MTD 219-381-000 User Manual

OMMEirS GUIDE
ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS
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Model Number
CHAIN DRIVE
219-381-000
TILLER
Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
FORM NO. 770-5903D

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices
Assembly Instructions................................................4
Controls
Operation...................................................................9
How to Use Your Tiller
Adjustments.............................................................12
Lubrication...............................................................13
Maintenance............................................................13
Off-Season Storage.............................................. 14
Trouble Shooting Guide Illustrated Parts and Parts Lists
Parts for Chain Case...............................................20
Parts Information
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Back Cover
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Dear Customer,
So often throughout the year we are all in a
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rush to meet our daily obligations.
However, we at MTD Products Inc are tak
ing a quick moment out to say...
“Thank you for your business.’’
Sincerely,
MTD PRODUCTS INC
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN WITH THIS SYM BOL ARE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. BE
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SURE TO FOLLOW THEM.
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LIMITED WARRANTY

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 wtirkmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachm« nt are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the pur chaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any par) which has become inoperative due to misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper nrrainlenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with th3 instructions furnished. This warranty does not apply to
the engine. Peerless components, irotor, battery (except as noted below): or component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
A battery which proves defective with n ninety (90) days will be replaced vpwthout charge. After 90 days but within one year from the date of purchase, MTD will replace the defective battery for a charge of 1/12 of the current rete ll price of the battery for each full 30 day period between the date of purchase and the date of return.
This warranty will not apply where tht* unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available through your local authori^d service dealer or distributor. If you
do not know the dealer or distributor iit your area, please write to the Customer Service Depart
ment of MTD. The return of a complete unit will not lie accepted by the factory unless prior written permission
has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal r ghts. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
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WARNING: This unit is equipped with an interr al 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 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 required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal la\/s apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized serv ce dealer.
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WARNING

To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Faiiure 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 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 guide 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.
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.
13. Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine 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.

NOTE

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

NOTE

Right and left hand is determined when standing behind the tiller in the operating position.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Required for Assembly:
(1) 1/2" Wrench or Socket* (2) 9/16" Wrenches or Sockets* (2) 7/16" Wrenches or Sockets* (1) Adjustable Wrench (1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) Flat Blade Screwdriver
*The adjustable wrench may be used in place of one
of the wrenches.

UNPACKING

Remove the tiller and loose parts from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed
before the carton is discarded.
Extend all control cables and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control cables.

Parts in Carton:

Tiller
Handle Panel R.H. and L.H. Handles Depth Stake
Tailpiece
Hardware Pack
FIGURE 1.
Tailpiece
Frame
Long End
of “U” Clevis
Pin (A)

-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1)

A (1) U-Clevis Pin B (3) Hairpin Clips C (2) Clevis Pins 3/8" Diameter
D (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1" Long E (2) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D. F (2) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
G (2) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread J (1) Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw
K (1) Left Hand Cable Hold-Down (Black) L (1) Right Hand Cable Hold-Down (Brown) M (2) Self-Tapping Screws N (2) Cable Ties O (4) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1з^" Long P (4) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D. Q (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread R (1) Clevis Pin 1/2" Diameter S (1) Spring Pin

TAILPIECE INSTALLATION

Slide the tailpiece into the chassis. Secure with “U”-
-clevis pin (A) and hairpin clip (B). See figure 2.

NOTE

Hairpin Clip (B)
FIGURE 2.
The U-clevis pin which secures the , tailpiece can be set for two different methods of operation. Refer to “Swinging Tailpiece/Depth Stake” section on
page 10.
Depth Stake
FIGURE 3.

DEPTH STAKE INSTALLATION

Slide the depth stake into the tailpiece to desired depth. Pointed end of depth stake should face forward. Secure
-with clevis pin (R) and spring pin (S). See figure 3.

ASSEMBLY OF HANDLES

1. Place the handle panel in position on the right and left hand handles so the tower ends of the handles bend toward the inside.
2. Secure with carriage bolts (O), lock washers (P)
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-and hex nuts (Q), finger tight only. See figure 4.
3. Remove hex bolt and belleville washer from each side of frame as shown in figure 5.
4. Place the handle panel assembly in position against the frame.
5. Start the hex bolt and belleville washer (removed in step 3) by hand in the bottom hole in handle.
6. Select height position for the handle by lining up one of the holes in the handle with desired hole
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in frame. See figure 5.
Hex Bolt
FIGURE 6.
A
B
c
7. Place belleville washer (E) on hex bolt (D), and in sert hex bolt through handle and frame. Secure
with lock washer (F) and hex nut (G) on inside of
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frame. See figure 6.
8. Tighten securely all nuts and bolts used to assem ble the handle.

THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

The throttle control is already attached to the engine. Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as follows (be careful not to kink the cable).
1. Route the throttle control cable between the han
dle mounting brackets. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath the handle panel. Turn the con trol sideways and insert the lever up through the wide portion of the slot on the handle panel. See
-------figure 7A.
2. After the end of the lever is through the slot, turn and then tip the control forward as shown in figure 7B.
FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 8.
Slot in
Cable Bracket
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(•)
V
The lever must be all the way to the back of the control housing as shown in figure 7B.
Push the control back into the slot in the handle
3.
panel and press in place. See figure 7C. Be cer
tain the control is locked securely into the slot. Secure the throttle control to the handle panel
4.
using Phillips head self-tapping screw (J). See
figure 7D.

ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES

The clutch control cables, already attached to the idler brackets, are labeled FORWARD and REVERSE. The left hand cable hold-down is black and is marked with an “L.” The right hand cable hold-down is brown and is marked with an “R.”
1. Attach the forward clutch cable to the left handle as follows (be careful not to kink the cable), a. Remove one hex nut and flat washer from the
end of the casing on the forward clutch cable. Slip the wire through the slot on the cable
bracket on the left handle. Push the end of the casing up through the cable bracket. Rethread the hex nut on the end of the cable. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 8.

■I^NOTE

FIGURE 9.
b. Hook the barrel end of the cable into the left
hand cable hold-down (K) (black). Slide the
—cable around in the slot as shown in figure 9.
c. Puli the cable upwards to obtain slack, lift clutch
grip, and insert the left hand cable hold-down into the ieft hand clutch grip. Secure with self-
—tapping screw (M). See figure 10.
d. With the clutch lever released (in the “up” posi
tion), adjust the bottom nut at the cable bracket so there is only a slight amount of slack in the control wire. Tighten the upper nut against the bracket. Squeeze the clutch lever against the
handle. The control wire should now be straight,
see figure 11.
FIGURE 11.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire. Too much
tension may cause it to break.
2. Attach the reverse ciutch cable to the right handle in the same manner, using the right hand cable
hold-down (L) (brown).
3. Secure the control cables to the handles using cable ties (N).
4. Trim excess ends of cable ties.
WARNING
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The forward and reverse clutch cable adjustment must be checked before the unit is operated as instructed in the Final Adjustment section on page 8.
FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 13.
Spark Plug
Wire
{ “V” Slot
on Engine

TINE INSTALLATION

The inner tine assemblies are installed in their correct position at the factory. Check to be certain the tine assemblies are on the tine shaft so that the sharp edge enters the soil first. See figure 12.
1. Align one of the holes in the tine assembly with the hole in the tine shaft. Using the end hole on the
tine assembly will give a tilling width of 28". Using the second hole will give a tilling width of 26". See
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figure 12.
2. Secure with clevis pin (C) and hairpin clip (B).
3. Secure the other tine assembly in the same manner.

NOTE

Make certain tines are installed so that the sharp edge of the tines wiii enter the soii first when in forward drive.

FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

To check the forward and reverse clutch cable adjust ment, proceed as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting. Secure the end of spark plug wire in the “V” slot on the engine. See
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figure 13.
2. With both clutch grips released (neutral position), pull the starter rope several times. The tines shouid not turn. If they turn forward, loosen the
hex nut below the cable bracket on the left han dle a few turns. Tighten the hex nuts above the bracket. If they turn in reverse, adjust the hex nuts at the cable bracket on the right handle in the same manner.

CONTROLS

Reverse Drive
‘Clutch Lever
Throttle
Control
FIGURE 14.
Forward-

THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control lever is located on the handle panel.
It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See figure 14.

FORWARD DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

The forward drive clutch lever is located on the left han
dle. See figure 14. Squeezing the lever against the han dle engages the forward tine drive. Release the lever to stop the forward motion.

REVERSE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

The reverse drive clutch lever is located on the right
handle. See figure 14. Squeezing the lever against the handle moves the tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the reverse drive.

■I^NOTE

Never engage both the forward and reverse drive at the same time, or the
engine will stall.
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