MTD Series 250 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: Series 250

Category: Mini tillers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

21A-251E000

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

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.

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.

' i i i i

Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller

i _ i i i i

_ _ i_I i i i i _ i

WARNING

DO NOT removesafety

(or any) laSeJsfrom

tier for any reason.

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.

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.

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

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.

',,..

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.

Figure3-3: Installleftsideofthe tineclutchcontrol.

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.

Figure3-2:Attachandsecureupperhandle.

6.Squeezethetineclutchcontrolinward.

Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside

oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5.

f- _,,

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: 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.

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

i......... i

Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment

Depth Stake

Thedepthstakeactsasa brakeforthetillerand controls

thedepthand speedatwhichthemachinewilloperate,

Figure4-3.

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

monoxide; an odorless

anddeadlygas:

hands, feetl hair and

loose clothing away

from any moving parts

on engineand

Referto the engine

manual for detailed

engine

i _ _iii___________ i_iI

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.

_ J

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.

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'

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.

,€ 24-inch

Figure5-1:Tinewidthadjustment.

__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.

f -,

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.

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.

' I

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

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.

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

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.

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

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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