MTD Series 250 Owner's manual

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OF A O A AL
Front Tine Tiller -- Model 250
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon ornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.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.769-01660D
10/27/2006
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
MTDLLCreservesthe righttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU BEGINASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW
EQUIPMENT,pleaselocatethe modelplate on theequipment
and copythe informationto the samplemodel plate provided
to theright.You can locatethe modelplate by lookingat
the rearof the tine shield. This informationis importantfor
usewhen visiting the manufacturer'sweb site,obtaining
assistancefromthe CustomerSupportDepartment,or when
communicatingwith anauthorizedservice dealer.
f
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
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.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productor have anyquestionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcanseek help fromthe experts.Choosefrom the options below:
Visit mtdproducts.com.
Call a 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 theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for moreinformation.
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' i i i i
Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller
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_ _ i_I i i i i _ i
WARNING
DO NOT removesafety
(or any) laSeJsfrom
tier for any reason.
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Operati
WARNING
Thissymbol points
outimportant safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
i Readand follow all
I instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattempting to
i operatethis machine.
i Failureto complywith
i these instructions
mayresult in personal
injury.Whenyousee
i this symbol, HEED iTS
WARNING!
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation inthis
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsonthe machine
andin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand
operate.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfuture and
regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsand theirproperoperation.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 machinewhileit isin operation.Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentisto be
used.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,and otherforeign
objectswhichcouldbetrippedoverandcausepersonal
injury.
2 Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand closefitting
slacksandshirt. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be
caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethismachinein bare
feetor sandals.
3. Disengageclutchleversandshift(ifprovided)intoneutral
("N")beforestartingthe engine.
4. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththe engine
running.
5. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
6. Toavoid personalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothes
immediately.
7. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
8. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
9. Neverfuel machineindoors.
10.Neverremovegascapor addfuel whiletheengineishot or
running.
11.Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling
12.Neveroverfillfuel tank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuel
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 cool5minutesbeforestoring.
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,andchildrenat least75feet
fromthe machinewhileitis inoperation.Stopthe machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
5. Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetines maycatch
in the groundand propelthe tillerforward.Ifthisoccurs,let
goof the handlebarsanddo notrestrainthe machine.
6. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
7. Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedsonhard
or slipperysurfaces.
8. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling.
9. Lookdownandbehindand usecarewheninreverseor
pullingmachinetowardsyou.
10.Startthe engineaccordingtothe instructionsfoundin this
manualandkeepfeet wellawayfromthetinesat alltimes.
11.Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect
the sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine
Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestarting andoperating.
12.Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)andstopenginebefore
youleavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthetinescometoa completestopbeforeunclogging
thetines, makinganyadjustments,orinspections.
13.Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
14.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
15.Usecautionwhentillingnearfences,buildingsand
undergroundutilities.Rotatingtinescancause property
damageor personalinjury.
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16.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotill soilto
deepattoofast ofa rate.
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.Useonlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer.Failuretodosocan resultinpersonalinjury.
21. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use
careandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerortelephone
1-800-800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyour
nearestservicingdealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
2. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent
intervalsto keepthe machineinsafe workingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine
andmakecertainthe tinesandall movingpartshave
stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit
againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
the engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeedofthe engine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as
necessary.
6. Followthis manualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageofthismachine.
7. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere
there isanopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchas awater
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructions
on off-seasonstorage.
9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,
etc.to protecttheenvironment.
Your Responsibility
1. Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,
understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsinthis
manualandonthe machine.
2. Thesafetylabelsonthetillerareshowninthe "Safety
Labels"section.Toensuresafeoperationofthe tiller,follow
theinstructionsonall labelsclosely.
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PraCtices
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!
Assembly
Assembly
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 modelsoftillers.
The unitsillustratedmay
vary slightlyfrom your
unit.
i iMPORTANT
iTh=sun=tissh_pped
iwithout gasolineor oil
iin the engine. Fillup
igasolineand oilas
iinstructedin the accom-
panyingengine manual
iBEFOREoperatingyour
machine.
1. Removethestar handleknobs andcarriage
boltsfrom the lowerhandle, Figure3-1.
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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 handleheight).
3. Insertcarriage boltsthroughthe holes and se-
cure withstar knobs,Step B Figure3-2. Make
certain carriageboltsare seatedsecurelyinto
one ofthetwo positionsprovided.
4. Insert leftend of tineclutch controlintothe
holeon the leftside of theupper handle,
Figure3-3.
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Figure3-3: Installleftsideofthe tineclutchcontrol.
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5. Insert theZ-fittingon theclutchcable into
the hole onthe tine clutchcontrol.Hook the
"Z" end intothe opening fromthe insideto
theoutside as shown in Figure3-4.
Figure3-4: Hookcableintotineclutchcontrol.
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Figure3-2:Attachandsecureupperhandle.
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6.Squeezethetineclutchcontrolinward.
Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside
oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5.
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Figure3-5: Installrightend oftineclutchcontrol.
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NOTE: Stand behind
thetiller as ifyouwere
goingto operateit. Your
ighthand corresponds
to the rightside ofthe
tiller; your lefthand
correspondstothe left
side of thetiller.
NOTE: This operator's
manualmay cover
various modelsoftillers.
The units illustratedmay
vary slightlyfrom your
unit.
WARNING
Thetine elutchcontrol
isa safetydeviee.Never
Gasolineisextrernely
flarnrnableand thevapors
are explosive. Neverfuel
i the machine indoorsor
whilethe engineishot
or running.Extinguish
ignition.
warninglabel on the unit.
Thisoperator'srnanual
maycovervariousrnodels
oftillers. Theunitsil-
lustratedrnayvary slightly
frornyourunit,
Tine
Clutch --_-
C0ntr01
Clutch Cable
Recoil
Starter
DepthStake =====_
Tines_
Figure4-1:Themajorpartsofthetiller
_ follow all instructionsandpostedonWARNING:themachineRead'understand'andWarningSinthisand
manualbeforeoperating.
Tine Clutch Control
Theclutchcontrolleverislocatedontheupperhandle.
Squeezingtheleveragainstthehandleengagesthetine
drive.Releasethelevertostopthefinesfromturning.
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeislocatedattherearofthetiller.
Handle Knobs
Thehandleheightmaybe adjusted.Loosentheknobs
and removethecarriageboltsto changetheposition.
Reinstallandtightenthehardwarewhencomplete.
Front Wheel
Thefrontwheelcanbe raisedandloweredfortransport
andstorage.RefertotheWheelPositionsectionfor
instructions.
Engine Controls
NOTE:Refertoenginemanualforadditionalinformation
and functionsoftheenginecontrols.
Throttle Control (If Equipped)
Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedontheengine.It
controlstheengine'sspeedandstopstheengine.
Usemaximumenginespeedwhentilling.
Stoptheenginewhentranportingthetiller.
Primer
Theprimer,locatedon theengine,isusedtopumpgas
intothecarburetorandaid instartingtheengine.Useit
tostarta coldengine,butdo notuseitto restarta warm
engineaftera shortshutdown.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterislocatedontheengineandis usedto
manuallystarttheengine.
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Before Starting
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theseparateenginemanualpackedwithyourtiller.Read
instructionscarefully.
_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen handling
gasoline. Gasolineisextremelyflammable
and thevaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machine
indoorsor while the engineishot or running.
Starting Engine
_ ARNING:Be surenoone isstandinginfront
of the tiller while the engineisrunningor
being started.
Referto the enginemanualfor instructions.
1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makesurethe
metalcapontheendofthesparkplugisfastened
securelyoverthemetaltipon thesparkplug.
2. Makesurethatthefineclutchcontrolisdisengaged.
3. Placethethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)intheFAST
position.
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. Movethrottlecontrollever(ifequipped)toSTOPor
OFFposition.Refertotheenginemanualforinstruc-
tionson stoppingtheengine.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Tiller
Yourtillerisdesignedforseedbedpreparation,cultivat-
ing,furrowing,andmulching.
Wheel Position
Thetillerisshippedwiththewheelsadjustedsothat
theunitsitslevel.Beforetilling,thefrontwheelmustbe
raised.Todothis,pu,thewheelbracketassemblydown
towardsthegroundand lift up,Figure4-2.Thewheelwill
moveintotillingposition.Fortransportingorstoringthe
tiller,reversethestepsto lowerthewheel, g
F _ Your Tiller
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Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeactsasa brakeforthetillerand controls
thedepthand speedatwhichthemachinewilloperate,
Figure4-3.
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Figure4-3:The DepthStake
Transporting and
Storing the Tiller
Totransportandstorethetiller,lowerthefrontwheel,
Figure4-2.
WARNING
Be ureno oneother
than the operator is
standing near the tiller
while starting engine
or operating the unit,
Never run engine
indoors or inenclosed,
poorly ventilated
line exhaust
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monoxide; an odorless
anddeadlygas:
hands, feetl hair and
loose clothing away
from any moving parts
on engineand
Referto the engine
manual for detailed
engine
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Controll=ng Speed and cultivating
/A __ ...... Forcultivating,a twotothreeinchdepthisdesirable.With
//J Tilling Depth theoutertinesinstalled,theworkingwidthofthemachine
Whentilling,[eaveapproximatelyeightinchesof is22 or24inches.
untilledsoilbetweenthefirstandsecondtillingpaths, Forcultivation,thefinewidthcanbereducedto 13inches
WARNING
i _i_i i_ii iiii_ii_ii_i _ _i_
Besurenooneother
thantheoperatoris
standing near the tiller
while startingengine
or operatingtheu nit,
Neverrun
indoorsor in enclosed,
poorly venti!ated
areas. Engineexhaust
contains carbon
monoxide;anodorless
and deadly gas:Keep
hands; feet; hair and
oosec oth ngaway
from any moving parts
on engine and tiller.
Refer to the engine
manual for detailed
instructionspertaining
to the engine controls:
thenmakethethirdpathbetweenthefirstandsecond,
Figure4-4. Insomesoils,thedesireddepthisobtained
thefirsttimeoverthegarden.Inothersoils,thedesired
depthisobtainedbygoingoverthegardentwoorthree
times.Passesshouldbe madeacrossthelengthand
widthof thegardenalternately.Rockswhichareturned
upshouldbe removedfromthegardenarea.
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Figure4-4:Recommendedtillerpaths.
Handle Pressure
Furthercontroloftillingdepthandtravelspeedcanbe
obtainedbyvariationofpressureonthehandles.
A downwardpressureon thehandleswillreducethe
workingdepthandincreasetheforwardspeed.An
upwardpressureon thehandleswillincreasethe
workingdepthandreducetheforwardspeed.
Thetypeof soilandworkingconditionswilldetermine
theactualsettingofthedepthstakeandthehandle
pressurerequired.
byremovingtheoutertines,refertotheAdjustmentSec-
tion.Whenlayingoutplantrows,be suretoallowenough
widthto permitcultivationbetweentherows.Ingrowing
cornor similarcrops,check-rowplantingwillpermitcross
cultivationandpracticallyeliminatehandhoeing,Figure
4-5.
Figure4-5:Allowenoughareabetweenrows.
Thetillerhasmanyusesotherthantillingandcultivating
a garden.Oneoftheseisthepreparationoflawnareafor
seeding.Thetillerwillpreparea deepseedbedwhichwill
befreeofharduntilledspots,allowinga betterstandof
grasstogrow.Thetillerisveryusefulforlooseninghard
soilforexcavationwitha shovel;1/otedioushandworkwill
benecessary.Yourtillermaybeusedformixingcompost
inthepile orformixingit withthesoilinyourgarden.This
shouldbedoneafterthe soilhasbeenbrokentothefull
workingdepth.Thecompostshouldbeworkedin toa
depthofsixto seveninches.Thismaybedonebywork-
ingthelengthofthegardenandthenbymakingseparate
passesacrossitswidth.Theadditionof decayedorganic
matterwillsubstantiallyincreasethefertilityofyour
garden.Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizershouldbe
appliedandworkedinwiththemulchmaterials.Breaking
upleavesandstrawandmixingit withseveralinchesof
soilallowsproperaerationoftheplantrootsystemand
retardsthegrowthofweeds.
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Use this page to take notes.
Your Til
Besurenooneother
than the operatoris
standing near the tiller
while starting engine
or operating the unit:
Never run engine
indoorsOrinenclosed
poorlyventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.Keep
hands, feet, hair and
looseclothing away
from any moving parts
on engine and tiller'
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i NOTE:Thisoperator's
manualmaycovervari-
i ousmodesoftillers.
, Theunitsillustrated
i mayvaryslightlyfrom
yourunit.
NOTE:Standbehind
thetillerasifyouwere
i goingtooperateit.
i Yourrighthandcor-
i respondstotheright
sideofthetiller;your
lefthandcorresponds
totheleftsideofthe
tiller.
Making Adjustments
Warning: Disconnectthe spark
plugwire and ground itagainst
the engine before performing
any adjustments.
Engine Adjustment
Referto theenginemanual for engine adjust-
mentinstructions.
Tine Width Adjustment
The tilling width ofthe unit is22 inches.Tilling
width can increaseto 24 inches by 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.
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,€ 24-inch
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Figure5-1:Tinewidthadjustment.
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__lh ARNING:Alwaysstop engine,discon-
nect sparkplug,and groundagainst
engine beforecleaning, lubricating or
performinganymaintenanceon your
machine.
Engine
Refertotheseparateenginemanualforenginemainte-
nanceinstructions.
Maintainengineoilas instructedin theseparate
enginemanualpackedwithyourunit.Readandfollow
instructionscarefully.
Serviceair cleanereverytenhoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryhourunderextremelydusty
conditions.Poorengineperformanceandflooding
usuallyindicatesthattheair cleanershouldbe
serviced.Toservicetheaircleaner,refertothe
separateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.
(_ IMPORTANT:Neverrun your enginewithout
air cleanercompletelyassembled.
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-lubricatedandsealedatthe
factory.It requiresnomaintenance.Seeanauthorized
servicedealerforanyserviceissues.
Tine Shafts
Removetineassembliesand lubricatethetineshaftsat
leastoncea season.
Wheel Shaft
Removewheelassemblyandlubricatetheaxleshaftat
leastoncea season.
Cleaning Tine Area
Cleantheundersideofthefineshieldaftereachuse.
Thedirtwashesoff thetineseasierif rinsedoff im-
mediatelyinsteadofafteritdries.Alwaystoweldrythe
tillerafterwardsandapplya lightcoatofoil orsiliconeto
preventrustingorwaterdamage.
(_ IMPORTANT:Neveruse a pressurewasher
to clean thetiller. Watercan penetratetight
areasof the tiller causing serious damage.
Replacing the Belt
Yourtillerhasbeenengineeredwitha beltmadeof
specialmaterialforlongerlifeand betterperformance.
Replacewitha factory-approvedOEMbelt.Seethe
retailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourtiller,an autho-
rizedMTDServiceDealer,orcall 1-800-800-7310for
informationregardingpriceandavailability.
1. Removethe beltcoverandenginebyremovingthesix
screwsandlocknutsholdingtheengineandcoverto
theshield,Figure6-1.
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Figure 6-1' Remove engine and cover to access the belt.
2. LoosenthelocknutshowninStepA Figure6-2.
3. Unloopthebeltfromthepulleys,StepB Figure6-2.
4. Reassemblethenewbeltandtightenthelocknut.
5. Reattachbeltcoverandengineusingthehardware
removedearlier.
Figure6-2:Loosenthenuttoremovethebelt.
Alwaysstop engine,
disconnect spark
plug,and ground
against engine before
erforminganytype
ofmaintenance on the
machine,
iMPORTANT:Never
usea pressurewasher
to cleanyourtiller.
Water can penetrate
tightareas ofthetiller
causing seriousdamage
to the unit.
iMPORTANT:Never run
your enginewithoutthe
_tircleanercompletely
assembled.
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Problem Cause Remedy
l Enginefa!s tOstart PlugWire !. connect wire
tank emptyo[sta efuel 2 !ankwithc!eanif!esh gaso
3, Thrott!e€ontro!!evernotincorrect & Movethrottle!evertostartpositon_
startingPosit!on(i!equipped)1 41 Moveleverto ONposition:
nu I
_._iiuu,|il_ 4 Chokenot n ONposton 5 Cea fe ne
& B!°cked!Ue!!ineI 6: cleanl adjustgaplor rep!ace:
&Fau! ty spa!kp!ug 7_ wait afew rninutestOrestartlbutdo
. 7. Engnefoodng. . notprme(fequpped)
!_!_i_i!iii_i:_iii___ __i_il_ii!i_ii_iiI_
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust.
merits listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
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.
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Engineoverheats !; Engineoi!!eve low 1; Ei!!crankcasewth propero
..... DirtYairfilter. 2 Cleanair€leaner.
OW[esticted 3 Removib owe[hoising and€ieani
. 4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. .4. Refertoenginemanual.
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
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Off-Season Storage
ifthetillerwillnotbe usedforaperiodlongerthan30
days,thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethe
tillerforstorage.
Cleantheexteriorofengineandtheentiretiller
thoroughly.Lubricatethetillerasdescribedin the
lubricationinstructions.
Wedonotrecommendtheuseof pressurewashersto
cleanyourunit.Theymaycausedamagetospindles,
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.
Off-Season
NOTE: When storing
anytype of power
equipment inan unven-
tilatedor metalstorage
shed.care should be
takento rustproofthe
equipment.Usinga
lightoil or silicone,coat
theequipmentand
especiallyany springs.
bearings,and cables.
15
16
1 749-04282 UpperHandle
2 720-04072 StarHandleKnob
3 749-04281 LowerHandle
4 710-04398 FlangeScrew:5/16-18:7.5:GR5
5 754-04061 Belt
6 756-04163 idlerPulley
7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer
8 786-04309 idlerBracket
9 712-04065 FlangeLockNut:3/8-16
10 710-0654A TTScrew:3/8-16:1.00
11 786-04303 BeltCover
12 710-0514 HHCapScrew:3/8-16:1.00
13 732-0418 ExtensionSpring
14 738-04139 Stud:33 x 1.5:3/8-16
15 756-04217 FlywheelPulley
16 710-0591 HHCapScrew:3/8-24:1.00
17 710-3005 HHCapScrew:3/8-16:1.25
18 786-04256 TineShield61cm
19 711-0415 ClevisPin
20 642-0005 OuterTineAssemblyLH
21 642-0003 InnerTineAssemblyLH
22 714-0149B internalCotterPin
23 738-04172 ShoulderScrew:.31x2:1/4-20
24 786-04299 FrontWheelBracket
25 711-04511 AxleShaft
26 750-04578 Spacer
27 734-04063 Wheel7xl.5 Star-Diam
28 726-0299 PushCap
29 732-0384 ExtensionSpring
30 712-04064 FlangeLockNut:1/4-20
31 710-0809 TTScrew: 1/4-20:1.25
32 GW-9727 PipePlug:3/8 NPT
33 642-0002 InnerTineAssemblyRH
34 642-0004 OuterTineAssemblyRH
35 618-04276A CaseAssembly
36 721-04157 Gasket
37 686-04072 DepthStakeAssembly
38 710-1007 TTScrew:3/8-16:1.50
39 712-04063 FlangeLockNut:5/16-18
40 710-1174 CarriageBolt
41 731-05385 ClutchCableFitting
42 746-04247 ClutchCable
43 710-0599 TTScrew: 1/4-20:.50
44 786-04307 CableMountBracket
45 747-04508 ClutchBail
17
Parts Li
Toorder
replacement parts,
cab 1-800-800-7310
orvisit
www.mtdproducts.com
iMPORTANT
Fora properworking
machine, use Factory
Approved Parts.
V-BELTS arespecially
designedto engageand
disengagesafely. A
substitute (nonOEM)
V-Beltcan be dangerous
by not disengaging
;ompletely.
Notes
Use this page to take notes.
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Use this page to take notes.
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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.
HOW 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 or log on to our
Website at www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
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 impliedwarranty of mer-
chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the
applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the
partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor
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 productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliability
forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand
theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited
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IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain
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MTD Series 250 Owner's manual

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