MTD 94-2105-B User Manual
Manual No. 62-254
Western Auto
OPERATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Wizard Front Tine Tiiier
STOCK NUMBER
94-2105-8
MODEL NUMBER
MTD2105A98
FACTORY NUMBER
219-355-098
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly.......................................................................4
Controls.......................................................................10
Operation.....................................................................10
How To Use Your Tiller...............................................10
Adjustments
Lubrication...................................................................14
Maintenance................................................................14
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INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN WITH THIS SYM
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This Wizard tiller will be repaired without charge by Western Auto Supply Company if it fails due
to defective materials or workmanship within one year of purchase date.
For repair service return tiller with proof of purchase date to any participating Western Auto Store.
Excluded from this warranty is any unit which has been altered, misused, abused, used for com
mercial or rental use. Repair by other than a Western Auto authorized service facility is also ex
cluded.
This warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments which are not due to defects in material
or workmanship. For assistance in making such adjustments, consult your owner’s manual.
Also excluded from Western Auto’s warranty is the engine used on Wizard tillers which is warranted
by the engine manufacturer. Repair service arrangements for the engine may be handled through
any participating Western Auto Store.
If difficulty is encountered in having this warranty honored, contact: Western Auto Supply Com
pany, Consumer Affairs Section, General Service Department, 2107 Grand Avenue, Kansas City.
Missouri 64108. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
WIZARD TILLER WARRANTY
MTD2002A98, MTD2105AdS, MTD3109A98 and MT04109A98
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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Off-Season Storage
Trouble Shooting Guide
Engine Operation and Maintenance
Instructions.........................................................17-20
Illustrated Parts for Tiller
Illustrated Parts for Engine
Parts Information
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Back Cover
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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 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 laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through participating Western Auto Stores.
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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.
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 tor 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 un t while intoxi
cated or while taking medicaticn 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 white 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 footv/ear.
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
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine section of this manual
for proper fuel and engine oil recom
mendations.
NOTE
Right and left hand is determined when
standing behind the titier in the operating
position.
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FIGURE 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required for Assembly:
(2) M2" Wrenches or Sockets*
(2) 9/16" Wrenches or Sockets*
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) Flat Blade Screwdriver
‘The adjustable wrench may be used in piace 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 Assembly
Depth Stake
Tailpiece
Hardware Pack
‘Contents of Hardware Pack; (See Figure 1)
U-Clevis Pin
A (1)
B (4)
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Hairpin Clips
C
Clevis Pins
(3)
D
Hex Bolts 3/8-16 X 1" Long
(6)
E
Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.
(2)
F
Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
(6)
G
Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
(6)
Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw
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(1)
K (1) Left Hand Cable Hold-Down (Black)
L (1) Right Hand Cable Hold-Down (Brown)
M (2) Self-Tapping Screws
N (3) Cable Ties
Loosen
Bolt
FIGURE 2.
Hairpin Clip (B)
Clevis
Pin (A)
Depth Stake
Spring
TAILPIECE INSTALLATION
Slide the tailpiece into the frame. If necessary, loosen
the two bolts on each side of the frame as shown in
figure 2 in order to insert the tailpiece. Secure with "U"-
devis pin (A) and hairpin clip (B). Tighten the bolts on
-the frame. See figure 2.
NOTE
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 11.
Depth Stake
Hairpin
Clip (B)
FIGURE 3.
Lock
DEPTH STAKE INSTALLATION
Slide the depth stake into the tailpiece to desired depth.
Pointed end of depth stake should face forward as
■shown in figure 3. Secure with one clevis pin (C) and
hairpin clip (B).
HANDLE PANEL INSTALLATION
1.
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The handle mounting brackets are in an upright
position for shipping purposes. Slide the handle
panel assembly down over the handle mounting
brackets. Secure with hex bolts (D), lock washers
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(F) and hex nuts (G). See figure 4.
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
Brackets
Belleville
Washer (E)
2. There are three holes in the frame, which provide
three handle height positions. Pull the handle
assembly back and select position desired, align
ing one of the holes in handle mounting bracket
—with selected hole in the frame. See figure 5, inset.
3. Place bellevilte washers (E) onto hex bolts (D)
(crowned side of washer goes against head of bolt).
Place bolts through handle mounting brackets and
frame. Secure with lock washers (F) and hex nuts
(G). See figure 5. A 9/16" wrench and an ad
justable wrench is required.
4. Tighten securely all nuts and bolts used to assem
ble the handle, including handle pivot bolts.
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 6A.
2. After the end of the lever is through the slot, turn
and then tip the control forward as shown in figure
6B.
■^NOTE
The lever must be all the way to the
back of the control housing as shown
in figure 6B.
3. Slide the control completely through the slot as
shown in figure 6C.
4. Push the control back into the slot in the handle
panel and press in place. See figure 6D. Be cer
tain the control is locked securely into the slot.
5. Secure the throttle control to the handle panel
using Phillips head self-tapping screw (J). See
figure 6E.
FIGURE 7.
Slot in
Cable Bracket
’Hold-Down
(K) (Black)
Cable
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.” See figure 8.
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 7.
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 8.
FIGURE 8.
c.---Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack, lift the
left hanc clutch grip and insert the left hand
cable hold-down into the clutch grip. Secure
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with self-tapping screw (M). See figure 9.
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 10.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire. Too
much tension may cause it to break.
Clutch
Grip
FIGURE 10.
Control Wire
is Straight
2. Attach the reverse clutch cable to the right handle
in the same manner, using the right hand cable
hold-down (L) (brown).
WARNING X
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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.
3. Secure the control cables to the handle panel as
follows.
a. Secure the forward and reverse clutch cables
to the holes in back of the handle panel (left
hand side) using two cable ties (N) as shown
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in figure 11. Leave ties fairly loose.
b. Secure the throttle control cable to one of the
holes in the inside of the handle panel (right
hand side) as shown in figure 11. Leave tie fairly
loose.
4. Frim excess ends of cable ties.
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FIGURE 11.
Tine Assembly
(Shipping
Position)
FiGURE 12.
FRONT
TINE INSTALLATION
The inner tine assemblies are installed in their correct
position at the factory. The outer tine assemblies have
been reversed for shipping purposes only. See figure
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1. Remove both outer tine assemblies.
2. Place the left hand outer tine assembly (was
shipped on the right hand tine shaft) onto the left
hand shaft.
Tine Assembly
(Shipping
Position)
FIGURE 13.
FIGURE 14.
Hole for
28" Width
Hairpin
Clip (B)
Hole for
26" Width
-V*’ Slot
\\ on Engine
Clevis
Pin (C)
Spark Plug
Wire
3. 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
—figure 13.
4. Secure with clevis pin (C) and hairpin clip (B).
5. Install the right hand outer tine assembly in the
same manner.
^ NOTE
Make certain tines are installed so
that the sharp edge of the tines will
enter the soil 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 14.
2. With both clutch grips released (neutral position),
pull the starter rope several times. The tines
should 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.
L
Adjustable Wrench
FIGURE 15.
Front Plug
Add Lubricant
Here
CHECK GEAR CASE LUBRICANT
After the tiller is assembled and before gasoline and
oil are added to the engine, check the tiller gear case
for correct lubricant level.
1. Level the tiller by placing wheel yoke in the posi-
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tion shown in figure 15, inset (clevis pin Is placed
in the second hole from the top).
2. Remove the front pipe plug from tiller gear case.
See figure 15.
3. If lubricant flows from the outlet, lubricant is at the
—correct level. See figure 16.
4. If lubricant fails to flow from the outlet, lubricant
should be added. USE PENNANT OIL EP #35000,
which is available in an 8 ounce squeeze tube.
Order part number 737-0136 from participating
Western Auto Stores.
CONTROLS
Reverse Drive
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located in the center of the
handle panel. It controls the engine speed and stops
the engine. See figure 17.
FORWARD DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
The forward drive clutch lever is located on the left han
dle. See figure 17. 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 17. Squeezing the lever against the
handle moves the tines in reverse. Release the lever
to stop the reverse drive.
NOTE
Never engage both the forward and
reverse drive at the same time, or the
engine will stall.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
"How to Use Your Tiller" section on this page.
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine section of this manual. Read in
structions carefully.
NOTE
Your tiller is shipped without oil; how
ever, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory.
TO START ENGINE
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BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
FIGURE 18.
7. Move throttle control to SLOW position for a few
minutes warm-up. Move choke lever to RUN posi
tion as engine warms up.
NOTE
In order to idle smoothly, a new engine
may require 3 to 5 minutes running
above slow idle speed. Idle speed has
been adjusted to be correct after this
break-in period.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See
figure 17.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Move the throttle control lever forward to FAST or
START position. Make certain both clutch levers
are released. See figure 17.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require choking.
4. Grasp starter handle (see figure 18) and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compres
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
5. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on start handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
6. Repeat preceding instructions 4 and 5 until engine
fires. When engine starts, move choke lever on
engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
The tiller is a precision built machine designed for seed
bed preparation, cultivating, furrowing and mulching.
It is engineered to minimize the hardest work in the
vegetable or flower garden, to till the soil for planting
and cultivating, and to perform many other useful labor
saving tasks in the garden. With the proper amount of
care and maintenance, this machine will provide the
owner with many years of service.
WHEEL POSITION
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted such that
the unit sits level. During digging as the tines enter the
ground and the front of the tiller lowers, the wheels must
be raised to level the unit. This is essential for proper
engine operation. This adjustment is made by remov
ing the clevis pin and hairpin clip from wheel yoke, rais
ing the wheels to the desired height, and replacing the
clevis pin and hairpin clip. See figure 19.
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