MTD 21A-241E729 Owner's manual

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A O A AL
Model241shown
Front Tine Tiller -- Model Series 240
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If asparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-02153A
3/2/2006
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
ThisOperatorsManualcoversarangeofproductspecificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsandfeaturesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynotbe
applicabletoall models.MTDLLCreservesthe rightto changeproductspecifications,designsand equipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEWEQUIPMENT,
pleaselocatethe modelplateon theequipmentand
copythe informationto thesamplemodel platepro-
videdto the right.Youcan locatethe modelplateby
lookingat the rearof thetineshield.This information
is importantfor usewhenvisitingthemanufacturer's
website,obtainingassistancefromtheCustomer
SupportDepartment,orwhencontactingan autho-
rizedservicedealer.
r
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.corn
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, ON 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do IVOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcan seek helpfrom theexperts. Choosefrom the optionsbelow:
Visit www.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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Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller
TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY
1.READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
2.KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONSOFALL
CONTROLS.
3.KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESANDSHIELDS
iNPLACEANDWORKING.
4.NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR
UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTOOPERATE
TILLER.
5. SHUTOFF ENGINE BEFOREUNCLOGGING
TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.
6.KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.
7,KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
8.USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE
TOWARDS YOU.
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Labels
WARNING
DONOT remove safety
(or any) labels from
tiller for any reason.
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Operat on
WARNING
Thissymbol points
outimportant safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructions
mayresult in personal
injury.Whenyou see
i this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNING!
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachine
andin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand
operate.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Know
howtostopthe machine.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrules in
this manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet
fromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentisto be
used.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,and otherforeign
objectswhichcouldbetrippedoverandcausepersonal
injury.
2 Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclosefitting
slacksandshirt. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be
caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethismachinein bare
feetor sandals.
3. Disengageclutchleversandshift(ifprovided)intoneutral
("N")beforestartingthe engine.
4. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththe engine
running.
5. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhile engineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
6. Toavoid personalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes
immediately.
7. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
8. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
9. Neverfuel machineindoors.
10.Neverremovegascapor addfuel whiletheengineishot or
running.
11.Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling
12.Neveroverfillfuel tank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
13. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
14. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineand
equipment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
15. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidenearan
openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,wateror
spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.).
16. Allowmachineto cool5 minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
1. Do notput handsor feetnear rotatingparts.Contactwith
the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
3. Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureof yourfootingand keepafirmhold onthe
handles.
4. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least75feet
fromthe machinewhile itis inoperation.Stopthe machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
5. Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetines maycatch
in the groundand propelthetillerforward.Ifthisoccurs,let
goof the handlebarsanddo notrestrainthe machine.
6. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
7. Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedsonhard
or slipperysurfaces.
8. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling.
9. Lookdownandbehindand usecarewhenin reverseor
pullingmachinetowardsyou.
10.Startthe engineaccordingtothe instructionsfoundin this
manualandkeepfeet wellawayfromthetinesat alltimes.
11.Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect
the sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine
Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
12.Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)and stopenginebefore
youleavetheoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Wait
untilthetinescometoa completestopbeforeunclogging
thetines, makinganyadjustments,orinspections.
13.Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
14.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
15.Usecautionwhentilling nearfences,buildingsand
undergroundutilities.Rotatingtinescancause property
damageor personalinjury.
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16.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotill soilto
deepattoofast ofarate.
17.Ifthe machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire
andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor
damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
18.Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesin placeand
operatingproperly.
19.Neverpick upor carrymachinewhiletheengineis running.
20.Use onlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer.Failuretodoso can resultin personalinjury.
21. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use
careandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerortelephone
1-800-800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyour
nearestservicingdealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
2. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessatfrequent
intervalsto keepthe machineinsafe workingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine
andmakecertainthe tinesand all movingpartshave
stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit
againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
the engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeedofthe engine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
6. Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageofthis machine.
7. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere
there isanopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa water
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructions
on off-seasonstorage.
9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,
etc.to protectthe environment.
Your Responsibility
1. Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,
understand,andfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis
manualandonthe machine.
2. Thesafetylabelsonthetillerareshowninthe "Safety
Labels"section.Toensuresafeoperationofthe tiller,follow
theinstructionsonall labelsclosely.
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ces
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
ofyourself and others.
Readandfollow all
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructions
mayresult in personal
njury.Whenyou see
this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNING!
Assembly
Standbehindthe tiller
asifyouweregoingto
operateit. Yourright hand
correspondsto the right
sideofthe tiller; your left
hand correspondsto the
leftsideof the tiller.
Thisoperator'smanual
maycovervariousmodels
oftillers. The units il-
lustratedmay varyslightly
from your unit.
II[VIPORTANT:Thisunitis
shippedwithoutgasoline
i oroil inthe engine.Fill
up gasolinean¢loUas
i nstr.ucted n theaccom-
panyingenginemanual
BEFOREoperatingyour
machine.
Assembly
1. Removethe star handle knobs andcarriage
boltsfrom the lowerhandle, Figure3-1.
Figure3-1:Removehardwarefrom lowerhandle.
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2. Positionthe upper handle ontothe lower
handle,Step A Figure3-2.Alignthe holes
onlower handlewith the holes onthe upper
handle(choosethe upper orlower holes
dependingon the desired handle height).
3. Insertcarriage boltsthrough the holesand se-
cure withstar knobs,Step B Figure3-2. Make
certain carriageboltsare seatedsecurelyinto
one ofthetwo positionsprovided.
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4. Insert leftend of tineclutch control intothe
holeon the leftside of theupper handle,
Figure3-3.
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Figure3-3: Installleftsideofthe tineclutchcontrol.
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5. Insert theZ-fittingon the clutchcable into
the hole onthe tine clutch control. Hook the
"Z" end intothe opening fromthe insideto
theoutside as shown in Figure3-4.
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Figure3-4: Hookcableintotineclutchcontrol.
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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Standbehind the tiller
as ifyouweregoingto
operate it. Yourrighthand
correspondsto the right
sideof the tiller; your left
handcorrespondsto the
left sideofthe tiller.
Thisoperator's manual
maycovervariousmodels
oftillers. The units il-
lustratedmayvaryslightly
from your unit.
WARNING
Thetit _:
is asafety device'Never
attempt to bypass its
operation,
Useextremecarewhen
handling gaso ne
Gasoline isextremely
f ammabloandtheVapors
are explosive,Neverfuel
the machineindoorsor
while the engineishot
or running.Ext nguish
cigarettes, cigars,pipes,
and othersources of
ignition:
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Keephandsandfeet away
from thetines, Referto
war" ng ontheunit:
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This operator!smanual
may cover variousmodels
of tUlers,Theunits il_
lustrated may Varyslightly
from yourunit.
Know Your Tiller
ClutchCable
Rear Wheel
with Depth
Stake
Figure4-1:Themajorpartsofthetiller(model241shown).
__k ARNING:Read,understand, and
follow all instructionsand warnings
postedon the machine and inthis
manualbefore operating.
Tine Clutch Control
Theclutchcontrolleverislocatedontheupperhandle.
Squeezingtheleveragainstthehandleengagesthefine
drive.Releasetheleverto stopthetinesfromturning.
Rear Wheel with Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeandwheelare locatedatthe rearof
thetiller.Bothmaybeadjusted.Refertothe"Wheel
Position"and"DepthStake"sectionsforinstructions.
Handle Knobs
Thehandleheightmaybeadjusted.Loosentheknobs
andremovethecarriageboltstochangetheposition.
Reinstallandtightenthehardwarewhencomplete.
Engine Controls
NOTE:Seethe separate enginemanualfor ad-
ditional engineinformationand functions.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarteris locatedon theengineandisusedto
manuallystarttheengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheengine'sspeedandstopsthe
engine.Tecumsehenginescomewitha fixedspeed
throttleand runata fullconstantspeed.Briggs& Stratton
enginescomewithavariablespeedthrottle.
UnitswithVariableSpeedThrottle:
Withthethrottlecontrolmovedcompletelytotheleft,
thecarburetorisin STARTor FASTposition.Use
maximumenginespeedfordeeptilling.
Movethethrottlecontrollevertotherightto reduce
enginespeed.ThrottlecontrolshouldbeatIDLEfor
transportingthetiller.
Movethethrottleallthewaytotherighttostopthe
engine.
Primer
Theprimer,locatedontheengine,isusedtopumpgas
intothecarburetorandaid instartingtheengine.Useit
tostarta coldengine,butdonotuseitto restarta warm
engineaftera shortshutdown.
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_ ARNING:Read,understand, and follow
all instructionsand warningspostedon the
machineand inthismanual beforeoperating.
Before Starting
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theenginemanualpackedwithyourtiller.Readinstruc-
tionscarefully.
,_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhen handling
gasoline. Gasolineisextremelyflammable
and thevaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machine
indoorsor while the engineishot or running.
manyotherusefullaborsavingtasksinthegarden.After
engineis runningandappropriatespeedseton throttle
(ifequipped),squeezefineclutchcontrol(seeFigure4-1)
againstupperhandletoengagethefinedrive.Release
theleverto stopthetinesfromturning.
Wheel Position
Thetillerisshippedwiththewheeladjustedsuchthat the
unitsitslevel.Beforetilling,thewheelmustberaised.To
dothis,removetheclevisandcotterpins,raisethewheel
tothedesiredposition,thenreattachpinsto secure,
Figure4-2.Fortransportingthetiller,reversethestepsto
lowerthewheel.
Starting the Engine
_L ARNING:Besureno one isstandingin
front ofthe tiller while the engineisrunning
or being started.
Referto the enginemanualshippedwith yourunit for
engine-specificinstructions.
1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makesurethe
metalcapontheendofthesparkplugisfastened
securelyoverthemetaltipon thesparkplug.
2. Makesurethatthefineclutchcontrolisdisengaged.
3. Forunitswith Briggs& Strattonengine,placethe
throttlecontrolinthe FASTposition.
ForunitswithTecumsehengine,moveleveronengine
toRUNposition.
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 the Engine
1. MovethecontrolleverontheenginetotheSTOPor
OFFposition.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Tiller
Yourtiller(alsoknownas acultivator)isa precisionbuilt
machinedesignedforseedbed preparation,cultivating,
furrowing,andmulching.It isengineeredtominimize
thehardestworkinthevegetableorflowergarden,to
tillthesoilforplantingandcultivating,andtoperform
Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeactsasa brakeforthetillerand controls
thedepthand speedatwhichthemachinewilloperate,
Figure4-3. Removetheclevisandcotterpins,raiseor
lowerthedepthstake,thenreattachpinsto secure.
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Figure4-3:TheDepthStake
Your Tiller
WARNING
Besure nooneotherthan
the operator isstanding
near the tiller whilestart,
ing engine or operating
the unit. Neverrun engine
indoors or in enclosed,
poorlyventilated areas,
Eng noexhaustcontains
carbonmonoxide, an
odorlessand deadlygas,
Keep hands feet hair
andloose€ oth ngaway
from anymoving partson
engine andtiller.
See yourengine manual
packagedwith your unit
for detailedinstructions
pertainingto startingthe
engine.
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WARNING
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Besurenooneother
thantheoperator
standing near the tiller
while startingengine
or operatingthe unit,
Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed
poorly ventilated
areas: Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
anddeadlygas:Keep
hands;feet; hair and
,loose clothing away
from any moving parts
on engineand
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See your engl e
manual packaged with
your unit for detailed
instructions pertainin
to enginecontrols.
Fortilling,thedepthstakemustbeloweredandthe
wheelmustbe raised,Figure4-4.
Byincreasingthedepthof thedepthstake,theforward
speedofthemachineis reducedandtheworkingdepth
isincreased.Whenthedepthstakeis raised,theworking
depthofthemachineisreducedandtheforwardspeed
isincreased.Theworkingdepthofthemachinemay
bepredeterminedbysettingthedepthstakesothatthe
wheelsareaboutfourinchesfromthegroundwhenthe
tinesanddepthstakearerestingontheground.This
settingwillpermitaworkingdepthofaboutfourinches.
Whenpresettingtheworkingdepth,thehandlesshould
beadjustedsothehandgripsarea littleabovewaist.
Thetillerwillbelowerwhenthetinesand depthstake
penetratetheground.
Figure4-4:Lowerthedepthstakeandraisethe wheelwhen
tilling.
Controlling Speed and Tilling Depth
Whentilling,leaveapproximatelyeightinchesof
untilledsoilbetweenthefirstandsecondtillingpaths,
thenmakethethirdpathbetweenthefirstandsecond,
Figure4-5. Insomesoils,thedesireddepthisobtained
thefirsttimeoverthegarden.Inothersoils,thedesired
depthisobtainedbygoingoverthegardentwoorthree
times.Passesshouldbe madeacrossthelengthand
widthof thegardenalternately.Rockswhichareturned
upshouldbe removedfromthegardenarea.
Thetypeof soilandworkingconditionswilldeterminethe
actualsettingofthedepthstakeandthehandlepressure
required.
Cultivating
Forcultivating,a twotothreeinchdepthisdesirable.
Thethrottle(ifequipped)shouldbesettocontrolforward
movementtoa slowwalkingspeed.Withtheoutertines
installed,theworkingwidthofthemachineis22or 24
inches.
Forcultivation,thismaybereducedto 13inchesby
removingtheoutertines,refertotheAdjustmentSection.
Whenlayingoutplantrows,be suretoallowenough
widthto permitcultivationbetweentherows.Ingrowing
cornor similarcrops,check-rowplantingwillpermitcross
cultivationandpracticallyeliminatehandhoeing,Figure
4-6.
Figure4-5:Recommendedtillerpaths.
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Handle Pressure
Furthercontroloftillingdepthandtravelspeedcanbe
obtainedbyvariationofpressureonthehandles.
A downwardpressureon thehandleswillreducethe
workingdepthandincreasetheforwardspeed.An
upwardpressureon thehandleswillincreasethe
workingdepthandreducetheforwardspeed.
Figure4-6:Allowenoughareabetweenrows.
Thetillerhasmanyusesotherthantillingandcultivating
a garden.Oneoftheseisthepreparationoflawnarea
forseeding.Thetillerwillprepareadeepseedbedwhich
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willbefreeofharduntilledspots,allowinga betterstandofgrassto grow.Thetillerisveryusefulforlooseninghard
soilforexcavationwitha shovel;Notedioushandworkwillbenecessary.Yourtillermaybe usedformixingcompost
in thepileorfor mixingitwiththesoilinyourgarden.Thisshouldbe doneafterthesoilhasbeenbrokentothefull
workingdepth.Thecompostshouldbe workedintoa depthofsix toseveninches.Thismaybedonebyworkingthe
lengthofthegardenandthenbymakingseparatepassesacrossits width.Theadditionofdecayedorganicmatterwill
substantiallyincreasethefertilityofyourgarden.Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizershouldbeappliedandworkedin
withthemulchmaterials.Breakingupleavesandstrawandmixingitwith severalinchesof soilallowsproperaeration
oftheplantrootsystemand retardsthegrowthofweeds.
Transporting and Storing the Tiller
Totransportthetiller,lowerthewheeland movethedepthstaketothehighestposition,Figure4-7.
Tostorethetiller,lowerthewheelandorientthedepthstakesobotharetouchingtheground,Figure4-8.
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Figure4-7:Fortransport,lowerwheelandraisedepthstake. Figure4-8:Forstorage,lowerwheelanddepthstake.
Your Tiller
Besurenooneother
than the operator is
standing near the tiller
while starting engine
or operating the unit;
Never engine
indoorsor in enclosed,
poorlyventilated
areas. Engineexhaust
contains carbon
monoxide; an odorless
hands; feet, hair and
loose clothing away
fromanymovingparts
on engine and tiller.
Seeyour engine
manua!packagedw_th
your unit for detailed
instructions Pertaining
to engine controls,
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manualmaycover
Variousmodelsoftillers.
Theunits, ust otedmaY
varyslightlyfrom your
Standbehindthetilleras
ifyouweregoingtooperi
ate it.Yourrighthand
correspondstotheright
sideof the tiller; yourleft
handcorrespondsto the
leftsideofthetillet.
Making Adjustments
Warning: Disconnectthe spark
plugwire and ground itagainst
the engine before performing
any adjustments.
Engine Adjustment
Referto theseparateengine manualfor engine
adjustmentinstructions.
Tine Width Adjustment
The tilling width ofthe unit is22 inches.Tilling
width can increaseto 24 inchesby removing
the clevis and cotter pins,sliding each outer
tine out one inch,and securing in this position
with the pins. Forcultivation,reduce thetine
width to 13inches byremovingthe outer tines
completely,Figure5-1.
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,€ 24-inch
2-inch
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Figure5-1:Tinewidthadjustment.
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_LIl_lLik, l=WARNING:Alwaysstopengine,discon-
nectsparkplug,and groundagainst
enginebeforecleaning,lubricatingor
performinganymaintenanceon your
machine.
Engine
Refertotheseparateenginemanualforenginemainte-
nanceinstructions.
Maintainengineoilas instructedintheseparate
enginemanualpackedwithyourunit.Readandfollow
instructionscarefully.
Serviceair cleanereverytenhoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryhourunderextremelydusty
conditions.Poorengineperformanceandflooding
usuallyindicatesthattheair cleanershouldbe
serviced.Toservicetheaircleaner,refertothe
separateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.
(_ MPORTANT:Neverrunyourenginewithout
air cleanercompletely assembled.
Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegap reset
every25hoursofengineoperation.Sparkplug
replacementis recommendedatthestartofeachtiller
season;checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype
andgap specification.
Cleantheengineregularlywitha clothor brush.
Keepthecoolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)clean
to permitproperaircirculationwhichisessentialto
engineperformanceand life.Becertainto removeall
dirtandcombustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Lubrication
Transmission
Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedandsealedatthefac-
tory.It requiresnochecking.Seean authorizedservice
dealerforanyserviceissues.
Tine Shafts
Removetineassembliesand lubricatethetineshaftsat
leastoncea season.
Wheel Shaft
Removewheelassemblyandlubricatetheaxleshaftat
leastoncea season.
Cleaning Tine Area
Cleantheundersideofthefineshieldaftereachuse.
Thedirtwashesoff thetineseasierifrinsedoff im-
mediatelyinsteadofafteritdries.Alwaystoweldrythe
tillerafterwardsandapplya lightcoatofoil or siliconeto
preventrustingorwaterdamage.
(_ IMPORTANT:Neveruse a "pressure washer"
to cleanyourtiller. Water canpenetratetight
areasof the tiller causingseriousdamage.
Replacing the Belt
Yourtillerhasbeenengineeredwitha beltmadeof
specialmaterialforlongerlifeand betterperformance.
It shouldnotbe replacedwithanoff-the-shelfbelt.See
theretailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourtiller,an
authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call1-800-800-7310
forinformationregardingpriceandavailability.
1. Removetheframeandenginebyremovingthesix
screwsandlocknutsholdingtheengineandframeto
theshield,Figure6-1.
Figure6-1:Removeengineandframetogainaccesstothebelt.
(Model241shown)
2. LoosenthelocknutshowninStepA Figure6-2.
3. Unloopthebeltfromthepulleys,StepB Figure6-2.
4. Reassemblethenewbeltandtightenthelocknut.
5. Reattachframeandengineusingthehardware
removedearlier.
J
Figure6-2:Loosenthenuttoremovethebelt.
IMPORTANT:Never usea
pressurewasherto clean
yourtiller. Watercan
penetratetight areasof
thetiller causingserious
damageto the unit.
IMPORTANT:Neverrun
yourengine withoutthe
air cleanercompletely
assembled.
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For repairs beyond
the minor adjust.
merits listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fa! s tOstart wi!ed ! connectwiretospa[k
I 2 Fue tankemptyorstaefue 2 F tankwthcean freshgaso ne
3. Throttle control!evernotincorrect 3, Movethrottle levertostartposition.
sta_ingPosition(i!equipped)position I
4, Chokenot nONpost on. 5: clean fuelline.
&Blocked fue! 6 C!ean:adjustgaROr[epiace:
Fau!tysPa[k wait afew rninutesto restartlbutdo
7, Engnefood ng. . notprme(f equpped)
Engineruns erratic
1. Sparkplugwireloose.
2. Unitrunningon CHOKE.
3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
4. Ventplugged.
5. Wateror dirtin fuelsystem.
6. Dirtyair cleaner.
7. Carburetoroutofadjustment.
1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. MovechokelevertoOFE
3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
4. Clearvent.
5. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
6. Cleanfollowingenginemanual.
7. Referto enginemanual.
I
Engineoverheats !; Engineoi!!eve!low: 1; E!!crankcasewthProPeroi!:
2 Di!tYa[fi!ter: 2 c!eanai[C!eaiei:
Ai[f!ow iest[cte& Removeblowerhousingandc!eanr
4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 4. Referto enginemanual.
1. Foreignobjectlodgedintines.
2. Tineclevispin(s)missing.
3. Beltwornand/orstretched.
4. Pulleyandidlernotincorrectadjust-
ment.
1. Stoptillercompletely,checkand
discardforeignobject.
2. Replacefineclevispin(s).
3. Replacebelt.
4. Takeunittoauthorizedservice
Tines do no engage
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Off-Season Storage
ifthetillerwillnotbe usedforaperiodlongerthan30
days,thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethe
tillerforstorage.
Cleantheexteriorofengineandtheentiretiller
thoroughly.Lubricatethetillerasdescribedin the
lubricationinstructions.
Wedonotrecommendtheuseof pressurewashersto
cleanyourunit.Theymaycausedamageto spindles,
pulleys,bearings,ortheengine.Theuseofpressure
washerswill resultin shortenedlifeand reduce
serviceability.
Refertotheenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
Wipetineswithoiled ragto preventrust.
Storetillerin aclean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentinan
unventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbe
takentorustprooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil
or silicone,coattheequipmentandespeciallyany
springs,bearings,andcables.
NOTE: When storing
anytype of power
equipment inan unven-
tilatedor metalstorage
shed.care should be
takento rustproofthe
equipment.Usinga
Ight oil or silicone,coat
theequipmentand
especiallyany springs,
bearings,and cables.
15
16
1 749-04282 UpperHandle
2 720-04072 StarHandle Knob
3 749-04281 LowerHandle
4 710-04398 FlangeScrew5/16-18x7.5
5 754-04123 Belt
6 756-04163 idlerPulley
7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer
8 686-04080 IdlerBracket
9 712-04065 FlangeLockNut:3/8-16
10 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.00
11 786-04303 Frame
12 710-0514 HHCapScrew3/8-16x 1.00
13 732-0418 ExtensionSpring
14 738-04139 Stud33x 1.5x3/8-16
15 756-04217 FlywheelPulley
16 710-0591 HHCapScrew3/8-24x 1.00
17 710-0520 HHCapScrew3/8-16x 1.50
18 786-04256 TineShield61cm
19 711-0415 ClevisPin
20 642-0005 OuterTineAssemblyLH
21 642-0003 InnerTineAssemblyLH
22 714-0149B internalCotterPin
23 710-0809 TT Screw1/4-20x 1.25
24 GW-9727 PipePlug3/8 NPT
25 642-0002 InnerTineAssemblyRH
26 642-0004 OuterTineAssemblyRH
27 618-04276A CaseAssembly
28 721-04157 Gasket
29 726-0299 PushCap
30 734-0973 Wheel5 x 1.38
31 749-04265 DepthStakeTube
32 711-04520 AxleShaft
33 710-1007 TT Screw3/8-16x 1.50
34 786-04296 WheelBracket
35 749-04266 RearWheelTube
36 714-3020 internalCotterPin
37 712-04063 FlangeLockNut:5/16-18
38 710-0487 CarriageBolt
39 731-05385 ClutchCableFitting
40 746-04247 ClutchCable
41 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x.50
42 786-04307 CableMountBracket
43 747-04508 ClutchBail
44 736-0300 FiatWasher.406x .875x.059
Parts List
_FACTORY PARTS
To order
replacement parts, call
1-800-800-7310
or visit
www.mtdproducts.com
Fora proper working
machine,use Fac-
tory Approved Parts.
V-BELTSare specially
designed to engageand
disengagesafely. A
substitute (nomOEM)
V-Belt canbe danger-
ous by notdisengaging
completely.
Tiller features/compo-
nentsvary by model.
Someparts listedmay
not be availableonyour
unit.
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Notes
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Use this page to take notes.
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.
NOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,
or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-
0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 orlog onto our
Website at www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto
useor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarrantyof mer-
chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the
applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the
partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwritten or
oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,
includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall
bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy
isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.
Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand
exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable
for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn
careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea
warranted product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof
the product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskand liability
forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand
theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited
warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
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MTD 21A-241E729 Owner's manual

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