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If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO.769-01660D 10/27/2006 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Model Number Serial Number the rear of the tine shield. This informationis important for use when visiting the manufacturer'sweb site, obtaining assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when MTD LLC communicatingwith an authorized service dealer. P.O. 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts.com...
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Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller i_I i WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) laSeJsfrom tier for any reason.
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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16.Do not overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto till soil to Your Responsibility deep at too fast of a rate. 1. Restrictthe use of this power machineto personswho read, 17. Ifthe machineshould start makingan unusualnoise or understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsinthis manualand on the machine. vibration,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plug wire and groundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor 2.
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Assembly 4. Insert left end of tine clutch control into the 1. Removethe star handle knobs and carriage hole on the left side of the upper handle, boltsfrom the lower handle, Figure 3-1. Figure 3-3. Assembly NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it.
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6. Squeeze t hetineclutchcontrol inward. Insert r ightendintotheholeontheright s ide oftheupper h andle, F igure 3-5. NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your ight hand corresponds to the right side of the tiller; your left hand Figure3-5: Installrightend of tine clutchcontrol.
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Tine Clutch --_- C0ntr01 Recoil Starter Clutch Cable WARNING Depth Stake =====_ The tine elutchcontrol isa safetydeviee.Never Tines _ Figure4-1:The majorparts of the tiller Gasolineisextrernely flarnrnableand thevapors Engine Controls are explosive. Neverfuel NOTE:Referto enginemanualforadditionalinformation i the machine indoorsor follow all instructions onWARNING:the andposted Read'understand'andWarningSin...
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Wheel Position Thetiller isshippedwith the wheelsadjustedso that the unit sitslevel. Beforetilling,the front wheelmustbe raised. To d o this, pu, the w heel bracket assembly down Before Starting towardsthe groundand lift up, Figure4-2.The wheelwill moveintotilling position.Fortransportingor storingthe Gas And Oil Fill-Up tiller, reversethe stepsto lowerthe wheel, Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructed i n Your Tiller...
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Controll=ng Speed and cultivating __ ..Forcultivating,a two to threeinchdepth isdesirable.With Tilling Depth the outertines installed,the workingwidth of the machine Whentilling,[eaveapproximately eight inchesof is 22 or 24 inches. untilledsoilbetweenthefirst and secondtilling paths, Forcultivation,thefine width can be reducedto 13 inches thenmakethe third pathbetweenthe first and second, by removingthe outertines, referto the Adjustment S ec- Figure4-4.
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Use this page to take notes. Your Til Besure noone other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting engine or operating the unit: Never run engine indoors Or in enclosed poorlyventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
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Making Adjustments Warning: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the engine manual for engine adjust- ,€ 24-inch ment instructions. Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of the unit is22 inches.Tilling width can increase to 24 inches by removing i NOTE: T hisoperator's the clevis and cotter pins, sliding each outer...
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Replacing the Belt nect spark plug, and groundagainst __lh ARNING:Alwaysstop engine, discon- Yourtillerhas beenengineeredwith a belt madeof engine before cleaning, lubricating or specialmaterialfor longerlifeand betterperformance. performingany maintenance on your Replacewith a factory-approved OEMbelt. See the machine. retailerfrom which youpurchasedyourtiller,an autho- rizedMTDService Dealer,or call 1-800-800-7310 for Engine information regardingprice and availability.
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Problem Cause Remedy Enginefa!s tOstart PlugWire !. connect wire tank emptyo[sta e fuel !ank with c!eanif!esh gaso 3, Thrott!e€ontro!!evernot in correct & Movethrottle !everto start positon_ startingPosit!on(i! equipped)1 41 Move leverto ONposition: _._iiuu,|il_ Chokenot n ON post on 5 Cea fe &...
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Off-Season Storage Referto the enginemanualfor correctenginestorage if the tillerwill not be usedfor a period longerthan30 instructions. days,the followingstepsshouldbe taken to preparethe tiller for storage. Wipetines with oiled ragto preventrust. Storetiller in a clean, dry area.Do not storenext to Cleanthe exteriorof engineand the entiretiller Off-Season corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer.
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To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...