MTD Series 250 User manual

MTD
Brand
MTD
Model
Series 250
Category
Mini tillers
Type
User manual
Safetyo Assembly o Operation oTips &Techniques oMaintenance *Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty
Front Tine Titter -- Model 250
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON
Warning: This unitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush=
coveredor grass=coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany),
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator,Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=01660C
PRINTEDIN U,S,A, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 10/06/2005
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new tiller, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3 Maintenance ...................................................... 13
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU BEGINASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW
EQUIPMENT,please locatethe modelplate onthe equipment
and copythe informationto the samplemodel plateprovided
to the righLYou can locatethe modelplate by looking at
the rearof thetine shield. Thisinformationis importantfor
usewhen visitingthe manufacturer'sweb site,obtaining
assistancefromthe CustomerSupport Department,or when
communicatingwith anauthorizedservice dealer.
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Model Number
®
_www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, ON 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-731 0
Customer Support
Phase do NOTreturn the unit to the retaibr from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor have anyquestions regardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcan seekhelpfromthe expert& Choose fromtheoptions below:
o Visit mtdproducts.com. Click onthe Service & Support menu option.
, Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1=800=800=731&
. The engine manufacturer is responsbb for all engine=relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power=rating,specifica-
tions,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for more information.
Produc_ R.e gistr._t[or_
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TO AVOID SERIOUS mNJURY
1.READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
2.KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONSOFALL
CONTROLS.
3,KEEPALL SAFETYDEVmCESAND SHIELDS
mNPLACEANDWORKING,
4.NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR
UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTOOPERATE
TILLER,
5, SHUTOFF ENGmNEBEFOREUNCLOGGING
TINES OR MAKmNGREPNRS.
& KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.
7. KEEP AWAY FROMROTATINGPARTS.
8, USE EXTREMECAUTIONWREN
REVERSINGOR PULUNG TRE MACHNE
TOWARDS YOU,
WARNmNG
DO NOT remove safety I
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Z_I_
,a_'_ WARN NG Engne Exhaust someof tsconsttuents andcertanvehcecompo _
Lr ._......,Anentscontainoremitchem ca,sknowntoStateofCa,forn atocausecancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
This symbol points
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
ofyourself and others.
ualbeforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
these instructions
mayresultin personal
njury.Whenyousee
this symbol. HEED ITS
WARNING!
DANGER: This machine was builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperation in this
manual As with any typeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe partof the operatorcan
resultin seriousinjury.This machineis capable of amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,and fellowall instructionsonthe machine
andin the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleand
operate.Keepthismanualin asafeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Know
howtostop themachine.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe operationinstructionsandsafetyrules in
this manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet
fromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentistobe
used.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,andotherforeign
objectswhich couldbetripped overandcause personal
injury.
2 Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclosefitting
slacks andshirt.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be
caughtin movableparts. Neveroperatethismachinein bare
feetor sandals.
3. Disengageclutchleversand shift(ifprovided)intoneutral
("N")beforestartingtheengine.
4. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththe engine
running.
5. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedin the
operator'smanual.
6. To avoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothes
immediately.
7. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
8. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
9. Neverfuel machineindoors.
10.Neverremovegascapor addfuel whiletheengineishot or
running.
11.Allow enginetocoolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling
12.Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan_J2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto 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 cool5minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
1. Donotput handsor feetnearrotatingparts.Contactwith
the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
3. Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe
handles.
4. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75 feet
fromthe machinewhileit is inoperation.Stopthe machineif
anyoneentersthearea.
5. Becarefulwhentillingin hardground.Thetines maycatch
inthe groundandpropelthe tillerforward.Ifthisoccurs,let
go ofthe handlebarsanddo notrestrainthe machine.
6. Exerciseextremecautionwhen operatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
7. Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedsonhard
or slipperysurfaces.
8. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling.
9. Lookdownandbehindand usecarewhenin reverseor
pullingmachinetowardsyou.
10.Startthe engineaccordingtotheinstructionsfoundin this
manualandkeepfeet wellawayfromthetinesat alltimes.
11.Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect
the sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine
Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforany damage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
12.Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)andstopenginebefore
youleavetheoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Wait
untilthetines cometoacompletestopbeforeunclogging
the tines,makinganyadjustments,orinspections.
13.Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.
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,andsafety devicesin placeand
operatingproperly.
19.Neverpickuporcarry machinewhilethe engineis running.
20. Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultinpersonalinjury.
21. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use
careandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerortelephone
1-800-800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyour
nearestservicingdealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
2. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine
andmakecertainthetinesand all movingpartshave
stopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
the engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeedofthe engine.
5. Maintainorreplacesafetyand instructionlabels,as
necessary.
6. Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageofthismachine.
7. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
there isanopenflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructions
on off-seasonstorage.
9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,do thisoutdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,
etc.to protecttheenvironment.
Your Responsibility
1. Restrictthe useofthispowermachinetopersonswhoread,
understand,andfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis
manualandonthe machine.
2. Thesafetylabelsonthetiller areshowninthe "Safety
Labels"section.Toensuresafeoperationofthe tiller,follow
the instructionsonall labelsclosely.
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
these instructions
may result in personal
injury, When you see
this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNmNG!
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NOTE:Standbehind
thetillerasifyouwere
goingtooperateit,Your
righthandcorresponds
totherightsideofthe
tiller;yourlefthand
correspondstotheIdt
sideofthetiller.
NOTE:Thisoperator's
manualmaycover
variousmodelsoftillers.
Theunitsillustrated
mayvaryslightlyfrom
thoseinstructionswhich
pertaintoyourmodel
number.
IMPORTANT
withoutgasolineoroil
instructedintheaccom-
panyingenginemanual
/_ -._ Figure3o3,
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Figure3-1: Removehardwarefromlowerhandle.
2. Positionthe upper handleontothe lower
handle,Step A Figure3-2. Align thehobs
on lower handle with the hobs onthe upper
handle(choosethe upperor lower hobs
depending onthe desired handleheight).
3. insertcarriage boltsthroughthe hobs and se_
cure withstar knobs, Step B Figure3_2.Make
certain carriageboltsare seated securelyinto
one of thetwo positionsprovided.
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Figure3-3: Installleftsideof thefineclutchcontrol.
5. insert theZ-fittingon theclutch cable into
thehob on thefine clutchcontrol. Hook the
"Z"end intotheopening fromthe insideto
theoutsideas shown in Figure34.
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Figure3-4: Hookcableintotineclutchcontrol.
Figure3-2: Attachandsecureupperhandle.
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Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside
oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5.
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Figure3-5: Installrightendoffineclutchcontrol.
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Assembly
NOTE: Stand behind
thetiller as if youwere
going to operate it. Your
tiller;your lefthand
correspondstothe left
side of thetiller.
NOTE: This operator's
manualmay cover
various modelsoftillers
The units illustrated
mayvary slightly from
yourunit. Followonly
those instructionswhich
pertainto your model
number.
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Know Your Titter
WARN
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. GasoJine is
extremeJy flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuei
the machine indoors
or whiJe the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the tines.
Refer to warning iabeJ
on the unit.
Figure4-1:The majorpartsofthetiller
_ ARNING:Read,understand,and
follow all instructionsand warnings
posted on the machine and inthis
manualbeforeoperating.
Tine Clutch Control
Theclutchcontrolleverislocatedontheupperhandle,
Squeezingtheleveragainstthehandleengagesthefine
drive,Releasethelevertostopthetinesfromturning,
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeislocatedattherearofthefiller,
Handle Knobs
Thehandleheightmaybe adiusted,Loosentheknobs
andremovethecarriageboltsto changetheposition,
Reinstallandtightenthehardwarewhencomplete,
Front Whee_
Thefrontwheelcanberaisedandloweredfortransport
andstorage,Referto theWheelPositionsectionfor
instructions,
Engine Controls
NOTE:Seetheseparateenginemanualforadditional
informationandfunctionsof theenginecontrols,
ThrottJe ControJ
Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedontheengine,It
controlstheengine'sspeedandstopstheengine,
, Withthethrottlecontrolmovedcompletelytothe left,
thecarburetorisin STARTor FASTposition,Use
maximumenginespeedfordeeptilling,
, Movethethrottlecontrollevertotherightto reduce
enginespeed,ThrottlecontrolshouldbeatIDLEfor
transportingthefiller,
• Movethethrottleallthewaytotherighttostopthe
engine,
Primer
Theprimer,locatedontheengine,isusedtopumpgas
intothecarburetorandaid instartingtheengine,Useit
tostarta coldengine,butdo notuseit torestarta warm
engineaftera shortshutdown,
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterislocatedontheengineand isusedto
manuallystarttheengine,
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WARNING:Read,understand,and
follow all instructionsand warnings
postedon the machine and inthis
manualbefore operating.
Before Starting
Gas And Oil Fill°Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theseparateenginemanualpackedwithyourtiller.Read
instructionscarefully.
WARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handling gasoline. Gasoline isex-
tremely flammable andthe vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel machine indoors
or while the engineishot or running.
Starting Engine
WARNING:Besure no one isstanding
infront of the tiller while the engine is
running or beingstarted.
1. Attachsparkplugwiretosparkplug.Makesurethe
metalcapontheendofthesparkplugisfastened
securelyoverthemetaltipon thesparkplug.
2. Makesurethatthefineclutchcontrolisdisengaged.
3. PlacethethrottlecontrolintheFASTposition.
4. Forfirsttimestart=up,firmlypressengineprimerfive
(5) times.Forall futurestarts,pressthree(3) times.
Waitabouttwo secondsbetweeneachpress.
5. Placelefthandongastank.Grasprecoilstarterand
pullropeoutslowlyuntilenginereachesthe beginning
ofitscompressioncycle(ropewillpullslightlyharder
atthispoint).
6. Pullropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.
Keepa firmgripon handle.Letroperewindslowly.Do
notletrecoilstartersnapbackagainstengine.Repeat
untilenginestarts.
Stopping Engine
1. MovethrottlecontrollevertoSTOPor OFFposition.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Titter
Yourfiller(alsoknownasacultivator)isa precisionbuilt
machinedesignedforseedbed preparation,cultivating,
furrowing,and mulching.It isengineeredtominimize
thehardestworkin thevegetableorflowergarden,totill
thesoilforplantingandcultivating,andtoperformmany
otherusefullaborsavingtasksinthegarden.
WheeR Position
Thetillerisshippedwiththewheelsadiustedsuchthat
theunitsitslevel.Beforefilling,thefrontwheelmustbe
raised.Todothis,pullthewheelbracketassemblydown
towardsthegroundand lift up,Figure4=2.Thewheel
willmoveintotillingposition.Fortransportingthetiller,
reversethestepstolowerthewheel
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Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeactsasa brakeforthetillerandcontrols
thedepthandspeedatwhichthemachinewilloperate,
Figure4=3.
Figure4-3:TheDepthStake
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coot ommiogsdaod co,,,vo,,o
....... Forcultivating atwo tothreeinchdepthisdesirable,The
Tlt ln g Depth throttleshouldbe settocontrolforwardmovementto a
Whenfilling,leaveapproximately8 inchesofuntilledsoil slowwalkingspeed,Withtheoutertinesinstalled,the
rTimler
betweenthefirstandsecondfillingpaths,thenmake
thethirdpathbetweenthefirstandsecond,Figure4=4,
Insomesoils,thedesireddepthisobtainedthefirst
timeoverthegarden,Inothersoils,thedesireddepth
isobtainedbygoingoverthegardentwo orthreetimes,
Passesshouldbemadeacrossthelengthandwidth
ofthegardenalternately,Rockswhichareturnedup
shouldberemovedfromthegardenarea.
workingwidthofthemachineis22or 24inches,
Forcultivation,thismaybereducedto 13inchesby
removingtheoutertines,refertotheAdiustmentSection,
Whenlayingoutplantrows,be suretoallowenough
widthtopermitcultivationbetweenthe rows,Ingrowing
cornor similarcrops,check=rowplantingwillpermitcross
cultivationandpracticallyeliminatehandhoeing,Figure
4=5,
than the Operator is
stand!rig near the ti!!er
whi!e starting engine
or operating the un!t.
Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas, Eng!ne exhaust :
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and
looseclothing away
from any moving parts
on engine and tiller. '
Figure4-4:Recommendedtillerpaths.
Handle Pressure
Furthercontroloftillingdepthandtravelspeedcanbe
obtainedbyvariationof pressureonthehandles,
Adownwardpressureonthehandleswillreducethe
workingdepthandincreasetheforwardspeed,An
upwardpressureon thehandleswillincreasethe
workingdepthandreducetheforwardspeed,
Thetype ofsoilandworkingconditionswilldetermine
theactualsettingofthedepthstakeandthehandle
pressurerequired,
Figure4-5:Allowenoughareabetweenrows.
Thetillerhasmanyusesotherthanfillingandcultivating
a garden,Oneoftheseisthepreparationoflawnareafor
seeding,Thetillerwillpreparea deepseedbedwhichwill
befreeofharduntilledspots,allowingabetterstandof
grasstogrow,Thefillerisveryusefulforlooseninghard
soilforexcavationwithashovel;Notedioushandworkwill
be necessary,Yourfillermaybeusedformixingcompost
inthepileor formixingit withthesoilin yourgarden,This
shouldbedoneafterthesoilhasbeenbrokentothefull
workingdepth,Thecompostshouldbeworkedinto a
depthofsixto seveninches,Thismaybedonebyworb
ingthelengthofthegardenandthenbymakingseparate
passesacrossits width,Theadditionof decayedorganic
matterwillsubstantiallyincreasethefertilityofyour
garden,Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizershouldbe
appliedandworkedinwiththemulchmaterials,Breaking
up leavesandstrawandmixingitwithseveralinchesof
soilallowsproperaerationoftheplantrootsystemand
retardsthegrowthofweeds,
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Transporting and Storing the Titter
Totransportandstorethetiller,lowerthefrontwheel,Figure4-2,
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Adjustment
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The un!tsillustrated
mayvary slightlyfrom
yourunit. Followonly
those !nstruct!ons
which pertaintOYOUr
mode number.
NOTE: Standbehind
thetiller as if youwere
goingto operateit.
Yourrighthandcor-
respondsto the right
side ofthe tiller; your
left handcorresponds
tothe Idt side d the
tiller.
Making Adjustments
Warning: Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against
the engine before performing
any adjustments.
Engine Adjustment
Referto theseparateengine manualfor engine
adjustmentinstructions.
Tine Width Adjustment
The tilling widthof the unitis 22 inches. Tilling
width can increaseto 24inches by removing
the clevisand cotter pins, slidingeach outer
tine out one inch,and securing
with thepins. Forcultivation, reducethe tine
width to 13inches by removingthe outer tines
completely,Figure54.
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24-inch
_2_inch_
13-inch
Figure5-1:Tinewidthadjustment.
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,oo,,,oooRe--lacin.-theBelt
neetspark pug, andgroundaganet _' ,_
enqine beforecleaninq, lubdcatinq or Yourtillerhasbeenengineeredwitha beltmadeof
performing anymaintenanceon your specialmaterialforlongerlifeandbetterperformance
machine, it shouldnotbe replacedwithanoff=the=shelfbelt.See
Engine
Refertotheseparateenginemanualforenginemainte=
nanceinstructions.
. Maintainengineoilas instructedin theseparate
enginemanualpackedwithyourunit.Readandfollow
instructionscarefully.
. Serviceaircleanereverytenhoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryhourunderextremelydusty
conditions.Poorengineperformanceandflooding
usuallyindicatesthattheair cleanershouldbe
serviced.Toservicetheaircleaner,referto the
separateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.
(_ IMPORTANT:Neverrun your enginewithout
air cleaner completely 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
Removefineassembliesand lubricatethefineshaftsat
leastoncea season.
Wheel Shaft
Removewheelassemblyandlubricatetheaxleshaftat
leastoncea season.
Cleaning Tine Area
CleantheundersideofthetineshMd aftereachuse.
Thedirtwashesoff thetineseasierif rinsedoff im=
mediatelyinsteadofafteritdries.Alwaystoweldrythe
tillerafterwardsandapplya lightcoatof oilor siliconeto
preventrustingor waterdamage.
(_ IMPORTANT:Neveruse a "pressure washer"
to cleanyour tiller. Watercan penetrate tight
areasof the tiller causing serious damage.
theretailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourfiller,an
authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call1=800=800=7310 ,, ,,
forinformationregardingpriceand availability.
1. Removetheframeandenginebyremovingthesix
screwsandlocknutsholdingtheengineandframeto
theshield,Figure6=1.
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Figure6-1:Removeengineandframetogainaccesstothebelt.
2. Loosenthelocknutshownin StepA Figure6=2.
3. Unloopthe beltfromthe pulleys,StepB Figure6=2.
4. Reassemblethenewbeltandtightenthelocknut.
5. Reattachframeandengineusingthehardware
removedearlier.
Figure6-2:Loosenthenuttoremovethebelt.
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£TANT: Never
aPieSSUiewashei
Watei Canpenetrate
causing seiiousdamage
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For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer,
Remedy
2 FueEtankemptyerstale!ue!, 2. F!!ltankw!thoban!!mshgaso!!ne.
3, Thmttb control!evernot!nco!tact i 3. Moveth!ottb bvertesta!t position.
sta!ting pos!tion(!! equ!ppedt &Move levertoONpositionl
51Ciian!uef"ne:
5: Bbcked !ue!!!ne: 6' clean:adjustgab O"[ePlacel
6' FaultySparkPlug' 7. Wat afew minutestorestart butdo
Engine!boding. notPime(!!eqi pPed)
Engineruns erratic
1, Sparkplugwireloose,
2, Unitrunningon CHOKE,
3, Blockedfuellineor stab fuel
4, Ventplugged,
5, Waterordirtin fuelsystem,
6, Dirtyaircleaner,
7, Carburetoroutofadiustment,
1, Connectandtightenspark
plugwire,
2, Movechokebver toOFR
3, Cban fuelline;fill tankwithcban,
freshgasoline,
4, Clearvent,
5, Drainfueltank,Refillwith
freshfuel
6, Cleanfollowingenginemanual,
7, Refertoenginemanual
1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil
I & Ca!buret0!n0tadiusted#!ope!iy_
1, Foreignobiectlodgedintines,
2, Tineclevispin(s)missing,
3, Beltwornand/orstretched,
4, Pulleyand idlernotin correctadiust-
merit,
4. Referto enginemanual
1, Stoptillercompbtely,checkand
discardforeignobiect,
2, Replacetinecbvis pin(s),
3, ReplacebeL
4, Takeunittoauthorizedservice
Tinesdo noengage
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Off-Season Storage
Ifthetillerwillnotbe usedfora periodlongerthan30
days,thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethe
tillerforstorage,
Cleantheexteriorofengineandtheentiretiller
thoroughly,Lubricatethetillerasdescribedin the
lubricationinstructions,
Wedo notrecommendtheuseof pressurewashersto
cleanyourunit,Theymaycausedamagetospindles,
pulleys,bearings,ortheengine,Theuseofpressure
washerswillresultinshortenedlifeand reduce
serviceability,
Refertotheenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions,
Wipetineswithoiledragto preventrust,
Storetillerin aclean,dryarea,Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer,
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentinan
unventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbe
takentorustprooftheequipment,Usinga lightoil
or silicone,coattheequipmentandespeciallyany
springs,bearings,andcabbs,
NOTE: When storing
anytypeof power
equipmentin anunveno
tilatedor metalstorage
shed.care should be
takento rustproofthe
especiallyanysprings,
bearings,and cables.
15
Q
16
1 749_04282 UpperHandle
2 720_04072 StarHandleKnob
3 749_04281 LowerHandle
4 710-04398 FlangeScrew:5/16q8:7,5:GR5
5 754-04061 Belt
6 756_04163 IdlerPulley
7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer
8 786-04309 idlerBracket
9 71604065 FlangeLockNut:3/8-16
10 710-0654A TT Screw:3/8q6:1,00
11 786-04303 Frame
12 710-0514 HHCapScrew:3/8q6:1,00
13 7360418 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 TineShield61 cm
19 711-0415 ClevisPin
20 64bOOO5 OuterTineAssemblyLH
21 84bOOO3 JnnerTineAssemblyLH
22 714-0149B [ntemaICotterPin
23 738-04172 ShoulderScrew:,31x2:1/4-20
24 786-04299 FrontWheeIBracket
25 711-04511 AxleShaft
26 750-04578 Spacer
27 734-04063 Wheel7xl,5 Star-Diam
28 726-0299 PushCap
29 7360384 ExtensionSpring
30 71604064 FlangeLockNut: 1/4-20
31 710-0809 TTScrew: 1/4-20:1,25
32 GW@727 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 71604063 FlangeLockNut:5/16q8
40 710q174 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
To order
replacement parts.
call 1=800-800-7310
www.mtdpn
IMPORTANT
Fora properworking
machine, useFactory
_,pprovedParts,
C-BELTSare specially
designedto engageand
disengagesafely. A
substitute (non OEM)
V-Beltcan be dangerous
by not disengaging
completely,
17
Notes
Use this page to take notes.
18
Use this page to take notes. Notes
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
Thefimitedwarrantyset forthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkman=
shipfora periodoftwo (2) yearscommencingon thedateoforiginal
purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any
partfoundtobedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.This limitedwar=
rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained
inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,
andhasnotbeensubiecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting
fromtheinstallationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot
approvedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual
willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsare warrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipforaperiodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateofpurchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter=
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
NOW TO OBTAmNSERVICE: Warrantyservice is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your !ocalauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,
or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box 361131,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. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsand conditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune=ups,brakeadiustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adiustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto
useor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthanan authorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideoftheUnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
No impliedwarranty, includingany impliedwarranty of mero
chantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the
applicable period of expresswritten warranty aboveasto the
parts asidentified. Noother express warranty, whether written or
oral, exceptas mentioned above,given by anyperson or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind MTD.During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy
is repair or replacementof the product as set forth above.
Theprovisions asset forth in this warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damageincluding, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacementlawn
careservices or for rental expensestotemporarily replacea
warranted product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionorlimitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliability
forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/orto othersand
theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
This limitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited
warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate,
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683
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MTD Series 250 User manual

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Series 250
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