MTD 216-320-000 User Manual
OWNER’S GUIDE
CHAIN DRIVE
TILLER
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Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
Model Number
216-320-000
Thank you for purchasing
an American-built product.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-5258A
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices.................................................3
Assembly Instructions
Operation
How To Use Your Tiller
Adjustments
Lubrication......................................................................12
Maintenance
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Instruction s given with this symboi are for personai safety. Be sure to foliow them.
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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, 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, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
limite:d warranty
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Off-Season Storage....................................................... 13
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Trouble Shooting Chart .................................................14
Parts for Chain Case
Illustrated Parts
Parts List.................................................................17, 19
Parts Information............................................Back Cover
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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available throu gh 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
from state to state.
(jgal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
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This unit is equipped with an internal combust On engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark ar
rester meeting applicable local or state laws (i ’ 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 requin ;d 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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WARNING
To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with
the instructions may result in personal injury.
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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. 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, 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.
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 the
engine running.
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
Reference to left or right side of thi
tiller is determined from behind th<
unit in the operating position.
Tailpiece
figure 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
operating section of this manual for
proper fuel and engine oil recom
mendations.
Tools Required:
(2) 1/2" Socket, Open or Box Wrench
(2) 9/16" Socket, Open or Box Wrench
Parts in Carton:
Tiller
Handle Panel*
Depth Bar
-Tailpiece
Handles*
Hardware Pack
Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 2)
A (4) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long*
B (4) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.*
C (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread*
D (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1.00" Long
E (2) Belleville Washers
F (2) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
-G (2) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
H (1) Clevis Pins
I (1) Hairpin Cotters
J (2) Cable Ties
K (1) Self-Tapping Screw (Not Shown)
*May be preassembled on your unit.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
Remove These
Bolts
Remove the tiller, all loose parts and literature from the
carton before discarding carton.
Extend the throttle control and place on the floor. Be
careful not to bend or kink control wire.
TAILPIECE INSTALLATION
1. Remove two hex bolts located on the rear of tiller
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frame. See figure 3. A 9/16" wrench is required.
Hole Provided for
Tailpiece
FIGURE 4.
“□’’-Channel
Bracket
Tailpiece
NOTE
Wheel hanger bracket must be re
moved before the “U”-channe[ can
be pivoted down.
2. Pivot the “U”-channel bracket down. Place the
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tailpiece in place in holes provided. See figure 4.
3. Replace hex bolts in frame, which were removed
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in step 1. Tighten securely. See figure 5.
4. Remove hex bolts and belleville washers from front
of frame. See figure 5.
FIGURE 5.
Left Hand
FIGURE 6.
® Hex Bolt
and Belleville
Washer
Hex Bolt (D)
Belleville Washer (E)
Lock Washer (F)
Hex Nut (G)
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1.
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Place the right and left hand handles in place
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against the tiller frame. See figure 6.
NOTE
The left hand handle has the
clutch grip preassembled. Refer to
figure 1.
Start the hex bolt and belleville washer by hand
2.
(removed in step 4) in the bottom hole in handle.
Secure the top hole in handle with hex bolt (D),
belleville washers (E), lock washer (F) and hex nut
(G). See figure 6.
FIGURE 7.
Handle
Panel
NOTE
If the handle panel was preas
sembled on your unit, omit steps 4
and 5.
Place the handle panel in position on the handles.
Secure with four carriage bolts (A), lock washers
(B) and hex nuts (C). See figure 7.
5. Tighten securely hex nuts (C) with Vz" wrench.
6. Tighten securely hex bolts on lower handle (figure
6) with two 9/16" wrenches.
THROTTLE CONTROL INSTALLATION
Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as
follows.
1. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath the han
dle panel. Turn the control sideways and insert the
lever up through the wide portion of the slot on the
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handle panel. See figure 8A.
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.
FIGURE 8.
NOTE
The lever must be all the way to the
back of the control housing as
shown in figure 8B.
Push the control back into the slot in the handle
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panel and press in place. Be certain the control is
locked securely into the slot. See figure 8C.
Secure the throttle control to the handle panel us
4.
ing self-tapping screw (K). See figure 8D.
ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLE
1. Hook the end of clutch cable (already attached to
tiller) over the extension spring as shown in figure
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9.
NOTE
If spring has come loose, it must be
reassembled to the weld pin on the
idler bracket.
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