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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Front Tine Tiller
Model Series
300 & 330
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
770-10564B.fm
FORM NO.
(12/2002)
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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Front Tine Tiller Model Series 300 & 330 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Important Safe Operation Practices... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ... 5 Know Your Tiller... 6 Operating Your Tiller... 7 Making Adjustments ... 9 Maintaining Your Tiller ... 10 Troubleshooting ... 12 Parts List... 14 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. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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. - Page 4 Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you. Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
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Page 5: Assembling Your Tiller
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model number. NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. -
Page 6: Know Your Tiller
Check Cable 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. -
Page 7: Operating Your Tiller
Choke Lever The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. Starter Handle The starter handle is located on the engine and is used to manually start the engine. SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and... - Page 8 Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth Wheel Yoke Adjustment 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.
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Page 9: Making Adjustments
working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. For cultivation, this may 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 hoeing. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Tiller
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing maintenance. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. - Page 11 Figure 12 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.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 4. Choke not in ON position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. - Page 13 SECTION 8: NOTES...
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Page 14: Parts List
Model Series 300 & 330... - Page 15 Model Series 300 & 330 Ref. Part No. Part Description 720-0274 Grip 731-0473 Clutch Grip 686-0002 Clutch Lever 649-0137 Handle Assembly 712-0442 Lock Nut Cap 1/4-20 738-1225 Shoulder Screw 746-1148 Clutch Cable 738-1226 Shoulder Screw 710-0189 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 3.0 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 786-0340...
- Page 16 Model Series 300...
- Page 17 Model Series 300 Ref. Part No. 734-1988 Wheel 7 x 1.8 738-0929 Shoulder Screw 686-0081A Wheel Bracket Assembly 714-0149B Cotter Pin 711-0415 Clevis Pin 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 710-0189 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 3.0 738-0934 Shoulder Screw 750-0273 Spacer .51 ID x .69 OD x 1.97Lg...
- Page 18 Model Series 330...
- Page 19 Model Series 330 Ref. Part No. Part Description 734-1781 Wheel 8 x 1.75 738-0929 Shoulder Screw 686-0081A Wheel Bracket Assembly 714-0149B Cotter Pin 711-0415 Clevis Pin 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 710-0189 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 3.0 738-0934 Shoulder Screw 786-0145A...
- Page 20 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, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects 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.