MTD MTD20V100 Operator's Manual page 3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires assembly.
UNPACKING
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated
the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-800-7310 (U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada)
for assistance.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, do not install the battery until the unit is fully
assembled.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, the wheel assembly must be installed when
operating the unit.
WARNING:
To avoid injury from the tines, wear heavy gloves and a long sleeve shirt when
adjusting the wheel assembly.
Installing the Wheel Assembly
1. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin from the wheel
assembly.
2. Set the unit on its side (Fig. 1).
3. Insert the wheel assembly into the wheel bracket (Fig. 1).
4. Slide the wheel assembly up or down the wheel bracket.
Raise the wheel assembly for shallower tine penetration
or lower the wheel assembly for deeper tine penetration
(Fig. 1). Align the hole in the wheel assembly with the
desired hole in the wheel bracket.
5. Insert the clevis pin through the wheel bracket and
wheel assembly (Fig. 2).
6. Insert the cotter pin into the clevis pin to lock the wheel
assembly in place (Fig. 2).
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the position of the
wheel assembly before using the unit.
Adjusting the Wheel Assembly
1. Set the unit on its side (Fig. 1).
2. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin from the wheel
bracket and wheel assembly (Fig. 2).
3. Slide the wheel assembly up or down the wheel bracket.
Raise the wheel assembly for shallower tine penetration
or lower the wheel assembly for deeper tine penetration
(Fig. 1). Align the hole in the wheel assembly with the
desired hole in the wheel bracket.
4. Insert the clevis pin through the wheel bracket and wheel assembly (Fig. 2).
5. Insert the cotter pin into the clevis pin to lock the wheel assembly in place (Fig. 2).
POSITIONING THE HANDLEBARS
1. Loosen the two knobs on the inside of the handlebars
(Fig. 4).
2. With the unit upright, swing the handlebars up into the
operating position (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Take care not to pinch the throttle cable when
positioning the handlebars (Fig. 4).
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place (Fig. 4).
NOTE: Do not over tighten the knobs.
4. Restrain the throttle cable with the cord retainer. Adjust
the throttle cable so it is smooth and tight against the
handlebars.
ASSEMBLING THE UNIT WITH ONLY TWO TINE ASSEMBLIES (OPTIONAL)
WARNING:
Cultivator tines are sharp. Always wear leather gloves to protect your hands
when handling tines.
If desired, the unit can be assembled with only two tine
assemblies to produce a narrower cultivating path.
1. Lay the unit back on a flat level surface with the handles
touching the ground so that the unit is in a horizontal
position.
2. Remove the click pin found at the end of each tine shaft
(Fig. 5).
3. Carefully remove the two outer tine assemblies from the
tine shafts (Fig. 5).
4. Insert a large cotter pin into the hole in the tine shaft that
is closest to the gearbox (Fig. 6). Perform this step for
both sides.
NOTE: Store the click pins and extra tine assemblies in a
safe place. Refer to Cleaning and Storage.
Wheel Bracket
Lower Raise
Wheel Assembly
Fig. 1
Clevis Pin
Cotter Pin
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Cord
Retainer
Throttle
Cable
Handlebar
Knobs
Fig. 4
Click Pin Click Pin
Outer Tine Assemblies
Fig. 5
Hole
Tine Shaft
Large
Cotter Pin
Gearbox
Fig. 6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING THE BATTERY
NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is
recommended to fully charge the battery before use to
ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. The
lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may
be charged at any time. A fully discharged battery will
require approximately 2 hours to completely charge.
1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet/receptacle.
2. The red Power LED will illuminate (Fig. 7).
3. Insert the battery into the charger (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the
charger by making sure the red Indicator LED charge
light is on (Fig. 7).
4. Once the battery has reached a full charge level the
Indicator LED will turn from red to green (Fig. 7).
5. The battery may be removed or stored in the charger
once it is fully charged; however, it is recommended to
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet/receptacle. To
remove the battery, hold down the battery latch and
slide the battery off the charger (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Lithium-ion batteries, while in use, will continue to
provide full power without power fade unlike typical
batteries; when the battery is fully discharged, the battery
circuitry will immediately cut power to the tool and require
immediate charging.
Battery Instructions
Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights
will illuminate according to the battery's current power level
(Fig. 9).
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to
reduce the risk of electric shock or fire:
• DO NOT squeeze the throttle control when installing or
removing the battery. Refer to Starting and Stopping
Instructions.
• Remove the battery before inspecting, adjusting or performing maintenance on any part of the unit.
Installing the Battery
1. Set the unit in the upright (operating) position.
2. Align the tongue of the battery with the handle cavity (Fig. 10).
3. Grasp the front handle firmly.
4. Push the battery into the handle cavity until the latch locks into place.
5. Do not use force when inserting the battery. It should
slide into position and "click."
Removing the Battery
CAUTION:
When the battery is not installed
in the unit, keep it away from paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other metal objects that
could make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
1. Press the latch button on the battery down and hold
(Fig. 10).
2. Grasp the front handle firmly and pull the battery out of the handle cavity.
NOTE: The battery fits into the handle cavity snugly in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may
require a strong pull to remove it.
IMPORTANT! The battery is equipped with an internal circuit breaker that will automatically shut off
power to the unit if the battery is overloaded during heavy use. Once cooled, the battery will reset
itself. Follow these steps if an overload occurs:
1. Release the switch trigger and then restart the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.
2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then reinstalled.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make
sure you are in the operating position behind
the cultivator when using it. To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit should be in a
stable position while starting.
1. Install a fully charged battery into the unit. Refer to
Installing the Battery.
2. Stand in the operating position (Fig. 12). Hold the
handlebar with both hands.
NOTE: Always tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off
the ground when starting the unit.
3. Squeeze the throttle control to start the motor (Fig. 11).
NOTE: Starting the motor also starts the tilling action.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control (Fig. 11). Allow the unit to come to a complete stop.
Battery Compartment
Power LED
Indicator LED
Fig. 7
Battery
Latch
Fig. 8
BCI Button LED Meter
Fig. 9
Battery
Battery
Latch
Handle
Cavity
Fig. 10
Throttle
Control
Fig. 11
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