MTD 12212, 12211 owner manual Decals, Operating Symbols, To Avoid Serious Injury

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Section 1: Safety

4. To reduce the chances of a fire

hazard, keep the engine free of grass,

leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-venti-

lated area, safely away from any spark-

or flame-producing equipment. Store

gasoline in an approved container,

safely away from the reach of children.

6. Refer to the Maintenance section of

DECALS

For your safety and the safety of others, various safety message decals are on your unit (see Figure below). Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the factory for

replacements if any decals are damaged or missing.

Refer to the Parts List pages for decal locations and part numbers.

this Manual and in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual for instructions if the

tiller is to be stored for an extended

period.

7. Never perform maintenance while

the engine is running or the spark plug

wire is connected, except when specifi-

cally instructed to do so.

8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do

this outdoors.

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) may be used on the tiller and engine.

STOP

FAST SLOW STOP

STOP

CHOKE

STOP START ON

	R
CHOKE	REVERSE
CHOKE	ROTATING
OFF	TINES

LEVER DIRECTION

TILLER DIRECTION

ENGAGED DISENGAGED

Control Descriptions	Keyswitch Warning
	(electric start unit only)
Tine Warning (on right
side of hood flap)
Starting Stabilization (on
top of engine or fuel tank)
	Operating Instructions and
	Warning Messages
	Hot Surfaces/Moving Belts
	(on top of belt cover)

Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

•READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

•KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.

•KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

•NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.

•SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOG- GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.

•KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

•USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.

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Contents Recoil Start Model shown 7HP Pony REAR-TINE TillerSee Back Cover for Customer Service information Training Repairs, adjustments or inspectionsPreparation OperationUse slower engine speeds Maintenance and StorageKeep children and pets away To Avoid Serious Injury Operating SymbolsDecals Introduction Hardware BAG Parts ListInspect Unit Attach HandlebarsAttach Forward Clutch Control Cable Attach Reverse Clutch Control CableCheck Transmission Gear OIL Level ADD Motor OIL to EngineCheck Hardware for Tightness Attach Wheel Gear LeverCheck AIR Pressure in Tires Battery Activation and Charging Electric Start Assembly StepsInstall Battery Attach Battery Cables and Vent TubeKeyswitch Connect Wiring HarnessForward Clutch Control Engine ControlsWheel Gear Lever To Operate the Forward Clutch ControlTo Adjust the Handlebar Height Handlebar Height AdjustmentReverse Clutch Control Depth RegulatorEngine Controls Electric Start Keyswitch Electric Start ModelEngine Throttle Control Lever Stop Stops the engine on recoil start models onlyStarting and Stopping PRE-START ChecklistEngine BREAK-IN OperationStarting the Engine Operating the TillerStopping the Engine Release all controls on the tillerFor forward motion of the wheels and tines Turning the Tiller AroundFor reverse motion of the wheels and tines Stopping the Tiller and EngineTilling depths Let the tiller do the workAvoid tilling soggy, wet soil Avoid making footprintsClearing the tines Tilling across slopes without using terracesTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopesLoading and Unloading the Tiller Power CompostingProcedure Required Maintenance ScheduleTiller Lubrication EveryCheck Hardware Transmission Gear OIL ServiceCheck Tire Pressure Check for OIL LeaksEngine OIL Service Engine CleaningAIR Cleaner Service CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control AdjustmentsBolo Tines Wheel Gear Cable AdjustmentOFF Season Storage Cutting Edge Tine Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt TensionChecking and Adjusting Tension on Clutch Belts More Belt Tension Checking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt TensionRemoving Forward Clutch Belt Installing Forward Clutch BeltRemoving Reverse Clutch Belt Installing Reverse Clutch BeltBattery Care in Service Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Battery Removal and InstallationROW Marker BumperHILLER/FURROWER Problem Possible Cause Correction TroubleshootingQTY Models 12211Part Description See page 36, Ref 47, for attach Ment screw Parts List ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover 1917326 Part Description QTY Main Drive Shaft Input Pinion Shaft & Gear AssemblyWheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies Thicker than standard tines Bolo TINES, WheelsElectric Start Assembly 1918831001 Battery Bracket 2322 ROW Marker AttachmentBumper Attachment Row Marker Attachment option ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper AttachmentBumper Description QTYHILLER/FURROWER Attachment Page Replacement Parts Warranty ServiceEngine Service and Repair Owner Registration Card