Safetyo Assembly o Operation oTips & Techniques o Maintenance * Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty Front Tine Titter -- Model 250 READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush= coveredor grass=coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any), If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe m
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 .......................................... Parts List ...........................................................
TO AVOID SERIOUS mNJURY 1. READTHE OPERATOR'SMANUAL. 2. KNOWLOCATIONAND FUNCTIONSOF ALL CONTROLS. 3, KEEPALL SAFETYDEVmCES AND SHIELDS mNPLACEAND WORKING, 4. NEVERALLOW CHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATE TILLER, 5, SHUT OFF ENGmNEBEFORE UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKmNGREPNRS. & KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE. 7. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
Z_I_ Lr ,a_'_ WARN NG Engne Exhaust someof tsconsttuents andcertanvehcecompo _ ._......,A nents contain oremit chemknown ca,s toState ofCa,forn tocause acancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. 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. Donot 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 machineshouldstart makingan unusual noiseor vibration,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage. Repairanydamage beforestartingandoperating. 18.
/_ NOTE:Standbehind thetilleras ifyouwere goingtooperateit,Your righthandcorresponds tothe rightsideofthe tiller;yourlefthand corresponds totheIdt sideofthetiller. NOTE:Thisoperator's manualmaycover variousmodelsoftillers. Theunitsillustrated mayvaryslightlyfrom -._ f- Figure3o3, --_ / Figure3-1: Removehardwarefrom lower handle. '_. __ J Figure3-3: Installleft sideof the fine clutchcontrol. 2. Position the upper handle onto the lower handle, Step A Figure 3-2.
Insertrightendintotheholeontherightside oftheupperhandle,Figure3-5. Assembly \ \ NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your / J tiller; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the tiller. Figure3-5: Installright endof fine clutchcontrol. NOTE: This operator's manual may cover various models of tillers The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. Followonly those instructions which pertain to your model number. \ 7
Know Your Titter WARN Use extreme care when handling Figure4-1:The majorparts of the tiller gasoline. GasoJine is extremeJy flammable and the vapors are _ explosive. Never fuei Engine Controls NOTE:See theseparateenginemanualfor additional informationand functionsof theenginecontrols, follow all instructionsand warnings ARNING: Read, understand, and posted on the machine and in this manual before operating.
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructionsand warnings postedon the machine and in this manual before operating. Using Your Titter Yourfiller(also knownas a cultivator)is a precisionbuilt machinedesignedfor seedbed preparation,cultivating, furrowing,and mulching.It is engineeredto minimize the hardestwork in the vegetableor flowergarden,to till thesoil for plantingand cultivating,and to performmany otherusefullabor savingtasks in the garden.
coot ommiogs daod co,,,vo,,o ....... Tlt ln g Depth rTimler 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 loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and tiller.
Transporting and Storing the Titter Totransportand storethe tiller, lowerthe front wheel,Figure4-2, 11
Making Adjustments i _i_ _ _ii_I_ i_i Adjustment i 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. The un!ts illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. Follow only f Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches.
,oo,,,ooo Re--lacin.theBelt neet spark pug, and ground aga net enqine before cleaninq, lubdcatinq or performing any maintenance on your machine, _' ,_ Yourtiller hasbeen engineeredwith a belt madeof specialmaterialfor longerlife and betterperformance it shouldnot be replacedwith an off=the=shelf belt. See the retailerfrom whichyou purchasedyourfiller,an authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call 1=800=800=7310 for informationregardingpriceand availability.
Remedy 2 FueEtankemptyerstale!ue!, 3, Thmttb control !evernot !n co!tact sta!ting pos!tion(!! equ!ppedt 2. F!!ltankw!thoban!!mshgaso!!ne. i 3. Moveth!ottb bver te sta!t position. &Move leverto ON positionl 51Ciian!uef"ne: 5: Bbcked !ue! !!ne: 6' clean: adjust gab O"[ePlacel 6' FaultySparkPlug' 7.
Off-Season Storage Referto theengine manualfor correctenginestorage instructions, If the tiller will notbe usedfora period longerthan30 days,the followingstepsshouldbe taken to preparethe tiller for storage, Wipe tineswith oiled rag to preventrust, Storetiller in a clean, dry area,Do notstore next to corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer, Cleanthe exteriorof engineand the entiretiller thoroughly,Lubricatethetiller as describedin the lubricationinstructions, Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentin an un
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1 749_04282 UpperHandle 24 786-04299 FrontWheeIBracket 2 720_04072 StarHandleKnob 25 711-04511 Axle Shaft 3 749_04281 LowerHandle 26 750-04578 Spacer 4 710-04398 FlangeScrew:5/16q8:7,5:GR5 27 734-04063 Wheel7xl,5 Star-Diam 5 754-04061 Belt 28 726-0299 PushCap 6 756_04163 IdlerPulley 29 7360384 ExtensionSpring 7 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer 30 71604064 FlangeLockNut: 1/4-20 8 786-04309 idler Bracket 31 710-0809 TTScrew: 1/4-20:1,25 9 71604065 FlangeLockNut: 3/8-16 32 GW@727
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY Thefimitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenby MTDLLCwith respect to new merchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workman= shipfor a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon thedate of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,any partfound to be defectivein materialsor workmanship.
