Safety o 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
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It wHI help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Setup and Adjustments Maintenance ..................................... ...................................................... Finding 5 Off Season Storage and Labels ...................... Parts Lists .........................................................
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and / birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rubs 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.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace,water heater, space heater,clothes dryer, etc.) Service 1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Checktheir proper operationregularly. 2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervalsto keepthe machinein safe working condition. Also, visually inspectmachinefor any damage. j. To reducea fire hazard,keep machinefree of grass, leaves,or otherdebris build-up.
Assembly f 1_Removethe handb adjustment bver, Step 1 Figure 1. 2. Lift up the upper handle to raise into operation position, Step 2 Figure 1. 3. Reinsert adjustment lever through the front or rear hob (depending on desired setting), and tighten the lever into the lock nut on the retainer bracket. 4. Once the lever has been inserted, the handle can be movedto the desired position and tightened. NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as ifyou were going to operate it.
Know Your Titter Tine Ofutch Handle Adil Depth The tine clutch control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Neverfuei the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes_ cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Keep hands and feet _way from the tines. Refer to warning [abe[ on the unit.
Before Starting Gas And 0iiFill-Up Servicethe engine,withgasolineand oil as instructedin the separateenginemanualpackedwith yourfiller. Read instructionscarefully. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is exo tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Starting _b soil for plantingand cultivating,andto performmany other usefullaborsavingtasks in thegarden.
HandJe Pressure Furthercontrolof tillingdepthand travelspeedcan be obtainedby variationof pressureon the handles, A downwardpressureon the handleswill reducethe workingdepthand increasethe forwardspeed,An upwardpressureon the handleswill increasethe workingdepthand reducethe forwardspeed, / i Thetype of soiland workingconditionswill determine the actualsettingof the depthstakeand the handle pressurerequired, Your Titler Transporting the Tiller Totransportthe tiller, lowerthe front wheel,Figure4, and mov
f The fillerhas manyuses otherthan fillingand cultivating a garden.One of these is the preparationof lawnarea for seeding.Thetiller will preparea deep seedbed which will (;4,15 be freeof harduntilledspots,allowinga better standof grass to grow.Thetiller is very usefulfor looseninghard soil for excavationwith a shovel;Notedious handworkwill (;4,15 be necessary.Yourfiller maybe usedfor mixingcompost in the pile or for mixingit with the soil in yourgarden.
disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or performing any maintenance on your machine. Your Tiller i i Referto the separateengine manualforengine maintenanceinstructions, • Maintainengine oil as instructedin the separate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit, Readand followinstructionscarefully, .
Problem Cause € Z Enginefi0od[ng. " notprime (!f equ!Rped) .
Off-Season Storage If the tillerwill not be usedfor a period longerthan30 days,the followingstepsshouldbe taken to preparethe fillerfor storage, , Cleantheexteriorof engineand the entiretiller thoroughly,Lubricatethe filleras describedin the lubricationinstructions, Wedo not recommendthe useof pressurewashers to cleanyourunit, They maycause damageto spindles,pulleys,bearings,or the engine,The use of pressurewasherswill result in shortenedlifeand reduceserviceability, NOTE: When storing any type of power
Safety Labels Found On Your Tilter TO AVOID SERIOUS mNJURY 1,READTHE OPERATOR'SMANUAL, 2, KNOWLOCATIONAND FUNCTIONSOFALL CONTROLS. 3, KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHELDS IN PLACEAND WORKmNG. 4. NEVERALLOW CHmLDREN OR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATE TILLER. 5. SHUT OFF ENGINE £EFORE UNCLOGGmNG TINES OR MAKING REPNRS, 6, KEEP £YSTANDERSAWAY FROMMACHINE, 7. KEEP AWAY FRO[_IROTATING PARTS, 8. USE EXTREME CAUT{ON WREN REVERSING OR PULUNG THE MACHNE TOWARDS YOU. tiller for any reason.
@ @ 14
1 747_04349 ClutchBail 2 786_04258 ClutchCrank 33 754_04061 3 649@4029 HandleAssembly:Lower 34 756_04145 FlywheelPulby 4 649_04030 HandleAssembly:Upper 35 756_04163 Idbr Pulby 5 710@136 Hex Screw:1/4-20:1,75:GR5:STD 36 786_04256 Tine Shbld 24 inch 6 710-0189 Hex Screw:5/16q8:3,00:GR5:STD 37 GW@727 7 710@4398 FlangeScrew:5/16q8:7,500:GR5 38 756_04155 Pulby 8 71b0324 39 710@4453 SocketScrew:3/8_24:1,0 9 712@4063 FlangeLockNut:5/16q8:GRF:NYL Hex LockNut: 1/4_20:GR8:NYL Belt Pipe Pl
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses_ sionsand territories.