Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual World Tiller — Series 240 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.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Garden Tiller. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It 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.
2 Important Safe Operation Practices 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.
c. 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.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. 10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. 11. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) 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. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Tiller • • One Engine Operator’s Manual One 20 oz. bottle SAE 30W oil NOTE: The tiller is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual before operating your machine. 2. • One Tiller Operator’s Manual Position the upper handle onto the lower handle. See Fig. 3-2. Align the holes on the lower handle with the holes on the upper handle. Assembly Handle 1.
5. Insert the clutch cable handle fitting into the hole on the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Set-Up Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully. WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
4 Controls and Features Tine Clutch Control Recoil Starter Clutch Cable Handlebar Height Adjustment Back of Tiller Depth Stake Tines Rear Wheel Rear Wheel Depth Stake Tine Clutch Control Figure 4-1 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 turning. Handlebar Height Adjustment The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings.
5 Operation WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings posted on the machine and in this 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 or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on the engine and the tiller.
In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going over the garden two or 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. Handle Pressure Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by variation of pressure on the handles.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments warning! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tiller, shut off the engine and wait for all moving 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 Adjustments Tine Width The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches.
Depth Stake The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the depth and speed at which the machine will operate, Figure 6-2. Remove the clevis and cotter pins, raise or lower the depth stake, then reattach pins to secure. Clevis Pin Cotter Pin Figure 6-2 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 the engine and the entire tiller thoroughly.
10 Engine Maintenance WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, disconnect the spark plug boot. IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner.
Oil Service Oil Recommendations • Check oil level regularly. • Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking procedure in the Operation section. NOTE: This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. Oil Change IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.
1. Remove the thumb screw and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and separate them. See Fig. 10-2. Replace paper element when dirty or damaged. Clean foam element or replace when damaged. WARNING: If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler. 2. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug if there is apparent wear, or if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused. 3.
Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old gasoline. Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer and engines stored over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
7 Service Belt Replacement 2. Loosen the lock nut shown in Fig. 7-2. Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of special material for longer 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.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Tines do not engage Cause Remedy 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 correct starting position 3. Move throttle lever to start 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.
9 Illustrated Parts List 9 11 43 41 12 45 46 10 1 9 44 13 8 42 2 14 52 49 47 7 38 50 39 12 6 48 15 5 51 4 3 40 17 16 38 24 37 18 23 29 25 36 19 27 30 9 29 26 35 21 28 22 32 33 34 20 31 20
Handle, Frame & Wheel Assembly Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Part Number 749-04265-0638 Depth Stake Tube Description 1 649-04030-0638 Upper Handle 27 2 710-0136 Hex Head Cap Screw, 1⁄4-20 x 1.75 28 711-04520 Axle Shaft 3 649-04029-0638 Lower Handle 29 710-1007 Self Tapping Screw, 3⁄8-16 x 1.50 4 710-04398 Flange Screw, 5⁄16-18 x 7.5, GR5 30 911-0415 Clevis Pin 5 954-04123 V-Belt 31 710-0809 Self Tapping Screw, 1⁄4-20 x 1.
Engine Model - 1P65LHA 71 150 120 22 67
Engine Model - 1P65LHA Ref No. Part No. Description Ref No. Part No. Description 1 710-04744 Self-Tapping Bolt,Hilo #12-16 X 1.
Engine Model - 1P65LHA Ref No. 24 Part No. Description Ref No. 46 Part No.
Engine Model - 1P65LHA Ref No. — Part No. 951-10298 Description Air Cleaner Kit Ref No. — Part No.
Engine Model - 1P65LHA Ref No. — 26 Part No. 951-11689 Description Short Block Ref No. — Part No.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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, “MTD”).
