READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Parts List ............16 Adjustments ............12 Warranty ..........Back Cover MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY Read the operator's manual. Know location and functions of all cont r ols. Safety Keep all safety devices and shields in place and working.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 rules for safe operation in this Safe manual.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Your Responsibility 16. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to till soil to deep at too fast of a rate. 1. Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, 17.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Assembly 4. Insert left end of tine clutch control into the 1. Remove the star handle knobs and carriage hole on the left side of the upper handle, bolts from the lower handle, Figure 3-1.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6. Squeeze the tine 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.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Know Your Tiller Operating Tine Your Tiller Clutch Control Recoil Starter Clutch Cable Handle Knobs WARNING Depth Stake The tine clutch control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its Tines operation.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Wheel Position all instructions and warnings posted on the The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so that machine and in this manual before operating. the unit sits level.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Controlling Speed and Cultivating For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is desirable. With Tilling Depth the outer tines installed, the working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling paths, For cultivation, the tine width can be reduced to 13 inches...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Use this page to take notes. Operating Your Tiller WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting engine or operating the unit. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated...
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Making Adjustments Warning: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing Adjustments any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the engine manual for engine adjust- 24-inch ment instructions.
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Replace with a factory-approved OEM belt. See the machine. retailer from which you purchased your tiller, an autho- rized MTD Service Dealer, or call 1-800-800-7310 for Maintaining Engine information regarding price and availability. Your Tiller Refer to the separate engine manual for engine mainte- 1.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Off-Season Storage • Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 instructions. days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 749-04282 Upper Handle 24 786-04299 Front Wheel Bracket 720-04072 Star Handle Knob 25 711-04511 Axle Shaft 749-04281 Lower Handle 26 750-04578 Spacer 710-04398 Flange Screw: 5/16-18:7.5:GR5 27 734-04063 Wheel 7x1.5 Star-Diam 754-04061 Belt...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Notes Use this page to take notes. www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Notes Use this page to take notes. www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.
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