Safety.
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 ...................................................... 3 Maintenance 4 Troubleshooting ................................................ Off-Season Storage ........................
Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller TO AVOgD SERmOUS gHIJURY • Readthe operator'smanual Knowlocationandfunctionsofallcontols. - Keep.allsafetydevicesandshieldsin placeand working. "Neverallowchildrenor uninstructed adultsto operatetiller. • Shut off engine before uncloggingtines or makingrepairs. • Keepbystanders awayfrom machine. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING Keepawayfrom rotatingparts. TINES, ROTATINGTINES WILL • Use extreme caution wh.en reversing or pu,ing the machinetowarusyou. CAUSEINJURY.
-y ,__ nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compobirth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this Safe Dperation Practices WARNING manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
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Assembly 1. Remove tile star handle knobs and carriage bolts from the lower handle, Figure 3-1. 4. Insert left end of tine clutch control intothe hole on the left side of the upper handle, Figure 3-3. Assembly NOTE: Standbehind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your righthandcorresponds to the right side of the tiller;your left hand correspondsto the left side of the tiller, NOTE:Thisoperator's manual may cover variousmodelsof tillers, The units illustratedmay vary slightlyfrom your unit.
6, Squeeze the line clutch control inward. Insert right end into the hole on the right side of the upper handle, Figure 3-5. f Assembly 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 Figure 3-5: Install right end of line clutch controI corresponds to 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.
Know Your Tiller Operating Your Tiller Tine Clutch Control \-. Recoil Starter ClutchCable __ Handle Knobs WARNING DepthStake Thetineclutchcontroli is a safetydevice.Never attemptto bypassits operation° .... handlinggasoline.: : Gasolineis extremely flammableandthevapors areexplosive.Neverfuel themachineindoorsor whiletheengineis hot or running°Extinguish cigarettes,cigars,pipes, and othersourcesof ignition° i : Keephandsandfeet away from thetines.Referto warninglabelonthe unit.
Wheel Position _ ARNING:Read,understand, andfollow all instructionsand warningspostedonthe machineand in thismanualbeforeoperating. Thetilleris shippedwiththewheelsadjustedsothat theunitsitslevel+Beforetilling,thetrontwheelmustbe raised_ To dothis,pull thewheelbracketassemblydown towardsthe groundandlift up,Figure4-2.Thewheelwill moveintotillingposition Fortransportingor storingthe tiller,reversethestepstolowerthewheel..
Cultivating Controlling Speed and Tilling Depth Operating Your Tiller Whentilling,leaveapproximately eightinchesof untilledsoilbetweenthefirstandsecondtillingpaths, thenmakethe thirdpathbetweenthefirstandsecond, Figure44 Insomesoiis,the desireddepthis obtained thefirsttimeoverthegarden,in othersoils,the desired depthisobtainedbygoingoverthegardentwoorthree times Passesshouldbe madeacrossthe lengthand widthof thegardenalternately.
Use this page to take notes. Operating Your Tiller WARNING Be sure no one other than the operatoris standingnear thetiller whilestarting engine oroperatingthe unit. Never runengine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and tiller. Refer to the engine manualfor detailed instructionspertaining to enginecontrols.
Making Adjustments Warning: Disconnectthe spark plug wire and groundit against the enginebefore performing any adjustments. Adjustments Engine Adjustment Refer to the engine manual for engine adjustment instructions.. Tine Width Adjustment The titling width of the unit is 22 inches. TilIing width can increase to 24 inches by removing NOTE: This operator's manual may cover various models of tillers.
Replacing the Belt _ nectsparkplug,and groundagainst ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,disconYourtillerhasbeenengineeredwitha beftmadeof enginebeforecleaning, lubricatingor specialmaterialforlongerlifeandbetterperformance performinganymaintenanceonyour Replacewith a factory-approved gEM belt,Seethe machine. retailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourtiller,an authorizedMTDServiceDealer.
Problem Cause Enginefails to start , 2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 1. Connectwiretosparkplug. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel, 2, Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline_ 3 Throttlecontrollevernotin correct startingposition(if equipped) Trouble Shooting , Engine runs erratic Chokenotin ONposition, Blockedfuelline, 3. Movethrottleleverto startposition,. 4,. MovelevertoONposition, 5 Cleanfuelline, i 6, Clean,adjustgap,or replace,. Faultysparkplug: 7, Engineflooding,, 7.
f Off-Season Storage tf thetillerwillnotbe usedfor a periodlongerthan30 days,thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento preparethe tillerfor storage Refertothe enginemanualforcorrectenginestorage instructions Wipetines withoiledragto prevent rust, e Cleantheexteriorof engineandtheentiretiller thoroughlyLubricatethetilleras describedinthe lubricationinstructions, Wedo notrecommendtheuseofpressurewashersto cleanyourunit Theymaycausedamageto spindles, pulleys,bearings,orthe engineTheuseof pressure washers willresult
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1 749-04282 UpperHandle 24 786-04299 Front Wheel Bracket 2 720-04072 StarHandleKnob 25 71t-04511 AxleShaft 3 749-04281 LowerHandle 4 7t0-04398 26 750-04578 Spacer 27 734-04063 Wheel7xl.5 Star-Diam 5 754-04061 Belt 28 726-0299 6 756-04163 IdlerPulley 29 732-0384 ExtensionSpring ......................... 30 712-04064 FlangeLockNut:1/4-20 3t 710-0809 TT Screw:1/4-20:t.25 , FlangeScrew:5/16-I8:7.5:GR5 ,..,...= .......,..
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ® The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowis givenbyMTDLLCwithrespect tonewmerchandise purchasedandusedinthe UnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories.
