MTD 12211, 12212 owner manual Connect Wiring Harness, Keyswitch

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Section 2: Assembly

4.Check the tightness of the upper mounting screw that secures the negative cable and starter solenoid to the battery post. See Figure 2-20. Scrape away any paint between the cable and the screw as the paint can prevent a good electrical ground.

5.Install one end of the clear plastic vent tube over the vent fitting (U, Figure 2-21) on the battery. Insert the other end down into the vent tube shield (V).

WARNING

Improper venting can cause a battery to explode, resulting in severe personal injury or property damage.

Be sure that the vent tube does not become kinked, folded or pinched along its entire length.

STEP 4: Connect Wiring Harness

Attach the wiring harness receptacle to the prongs on the back of the ignition switch (see Figure 2-22).

IMPORTANT: This completes the assem- bly steps for the electric start tiller. Be sure to read the rest of this Manual, and the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, before you operate your tiller.

Figure 2-20: Check tightness of upper mounting screw.

U

V

Figure 2-21: Install vent tube.

Keyswitch

Wiring Harness

Figure 2-22: Attach wiring harness to keyswitch.

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Contents 7HP Pony REAR-TINE Tiller Recoil Start Model shownSee Back Cover for Customer Service information Repairs, adjustments or inspections TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance and Storage Keep children and pets awayUse slower engine speeds Operating Symbols DecalsTo Avoid Serious Injury Hardware BAG Parts List IntroductionInspect Unit Attach HandlebarsAttach Reverse Clutch Control Cable Attach Forward Clutch Control CableADD Motor OIL to Engine Check Transmission Gear OIL LevelAttach Wheel Gear Lever Check AIR Pressure in TiresCheck Hardware for Tightness Electric Start Assembly Steps Battery Activation and ChargingAttach Battery Cables and Vent Tube Install BatteryConnect Wiring Harness KeyswitchEngine Controls Forward Clutch ControlWheel Gear Lever To Operate the Forward Clutch ControlHandlebar Height Adjustment To Adjust the Handlebar HeightReverse Clutch Control Depth RegulatorElectric Start Keyswitch Electric Start Model Engine ControlsEngine Throttle Control Lever Stop Stops the engine on recoil start models onlyPRE-START Checklist Starting and StoppingEngine BREAK-IN OperationOperating the Tiller Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Release all controls on the tillerTurning the Tiller Around For forward motion of the wheels and tinesFor reverse motion of the wheels and tines Stopping the Tiller and EngineLet the tiller do the work Tilling depthsAvoid tilling soggy, wet soil Avoid making footprintsTilling across slopes without using terraces Clearing the tinesTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopesPower Composting Loading and Unloading the TillerRequired Maintenance Schedule ProcedureTiller Lubrication EveryTransmission Gear OIL Service Check HardwareCheck Tire Pressure Check for OIL LeaksEngine Cleaning Engine OIL ServiceAIR Cleaner Service CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control AdjustmentsWheel Gear Cable Adjustment OFF Season StorageBolo Tines Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension Checking and Adjusting Tension on Clutch BeltsCutting Edge Tine Checking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt Tension More Belt TensionInstalling Forward Clutch Belt Removing Forward Clutch BeltInstalling Reverse Clutch Belt Removing Reverse Clutch BeltBattery Maintenance Battery Care in ServiceBattery Storage Battery Removal and InstallationBumper HILLER/FURROWERROW Marker Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause CorrectionModels 12211 Part DescriptionQTY See page 36, Ref 47, for attach Ment screw Parts List ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover 1917326 Part Description QTY Input Pinion Shaft & Gear Assembly Main Drive ShaftWheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies Bolo TINES, Wheels Thicker than standard tinesElectric Start Assembly 1918831001 Battery Bracket ROW Marker Attachment Bumper Attachment2322 ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment Row Marker Attachment optionBumper Description QTYHILLER/FURROWER Attachment Page Warranty Service Replacement PartsEngine Service and Repair Owner Registration Card