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: This unit isequippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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 ...................................................... Safety ................................................................... Assembly ............................................................. Operation ............................................................. Adjustments .........
Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller i_ii_ _i i _iI i_ _ii_ TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY 1. READTHE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. 2. KNOWLOCATIONAND FUNCTIONSOF ALL CONTROLS. 3. KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESANDSHIELDS iN PLACEANDWORKING. 4. NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATE TILLER. Labels 5. SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS. 6. KEEP BYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE. 7,KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. 8.USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Operat on DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
16.Do not overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto till soil to deep at too fast of a rate. Your Responsibility 1. Restrictthe use of this power machineto personswho read, understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsinthis manualand on the machine. 17. Ifthe machineshould start makingan unusualnoise or vibration,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plug wire and groundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage. Repairany damage beforestartingandoperating. 18.
Assembly 4. Insert left end of tine clutch control into the hole on the left side of the upper handle, Figure 3-3. 1. Removethe star handle knobs and carriage boltsfrom the lower handle, Figure 3-1. f NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand corresponds to the right side of the tiller; your left hand correspondsto the left side of the tiller. NOTE: This operator's manual may cover various models of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit.
6. Squeeze thetineclutchcontrolinward. Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5. f NOTE: Stand behind ,,_ Figure3-5: Installrightend of tine clutchcontrol. the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your ight hand corresponds to the right side of the tiller; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the tiller. .y NOTE: This operator's manual may cover various models of tillers. The units illustrated mayvary slightlyfrom our unit.
You r Tiller Rec0il Starter Clutch Cable Rear Wheel with Depth Stake WARNING The tine clutch control isa safetydevice. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors i or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguishcigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. Keep hands and feet away from the tines. Referto warning label on the unit.
_ manyotheruseful laborsavingtasks in the garden.After engineis runningand appropriatespeedset on throttle, squeezefine clutchcontrol(see Figure4-1)against upper handleto engagethe fine drive. Releasethe lever to stop the tinesfrom turning. follow all instructionsand warnings ARNING:Read,understand, and postedon the machine and in this manual before operating. Before Starting Wheel Position Gas And Oil Fill-Up Thetiller isshippedwith the wheeladjustedsuchthat the unit sitslevel.
Fortilling, thedepth stakemustbe loweredand the wheelmustbe raised,Figure4-4. i By increasingthedepthof thedepth stake,theforward speedof the machineis reducedand the workingdepth is increased.Whenthe depthstakeis raised,the working depthof the machineis reducedand the forwardspeed is increased.The workingdepthof the machinemay be predeterminedby settingthedepthstakeso that the wheelsare aboutfourinches fromthe groundwhenthe tines and depthstakeare restingon the ground.
will be free of hard untilledspots,allowinga betterstand of grassto grow.The tiller is very usefulfor looseninghard soil for excavationwith a shovel;Notedious handworkwill be necessary.Yourtiller maybe usedfor mixingcompost in the pile or for mixingit with the soil in yourgarden.This shouldbe doneafter the soil has beenbrokento thefull workingdepth.The compostshouldbe workedin to a depthof six to seveninches.This may be done by workingthe lengthof the gardenand then by makingseparatepassesacrossits width.
Making Adjustments f Warning: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions. i¸ : / i:! NOTEi This operator,s manual may coverVari_ ous models of tillerS: The unts illuStrated may Varyslightly from your unit. Follow on!y those instructions ,€ Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches.
nect spark plug, and groundagainst Yourtillerhas beenengineeredwith a belt madeof specialmaterialfor longerlifeand betterperformance. It shouldnotbe replacedwith an off-the-shelfbelt. See the retailerfrom whichyou purchasedyourtiller,an authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call 1-800-800-7310 for information regardingpriceand availability. performingany maintenance on your machine. Engine Referto the separateenginemanualfor enginemaintenanceinstructions.
Problem Cause Engine fa! s tO start Remedy wi!e d ! connect wire to spa[k I 2 Fue tankemptyorstaefue 3. Throttle control!evernot in correct 4, 2 F tankwthcean freshgaso ne 3, Movethrottle leverto start position. sta_ingPosition(i! equipped)position Chokenot n ON post on. I 5: clean fuel line. &Blocked fue! Fau!tysPa[k 7, Engnefood ng. 6 C!ean:adjust gaR Or[epiace: . 1. Sparkplugwire loose. Engineruns erratic 2. Unit runningon CHOKE. 1. Connectand tightenspark plug wire. 3.
Off-Season Storage Referto the enginemanualfor correctenginestorage instructions. if the tillerwill not be usedfor a period longerthan30 days,the followingstepsshouldbe taken to preparethe tiller for storage. Wipetines with oiled ragto preventrust. Storetiller in a clean, dry area.Do not storenext to corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer. Cleanthe exteriorof engineand the entiretiller thoroughly.Lubricatethetiller as describedin the lubricationinstructions.
1 749-04282 UpperHandle 2 720-04072 StarHandle Knob 3 749-04281 LowerHandle 4 710-04398 FlangeScrew5/16-18x 7.5 5 754-04123 Belt 6 756-04163 idler Pulley 7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer 8 686-04080 IdlerBracket 9 712-04065 FlangeLock Nut:3/8-16 Parts List 10 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.00 11 786-04303 Frame 12 710-0514 HH CapScrew3/8-16x 1.00 13 732-0418 ExtensionSpring 14 738-04139 Stud 33 x 1.5x 3/8-16 15 756-04217 FlywheelPulley 16 710-0591 HH CapScrew3/8-24x 1.
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
