MTD 21A-241E729 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 21A-241E729

Category: Mini tillers

Type: Owner's manual

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

A O A AL

Model241shown

Front Tine Tiller -- Model Series 240

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

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

If asparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

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

FORMNO.769-02153A

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.

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.

Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller

TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY

1.READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

2.KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONSOFALL

CONTROLS.

3.KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESANDSHIELDS

iNPLACEANDWORKING.

4.NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR

UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTOOPERATE

TILLER.

5. SHUTOFF ENGINE BEFOREUNCLOGGING

TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

6.KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.

7,KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

8.USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN

REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE

TOWARDS YOU.

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Labels

WARNING

DONOT remove safety

(or any) labels from

tiller for any reason.

Operat on

WARNING

Thissymbol points

outimportant safety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand follow all

instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattempting to

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructions

mayresult in personal

injury.Whenyou see

i this symbol, HEED ITS

WARNING!

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain 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.

16.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotill soilto

deepattoofast ofarate.

17.Ifthe machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor

vibration,stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire

andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor

damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

18.Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesin placeand

operatingproperly.

19.Neverpick upor carrymachinewhiletheengineis running.

20.Use onlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer.Failuretodoso can resultin personalinjury.

21. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use

careandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerortelephone

1-800-800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyour

nearestservicingdealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

2. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessatfrequent

intervalsto keepthe machineinsafe workingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.

3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine

andmakecertainthe tinesand all movingpartshave

stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit

againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.

4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsorover-speed

the engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe

operatingspeedofthe engine.

5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

6. Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,

andstorageofthis machine.

7. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere

there isanopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa water

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

8. Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructions

on off-seasonstorage.

9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc.to protectthe environment.

Your Responsibility

1. Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,

understand,andfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis

manualandonthe machine.

2. Thesafetylabelsonthetillerareshowninthe "Safety

Labels"section.Toensuresafeoperationofthe tiller,follow

theinstructionsonall labelsclosely.

ces

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

ofyourself and others.

Readandfollow all

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructions

mayresult in personal

njury.Whenyou see

this symbol, HEED ITS

WARNING!

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.

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.

4. Insert leftend of tineclutch control intothe

holeon the leftside of theupper handle,

Figure3-3.

Figure3-3: Installleftsideofthe tineclutchcontrol.

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.

6.Squeezethetineclutchcontrolinward.

Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside

oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5.

Figure3-5: Installrightend oftineclutchcontrol.

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:

Keephandsandfeet away

from thetines, Referto

war" ng ontheunit:

I _

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.

_ 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.

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

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.

Handle Pressure

Furthercontroloftillingdepthandtravelspeedcanbe

obtainedbyvariationofpressureonthehandles.

A downwardpressureon thehandleswillreducethe

workingdepthandincreasetheforwardspeed.An

upwardpressureon thehandleswillincreasethe

workingdepthandreducetheforwardspeed.

Figure4-6:Allowenoughareabetweenrows.

Thetillerhasmanyusesotherthantillingandcultivating

a garden.Oneoftheseisthepreparationoflawnarea

forseeding.Thetillerwillprepareadeepseedbedwhich

willbefreeofharduntilledspots,allowinga betterstandofgrassto grow.Thetillerisveryusefulforlooseninghard

soilforexcavationwitha shovel;Notedioushandworkwillbenecessary.Yourtillermaybe usedformixingcompost

in thepileorfor mixingitwiththesoilinyourgarden.Thisshouldbe doneafterthesoilhasbeenbrokentothefull

workingdepth.Thecompostshouldbe workedintoa depthofsix toseveninches.Thismaybedonebyworkingthe

lengthofthegardenandthenbymakingseparatepassesacrossits width.Theadditionofdecayedorganicmatterwill

substantiallyincreasethefertilityofyourgarden.Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizershouldbeappliedandworkedin

withthemulchmaterials.Breakingupleavesandstrawandmixingitwith severalinchesof soilallowsproperaeration

oftheplantrootsystemand retardsthegrowthofweeds.

Transporting and Storing the Tiller

Totransportthetiller,lowerthewheeland movethedepthstaketothehighestposition,Figure4-7.

Tostorethetiller,lowerthewheelandorientthedepthstakesobotharetouchingtheground,Figure4-8.

f "_, f

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,

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.

,€ 24-inch

2-inch •

Figure5-1:Tinewidthadjustment.

_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.

Figure6-2:Loosenthenuttoremovethebelt.

IMPORTANT:Never usea

pressurewasherto clean

yourtiller. Watercan

penetratetight areasof

thetiller causingserious

damageto the unit.

IMPORTANT:Neverrun

yourengine withoutthe

air cleanercompletely

assembled.

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust.

merits listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Problem Cause Remedy

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

I 2 Fue tankemptyorstaefue 2 F tankwthcean freshgaso ne

3. Throttle control!evernotincorrect 3, 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.

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

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

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

4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 4. Referto enginemanual.

1. Foreignobjectlodgedintines.

2. Tineclevispin(s)missing.

3. Beltwornand/orstretched.

4. Pulleyandidlernotincorrectadjust-

ment.

1. Stoptillercompletely,checkand

discardforeignobject.

2. Replacefineclevispin(s).

3. Replacebelt.

4. Takeunittoauthorizedservice

Tines do no engage

Off-Season Storage

ifthetillerwillnotbe usedforaperiodlongerthan30

days,thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethe

tillerforstorage.

Cleantheexteriorofengineandtheentiretiller

thoroughly.Lubricatethetillerasdescribedin the

lubricationinstructions.

Wedonotrecommendtheuseof pressurewashersto

cleanyourunit.Theymaycausedamageto spindles,

pulleys,bearings,ortheengine.Theuseofpressure

washerswill resultin shortenedlifeand reduce

serviceability.

Refertotheenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage

instructions.

Wipetineswithoiled ragto preventrust.

Storetillerin aclean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto

corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentinan

unventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbe

takentorustprooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil

or silicone,coattheequipmentandespeciallyany

springs,bearings,andcables.

NOTE: When storing

anytype of power

equipment inan unven-

tilatedor metalstorage

shed.care should be

takento rustproofthe

equipment.Usinga

Ight oil or silicone,coat

theequipmentand

especiallyany springs,

bearings,and cables.

1 749-04282 UpperHandle

2 720-04072 StarHandle Knob

3 749-04281 LowerHandle

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

5 754-04123 Belt

6 756-04163 idlerPulley

7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer

8 686-04080 IdlerBracket

9 712-04065 FlangeLockNut:3/8-16

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

11 786-04303 Frame

12 710-0514 HHCapScrew3/8-16x 1.00

13 732-0418 ExtensionSpring

14 738-04139 Stud33x 1.5x3/8-16

15 756-04217 FlywheelPulley

16 710-0591 HHCapScrew3/8-24x 1.00

17 710-0520 HHCapScrew3/8-16x 1.50

18 786-04256 TineShield61cm

19 711-0415 ClevisPin

20 642-0005 OuterTineAssemblyLH

21 642-0003 InnerTineAssemblyLH

22 714-0149B internalCotterPin

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

24 GW-9727 PipePlug3/8 NPT

25 642-0002 InnerTineAssemblyRH

26 642-0004 OuterTineAssemblyRH

27 618-04276A CaseAssembly

28 721-04157 Gasket

29 726-0299 PushCap

30 734-0973 Wheel5 x 1.38

31 749-04265 DepthStakeTube

32 711-04520 AxleShaft

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

34 786-04296 WheelBracket

35 749-04266 RearWheelTube

36 714-3020 internalCotterPin

37 712-04063 FlangeLockNut:5/16-18

38 710-0487 CarriageBolt

39 731-05385 ClutchCableFitting

40 746-04247 ClutchCable

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

42 786-04307 CableMountBracket

43 747-04508 ClutchBail

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

Parts List

_FACTORY PARTS

To order

replacement parts, call

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

Fora 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.

Notes

_ ii_ _ i_ill i_ii i_iii_ _ I_

Use this page to take notes.

Notes

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect

tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any

partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,

andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

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

ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

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

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,

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

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

Website at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarrantyof mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the

partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwritten or

oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,

includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof

the product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskand liability

forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand

theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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