Maintenance And Adjustments - MTD 240 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance& Adjustments
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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
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packaged with your
machine for all engine maintenance.
Changing the Engine Oil
I.
Run the engine fora few minutes to allow the oil in the
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and
carry away more of the engine sediment which may have
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil.
2. Set the tiller on its side with the air filter on the top side
and the oil fill tube facing the ground.
3. Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a
20 fluid ounce capacity to collect the used oil beneath the
oil fill tube.
4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
5. After the oil has finished draining, stand the tiller back up.
6. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Briggs & Stratton
Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and
weight of engine oil.
Tines
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.
NOTE: Never use a pressure washer to clean the tiller. Water can
penetrate tight areas of the tiller and cause serious damage.
Air Filter
Service the air filter every 10 hours under normal operating
conditions. Clean every hour under extremely dusty conditions.
Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the
air filter should be serviced. To service the air filter refer to the
separate Engine Operator's Manual.
Lubrication
Transmission
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It
requires no maintenance. See an authorized service dealer for
any service issues.
Tine Shafts
Remove tine assemblies and lubricate the tine shafts at least
once a season.
Wheel Shaft
Remove wheel assembly and lubricate the axle shaft at least
once a season.
Adjustments
TineWidth
The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches. Tilling width can
increase to 24 inches by removing the clevis and cotter pins,
sliding each outer tine out one inch, and securing in this position
with the pins. For cultivation, reduce the tine width to 13 inches
by removing the outer tines completely. See Fig. 6-1.
Pin
Clevis
Pin
_.,e--_2 2=i nc h-------_ -
_.------ 13-i nch.-------_
Figure 6-1
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