MTD 21AA404B031 Operator's Manual page 8

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Snap the cable housing clips into the handle
assembly cable mount as seen here. The red
clip (reverse cable) fits into the top position
on the handle assembly, while the black clip
forward/clutch cable) feeds into the lower
)osition on the handle assembly. See Fig. 3-2.
Figure 3-2
5. Clip the cables into the cable guides located on the handle
assembly panel as seen in Fig. 3-3.
Figure 3-3
Move Tiller Off Crate
To roll the tiller off the shipping platform, put the wheels in
freewheel, if they are not already from the factory, as follows:
1. Place a sturdy block under the transmission to raise one wheel
about 1" off the ground. Remove the click pin from the
wheel hub and wheel shaft. See Fig. 3-4.
Click Pin
Remove the dick pin Slide the wheel fully
from the wheel hub inward on the wheel
shaft. Reinstall the
click pin
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Figure 3-4
2_ Slide the wheel fully inward on the wheel shaft. Reinstall the
click pin through the wheel shaft only (not through the
wheel hub). See Fig. 3-4. The wheel should now spin freely
(freewheel) on the wheel shaft. Repeat with the other
wheel.
3. Use the handlebar to roll the tiller to a flat area.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, the wheels must be placed in
the WHEEL DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs and wheel
shaft). This procedure is described in Wheel Drive Pins on page 10.
Set-Up
TirePressure
Check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Deflate or inflate the
tires equally to between 15 and 20 PSI. DO NOT EXCEED 20 P.S.I.
NOTE: Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the tiller will
pull to one side.
Gas& Oil Fill Up
_ ARNING! Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other
sources of ignition.
0il
This unit was shipped WITHOUT oil in the engine. Oil is
included in the plastic bag packed the manual in with the
unit. Add the oil as directed below. Check oil level before each
operation to ensure adequate oil in the engine. For further
instructions, refer to the steps in the Engine Maintenance section
of this manual.
Adding Oil Beforethe Unit'sFirstUse
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
2. Add the contents of the oil container packed in with the
Operator's Manual of this unit (20 oz.).
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SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY &
SET-UP