MTD 21A-241E700 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 21A-241E700

Category: Mini tillers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

A O A AL

Model241shown

Front Tine Tiller -- Model Series 240

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If asparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-02153

12/20/2005

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

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU ASSEMBLINGYOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe

informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right.

Youcan locatethe modelplate by looking at the rear of the

tineshield. This informationis importantfor usewhen visiting

the manufacturer'sweb site,obtainingassistancefrom the

CustomerSupport Department,or when communicatingwith

an authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

www.mtdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330=220=4683

800-800-731 0

Customer Support

Please do IVOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productorhave anyquestions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit,youcanseek help fromthe experts.Choosefrom the options below:

• Visit www.mtdproducts.com. Click onthe Service & Support menuoption.

• Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.

• The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions,warranty andservice. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith

your unit,for moreinformation.

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Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller

TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY

1.READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

2.KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONSOFALL

CONTROLS.

3.KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESANDSHIELDS

iNPLACEANDWORKING.

4.NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR

UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTOOPERATE

TILLER.

5. SHUTOFF ENGINE BEFOREUNCLOGGING

TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

6.KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.

7,KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

8.USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN

REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE

TOWARDS YOU.

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Labels

WARNING

DONOT remove safety

(or any) labels from

tiller for any reason.

Operat on

WARNING

Thissymbol points

outimportant safety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand follow all

instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattempting to

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructions

mayresult in personal

injury.Whenyou see

i this symbol, HEED ITS

WARNING!

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this

manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachine

andin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand

operate.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureand

regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Know

howtostopthe machine.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand

understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrules in

this manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper

instruction.

5. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet

fromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area.

Preparation

1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentisto be

used.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,and otherforeign

objectswhichcouldbetrippedoverandcausepersonal

injury.

2 Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclosefitting

slacksandshirt. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be

caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethismachinein bare

feetor sandals.

3. Disengageclutchleversandshift(ifprovided)intoneutral

("N")beforestartingthe engine.

4. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththe engine

running.

5. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhile engineis

running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe

operator'smanual.

6. Toavoid personalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme

carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes

immediately.

7. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

8. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof

ignition.

9. Neverfuel machineindoors.

10.Neverremovegascapor addfuel whiletheengineishot or

running.

11.Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling

12.Neveroverfillfuel tank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffillerneckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

13. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

14. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineand

equipment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

15. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidenearan

openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,wateror

spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.).

16. Allowmachineto cool5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Do notput handsor feetnear rotatingparts.Contactwith

the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

2. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol

or drugs.

3. Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.

Alwaysbesureof yourfootingand keepafirmhold onthe

handles.

4. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least75feet

fromthe machinewhile itis inoperation.Stopthe machineif

anyoneentersthe area.

5. Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetines maycatch

in the groundand propelthetillerforward.Ifthisoccurs,let

goof the handlebarsanddo notrestrainthe machine.

6. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.

7. Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedsonhard

or slipperysurfaces.

8. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling.

9. Lookdownandbehindand usecarewhenin reverseor

pullingmachinetowardsyou.

10.Startthe engineaccordingtothe instructionsfoundin this

manualandkeepfeet wellawayfromthetinesat alltimes.

11.Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect

the sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine

Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

12.Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)and stopenginebefore

youleavetheoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Wait

untilthetinescometoa completestopbeforeunclogging

thetines, makinganyadjustments,orinspections.

13.Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand

deadlygas.

14.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do

nottouch.

15.Usecautionwhentilling nearfences,buildingsand

undergroundutilities.Rotatingtinescancause property

damageor personalinjury.

16.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotill soilto

deepattoofast ofarate.

17.Ifthe machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor

vibration,stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire

andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor

damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

18.Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesin placeand

operatingproperly.

19.Neverpick upor carrymachinewhiletheengineis running.

20.Use onlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer.Failuretodoso can resultin personalinjury.

21. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use

careandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerortelephone

1-800-800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyour

nearestservicingdealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

2. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessatfrequent

intervalsto keepthe machineinsafe workingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.

3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine

andmakecertainthe tinesand all movingpartshave

stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit

againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.

4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsorover-speed

the engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe

operatingspeedofthe engine.

5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

6. Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,

andstorageofthis machine.

7. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere

there isanopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa water

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

8. Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructions

on off-seasonstorage.

9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc.to protectthe environment.

Your Responsibility

1. Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,

understand,andfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis

manualandonthe machine.

2. Thesafetylabelsonthetillerareshowninthe "Safety

Labels"section.Toensuresafeoperationofthe tiller,follow

theinstructionsonall labelsclosely.

ces

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

ofyourself and others.

Readandfollow all

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructions

mayresult in personal

njury.Whenyou see

this symbol, HEED ITS

WARNING!

NOTE: Stand behind

the tilleras ifyouwere

goingto operateit. Your

righthand corresponds

to the right sideof the

tiller; your left hand

correspondsto the left

sideof the tiller.

NOTE:This operator's

manualmay cover

various modelsof tillers.

The unitsillustrated

mayvary slightlyfrom

your unit. Followonly

those instructionswhich

pertainto your model

number.

iMPORTANT

::Thisunit isshipped

without gasolineor oi

iin the engine. Fillup

igasolineand oilas

instructedin the accom-

panyingengine manual

iBEFOREoperatingyour

machine.

Assembly

1. Removethestar handleknobs andcarriage

boltsfrom the lowerhandle, Figure3-1.

Figure3-1:Removehardwarefrom lowerhandle.

2. Positionthe upper handle ontothe lower

handle,Step A Figure3-2.Alignthe holes

onlower handlewith the holes onthe upper

handle(choosethe upper or lowerholes

dependingon the desired handle height).

3. Insertcarriage bolts throughthe holes and se-

cure withstar knobs,Step B Figure3-2. Make

certain carriageboltsare seatedsecurelyinto

one ofthetwo positionsprovided.

4. Insert leftend of tineclutch control intothe

holeon the leftside of theupper handle,

Figure3-3.

Figure3-3: Installleftsideofthe tineclutchcontrol.

5. InserttheZ-fittingon the clutchcable into

the hole onthe tine clutch control. Hook the

"Z" end intothe opening fromthe insideto

theoutside as shown in Figure3-4.

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Figure3-4: Hookcableintotineclutchcontrol.

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Figure3-2:Attachandsecureupperhandle.

6.Squeezethetineclutchcontrolinward.

Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside

oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5.

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Figure3-5: Installrightend oftineclutchcontrol.

NOTE: Stand behind

thetiller as ifyouwere

goingto operateit. Your

ighthand corresponds

to the rightside ofthe

tiller; your lefthand

correspondstothe left

side of thetiller.

NOTE: Thisoperator's

manualmay cover

various modelsoftillers.

The units illustrated

mayvary slightlyfrom

our unit. Followonly

those instructionswhich

)ertain to your mode[

number.

You rTiller

WARNING

Thetine clutch control

isasafetydevice.

Neverattemptto

bypass its operation.

Useextremecare

when handling

gasoline.Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive.Never fuel

the machine indoors

i or while the engine

ishot or running.

Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars, pipes, and

other sources of

ignition.

Keephandsand feet

awayfrom the tines.

Referto warning label

on the unit.

Clutch Cable

Rec0il

Starter

Rear Wheel

with Depth

Stake

Figure4-1:Themajorpartsofthetiller(model241shown).

_ ARNING:Read,understand, and

follow ail instructionsand warnings

postedon the machine and inthis

manualbeforeoperating.

Tine Clutch Control

Theclutchcontrolleverislocatedontheupperhandle.

Squeezingtheleveragainstthehandleengagesthefine

drive.Releasetheleverto stopthetinesfromturning.

Rear Wheel with Depth Stake

Thedepthstakeandwheelare locatedatthe rearof

thetiller.Bothmaybeadjusted.Refertothe"Wheel

Position"and"DepthStake"sectionsforinstructions.

Handle Knobs

Thehandleheightmaybeadjusted.Loosentheknobs

andremovethecarriageboltstochangetheposition.

Reinstallandtightenthehardwarewhencomplete.

Engine Controls

NOTE:Seetheseparateenginemanualforadditional

engineinformationand functions.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedon theengine,it

controlstheengine'sspeedand stopstheengine.

* Withthethrottlecontrolmovedcompletelytotheleft,

thecarburetorisin STARTor FASTposition.Use

maximumenginespeedfordeeptilling.

* Movethethrottlecontrollevertotherightto reduce

enginespeed.ThrottlecontrolshouldbeatIDLEfor

transportingthetiller.

Movethethrottleallthewaytotherighttostopthe

engine.

Primer

Theprimer,locatedontheengine,isusedtopumpgas

intothecarburetorandaid instartingtheengine.Useit

tostarta coldengine,butdonotuseitto restarta warm

engineaftera shortshutdown.

Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarteris locatedon theengineandisusedto

manuallystarttheengine.

_ ARNING:Read,understand,and

follow all instructionsandwarnings

postedon the machine and in this

manualbefore operating.

Before Starting

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin

theseparateenginemanualpackedwithyourtiller.Read

instructionscarefully.

_._|1_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen

handlinggasoline. Gasolineisex-

tremely flammable and thevaporsare

explosive.Neverfuel machine indoors

or while the engineishot or running.

Starting Engine

_ WARNING:Besureno oneisstanding

infront of the tiller while the engineis

runningor being started.

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makesurethe

metalcapontheendofthesparkplugisfastened

securelyoverthemetaltipon thesparkplug.

2. Makesurethatthefineclutchcontrolisdisengaged.

3. PlacethethrottlecontrolintheFASTposition.

4. Forfirsttimestart-up,firmlypressengineprimerfive

(5)times.Forall futurestarts,pressthree(3) times.

Waitabouttwo secondsbetweeneachpress.

5. Placelefthandongastank.Grasprecoilstarterand

pullropeoutslowlyuntilenginereachesthebeginning

ofitscompressioncycle(ropewillpull slightlyharder

atthispoint).

6. Pullropewith a rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.

Keepa firmgripon handle.Letroperewindslowly.Do

notletrecoilstartersnapbackagainstengine.Repeat

untilenginestarts.

Stopping Engine

1. MovethrottlecontrollevertoSTOPor OFFposition.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine.

Using Your Tiller

Yourtiller(alsoknownasa cultivator)isa precisionbuilt

machinedesignedforseedbedpreparation,cultivating,

furrowing,andmulching.It isengineeredto minimize

thehardestworkinthevegetableor flowergarden,to

till thesoilforplantingandcultivating,andto perform

manyotherusefullaborsavingtasksinthegarden.After

engineis runningandappropriatespeedseton throttle,

squeezefineclutchcontrol(seeFigure4-1)against

upperhandleto engagethefinedrive.Releasethelever

tostopthetinesfromturning.

Wheel Position

Thetillerisshippedwiththewheeladjustedsuchthat the

unitsitslevel.Beforetilling,thewheelmustberaised.To

dothis,removetheclevisandcotterpins,raisethewheel

tothedesiredposition,thenreattachpinsto secure,

Figure4-2.Fortransportingthetiller,reversethestepsto

lowerthewheel.

Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment

Depth Stake

Thedepthstakeactsasa brakeforthetillerand controls

thedepthand speedatwhichthemachinewilloperate,

Figure4-3. Removetheclevisandcotterpins,raiseor

lowerthedepthstake,thenreattachpinstosecure.

Figure4-3:TheDepthStake

Your Tiller

WARNING

Besorenooneother

thanthe operator :is

standing near the tiller

while starting engine

or operating the unit.

Never run engine

indoorsor in enclosed,

poorly ventilated

areas. Engine exhaust

contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless

and deadly

hands, feet, hair and

loose clothing away

fromanymo. ngparts

See your engine

manual packagedwith

your unit for detailed

instructions pertaining

to starting the engine,

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Fortilling,thedepthstakemustbeloweredandthe

wheelmustbe raised,Figure4-4.

Byincreasingthedepthof thedepthstake,theforward

speedofthemachineis reducedandtheworkingdepth

isincreased.Whenthedepthstakeis raised,theworking

depthofthemachineisreducedandtheforwardspeed

isincreased.Theworkingdepthofthemachinemay

bepredeterminedbysettingthedepthstakesothatthe

wheelsareaboutfourinchesfromthegroundwhenthe

tinesanddepthstakearerestingontheground.This

settingwillpermitaworkingdepthofaboutfourinches.

Whenpresettingtheworkingdepth,thehandlesshould

beadjustedsothehandgripsarea littleabovewaist.

Thetillerwillbelowerwhenthetinesand depthstake

penetratetheground.

Figure4-4:Lowerthedepthstakeandraisethe wheelwhen

tilling.

Controlling Speed and Tilling Depth

Whentilling,leaveapproximately8 inchesof untilledsoil

betweenthefirstandsecondtillingpaths,thenmake

thethirdpathbetweenthefirstandsecond,Figure4-5.

Insomesoils,thedesireddepthisobtainedthefirst

timeoverthegarden.Inothersoils,thedesireddepth

isobtainedbygoingoverthegardentwo orthreetimes.

Passesshouldbemadeacrossthelengthandwidth

ofthegardenalternately.Rockswhichareturnedup

shouldberemovedfromthegardenarea.

Figure4-5:Recommendedtillerpaths.

Handle Pressure

Furthercontroloftillingdepthandtravelspeedcanbe

obtainedbyvariationofpressureonthehandles.

A downwardpressureon thehandleswillreducethe

workingdepthandincreasetheforwardspeed.An

upwardpressureon thehandleswillincreasethe

workingdepthandreducetheforwardspeed.

Thetypeof soilandworkingconditionswilldeterminethe

actualsettingofthedepthstakeandthehandlepressure

required.

Cultivating

Forcultivating,a twotothreeinchdepthisdesirable.The

throttleshouldbe settocontrolforwardmovementtoa

slowwalkingspeed.Withtheoutertinesinstalled,the

workingwidthofthemachineis22 or24inches.

Forcultivation,thismaybereducedto 13inchesby

removingtheoutertines,refertotheAdjustmentSection.

Whenlayingoutplantrows,be suretoallowenough

widthto permitcultivationbetweentherows.Ingrowing

cornor similarcrops,check-rowplantingwillpermitcross

cultivationandpracticallyeliminatehandhoeing,Figure

4-6.

Figure4-6:Allowenoughareabetweenrows.

Thetillerhasmanyusesotherthantillingandcultivating

a garden.Oneoftheseisthepreparationoflawnarea

forseeding.Thetillerwillprepareadeepseedbedwhich

willbefreeofharduntilledspots,allowinga betterstandofgrassto grow.Thetillerisveryusefulforlooseninghard

soilforexcavationwitha shovel;Notedioushandworkwillbenecessary.Yourtillermaybe usedformixingcompost

in thepileorfor mixingitwiththesoilinyourgarden.Thisshouldbe doneafterthesoilhasbeenbrokentothefull

workingdepth.Thecompostshouldbe workedintoa depthofsix toseveninches.Thismaybedonebyworkingthe

lengthofthegardenandthenbymakingseparatepassesacrossits width.Theadditionofdecayedorganicmatterwill

substantiallyincreasethefertilityofyourgarden.Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizershouldbeappliedandworkedin

withthemulchmaterials.Breakingupleavesandstrawandmixingitwith severalinchesof soilallowsproperaeration

oftheplantrootsystemand retardsthegrowthofweeds.

Transporting and Storing the Tiller

Totransportthetiller,lowerthewheeland movethe Tostorethetiller,lowerthewheelandorientthedepth

depthstaketothehighestposition,Figure4-7. stakesobotharetouchingtheground,Figure4-8.

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Figure4-7:Fortransport,lowerwheelandraisedepthstake. Figure4-8:Forstorage,lowerwheelanddepthstake.

Your Tiller

Besurenooneother

than the operator is

standing near the tiller

while starting engine

or operating the unit;

Never engine

indoorsOrinenclosed,

poorlyventilated

areas. Engineexhaust

containscarbo

monoxide, anodorless

and deadly gas:Keep

hands, feet, hairand

looseclothingaway

from any moving parts

See your engine

manual packaged with

your unit for detailed

instructions pertaining

to starting the enginei

i¸ : / i:!

NOTEi This operator,s

manual may coverVari_

ous modelsoftillerS:

The unts illuStrated

mayVaryslightlyfrom

your unit.Followon!y

those instructions

Whichpertain to your

model numberl ...........

NOTE: Standbehind

thetiller as ifyouwere

goingto operate it.

Yourrighthand cor-

respondsto the right

side ofthe tiller; your

left handcorresponds

:othe left sideof the

:iller.

Making Adjustments

Warning: Disconnectthe spark

plugwire and ground itagainst

the engine before performing

any adjustments.

Engine Adjustment

Referto theseparateengine manualfor engine

adjustmentinstructions.

Tine Width Adjustment

The tilling width ofthe unit is22 inches.Tilling

width can increaseto 24 inchesby removing

the clevis and cotter pins,sliding each outer

tine out one inch,and securing in this position

with the pins. Forcultivation,reduce thetine

width to 13inches byremovingthe outer tines

completely,Figure5-1.

,€ 24-inch

2-inch •

Figure5-1:Tinewidthadjustment.

nect sparkplug,and groundagainst

performinganymaintenanceon your

machine.

Engine

Refertotheseparateenginemanualforenginemainte-

nanceinstructions.

• Maintainengineoilas instructedintheseparate

enginemanualpackedwithyourunit.Readandfollow

instructionscarefully.

• Serviceair cleanereverytenhoursundernormal

conditions.Cleaneveryhourunderextremelydusty

conditions.Poorengineperformanceandflooding

usuallyindicatesthattheair cleanershouldbe

serviced.Toservicetheaircleaner,refertothe

separateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.

'_,'_) MPORTANT:Neverrunyourenginewithout

air cleanercompletely assembled.

• Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegap reset

every25hoursofengineoperation.Sparkplug

replacementis recommendedatthestartofeachtiller

season;checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype

andgap specification.

• Cleantheengineregularlywitha clothor brush.

Keepthecoolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)clean

to permitproperaircirculationwhichisessentialto

engineperformanceand life.Becertainto removeall

dirtandcombustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Lubrication

Transmission

Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedandsealedatthefac-

tory.It requiresnochecking.Seean authorizedservice

dealerforanyserviceissues.

Tine Shafts

Removetineassembliesand lubricatethetineshaftsat

leastoncea season.

Wheel Shaft

Removewheelassemblyandlubricatetheaxleshaftat

leastoncea season.

Cleaning Tine Area

Cleantheundersideofthefineshieldaftereachuse.

Thedirtwashesoff thetineseasierifrinsedoff im-

mediatelyinsteadofafteritdries.Alwaystoweldrythe

tillerafterwardsandapplya lightcoatofoil or siliconeto

preventrustingorwaterdamage.

(]_,_j) IMPORTANT:Neveruse a "pressure washer"

to cleanyour tiller. Water canpenetratetight

areasof the tiller causingserious damage.

Yourtillerhasbeenengineeredwitha beltmadeof

specialmaterialforlongerlifeand betterperformance.

It shouldnotbe replacedwithanoff-the-shelfbelt.See

theretailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourtiller,an

authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call1-800-800-7310

forinformationregardingpriceandavailability.

1. Removetheframeandenginebyremovingthesix

screwsandlocknutsholdingtheengineandframeto

theshield,Figure6-1.

Figure6-1:Removeengineandframetogainaccesstothebelt.

(Model241shown)

2. LoosenthelocknutshowninStepA Figure6-2.

3. Unloopthebeltfromthepulleys,StepB Figure6-2.

4. Reassemblethenewbeltandtightenthelocknut.

5. Reattachframeandengineusingthehardware

removedearlier.

Figure6-2:Loosenthenuttoremovethebelt.

Alwaysstop engine,

disconnectspark

plugland ground

ga nstenginebefore

cleaningl lubricat-

mgor performing

maintenance on your

machine:

IMPORTANT:Never

usea pressurewasher

to cleanyourtiller.

Water can penetrate

tightareas ofthetiller

causing seriousdamage

to the unit.

IMPORTANT:Never run

your enginewithoutthe

aircleaner completely

assembled.

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust.

merits listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine fa! s tOstart wi!ed ! connectwiretospa[k

I 2 Fue tankemptyorstaefue 2 F tankwthcean freshgaso ne

3. Throttle control!evernotincorrect 3, Movethrottlelevertostartposition.

sta_ingPosition(i!equipped)position I

4, Chokenot nONpost on. 5: clean fuelline.

&Blocked fue! 6 C!ean:adjustgaROr[epiace:

Fau!tysPa[k wait afew rninutesto restartlbutdo

7, Engnefood ng. . notprme(f equpped)

Engineruns erratic

1. Sparkplugwireloose.

2. Unitrunningon CHOKE.

3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.

4. Ventplugged.

5. Wateror dirtin fuelsystem.

6. Dirtyair cleaner.

7. Carburetoroutofadjustment.

1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. MovechokelevertoOFE

3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

4. Clearvent.

5. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel.

6. Cleanfollowingenginemanual.

7. Referto enginemanual.

Engineoverheats !; Engineoi!!eve!low: 1; E!!crankcasewthProPeroi!:

2 Di!tYa[fi!ter: 2 c!eanai[C!eaiei:

Ai[f!ow iest[cte& Removeblowerhousingandc!eanr

4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 4. Referto enginemanual.

1. Foreignobjectlodgedintines.

2. Tineclevispin(s)missing.

3. Beltwornand/orstretched.

4. Pulleyandidlernotincorrectadjust-

ment.

1. Stoptillercompletely,checkand

discardforeignobject.

2. Replacefineclevispin(s).

3. Replacebelt.

4. Takeunittoauthorizedservice

Tines do no engage

Off-Season Storage

ifthetillerwillnotbe usedforaperiodlongerthan30

days,thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethe

tillerforstorage.

Cleantheexteriorofengineandtheentiretiller

thoroughly.Lubricatethetillerasdescribedin the

lubricationinstructions.

Wedonotrecommendtheuseof pressurewashersto

cleanyourunit.Theymaycausedamageto spindles,

pulleys,bearings,ortheengine.Theuseofpressure

washerswill resultin shortenedlifeand reduce

serviceability.

Refertotheenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage

instructions.

Wipetineswithoiled ragto preventrust.

Storetillerin aclean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto

corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentinan

unventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbe

takentorustprooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil

or silicone,coattheequipmentandespeciallyany

springs,bearings,andcables.

NOTE: When storing

anytype of power

equipment inan unven-

tilatedor metalstorage

shed.care should be

takento rustproofthe

equipment.Usinga

Ight oil or silicone,coat

theequipmentand

especiallyany springs,

bearings,and cables.

1 749-04282 UpperHandle

2 720-04072 StarHandle Knob

3 749-04281 LowerHandle

4 710-04398 FlangeScrew5/16-18x7.5

5 754-04123 Belt

6 756-04163 idlerPulley

7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer

8 686-04080 IdlerBracket

9 712-04065 FlangeLockNut:3/8-16

10 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.00

11 786-04303 Frame

12 710-0514 HHCapScrew3/8-16x 1.00

13 732-0418 ExtensionSpring

14 738-04139 Stud33x 1.5x3/8-16

15 756-04217 FlywheelPulley

16 710-0591 HHCapScrew3/8-24x 1.00

17 710-0520 HHCapScrew3/8-16x 1.50

18 786-04256 TineShield61cm

19 711-0415 ClevisPin

20 642-0005 OuterTineAssemblyLH

21 642-0003 InnerTineAssemblyLH

22 714-0149B internalCotterPin

23 710-0809 TT Screw1/4-20x 1.25

24 GW-9727 PipePlug3/8 NPT

25 642-0002 InnerTineAssemblyRH

26 642-0004 OuterTineAssemblyRH

27 618-04276A CaseAssembly

28 721-04157 Gasket

29 726-0299 PushCap

30 734-0973 Wheel5 x 1.38

31 749-04265 DepthStakeTube

32 711-04520 AxleShaft

33 710-1007 TT Screw3/8-16x 1.50

34 786-04296 WheelBracket

35 749-04266 RearWheelTube

36 714-3020 internalCotterPin

37 712-04063 FlangeLockNut:5/16-18

38 710-0487 CarriageBolt

39 731-05385 ClutchCableFitting

40 746-04247 ClutchCable

41 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x.50

42 786-04307 CableMountBracket

43 747-04508 ClutchBail

44 736-0300 FiatWasher.406x .875x.059

Parts List

_FACTORY PARTS

To order

replacement parts, call

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

Fora properworking

machine,use Fac-

tory Approved Parts.

V-BELTSare specially

designed to engageand

disengagesafely. A

substitute (nomOEM)

V-Belt canbe danger-

ous by notdisengaging

completely.

Tiller features/compo-

nentsvary by model.

Someparts listedmay

not be availableonyour

unit.

Notes

_ ii_ _ i_ill i_ii i_iii_ _ I_

Use this page to take notes.

Notes

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect

tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any

partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,

andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,

or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-

0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 orlog onto our

Website at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarrantyof mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the

partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwritten or

oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,

includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof

the product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskand liability

forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand

theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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