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MTD 250 Operator's Manual

MTD 250 Operator's Manual

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Safety o Assembly
o Operation
oTips & Techniques o Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
Front Tine Titter -- Model 250
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATmON
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=01660
PRINTEDiN U,S,A,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
1/13/2005

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019, FORMNO,769=01660 PRINTEDiN U,S,A, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 1/13/2005...
  • Page 2 Customer Support Department,or when MTD LLC communicatingwith an authorized service dealer. P.O. 361131 CLEVELAND, ON 4413B 330-220-4683 ® 800-800-731 k,,www.mtd prod ucts.com Customer Support Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
  • Page 3 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rubs for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 4 Neverstorethe machineor fuel container inside Service where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light 1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Checktheir proper (e.g. furnace,water heater, space heater,clothes operationregularly. dryer, etc.) 2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent To reducea fire hazard,keep machinefree of intervals to keepthe machinein safe working condition.

  • Page 5: Making Adjustments

    Assembly 1_Removethe handb adjustment bver, Step 1 Figure 1. 2. Lift up the upper handle to raise into operation position, Step 2 Figure 1. 3. Reinsert adjustment lever through the front or rear hob (depending on desired setting), and tighten the lever into the lock nut on the retainer bracket.
  • Page 6 Know Your Titter Tine Ofutch Handle Adil Depth The tine clutch control mechanism is a safety device. Never FrontWheel attempt to bypass its operations. Figure3- The major partsof the tiller Use extreme care when handling Throttle Control gasoline. Gasoline is follow a[[ instructions and warnings The throttlecontrolleveris locatedon the engine,It ARNING:Read, understand, and...

  • Page 7: Before Starting

    Before Starting soil for plantingand cultivating,andto performmany other usefullaborsavingtasks in thegarden. Gas And 0ii Fill-Up Servicethe engine,withgasolineand oil as instructedin the separateenginemanualpackedwith yourfiller. Read Wheel Position instructionscarefully. The tiller isshippedwith the wheelsadjustedsuch that WARNING: Use extreme care when the unit sits leveLBeforetilling, thefront wheelmust handling gasoline.
  • Page 8 HandJe Pressure Furthercontrolof tillingdepthand travelspeedcan be obtainedby variationof pressureon the handles, A downward pressureon the handleswill reducethe workingdepthand increasethe forwardspeed,An upwardpressureon the handleswill increasethe workingdepthand reducethe forwardspeed, Thetype of soiland workingconditionswill determine Your Titler the actualsettingof the depthstakeand the handle pressurerequired, Transporting the Tiller...
  • Page 9 The fillerhas manyuses otherthan fillingand cultivating a garden.One of these is the preparationof lawnarea for seeding.Thetiller will preparea deep seedbed which will (;4,15 be freeof harduntilledspots,allowinga better standof grass to grow.Thetiller is very usefulfor looseninghard soil for excavation with a shovel;Notedious handwork will (;4,15 be necessary.Yourfiller maybe usedfor mixingcompost in the pile or for mixingit with the soil in yourgarden.This...
  • Page 10 disconnect spark plug, and ground Yourfiller hasbeen engineered with a belt madeof against engine before cleaning, lubri- specialmaterialfor longerlifeand betterperformance, cating or performing any maintenance It shouldnotbe replacedwith an off=the=shelf belt, See on your machine. the retailerfrom which youpurchasedyourtiller,an authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call 1-800-800-7310 for informationregardingpriceand availability, Your Tiller Referto the separateengine manualforengine...
  • Page 11 Problem Cause € Z Enginefi0od[ng. " notprime (!f equ!Rped) 1, Sparkplug wireloose, 1, Connectand tightenspark Engine runs erratic plug wire, 2, Unit runningon CHOKE, 2, Movechokeleverto OFR 3, Blockedfuel line or stab fuel 3, Cleanfuel line;fill tank with clean, 4, Ventplugged, freshgasoline, 5, Wateror dirt in fuel system, 4, Clearvent,...

  • Page 12: Off-Season Storage

    Off-Season Storage If the tillerwill not be usedfor a period longerthan30 Referto the engine manualforcorrectengine days,the followingstepsshouldbe taken to preparethe storageinstructions, fillerfor storage, • Wipetines with oiled rag to preventrust, Cleantheexteriorof engineand the entiretiller • Storefiller in a clean,dry area, Do notstore nextto thoroughly,Lubricatethe filleras describedin the corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer, lubricationinstructions,...
  • Page 13 Safety Labels Found On Your Tilter TO AVOID SERIOUS mNJURY 1,READTHE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, 2, KNOWLOCATION AND FUNCTIONS OFALL CONTROLS. 3, KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHELDS IN PLACEAND WORKmNG. 4. NEVERALLOW CHmLDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTSTO OPERATE TILLER. 5. SHUT OFF ENGINE £EFORE UNCLOGGmNG TINES OR MAKING REPNRS, 6, KEEP £YSTANDERS AWAY FROMMACHINE, 7.
  • Page 15 747_04349 ClutchBail 786_04258 ClutchCrank 33 754_04061 Belt 649@4029 HandleAssembly:Lower 34 756_04145 FlywheelPulby 649_04030 HandleAssembly:Upper 35 756_04163 Idbr Pulby 710@136 Hex Screw:1/4-20:1,75:GR5:STD 36 786_04256 Tine Shbld 24 inch 710-0189 Hex Screw:5/16q8:3,00:GR5:STD 37 GW@727 Pipe Plug:3/8 NPT 710@4398 FlangeScrew:5/16q8:7,500:GR5 38 756_04155 Pulby 71b0324 Hex LockNut: 1/4_20:GR8:NYL 39 710@4453 SocketScrew:3/8_24:1,0...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    MTD. During the useof any part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby MTDfor use period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement with the product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to of the product as set forth above.

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