MTD 219-406-000 User Manual
OWNEirS GUIDE
ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS
$1.00
REAR TINE
Modei Number
219-406-000
TILLER
(With Reverse Drive)
Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-6483D
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembiy...........................................................................4
Controls
Operation..................................................................... 10
How To Use Your Tiller
Adjustments
Lubrication......................................................................13
Maintenance....................................................................13
Off-Season Storage........................................................15
lilustrated Parts and Parts List................................16-21
Trouble Shooting Guide.................................................22
Parts Information............................................Bad Cover
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Instruction:» given with this symbol are for personal safety. Be sure to follow them.
Dear Customer,
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“Thank you for your business.’’
Sincerely,
MTD PRODUCTS INC
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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 materiai or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of
any power equipment unit or attachmi 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 uniess such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty wili not apply to any pan
use, accident, negiect, improper maini
and maintained in accordance with th
the engine. Peerless components, me
thereof. Please refer to the applicable
A battery which proves defective with
90 days but within one year from the
for a charge of 1/12 of the current reta
the date of purchase and the date of
This warranty will not apply where th€ 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 distributor ir your area, please write to the Customer Service Depart
ment of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not t e accepted by the factory unless prior written permission
has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal ri ghts. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
which has become inoperative due to misuse, excessive
enance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated
3 instructions furnished. This warranty does not apply to
tor, battery (except as noted below) or component parts
manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
n ninety (90) days will be replaced without charge. After
date of purchase, MTD will replace the defective battery
il price of the battery for each full 30 day period between
return.
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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 shite 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 law s apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized service dealer.
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To reduce the potential for any injury, compiy 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 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.
Left and right is determined from the
operator’s position, standing behind the
tiiier.
FIGURE 1.
B-
NOTE
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manuai for proper
fuei and engine oil recommendations.
-Contents of Hardware Pack; (See Figure 1)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
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-Loose Parts in Carton: (See figure 2)
AA (1) Handle—R.H.
AB (2) Side Shields
AC (1) Handle Panel
AD (1) Depth Stake Assembly
AE (1) Handle—LH.
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X 3/4" Long
(1)
Flat Washer 3/8" I.D.
(1)
Ball Knob
(1)
Clevis Pin
(1)
Hairpin Cotter
(1)
Hex Bolts 3/8-16 X 1.0" Long
(4)
Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.
(4)
Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
(4)
Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
(4)
Cable Ties
(2)
Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75"
(4)
Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
(4)
Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
(4)
Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D.
(4)
Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
(4)
Hex Bolt 1/4-28 X 1" Long
(1)
Hex Lock Nut V4-28 Thread
(1)
Rubber Washer
(1)
Flat Washer 5/16" I.D. x 7/8" O.D.
(1)
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread
(1)
Reverse Drive Clutch Lever (Not Shown)
(1)
Self-Tapping Screw
(1)
Long
1. Remove tiller, loose parts and hardware pack from
carton. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the carton
is discarded.
2. Extend the control cables attached to the tiller and
place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink
the cables.
DEPTH STAKE INSTALLATION
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1. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert
the depth stake assembly (AD) between the two
shoulder bolts and up through the tine shield
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assembly as shown in figure 3.
NOTE
For clarity, figure 3 was taken with tiller
raised on end. It is not necessary to
raise the tiller.
End Cover
2. Insert clevis pin (D) through the tine shield and
depth stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin cot-
—ter (E). See figure 4.
3. Insert hex bolt (A) into the upper hole of the depth
stake assembly. Place flat washer (B) onto the hex
bolt and thread ball knob (C) onto the hex bolt. See
figure 4. Tighten securely.
SIDE SHIELD INSTALLATION
Mount side shields (AB) over the weld bolts on the end
cover assemblies. Secure with belleville washers (P)
and hex nuts (Q). Crowned side of washers go against
-the hex nuts. See figure 5.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the handle panel to the handles using car
riage bolts (M), lock washers (N) and hex nuts (O).
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See figure 6. Do not tighten.
NOTE
To align the holes in the handle panel
and the handle, it may be necessary to
loosen the cable brackets which are
mounted to the back of the handles with
self-tapping screws.
FIGURE 7.
Belleville
Washers ((!)
2. Place handle assembly in position on the tiller.
Working on one side of the unit, insert one hex bolt
(F) through belleville washer (G) (crowned side of
washer goes against head of bolt), then through
bottom hole of handle and handle mounting
bracket. Secure loosely with lock washer (H) and
-hex nut (I). See figure 7.
3. Align the other side of the handle with the handle
mounting bracket. It may be necessary to use force
to spring the handle over the handle mounting
bracket. Secure loosely with hex bolt, belleville
washer, lock washer and hex nut.
4. Secure upper hole in handle to handle mounting
bracket (both sides) in the same manner.
5. Tighten securely all four nuts and bolts which
secure the handles to the handle mounting
brackets. Then tighten the four nuts at the handle
panel.
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
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
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8B to slide it through the slot.
FIGURE 8.
FIGURE 9.
Tine
NOTE
The lever must be all the way to the
back of the control housing as shown
in figure 8B.
3. Push the control back into the slot in the handle
panel and press in place. Be certain the control is
locked securely into the slot.
4. Secure the throttle control to the handle panel
using the self-tapping screw (X). See figure 8D.
ATTACHING THE CONTROL CABLES
The control cables are already attached to the unit. The
tine control cable and the forward drive cable have “Z”
-fittings on the loose end. Refer to figure 9 for cable iden
tification when attaching the cables.
NOTE
Both the drive control cables and the
tine control cable are attached to
springs, which are hooked to bolts. If
either the cable or spring has come
loose in shipping, it must be re
assembled. Refer to page 18, ref
erence numbers 2, 5, 11, 12, 15 and 17.
Slot in
Cable Bracket
FIGURE 10.
Clutch Lever
Hole in
Control Wire
Tine Control Cable (Attaches to Left Handle)
1, Remove one nut and the lock washer from the end
of the tine control cable. Slip the cable up through
the slot on the cable bracket on the left handle.
Rethread hex nut and lock washer on the end of
the cable. See figure 10. Do not tighten at this time.
2.
Hook the “Z” end of tine control cable into the hole
in tine clutch lever.
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.
^ NOTE
Flat End of
Reverse Clutch
Lever
Do not overtighten control wire. Too
much tension may cause it to break.
Forward Drive Control Cable
(Attaches to Right Handle)
Attach the forward drive control cable (refer to figure
9) to the right handle in the same manner in which the
tine control cable was attached.
WARNING i
Final adjustment of the forward and
reverse drive cables must be made as
instructed in the Final Adjustment
section before operating the tiller.
Attaching The Reverse Drive Control Cable
1. Push the flat end of reverse drive clutch lever
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through the slot in the handle panel. See figure 12.
FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 13.
2. Attach the end of drive control cable to the upper
hole of reverse drive clutch lever (W), using hex
—bolt (R) and hex lock nut (S). See figure 13.
3. Remove one nut and the lock washer from the end
of the reverse drive control cable. Thread the other
hex nut all the way down the cable as far as it will
go as shown in figure 13.
4. Slip the wire on the cable through the slot in the
cable bracket as shown in figure 12. Push the ends
of the cable up through the holes in the bracket.
Rethread hex nut and lock washer on the end of
the cable. Do tighten at this time.
Place end of reverse drive clutch lever over weld
5.
bolt on handle panel. See figure 12.
6. Secure reverse drive clutch lever to weld bolt with
rubber washer (T), flat washer (U) and hex lock nut
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(V). See figure 14. Tighten hex lock nut until snug.
Do not overtighten.
7. With the reverse drive clutch lever in the neutral
(N) position, adjust the reverse cable as follows.
Adjust the hex nuts at the cable bracket on the han
dle panel so that the cable is tight, and the bolt on
the reverse idler pulley is in the center of the slot
(approximately 1" from either end of the slot) as
shown in figure 15.
8. Secure the cables to the right hand handle with two
cable ties (L), one near the top and one near the
bottom of handle. Trim excess ends of cable ties.
9. Check the adjustment of the drive clutch controls
as follows.
FIGURE 15.
Final Adjustments
1. Check the adjustment of the drive clutch controls
with the engine off as follows.
a. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and ground against the engine.
b. Make certain the forward drive and tine clutch
levers are released, and the reverse drive clutch
lever is in the neutral (N) position.
c. Pull the recoil starter rope several times. If the
unit moves forward, adjust the forward cable as
------------instructed in step A on page 9. If the unit moves
backward, adjust the reverse cable as in
structed in step B on page 9.
d. Roll the unit forward and backward. It should
move freely. If it does not, recheck initial adjust
ment as instructed in the previous sections.
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