MTD 250 Operator's Manual
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SAFETY
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BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitis equipped w ithan internal c ombustion engineandshouldnotbe usedon or nearanyunimproved forest-covered, brush-
coveredor grass-covered l andunlesstheengine'sexhaust s ystemisequipped witha sparkarrester meeting applicable localor statelaws(if any),,
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbe maintained in effectiveworking orderbytheoperator, I nthe Stateof California theaboveis required by law
(Section 4442of theCalifornia PublicResources Code),, Otherstatesmay havesimilartaws,, Federal l awsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
for themufflerisavailable throughyournearest e ngineauthorized servicedealeror contact t he servicedepartment, P ,QBox361131 Cleveland,
Ohio44t36-00t9
FORM NO 769-01660D
PRINTED IN U SA
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND_
OHIO 44136-0019
t0/27/2006
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- Page 1 (Section 4442of theCalifornia PublicResources Code),, Otherstatesmay havesimilartaws,, Federal l awsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester for themufflerisavailable throughyournearest e ngineauthorized servicedealeror contact t he servicedepartment, P ,QBox361131 Cleveland, Ohio44t36-00t9 FORM NO 769-01660D PRINTED IN U SA MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND_ OHIO 44136-0019 t0/27/2006...
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Page 2: Customer Support
Serial Number the rear of the tine shield° This information is important for use when visiting the manufacturer's web site, obtaining assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when MTD LLC communicating with an authorized service dealer P.O. 361131 CLEVELAND,... -
Page 3: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller TO AVOgD SERmOUS gHIJURY • Readthe operator'smanual Know location andfunctionsofallcontols. Safety - Keep.all safetydevices andshields in placeand working. "Neverallowchildrenor uninstructed a dultsto Labels operatetiller. • Shut off engine before unclogging tines or makingrepairs. • Keepbystanders a wayfrom machine. Keepawayfrom rotatingparts. - Page 4 nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this Safe manual.
- Page 5 •......,....... , f 16 Do notoverloadmachine capacitybyattempting to till soil 1o Your Responsibility deepat too fastof a rate 1 Restrictthe useof thispowermachine to personswhoread, I7 tfthe machineshouldstartmakingan unusual n oiseor understand, a ndfollowthewarningsandinstructionsinthis vibration,stopthe engine,disconnect t he sparkplugwire manual a ndon the machine and groundit againstthe engine Inspectthoroughlyfor 2 The safetylabelson lhetillerareshowninthe "Safety damage_ Repairany damage beforestartingand operaling...
- Page 6 Assembly 1. Remove tile star handle knobs and carriage 4. Insert left end of tine clutch control intothe bolts from the lower handle, Figure 3-1. hole on the left side of the upper handle, Figure 3-3. Assembly NOTE: Standbehind the tiller as if you were going to operate it.
- Page 7 6, Squeeze the line clutch control inward. Insert right end into the hole on the right side of the upper handle, Figure 3-5. Assembly NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand corresponds to the right side of the tiller;...
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Page 8: Know Your Tiller
Know Your Tiller Operating Tine Your Tiller Clutch Control Recoil Starter ClutchCable Handle Knobs WARNING DepthStake Thetineclutchcontroli is a safetydevice.Never attemptto bypassits Tines_ operation° ..handlinggasoline.: : Figure 4-t: The major parts of the rifler Gasoline is extremely flammable andthevapors Engine Controls areexplosive. -
Page 9: Before Starting
Wheel Position ARNING:Read,understand, andfollow all instructions and warnings postedonthe Thetilleris shippedwith thewheels adjusted sothat machine and in thismanualbeforeoperating. theunitsitslevel+ Beforetilling,thetrontwheelmustbe raised_ T o dothis,pull thewheel b racketassembly down Before Starting towards the groundandlift up,Figure4-2.Thewheel w ill moveintotillingposition Fortransporting or storingthe Operating Gas And Oil Fill-Up tiller,reverse thestepstolower thewheel.. - Page 10 Cultivating Controlling Speed and Forcultivating, a twoto threeinchdepthisdesirableWith Tilling Depth theoutertines installed,theworking widthofthe machine is 22 or 24 inche& Whentilling,leaveapproximately e ightinches of untilledsoilbetween thefirstandsecondtillingpaths, Forcultivation, thetinewidthcan be reducedto13inches thenmake the thirdpathbetween thefirstandsecond, by removing the outer t ines,referto theAdjustment S ec- Figure44 Insomesoiis,the desireddepthis obtained tion..
- Page 11 Use this page to take notes. Operating Your Tiller WARNING Be sure no one other than the operatoris standingnear thetiller whilestarting engine oroperatingthe unit. Never runengine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts...
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Page 12: Making Adjustments
Making Adjustments Warning: Disconnectthe spark plug wire and groundit against the enginebefore performing Adjustments any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the engine manual for engine adjust- ment instructions.. Tine Width Adjustment The titling width of the unit is 22 inches. TilIing width can increase to 24 inches by removing NOTE: This operator's the clevis and cotter pins, sliding each outer... -
Page 13: Replacing The Belt
Replacing the Belt nectsparkplug,and ground against ARNING: A lways stopengine,discon- Yourtillerhasbeenengineered witha beftmadeof enginebeforecleaning, l ubricating or specialmaterial f orlongerlifeandbetterperformance performing anymaintenance onyour Replace with a factory-approved gEM belt,Seethe machine. retailerfromwhich youpurchased yourtiller,an autho- rizedMTDServiceDealer. o r call1-B00-800-73t0 f or Maintaining Engine information regarding priceandavailability,... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy Sparkplug wiredisconnected. 1. Connectwiretosparkplug. Enginefails to start Fueltankempty or stalefuel, 2, Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline_ Throttlecontrollever notin correct 3. Movethrottlelever to startposition,. Trouble startingposition(if equipped) 4,. MovelevertoONposition, Chokenotin ONposition, 5 Cleanfuelline, Shooting Blocked fuelline, 6, Clean,adjustgap,or replace,. Faultysparkplug: 7. Waita few minutestorestart,butdo Engine flooding,, notprime(if equipped) Sparkplug wireloose... -
Page 15: Off-Season Storage
Off-Season Storage tf thetiller willnotbe usedfor a periodlongerthan30 Refertothe engine manual f orcorrectenginestorage instructions days,thefollowing stepsshouldbe takento prepare the tillerfor storage Wipetines with oiledragto prevent rust, Storetillerin a clean,dry area Donotstorenextto Cleantheexterior of engineandtheentire tiller Off=Season corrosive materials, s uchasfertilizer, thoroughlyLubricate thetilleras described inthe Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipment i n an lubrication instructions,... - Page 16 ® ®...
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Page 17: Parts List
786-04299 Front Wheel Bracket 749-04282 UpperHandle 71t-04511 AxleShaft 720-04072 StarHandleKnob LowerHandle 749-04281 750-04578 Spacer 734-04063 Wheel7xl.5 Star-Diam 7t0-04398 FlangeScrew:5/16-I8:7.5:GR5 754-04061 Belt 726-0299 PushCap Parts List 756-04163 IdlerPulley 732-0384 Extension Spring ......,..,...= ..,.. 748-04125 Shoulder Spacer 712-04064 FlangeLockNut:1/4-20 710-0809 TT Screw:1/4-20:t.25 786-04309 IdlerBracket GW-9727... - Page 18 Notes Use this page to take notes.
- Page 19 Notes Use this page to take notes......
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
MTD.Duringthe period of the warranty,the exclusiveremedy approved by MTDfor usewiththe product(s) c overedbythis manual is repair or replacementof the product as set forth above.
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