Rover World Tiller Series 240 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

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World Tiller — Series 240

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 LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Form No. 769-08392

(September 5, 2012)

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Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual World Tiller — Series 240 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Garden Tiller. It was carefully If applicable, the power testing information used to establish engineered to provide excellent performance when properly the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be operated and maintained.
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 When practical, remove gas-powered equipment After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Page 5 Spark Arrestor If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, WARNING! This machine is equipped with an etc. to protect the environment. internal combustion engine and should not be used According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission on or near any unimproved forest-covered, (CPSC) and the U.S.
Page 6 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One 20 oz. bottle SAE 30W oil • One Tiller Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: The tiller is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Position the upper handle onto the lower handle, Step A Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine in Figure 4-2.
Page 8 Set-Up Insert the left end of the tine clutch control into the hole on the left side of the upper handle. See Figure 4-3. Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully.
Page 9: Controls
Controls & Features Tine Clutch Control Clutch Cable Handle Knobs Depth Stake Tines Back of Tiller Rear Wheels Rear Wheels Depth Stake Rear Wheels with Depth Stake Tine Clutch Control The rear wheels can be raised and lowered for transport and The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle.
Page 10: 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, in from the ground when the tines and depth stake are resting on this manual and in the separate engine manual the ground.
Page 11 In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over substantially increase the fertility of your garden. the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going For proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and over the garden two or three times.
Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Depth Stake 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 spark depth and speed at which the machine will operate, Figure 7-2.
Page 13: Service
Service Belt Replacement Loosen the lock nut shown in Figure 8-2. Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of special material for longer life and better performance. 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.
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Tines do not engage 1. Foreign object lodged in tines 1. Stop tiller completely, check and discard foreign object 2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing 2. Replace tine clevis pin(s) 3. Belt worn and/or stretched 3. Replace belt 4.
Page 15: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 642-0002 Inner Right Hand Tine 642-0003 Inner Left Hand Tine 642-0005 Outer Left Hand Tine 642-0004 Outer Right Hand Tine 714-04043 Bow-tie Pin 911-0415 Clevis Pin 946-04626 Clutch Cable 734-0973 Wheel, 5.0 x 1.38 Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Page 16: Warranty
Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.