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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
World Front Wheel Tiller — Series 250
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03588
(November 13, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing aGarden Tiller manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing performance when properly operated and maintained. laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. o
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a the damage before starting and operating. gasoline dispenser nozzle. 12. Disengage all clutch levers (if fitted)
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9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. Average Useful Life 10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission etc. to protect the environment. (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 130 Notice Regarding Emissions hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy Engines which are certified to comply with California
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One 18 oz. bottle SAE 30W oil • One Tiller Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate 2. Position the upper handle onto the lower handle, Step A in it. Your right hand corresponds to the right side of the tiller and Fig. 3-2. Align the holes on the lower handle with the holes your left hand corresponds to the left side of the tiller. on the upper handle. Choose the upper or
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4. Insert the left end of the tine clutch control into the hole on 6. Squeeze the tine clutch control inward. Insert the right end the left side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. into the hole on the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-5. Clutch Control Tine Clutch Control Figure 3-3 Figure 3-5 5. Insert the Z-fitting on the clutch cable into the hole on the tine clutch control. Hook the “Z” end into the opening from the inside to the outside as shown in Fig. 3-4. Set-Up Gas & Oil Fi
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Adjustments Wheels The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so that the machine sits level. Before tilling, the front wheel must be raised. To do this, pull the wheel bracket assembly down towards the ground and lift up. See Fig. 3-6. The wheel will move into tilling position. For transporting or storing the tiller, reverse the steps to lower the wheel. Wheel Bracket Assembly 1 2 Figure 3-6 s ceti On 2— a sse Mybl & s et -u p
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Controls and Features 4 Tine Clutch Control Clutch Cable Recoil Starter Handle Knobs Back of Tiller Tines Depth Front Wheel Stake Figure 4-1 Tine Clutch Control Front Wheel The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle. The front wheel can be raised and lowered for transport and Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive. storage. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up Section for instructions. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning. Engine Controls Handle Knobs R
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Operation 5 Controlling Speed and Tilling Depth WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings posted on the machine When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of untilled soil and in this manual before operating. between the first and second tilling paths, then make the third path between the first and second, Fig. 5-1. WARNING! Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting engine or operating the unit. Never run engine indoors
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Cultivating For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is desirable. With the outer tines installed, the working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. For cultivation, the tine width can be reduced to 13 inches by removing the outer tines, refer to the Adjustment Section. When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. In growing corn or similar crops, check-row planting will permit cross cultivation and practically eliminate hand hoein
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or Adjustments servicing the tiller, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Tine Width Disconnect the spark plug. Failure to follwo these The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches. Tilling width can instructions properly can result in serious personal increase to 24 inches by removing the clevis and cotter pins, injury or property damage. sliding each outer tine out one inch, and secur
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Off-Season Storage If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage. • Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described in the Lubrication instructions. • We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your tiller. They may cause damage to spindles, pulleys, bearings, or the engine. The use of pressure washers will result in shortened life and redu
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Service 7 2. Loosen the lock nut shown in Fig. 7-2. Belt Replacement Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of special material for longer life and better performance. Replace with Lock Nut a factory-approved OEM belt. See the retailer from which you purchased your tiller, an authorized MTD Service Dealer, or call 1-800-800-7310 for information regarding price and availability. 1. Remove the belt cover and engine by removing the six Pulley screws and lock nuts holding the engine a
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected 1. Connect wire to spark plug 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline 3. Throttle control lever (if equipped) not in 3. Move throttle lever to start position correct starting position 4. Choke not in ON position 4. Move lever to ON position 5. Blocked fuel line 5. Clean fuel line 6. Faulty spark plug 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace 7. Engine flooding 7. Wait a few minu
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Illustrated Parts List 9 9 11 12 1 10 9 13 45 14 44 43 42 12 6 46 15 41 5 2 4 40 4 3 1 16 39 1 3 36 19 3 9 35 20 21 22 23 24 25 31 30 32 29 33 2 34 26 2 1
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Handle, Frame & Wheel Assembly Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description 25 711-0833B Clevis Pin 1 749-04282 Upper Handle 26 750-04578 Spacer 2 720-04072 Star Handle Knob 3 749-04281 Lower Handle 27 734-04063 Wheel 7x1.5 Star-Diam 4 710-04398 Flange Screw: 5⁄16-18:7.5:GR5 28 726-0299 Push Cap 29 732-0384 Extension Spring 5 754-04123 V-Belt 30 712-04064 Flange Lock Nut: 1⁄4-20 6 756-04163 Idler Pulley 7 748-04125 Shoulder Spacer 31 710-0809 TT Screw: 1⁄4-20:1.25 8 686-04080 Idler
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ due to
