Safe Operation Practices Set-Up « Operation « Maintenance » Service « Troubleshooting « Warranty OPERATOR'S MANUAL World Tiller — Series 240 A 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 Morin Ho.
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Garden Tiller. twas carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when proper operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment, {instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
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.
«When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground, If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete, Do not use a nozzle lock-open device, e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. f. Never fuel machine indoors. 4g.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. 10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, ofl, ete. to protect the environment, 11. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 130 hours of operation.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. pole (Bl 1e fe clots] READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s} before attempting to assemble and aerate WARNING — ROTATING TINES De not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton « One Tiller « One 20 vz, bottle SAE 30W off . One Tiller Operator's Manual . One Engine Operator's Manual NOTE: The tiller is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. 2. Position the upper handle onto the lower handle, Step A Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine in Figure 1-2. Align the holes on the lower handle with the manual before operating your machine. holes on the upper handle.
4. Insert the left end of the tine clutch control into the hole on the left side of the upper handle. See Figure 1-3. Tine Clutch Central Figure 1-3 Insert the Z-fitting on the dutch cable into the hole on the tine clutch control. Hook the “Z" end inch the opening from the inside to the outside as shown in Figure 1-4. Tine Clutch Neutral Figure 1-4 Squeeze the tine clutch control inward. Insert the right end into the hole on the right side of the upper handle. See Figure 1-3.
{Controls & Features Tine Clutch Control Clutch Cable Handle Knobs Tine Clutch Control ‘The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle. Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from muting Handle Knobs The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the knobs and remove the carriage bolts to change the position. Reinstall and tighten the hardware when complete.
Operation WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings posted on the machine, in this manual and in the separate engine manual before operating. WARNING! Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting the engine or operating the unit. Never run the engine indoors of in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
in some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over substantially increase the fertility of your garden. the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going aver the garden two of three times. Passes should be made across the length and width of the garden alternately, Rocks which are turned up should be removed from the garden area. For proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and worked in with the mulch materials.
Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tiler, shut off the engine and wait for all roving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions properly can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Maintenance Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packaged with your machine for all engine maintenance. Tines Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use.
Service Belt Replacement Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of special material for ledger life and better performance. Replace with 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 engine by removing the six screws and lock runs holding the engine and cover to the shield. See Figure 1 Figure 1-1 Loosen the lock nut shown in Figure 1-2.
Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 954-04123 Drive Belt 642-0002 inner Right Hand Tine 642-0003 inner Left Hand Tine 642-0005 Outer Left Hand Tine 642-0004 Outer Right Hand Tine 714-04043 Bow-tie Pin (Tines) 911-0415 Clevis Pin (Tines} 714-3020 Clevis Pin (Depth Stake} 946-04626 Clutch Cable 734-0973 Wheel, 5.0% 1.38 Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EIR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty provided with your product.
