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MTD Series 200 Operator's Manual

MTD Series 200 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
World Rear Wheel Tiller — Series 200
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD PRODUCTS LTD., P. P. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-06680
(11.18.10)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD PRODUCTS LTD., P. P. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1 Printed In USA 769-06680...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdcanada.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 668-1238 ◊ Write us at MTD Products. Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, Kitchener, ON Canada N2G 4J1...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 Never store the machine or fuel container inside Use only attachments and accessories approved by the where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use dryer or other gas appliances.
  • Page 5 Spark Arrestor WARNING! This machine 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 provincial laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

  • Page 6: Assembly & Set Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One 20 oz. bottle of oil • One Tiller Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate Position the upper handle onto the lower handle, Step A in it.

  • Page 7: Controls

    Insert the left end of the tine clutch control into the hole on the left side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Clutch Control Tine Clutch Control Figure 3-5 Figure 3-3 Cotter Pin Insert the Z-fitting on the clutch cable into the hole on the tine clutch control.

  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Tine Clutch Control Clutch Cable Handle Knobs Depth Stake Tines Rear Wheel Rear Wheel Depth Stake Figure 4-1 Handle Knobs NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several garden tiller models. The tiller depicted may differ from yours. The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the knobs and WARNING! Before operating your machine, remove the carriage bolts to change the position.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation The working depth of the machine may be predetermined by WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all setting the depth stake so that the wheels are about four inches instructions and warnings posted on the machine from the ground when the tines and depth stake are resting on and in this manual before operating.
  • Page 10 In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over For proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going worked in with the mulch materials. Breaking up leaves and straw over the garden two or three times.

  • Page 11: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Depth Stake WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tiller, shut off the engine and wait for all moving The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the depth and speed at which the machine will operate, Figure 6-2.

  • Page 12: Service

    Replace with Lock Nut a factory-approved OEM belt. See the retailer from which you purchased your tiller, an authorized MTD Service Dealer, or call 1-800-800-7310 for information regarding price and availability. Remove the belt cover and engine by removing the six...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline Throttle control lever (if equipped) not in Move throttle lever to start position correct starting position Choke not in ON position Move lever to ON position...

  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 642-0002 Inner Right Hand Tine (Series 240) 642-0003 Inner Leftt Hand Tine (Series 240) 642-0005 Outer Left Hand Tine (Series 240) 642-0004 Outer Right Hand Tine (Series 240) 714-04043 Bow-tie Pin 711-0415 Clevis Pin 946-04626 Clutch Cable 734-0973...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
  • Page 16 Notes...

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