Operator's Manual Front Tine Tiller Model Series 300 & 330 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content ImportantSafeOperationPractices Assembling YourTiller KnowYourTiller Operating YourTiller MakingAdjustments Page 3 5 6 7 9 Content Maintaining You r Tiller Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List Page 10 11 12 Warranty 16 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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-- heed its warning, WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or em
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, Lookdownandbehind andusecarewhenin 4, Do not change the engine governor settings or overreverse orpullingmachine towards you, speed the engine, The governor controls the Starttheengineaccording totheinstructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine, inthismanual andkeepfeetwellawayfromthe 5, Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as tinesatalltimes, necessary, Afterstriking a foreignobject,stoptheengine, 6, Follow this manual for
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURTILLER NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models Handle Adjustment of riflers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model number. Lever NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined position. from behind the unit in the operating IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
CheckCable Adjustment • • • With the clutch lever disengaged, pull starter rope slowly several times. The tines should not turn. If they turn, the cable is not adjusted properly. To adjust the cable, loosen the nut near the top of the cable and unscrew the cable to provide additional slack in wire. See Figure 3. Tighten the nut and check again for proper adjustment. Clutch Lever_.
ChokeLever EngineControls The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is See the separate engine manual for additional information and functions of the engine controls. used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. StarterHandle The starter handle is located on the engine and is used to manually start the engine. SECTION4: OPERATING YOURTILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
ControllingSpeedAndTillingDepth Wheel YokeAdjustment Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward (nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. The forward speed will increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for deep tilling. Forward speed will decrease. See Figure 6.
Forcultivation, thismaybereducedto13inchesby removing theoutertines.RefertotheAdjustment Section.Whenlayingoutplantrows,besuretoallow enoughwidthtopermitcultivation betweentherows.In growingcornorsimilarcrops,check-row plantingwill permitcrosscultivation andpractically eliminate hand hoeing.SeeFigure9. The tiller has many uses other than tilling and cultivating a garden. One of these is the preparation of lawn area for seeding.
SECTION6: MAINTAINING YOURTILLER CleaningTineArea wire and ground it against WARNING: Disconnect the the sparkengine plug before performing any repairs or maintenance. Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply a light coat of oil or silicone to prevent rusting or water damage. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.
• • Reassemble the new belt and reattach idler pulley to secure in place. Replace belt cover assembly and secure with the hardware removed earlier. • • • Off-SeasonStorage Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust. Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
SECTION8: MODELSERIES300 & 330 PARTSLIST -5 14 27 17 1'4 18 19 61 .63 \14 24 42 _52 53 _54 45 _55 \\ 51 \,, 56 12 57
ModelSeries300 & 330 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 720-0274 Grip 35. 711-0919 Belt Cover Bolt 2. 731-0473 786-0035A Tine Shield 20" 686-0002 Clutch Grip Clutch Lever 37. 3. 38. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 4. 649-0137 Handle Assembly 39. 710-3008 5. 712-0442 786-0053 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 Tine Shield Bracket 20" 6. 738-1225 Lock Nut Cap 1/4-20 Shoulder Screw 40. 42. 786-0039B Cover Bracket 7.
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ModelSeries300 & 330 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 734-1988 Wheel 8 x 1.75 14. 712-0240 Jam Nut 7/16-20 734-17815 738-0929 Wheel 8 x 1.8 15. 642-0002:1: Inner Tine Assembly - RH 12" 2. 642-0003:1: Inner Tine Assembly - LH 12" 3. 686-0081A 642-0004:1: Outer Tine Assembly -RH 12" 714-0149B Wheel Bracket Assembly Cotter Pin 16. 4. 711-0415 Clevis Pin 17. 642-0005:1: 710-0502A Outer Tine Assembly - LH 12" 5. 6. 736-0242 Bell Washer.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "MTD'warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
