Safety. Assembly =Operation ,Tips &Techniques - Maintenance -Troubleshooting - Parts Lists oWarranty
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Front Tine Tilner m Model 250
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany),,
Ifasparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator,IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),,Otherstatesmayhavesimilartaws,,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,Asparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,P,QBox361131Cleveland,
Ohio44t36-00t9
FORMNO 769-01660D
PRINTED IN U SA MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND_ OHIO 44136-0019 t0/27/2006
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safety ................................................................... 4
Assembly ............................................................. 6
Operation ............................................................. 8
Adjustments ...................................................... 12
Maintenance ...................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ................................................ 14
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................. Back Cover
MTDLLCreservestherighttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLING "YOURNEW
EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment
and copy the information to the sample model plate provided
to the right°You can locate the model plate by lookingat
the rear of the tine shield°This information is important for
use when visiting the manufacturer's web site, obtaining
assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when
communicating with an authorized service dealer
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Model Number
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www.mtd products,com
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Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you carl seek help from the experts_Choose from theoptions below:
• Visit mtdproducts.com
• Call a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310_
• The engine manufacturer isresponsible for all engine-related issues with regards toperformance, power-rating, specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information
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Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING
TINES, ROTATINGTINES WILL
CAUSEINJURY.
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TO AVOgD SERmOUS gHIJURY
•Readthe operator'smanual
Knowlocationandfunctionsofallcontols.
- Keep.allsafetydevicesandshieldsinplaceand
working.
"Neverallowchildrenor uninstructedadultsto
operatetiller.
•Shut off enginebeforeuncloggingtines or
makingrepairs.
•Keepbystandersawayfrommachine.
Keepawayfrom rotatingparts.
•Use extreme caution wh.en reversing or
pu,ing the machinetowarusyou.
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Safety
Labels
WARNING
DO NOTremovesafety
(or any)labelsfrom
tiller for any reason.
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Safe
Dperation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
ofyourselfandothers.
Read and follow aH
instructionsinthis man-
ualbefore attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto complywith
theseinstructions
may result in personal
injury. When you see
this symbol,HEEDITS
WARNING!
-y
,__ WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of itsconstituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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DANGER: This machine was built to beoperated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injuryor death.
Training
I.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachine
andinthemanua!(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleand
operateKeepthismanualinasafeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts
2 BefamiliarwithallcontrotsandtheirproperoperationKnow
howtostopthe machine
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperatethis
machineChildren14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin
thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent
4, Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproper
instruction
5 Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet
fromthemachinewhileitisin operationStopmachineif
anyoneentersthearea
Preparation
I Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentistobe
used Removeallstones,sticks,wire,andotherforeign
objectswhichcouldbetrippedoverandcausepersonal
injury
2 Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclosefitting
slacksandshirt Loosefittingclothesorjewelrycanbe
caughtinmovableparts Neveroperateth;smachineinbare
feetorsandals
3 Disengageclutchleversandshift(ifprovided)intoneutral
('N") beforestartingtheengine
4 Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeengine
running.
5. Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual
6 Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme
careinhandlinggasolineGasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilIedonyourselforyourctothes
whichcanignite Washyourskinandchangeclothes
immediately.
7. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer
8. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition
9 Neverfuelmachineindoors.
10.Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor
running
11.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling
12.Neveroverfi!lfueltank Filltanktonomorethan1,_inch
belowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespaceforfuel
expansion.
13. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely
14. ff gasolineisspilIed,wipeilofftheengineand
equipmentMovemachinetoanotherarea Wait5
minutesbeforestartingtheengine
15. Neverstorethe machineorfuelconlainerinsidenearan
openflame,sparkorpilotlight(eg furnace,wateror
spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc)
16 Allowmachinetocool5minutesbeforestoring
Operation
1. DonotputhandsorfeetnearrolatingpartsContactwith
therotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet
2. Donotoperatemachinewhi_eundertheinfluenceofalcohol
or drugs
3. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityortight
AMaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepa firmholdonthe
handles.
4 Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchiIdrenatleast75feet
fromthemachinewhiteit isinoperationStopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea
5. Becarefulwhentillingin hardgroundThetinesmaycatch
in thegroundandpropelthetillerforward.Ifthisoccurs,let
goofthehandlebarsanddonotrestrainthemachine
6 Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfacesStayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
7 Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeedsonhard
or slipperysurfaces
8 Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfailing
9 Lookdownandbehindandusecarewheninreverseor
pullingmachinetowardsyou
10.Starttheengineaccordingtotheinstructionsfoundinthis
manua}andkeepfeetwellawayfromthetinesatalltimes.
tl. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect
thesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine
ThoroughlyinspectthemachineforanydamageRepairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperating
i2. Disengageallclutchlevers(iffitted)andstopenginebefore
youleavetheoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Wait
untilthetinescometoacompletestopbeforeunclogging
thetines,makinganyadjustments,orinspections
13 Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
I4. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn Do
nottouch
t5 Usecautionwhentillingnearfences,buildingsand
undergroundutilities.Rolatingtinescancauseproperty
damageorpersonalinjury
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16 Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotillsoil1o
deepattoofastof arate
I7 tfthemachineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugwire
andgrounditagainsttheengineInspectthoroughlyfor
damage_Repairanydamagebeforestartingand operaling
18 Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesin placeand
operatingpropedy
19 Neverpickuporcarrymachinewhiletheengineis running
20 Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby the
manufacturer.Failuretodosocanresultinpersonaliniury
21 Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,use
careandgoodjudgmentContaclyourdealerortelephone
1-800-800-7310forassistanceandthenameofyour
neareslservicingdealer
Maintenance & Storage
1 NevertamperwithsafetydevicesChecktheirproper
operalionregularly
2 Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage
3 Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,stoptheengine
andmakecertainthetinesandallmovingpartshave
stopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.
4.. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengineThegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeedofthe engine
5 Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
6 Fol!owthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageofthismachine
7. Neverstorethemachineorfue!containerinsidewhere
thereis anopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasawater
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc
8 Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage
9 If thefue!tankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors
10.ObserveproperdisposaIlawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc to protecttheenvironment.
Your Responsibility
1 Restricttheuseofthispowermachinetopersonswhoread,
understand,andfollowthewarningsandinstructionsinthis
manualandonthemachine
2 Thesafetylabelsonlhetillerareshowninthe"Safety
Labels"seclionToensuresafeoperationotthetiller,foUow
theinstructionsonel(labelsclosely
Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safetyand/orproperty
of yourself and others_
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine_
Failuretocomplywith
these instructions
mayresultin personal
injury. When you see
this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNING!
Assembly
NOTE:Standbehind
thetillerasifyouwere
goingtooperateit.Your
righthandcorresponds
tothe rightsideofthe
tiller;your lefthand
correspondsto the left
sideofthe tiller,
NOTE:Thisoperator's
manualmaycover
variousmodelsoftillers,
Theunitsillustratedmay
varyslightlyfromyour
unit.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped
without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Fill up
gasoline and oil as
instructed in the accom-
panying engine manual
BEFORE operating your
machine.
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Assembly
1. Remove tile star handle knobs and carriage 4. Insert left end of tine clutch control intothe
bolts from the lower handle, Figure 3-1. hole on the left side of the upper handle,
Figure 3-3.
Figure3-1:Removehardwarefromlowerhandle,
2_ Position tile upper handle onto the lower
handle, Step A Figure 3-2. Align tile holes
on lower handle with the holes on the upper
handle (choose the upper or lower holes
depending on tile desired handle height).
3. Insert carriage bolts through the holes and se-
cure with star knobs, Step B Figure 3-2. Make
certain carriage bolts are seated securely into
one ofthe two positions provide&
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Figure3-3: Installeftsideofthetineclutchcontrol.
5. Insert the Z-fitting on the clutch cable into
the hole on the tine clutch control. Hook the
"Z" end into the opening from the inside to
the outside as shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure3-4: HookcableintolinecMch control
Rgure 3-2: Attach andsecure upper handie,
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6, Squeeze the line clutch control inward.
Insert right end into the hole on the right side
of the upper handle, Figure 3-5.
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Figure3-5: Install right end ofline clutch controI
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Assembly
NOTE: Stand behind
the tiller as ifyou were
going to operate it. Your
right hand corresponds
to the right side of the
tiller; your left hand
corresponds to the left
side of the tiller_
NOTE: This operator's
manual may cover
various models of tillers.
The units illustrated may
vary slightly from your
unit.
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Operating
Your Tiller
WARNING
Thetineclutchcontroli
isa safetydevice.Never
attempttobypassits
operation° ....
handlinggasoline.: :
Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevapors
areexplosive.Neverfuel
themachineindoorsor
whiletheengineishot
orrunning°Extinguish
cigarettes,cigars,pipes,
andothersourcesof
ignition°
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Keephandsandfeet away
from thetines.Referto
warninglabelontheunit.
Thisoperator'smanual
maycovervariousmodels
oftillers°Theunitsil-
lustratedmayvaryslightly
fromyourunit.
Know Your Tiller
Tine
Clutch
Control \-.
ClutchCable __
HandleKnobs _
Recoil
Starter
DepthStake
Tines_
Figure4-t: Themajor partsofthe rifler
_ ARNING:Read,understand,and
followallinstructionsandwarnings
postedonthemachineandinthis
manualbeforeoperating,
Tine Clutch Control
Theclutchcontrolleverislocatedontheupperhandle
Squeezingtheleveragainstthehandleengagesthetine
drive,Releasethelevertostopthetinesfromturning.
Depth Stake
ThedepthstakeislocatedattherearofthetilIer
Handle Knobs
Thehandleheightmaybeadjuste&Loosentheknobs
andremovethecarriageboltstochangetheposition.
Reinstallandtightenthehardwarewhencomplete
Front Wheel
Thefrontwheelcanberaisedandloweredfortransport
andstorage..RefertotheWheelPositionsectionfor
instructions.
Engine Controls
NOTE:Refertoenginemanualforadditionalinformation
andfunctionsoftheenginecontrols
Throttle Control (If Equipped)
Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedontheengine,It
controlstheengine'sspeedandstopstheengine,.
• Usemaximumenginespeedwhentilling,
* Stoptheenginewhentranportingthetiller,
Primer
Theprimer,locatedontheengine,isusedtopumpgas
intothecarburetorandaidinstartingtheengine.Useit
tostartacoldengine,butdonotuseittorestartawarm
engineaftera shortshutdown.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterislocatedontheengineandisusedto
manuallystarttheengine
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_ ARNING:Read,understand,andfollow
all instructionsandwarningspostedonthe
machineandin thismanualbeforeoperating.
Before Starting
GasAndOilFill-Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedin
theseparateenginemanua!packedwithyourtillerRead
instructionscarefully
_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelmachine
indoorsor whilethe engineis hotor running,
Starting Engine
_k ARNING:Besure nooneisstandinginfront
ofthetillerwhiletheengineisrunningor
beingstarted.
Wheel Position
Thetillerisshippedwiththewheelsadjustedsothat
theunitsitslevel+Beforetilling,thetrontwheelmustbe
raised_Todothis,pullthewheelbracketassemblydown
towardsthegroundandliftup,Figure4-2.Thewheelwill
moveintotillingpositionFortransportingorstoringthe
tiller,reversethestepstolowerthewheel..
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Refertotheenginemanualfor instructions°
t. Attachsparkplugwiretosparkplug Makesurethe
metalcapontheendofthesparkplugisfastened
securelyoverthemetaltiponthesparkplug..
2, Makesurethatthetineclutchcontrolisdisengaged..
3 Placethethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)in theFAST
position
4o Forfirsttimestart-up,firmlypressengineprimerfive
(5)times.ForalIfuturestarts,pressthree(3)times
Waitabouttwosecondsbetweeneachpress.
5. Placelefthandongastank Grasprecoilstarterand
pullropeoutslowlyuntilenginereachesthebeginning
ofits compressioncycle(ropewillpullslightlyharder
atthispoint)..
6. Pullropewitharapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.
Keepafirmgriponhandle,LetroperewindslowlyDo
notletrecoilstartersnapbackagainstengine..Repeat
untilenginestarts.
Stopping Engine
t. Movethrottlecontrollever(ifequipped)toSTOPor
OFFposition,Refertotheenginemanualforinstruc-
tionsonstoppingtheengine.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Tiller
Yourtillerisdesignedforseedbedpreparation,cultivat-
ing,furrowing,andmulching.
Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeactsasabrakeforthetillerandcontrols
thedepthandspeedatwhichthemachinewi!loperate,
Figure4-3.
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Figure 4-3:The Deplh Slake
Transporting and
Storing the Tiller
Totransportandstorethetiller,lowerthefrontwheel,
Figure4:2,
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Operating
Your Tiller
WARNING
Be sure no one other
than the operatoris
standing near thetiller
while starting engine
or operating the unit.
Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away
from any moving parts
on engine and tiller.
Referto the engine
manualfor detailed
engineinstructions.
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Operating
Your Tiller
WARNING
Besurenoone other
thanthe operatoris
standingnearthe tiller
whilestartingengine
or operatingthe unit.
Neverrun engine
indoorsorinenclosed
poorlyventilated
areas.Engineexhaust
containscarbon
monoxide,anodorless
anddeadlygas.Keep
hands,feet, hairand
looseclothingaway
from anymovingparts
onengineandtiller.
Referto the engine
manualfor detailed
instructionspertaining
tothe enginecontrols.
Controlling Speed and
Tilling Depth
Whentilling,leaveapproximatelyeightinchesof
untilledsoilbetweenthefirstandsecondtillingpaths,
thenmakethethirdpathbetweenthefirstandsecond,
Figure44 Insomesoiis,thedesireddepthisobtained
thefirsttimeoverthegarden,inothersoils,thedesired
depthisobtainedbygoingoverthegardentwoorthree
timesPassesshouldbemadeacrossthelengthand
widthofthegardenalternately.Rockswhichareturned
upshouldberemovedfromthegardenare&
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Figure4-4:Recommendedtillerpaths
Handle Pressure
Furthercontroloftillingdepthandtravelspeedcanbe
obtainedbyvariationofpressureonthehandles.
Adownwardpressureonthehandleswillreducethe
workingdepthandincreasetheforwardspeed.An
upwardpressureonthehandleswillincreasethe
workingdepthandreducetheforwardspeed.
Thetypeofsoilandworkingconditionswilldetermine
theactualsettingofthedepthstakeandthehandle
pressurerequired.
Cultivating
Forcultivating,atwotothreeinchdepthisdesirableWith
theoutertinesinstalled,theworkingwidthofthemachine
is22or24inche&
Forcultivation,thetinewidthcanbereducedto13inches
byremovingtheoutertines,refertotheAdjustmentSec-
tion..Whenlayingoutplantrows,be suretoallowenough
widthtopermitcultivationbetweentherows ingrowing
cornorsimilarcrops,check-rowplantingwillpermitcross
cultivationandpracticallyeliminatehandhoeing,Figure
4-5.
Figure4-5:Allowenoughareabetweenrows
Thetillerhasmanyusesotherthantillingandcultivating
agardenOneoftheseisthepreparationoflawnareafor
seeding.Thetillerwillpreparea deepseedbedwhichwill
befreeofharduntilledspots,allowinga betterstandof
grasstogrowThetillerisveryusefulforlooseninghard
soilforexcavationwithashovel;Notedioushandworkwill
benecessaryYourtillermaybeusedformixingcompost
inthepileorformixingitwiththesoilin yourgardenThis
shouldbedoneafterthesoilhasbeenbrokentothefull
workingdepth.Thecompostshouldbeworkedintoa
depthofsixtoseveninches.Thismaybedonebywork-
ingthelengthofthegardenandthenbymakingseparate
passesacrossitswidth.Theadditionofdecayedorganic
matterwillsubstantiallyincreasethefertilityofyour
garden_Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizershouldbe
appliedandworkedinwiththemulchmaterials.Breaking
upleavesandstrawandmixingitwithseveralinchesof
soilallowsproperaerationoftheplantrootsystemand
retardsthegrowthofweeds..
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Use this page to take notes.
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Operating
Your Tiller
WARNING
Besurenooneother
thanthe operatoris
standingnearthetiller
whilestartingengine
oroperatingthe unit.
Neverrunengine
indoorsor inenclosed,
poorlyventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
containscarbon
monoxide, anodorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and
loose clothingaway
from any moving parts
on engine and tiller.
Refer tothe engine
manualfor detailed
instructionspertaining
to enginecontrols.
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Adjustments
NOTE: This operator's
manual may cover vari-
ous models of tillers.
The units illustrated
may vary slightly from
your unite
NOTE: Stand behind
the tiller as if you were
going to operate it.
Your right hand cor-:
responds to the right i
side of the tiller; your
left hand corresponds
to the left side of the
tiller.
Making Adjustments
Warning: Disconnectthe spark
plug wire andgrounditagainst
the enginebefore performing
anyadjustments.
Engine Adjustment
Refer to the engine manual for engine adjust-
ment instructions..
Tine Width Adjustment
The titling width of the unit is22 inches. TilIing
width can increase to 24 inchesby removing
the clevis and cotter pins, sliding each outer
tine out one inch, and securing in this position
with the pins, For cultivation, reduce the tine
width to 13 inches by removing the outer tines
completely, Figure 5-1_
13-inch
Figure5-1:Tinewidlhadjustment.
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_ ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,discon-
nectsparkplug,andgroundagainst
enginebeforecleaning,lubricatingor
performinganymaintenanceonyour
machine.
Engine
Refertotheseparateenginemanual!orenginemainte-
nanceinstructions
• Maintainengineoilasinstructedintheseparate
enginemanualpackedwithyourunit ReadandfoIlow
instructionscarefully,
• Serviceaircleanereverytenhoursundernormal
conditionsC{eaneveryhourunderextremelydusty
conditionsPoorengineperformanceandflooding
usuallyindicatesthattheaircleanershouldbe
serviced°Toservicetheaircleaner,refertothe
separateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit
_) MPORTANT:Neverrunyourenginewithout
aircleanercomptetelyassembled°
• Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegapreset
every25hoursofengineoperationSparkplug
replacementisrecommendedatthestartofeachtiller
season;checkenginemanualforcorrectpiugtype
andgapspecification
• Cleantheengineregularlywitha clothorbrush
Keepthecoolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)clean
topermitproperaircirculationwhichisessentialto
engineperformanceandtile Becertaintoremoveall
dirtandcombustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Lubrication
Transmission
Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedandsealedatthe
factory,itrequiresnomaintenance,Seeanauthorized
servicedealerforanyserviceissues
Tine Shafts
Removetineassembliesandlubricatethetineshaftsat
leastoncea season,
Wheel Shaft
Removewheelassemblyandlubricatetheaxleshaftat
leastoncea season
Cleaning Tine Area
Cfeantheundersideofthefineshieldaftereachuse
Thedirtwashesoffthetineseasierifrinsedoffim-
mediatelyinsteadofafteritdries,Alwaystoweldrythe
tillerafterwardsandapplyalightcoatofoilorsiliconeto
preventrustingorwaterdamage.
"_ IMPORTANT:Neveruseapressurewasher
to cleanthetiller. Watercanpenetratetight
areasof thetiller causingseriousdamage°
Replacing the Belt
Yourtillerhasbeenengineeredwitha beftmadeof
specialmaterialforlongerlifeandbetterperformance
Replacewithafactory-approvedgEMbelt,Seethe
retailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourtiller,anautho-
rizedMTDServiceDealer.or call1-B00-800-73t0for
informationregardingpriceandavailability,
I Removethebeltcoverandenginebyremovingthesix
screwsandlocknutsholdingtheengineandcoverto
theshield,Figure6-I
Figure6-1:Removeengineandcovertoaccessthebelt,
2 LoosenthelocknutshowninStepAFigure6-2
3 Untoopthebeltfromthepulleys,StepB Figure6-2,
4, Reassemblethenewbeltandtightenthelocknut
5, Reattachbeltcoverandengineusingthehardware
removedearlier
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Figure6-2: Loosen the nutto removethe bell
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Maintaining
"YourTiller
WARNING
Alwaysstopengine,
disconnectspark
plug, and ground
againstenginebefore
performinganytype
iof maintenanceon the
imachine.
IMPORTANT:Never
use a pressure washer
to cleanyourtiller,
Water can penetrate
tightareas of the tiller
causingseriousdamage
to the unit.
IMPORTANT:Neverrun
yourenginewithoutthe
aircleanercompletely
assembled.
Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem
Enginefailsto start
,
2.
3
,
7,
Engine runserratic I,
2,,
3,,
4
5.
6,
7
Cause
Sparkplugwiredisconnected.
Fueltankemptyorstalefuel,
Throttlecontrollevernotincorrect
startingposition(ifequipped)
ChokenotinONposition,
Blockedfuelline,
Faultysparkplug:
Engineflooding,,
Remedy
1. Connectwiretosparkplug.
2, Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline_
3. Movethrottlelevertostartposition,.
4,. MovelevertoONposition,
5 Cleanfuelline,
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6, Clean,adjustgap,orreplace,.
7. Waitafewminutestorestart,butdo
notprime(ifequipped)
Engine overheats
Tines do no engage
Sparkplugwireloose
UnitrunningonCHOKE
Blockedfuellineor staleluel
Ventplugged..
Waterordirtinfuelsystem
Dirtyairc{eaner
Carburetoroutofadjustment
1_Engineoillevellow.
2. Dirtyairfilter....
3, Airflowrestricted,
4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly,
1..Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. MovechokelevertoOFE
34Cleanfue!line;fifltankwithclean,
freshgasoline,
4 Clearvent
5,.Drainfueltank,,Refillwith
freshfuel
6. Cleanfollowingenginemanual
7 Refertoenginemanual.
Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
Cleanaircteaner_
Removeblowerhousingandclean.
Refertoenginemanual.
.
2o
4,.
t, Foreignobjectlodgedintines
2. Tineclevispin(s)missing
3. Beltwornand/orstretched
4 Pulleyandidlernotincorrectadjust-
ment
1 Stoptillercompletely,checkand
discardforeignobject,
2. Replacetineclevispin(s).
3, Replacebelt,.
4. Takeunittoauthorizedservice
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f
Off-Season Storage
tfthetillerwillnotbe usedforaperiodlongerthan30
days,thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethe
tillerforstorage
Cleantheexteriorofengineandtheentiretiller
thoroughlyLubricatethetillerasdescribedinthe
lubricationinstructions,
Wedonotrecommendtheuseofpressurewashersto
cleanyourunitTheymaycausedamagetospindles,
pulleys,bearings,ortheengineTheuseofpressure
washerswillresultinshortenedlifeandreduce
serviceability
e
Refertotheenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions
Wipetineswithoiledragtopreventrust,
Storetillerin aclean,dryarea Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer,
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentin an
unventilatedormetalstorageshed,careshouldbe
takentorustprooftheequipmentUsinga lightoil
orsilicone,coattheequipmentandespeciallyany
springs,bearings,andcables
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Off=Season
Storage
NOTE: When storing
any type of power
equipment in an unven-
tilated or metal storage
shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the
equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment and
especially any springs,
bearings, and cables.
®
®
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1 749-04282
2 720-04072
3 749-04281
4 7t0-04398
5 754-04061
6 756-04163
, ,..,...= .......,..
7 748-04125
8 786-04309
9 , 712-04065 ,FlangeLockNut:3/8-16
10 7t0-0654A TT Screw:3/8-16:I.00
I1 786-04303 BeltCover
UpperHandle
StarHandleKnob
LowerHandle
FlangeScrew:5/16-I8:7.5:GR5
Belt
IdlerPulley
ShoulderSpacer
IdlerBracket
12 710-0514 HHCapScrew:3/8-16:i.00
t3 732-0418 ExtensionSpring
_._._. ....
14 738-04!39 Stud:33 x!.5:3/8-16
15 756:04217 FlywheelPulley
16 710-0591
17 710-3005
18 786-04256
I9 711-0415
20 642-0005
21 642-0003
22 7t4-0t49B
231738-04172
HHCapScrew:3/8-24:t.00
HHCapScrew:3/8-I6:1.25
TineShield6t cm
ClevisPin
OuterTineAssemblyLH
Inner"FineAssemblyLH
internalCotterPin
SheuiderScrew:.3tx2:1/4-20
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3t
32
33
34
35
36
37
786-04299 FrontWheelBracket
71t-04511 AxleShaft
750-04578 Spacer
734-04063 Wheel7xl.5 Star-Diam
726-0299 PushCap
732-0384 ExtensionSpring .........................
712-04064 FlangeLockNut:1/4-20
710-0809 TTScrew:1/4-20:t.25
GW-9727 Pipe Plug: 3/8 NPT
642-0002
642-0004
721-04157
686-04072
innerTineAssemblyRH
OuterTineAssemblyRH ......
CaseAssembly¢_,[ %_,O_\?..q6
Gasket
....... ,,, ,,,,, ,
DepthStakeAssembly
38 710-1007 TTScrew:3/8-t6:!.50
39 7t2-04063 FlangeLockNut:5/t6-18
40 710-1174 CarriageBolt
41 73t-05385 ClutchCabfeFitting
42 746-04247 C_utchCable
43 710-0599 TTScrew:1/4-20:,50
44 786-04307 CableMountBrackel
45 747-04508 CtutchBail
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Parts List
_FACTORY PARTS
To order
replacement parts,
call1-800-800-7310
or visit
www.mtdproducts.com
IMPORTANT
For a proper working
machine, use Factory
Approved Parts.
V-BELTS are specially
designed to engage and
disengage safely, A
substitute (non OEM)
V-Belt can be dangerous
by not disengaging
comptetely_
Notes
Use this page to take notes.
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Use this page to take notes.
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Notes
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedintheUnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
shipforaperiodoftwo(2)yearscommencingonthedateofodginal
purchaseandwill,atitsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any
partfoundtobedefectivein materialsorworkmanshipThislimitedwar-
rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedandmaintained
inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,
andhasnotbeensubjecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
o_damagebecauseofotherperilornaturaldisasterDamageresulting
fromtheinstallationor useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnot
approvedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythismanual
willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtebefreefromdefectsinmateda]and
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateofpurchase
Normalwearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedto itemssuchas:batter-
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires
HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyourIocatauthorizedservice
dealer Tolocatethedealer in yourarea,checkyourYellowPages,
or contactMTDLLCat P.O.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 4-4136-
00t9, or call1-800-800-7310or 1_330-220-4683or logon toour
Websiteatwwwmtdproducts.com
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b_ Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c,, Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjuslments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto
useorexposure_
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer
®
e MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution
f ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimpliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarrantyof mer-
chantability of fitnessfor a particular purpose,appliesafterthe
applicableperiod ofexpresswrittenwarrantyaboveastothe
parts asidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty,whetherwritten or
oral, exceptasmentionedabove,givenbyanypersonor entity,
including adealeror retailer,with respecttoanyproduct,shall
bind MTD.Duringthe periodof thewarranty,the exclusiveremedy
is repairorreplacementofthe product assetforth above.
Theprovisionsassetforth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand
exclusiveremedyarisingfrom the sale.MTDshallnotbe liable
for incidental or consequentiallossordamageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn
careservicesor for rentalexpensestotemporarily replacea
warrantedproduct.
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsorlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
]nnoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold Alteration ofsafetyfeaturesof
the productshallvoidthis warranty.Youassumetheriskandliability
forloss,damage,orinjurytoyouandyourpropertyand!orto othersand
theirproperlyarisingoutofthemisuseorinabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaserortothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:Thislimited
warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44t36-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683
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