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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=01660C
PRINTEDIN U,S,A,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
10/06/2005

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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=01660C PRINTEDIN U,S,A, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 10/06/2005...
  • Page 2 Number Serial Number the rear of the tine shield. This information is 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, ON 44136 330-220-4683 ®...
  • Page 3 TO AVOID SERIOUS mNJURY 1. READTHE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. 2. KNOWLOCATION AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS. 3, KEEPALL SAFETYDEVmCES AND SHIELDS mN PLACEAND WORKING, 4. NEVERALLOW CHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTSTO OPERATE TILLER, 5, SHUT OFF ENGmNE BEFORE UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKmNG REPNRS. &...
  • Page 4 Z_I _ ,a_'_ WARN NG Engne Exhaust someof tsconsttuents andcertanvehcecompo ._..,A n ents contain or e mit chem ca,s known to State of C a,forn a to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
  • Page 5 16. Donot 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 machineshouldstart makingan unusual noiseor understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsinthis manualand on the machine. vibration,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor 2.
  • Page 6 Figure3o3, NOTE: S tand behind thetilleras ifyouwere going tooperate it,Your righthand corresponds tothe right s ideofthe Figure3-1: Removehardwarefrom lower handle. tiller;yourlefthand Figure3-3: Installleft sideof the fine clutchcontrol. corresponds totheIdt 2. Position the upper handle onto the lower sideofthetiller. handle, Step A Figure 3-2. Align the hobs 5.
  • Page 7 Insert r ight e ndintotheholeontheright s ide oftheupper handle, Figure 3-5. Assembly NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your tiller; your left hand Figure3-5: Installright endof fine clutchcontrol. corresponds to the left side of the tiller. NOTE: This operator's manual may cover various models of tillers...
  • Page 8 Know Your Titter WARN Use extreme care Figure4-1:The majorparts of the tiller when handling gasoline. GasoJine is Engine Controls extremeJy flammable follow all instructionsand warnings NOTE:See theseparateenginemanualfor additional ARNING: Read, understand, and and the vapors are posted on the machine and in this informationand functionsof theenginecontrols, manual before operating.

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    WARNING: Read, understand, and Using Your Titter follow all instructionsand warnings Yourfiller(also knownas a cultivator)is a precisionbuilt postedon the machine and in this machinedesignedfor seedbed preparation, c ultivating, manual before operating. furrowing,and mulching.It is engineeredto minimize the hardestwork in the vegetableor flowergarden,to till Before Starting thesoil for plantingand cultivating,and to performmany otherusefullabor savingtasks in the garden.
  • Page 10 coot ommiogs daod co,,,vo,,o ..Forcultivating a two to threeinch depthis desirable,The Tlt ln g Depth throttleshouldbe set to controlforwardmovement t o a When filling, leaveapproximately 8 inchesof untilledsoil slowwalkingspeed,With the outertines installed,the workingwidthof the machineis 22 or 24 inches, betweenthe first and secondfillingpaths,then make the thirdpath betweenthe firstand second,Figure4=4, Forcultivation,this may be reducedto 13 inchesby...
  • Page 11 Transporting and Storing the Titter Totransportand storethe tiller, lowerthe front wheel,Figure4-2,...
  • Page 12 Making Adjustments i _i_ _ _i i _ I _ i_i Warning: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing Adjustment any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine 24-inch adjustment instructions. Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches.
  • Page 13 ,oo,,,ooo Re--lacin.- theBelt neet spark pug, and ground aga net enqine before cleaninq, lubdcatinq or Yourtiller hasbeen engineered with a belt madeof performing any maintenance on your specialmaterialfor longerlife and betterperformance machine, it shouldnot be replacedwith an off=the=shelf belt. See the retailerfrom whichyou purchasedyourfiller,an authorizedMTDServiceDealer,or call 1=800=800=7310 Engine...
  • Page 14 Remedy FueEtankemptyerstale!ue!, 2. F!!ltankw!thoban!!mshgaso!!ne. 3, Thmttb control !evernot !n co!tact i 3. Moveth!ottb bver te sta!t position. sta!ting pos!tion(!! equ!ppedt &Move leverto ON positionl 51 Ciian!uef"ne: 5: Bbcke d !ue! ! !ne: 6' clean: adjust gab O"[ePlacel 6' FaultySparkPlug' 7. Wat a few minutesto restart butdo Engine !boding.

  • Page 15: Off-Season Storage

    Off-Season Storage Referto theengine manualfor correctenginestorage If the tiller will notbe usedfora period longerthan30 instructions, days,the followingstepsshouldbe taken to preparethe tiller for storage, Wipe tineswith oiled rag to preventrust, Storetiller in a clean, dry area,Do notstore next to Cleanthe exteriorof engineand the entiretiller corrosivematerials, s uch as fertilizer, thoroughly,Lubricatethetiller as describedin the Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentin an...
  • Page 17 24 786-04299 FrontWheeIBracket 749_04282 UpperHandle 720_04072 StarHandleKnob 25 711-04511 Axle Shaft 749_04281 LowerHandle 26 750-04578 Spacer 27 734-04063 Wheel7xl,5 Star-Diam 710-04398 FlangeScrew:5/16q8:7,5:GR5 754-04061 Belt 28 726-0299 PushCap 756_04163 IdlerPulley 29 7360384 ExtensionSpring 748-04125 ShoulderSpacer 30 71604064 FlangeLockNut: 1/4-20 786-04309 idler Bracket 31 710-0809 TTScrew: 1/4-20:1,25 71604065...
  • Page 18 Notes Use this page to take notes.
  • Page 19 Notes Use this page to take notes.

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    MTD.During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy approvedby MTDfor use with the product(s)coveredbythis manual is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.