Section 3: Know Your Tiller; Throttle Control - MTD 21A-332B729 Operator's Manual

Front tine tiller
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CheckCableAdjustment
With the clutch lever disengaged, pull starter rope
slowly several times. The tines should not turn. If
they turn, the cable is not adjusted properly.
To adjust the cable, loosen the nut near the top of
the cable and unscrew the cable to provide
additional slack in wire. See Figure 3.
Tighten the nut and check again for proper
adjustment.
Clutch
Loosen Nut
Figure 3
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
Tine Clutch Control
Handle Adjustment
Lever
Stake
Tines
Figure 4
WARNING:
Read,
understand,
and
follow
all instructions
and warnings
on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
TineClutchControl
The clutch control lever is located on the left handle.
Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the
tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from
turning. See Figure 4.
DepthStake
The depth stake is located in the rear of the tiller and it
controls the tilling depth. See Figure 4.
HandleAdjustment L ever
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired.
Loosen the handle adjustment lever a few turns and
pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten
lock. See Figure 4.
ThrottleControl
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine's speed and stops the engine.
With the throttle control pushed completely forward,
the carburetor is in START or FAST position. Use
maximum engine speed for deep tilling.
Pull the throttle control back to reduce engine
speed to IDLE. Throttle control should be at IDLE
for transporting the tiller.
Pull the throttle completely back to stop the engine.

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