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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.
FORM
NO. 770-10564D
(2/2004)
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- Page 1 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 FORM PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Tiller Assembling Your Tiller Troubleshooting Know Your Tiller Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Tiller Warranty Making Adjustments 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. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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: Maintenance And Storage
Look down andbehind andusecare when in Do not change the engine governor settings or over- reverse o rpulling machine towards y ou. speed the engine. The governor controls the 10. Start t heengine according totheinstructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine. inthismanual andkeep feetwell a way from the Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as... -
Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Tiller
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models Handle of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from Adjustment Lever 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... -
Page 6: Section 3: Know Your Tiller
CheckCableAdjustment Clutch • 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 Loosen Nut additional slack in wire. -
Page 7: Section 4: Operating Y Our Tiller
ChokeLever EngineControls The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is See the separate engine manual for additional used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold information and functions of the engine controls. engine. StarterHandle The starter handle is located on the engine and is used to manually start the engine. - Page 8 Controlling Speed AndTillingDepth When tilling, leave approximately 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling paths, then WheelYokeAdjustment make the third path between the first and second. In Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time (nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow over the garden.
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Page 9: Section 5: Making Adjustments
Forcultivation, thismaybereduced to13inches by The tiller has many uses other than tilling and removing t heouter t ines.RefertotheAdjustment cultivating a garden. One of these is the preparation of Section. Whenlaying outplantrows, b esuretoallow lawn area for seeding. The tiller will prepare a deep enough widthtopermit c ultivation b etween therows.In seed bed which will be free of hard untilled spots, growing cornorsimilar crops, c heck-row planting will... -
Page 10: Section 6: Maintaining Your Tiller
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER Cleaning T ineArea wire and ground it against the engine WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. before performing repairs The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off maintenance. -
Page 11: Off-Season Storage
• Reassemble thenewbeltandreattach idlerpulley • Refer to the engine manual for correct engine tosecure inplace. storage instructions. • Replace beltcoverassembly a ndsecure withthe • Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust. hardware r emoved e arlier. • Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. -
Page 12: Section 8: Model Series 300 & 330 Parts List
SECTION 8: MODEL SERIES 300 & 330 PARTS LIST... - Page 13 ModelSeries300 & 330 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 720-0274 711-0919 Belt Cover Bolt Grip 731-0473 786-0035A Tine Shield 20" Clutch Grip 686-0002 Clutch Lever 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 649-0137 710-3008 Handle Assembly Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 712-0442 786-0053...
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- Page 15 ModelSeries300 & 330 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 734-1988 Wheel 8 x 1.75 712-0240 Jam Nut 7/16-20 Wheel 8 x 1.8 734-17815 Inner Tine Assembly - RH 12" 642-00025 738-0929 Shoulder Screw Inner Tine Assembly - LH 12" 642-00035 686-0081A Wheel Bracket Assembly...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.