Controls And Features - MTD 240 Series Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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Tine Clutch
Clutch Cable
Handlebar Height
Adjustment
Recoil Starter
De!
Rea r Wheel
TineClutchControl
Figure 4-1
RearWheelwith DepthStake
The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle.
Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive.
Release the lever to stop the tines from turning.
Handlebar HeightAdjustment
The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings. In
general, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the
tines are 3-4" in the ground.
The rear wheel can be raised and lowered for transport and
storage. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments Section for
instructions on depth stake adjustment and the Assembly & Set-
Up Section for instructions on wheel adjustment.
EngineControls
Refer to the engine manual for additional information and
functions of the engine controls.
RecoilStarter
The recoil starter is located on the engine and is used to
manually start the engine.
Depth Stake
The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the
depth and speed at which the machine will operate.
Throttle Control (If Equipped)
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the
engine's speed and stops the engine.
ChokeControl
Thechoke controlis foundon the rearof the engineand is acti-
vatedby pullingthe knobout. Activatingthe chokecontrolcloses
thechoke plateon the carburetorand aids instartingthe engine.