is running.

13.

Do not leave the tiller unattended with engine running.

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

21. 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.

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

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

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.

NOTE

ASSEMBLY IJSJSTRUCTIONS

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

FIGURE 2.

NOTE

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for proper fuel arrd engine oil recom mendations.

Tools Required:

(2) Vt." Wrenches (1) ¥4" Wrench {1) Adjustable Wrench

-Contents of Hardware Pack; (See Figure 1)

A (4) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1¥i” Long B (10) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D. C (10) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread D (6) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x ¥4" Long E (1) Clevis Pin V2" X 2Y2" Long F (2) Hairpin Cotters G (1) Clutch Cable Support Bracket H (2) Cable Ties I (1) Flat Washer

J (1) Self-Tapping Screw

K (1) Clevis Pin 3/8" x 2V2" Long L (2) Shoulder Bolts (Axles) M (2) Belleville Washers N (2) Lock Washers V2" I.D.

O (2) Hex Nuts V2-20 Thread

P (2) Grips (Not Shown)

Self-Tapping Screw #10 x .50" Long

(Not Shown)

■ Loose Parts in Carton: (See Figure 2)

Q (1) Right Hand Handle R (1) Left Hand Handle S (1) Handle Panel T (2) Wheels

U (2) Handle Braces (Right & Left Hand) V (1) Depth Bar W (1) Wheel Yoke Assembly X (1) Right Hand Tine Assembly Y (1) Left Hand Tine Assembly

1. Remove the tiller, all loose parts and literature from

the carton before discarding carton.

2. Extend the throttle control and place on the floor.

Be careful not to bend or kink control wire.

3. The tailpiece is partially assembled. Pivot the

tailpiece upward until the holes line up with the rear

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frame rails. See figure 3.

FIGURE 4.

Tailpiece

4. Secure thetciilpiece to the rear frame rails with two hex bolts (D), lock washers (B) and hex nutx (C).

—See figure 4. Tighten all four hex bolts and nuts

securely. Two Vz" wrenches are required.

5. Assemble wheels (T) to wheel yoke (W) with shoulder bolts (L), belleville washers (M) (cupped side of washer is against the wheel yoke), lock

•washers (N) and hex nuts (O) as shown in figure

5. A 3/4" wrench and an adjustable wrench is re quired.

FIGURE 5.

FIGURE 6.

•Wheel Yoke Tailpiece

6. Place the end of the wheel yoke up through the rectangular hole in the tailpiece. Secure with clevis

—pin (K) and hairpin cotter (F). See figure 6.

FIGURE 7.

7. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin cotter from the

— inner tine assemblies as shown in figure 7. Place

the right and left hand tine assemblies in position on tine shaft. Secure with clevis pins and hairpin cotters.

H^NOTE

Be certain the tine assemblies are

assembled on the tine shaft so that the sharp edge of the tines enter the soil first. See figure 7.

The left handle has a clutch grip already assembl ed to it. Assemble the left and right hand handles

■ (Q and R) to the rear tiller frame as shown in figure

8. Secure with hex bolts (D), lock washers (B) and hex nuts (C), finger tight only (do not tighten).

Lock Washer (B) Hex Nut (C)

FIGURE 9.

Handle

Braces (U)

9. Attach the right and left hand braces (U) to the tailpiece. The braces have two holes to provide handle height adjustment Select hole for either high or low position. Secure to tailpiece with hex bolts (D), lock washers (B) and hex nuts (C), finger tight only (do not tighten). See figure 9.

10. Place the handle panel (S) in position on the handles. Secure the upper holes in the panei to the handies with carriage bolts (A), lock washers

—(B) and hex nuts (C), finger tight only. See figure

10.

11. Place carriage bolt (A) through the handle panel,

handle and handle brace on the lower right hand side of the handle panel, finger tight oniy. See figure 10.

12. Place carriage bolt (A) through the handle panel, handle, handle brace and cable support bracket

on the lower left hand side of handle panel as

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shown in figure 11. Use the bottom hole in the

cable support bracket. Secure with iock washer and hex nut, finger tight only.

FIGURE 11.

13. Place flat washer (I) between handle and upper hole on cable support bracket. Secure with self-

—-tapping screw (J). See figure 12.

14. Now tighten securely the self-tapping screw and all nuts and bolts on handles and braces.

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