MTD 218-402-000 - Manual (Page 4)

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ASSEMBLY
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FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
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NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS­
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda­
tions.
-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1)
A (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4" Long
B (1) Flat Washer 3/8" I.D.
C Ò) Ball Knob
D Ò) Clevis Pin
E Ò) Hairpin Cotter
F (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1.0" Long
G (4) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.
H (4) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
I (4) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
L (3) Cable Ties
M (4) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long
N (4) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
O (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
P (4) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D.
Q (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
R (1) Self-Tapping Screw (Not Shown)
-Loose Parts in Carton: (See Figure 2)
V (1) Handle—R.H.
W (2) Side Shields
X 0) Handle Panel
Y 0) Depth Bar Assembly
Z (1) Handle—LH.
This owners manual covers various models of
tillers. The units illustrated may vary from your unit.
Follow the instructions which pertain to your unit.
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 BAR INSTALLATION
1. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert
the depth bar assembly (Y) between the two
shoulder bolts and up through the tine shield
------ assembly as shown in figure 3.
NOTE
For clarity, figure 3 was taken with
tiller raised on end. It is not neces­
sary to raise the tiller.