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Troy-Bilt 200 Series Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 200 Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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World Rear Wheel Tiller — Series 200
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.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-07679
(11.18.11)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual World Rear Wheel Tiller — Series 200 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 a machine manufactured by MTD. It reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. properly operated and maintained. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.

  • Page 3: 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 Never store the machine or fuel container inside Use only attachments and accessories approved by the where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use dryer or other gas appliances.
  • Page 5 Spark Arrestor WARNING! This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or provincial laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
  • Page 6 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: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate Position the upper handle onto the lower handle. See Fig. it. Your right hand corresponds to the right side of the tiller and 3-2. Align the holes on the lower handle with the holes on your left hand corresponds to the left side of the tiller. the upper handle. NOTE: This operator’s manual may cover various models of tillers. The machines illustrated may vary slightly from your tiller. NOTE: The tiller is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual before operating your machine. Assembly Handle Retainer Bracket Remove the handle crank, bolt, washer, retainer bracket and the flange lock nuts from the lower handle. See Fig. 3-1. Washer Nuts Washer Nuts Bolt Bolt Retainer Bracket...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set Up

    Set-Up Insert the clutch cable handle fitting into the hole on the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. 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 8: Controls

    Controls & Features Tine Clutch Control Clutch Cable Handlebar Height Adjustment Depth Stake Back of Tiller Rear Wheels Tines Rear Wheels Depth Stake Figure 4-1 Depth Stake NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several garden tiller models. The tiller depicted may differ from yours. The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the Tine Clutch Control depth and speed at which the machine will operate.

  • Page 9: 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 10 In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over For proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and the garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going worked in with the mulch materials. Breaking up leaves and straw over the garden two or three times.

  • Page 11: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing Cotter the tiller, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions properly can Clevis result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 12: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Loosen the lock nut shown in Fig. 7-2. 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 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Throttle control lever (if equipped) not in 3.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 642-04032 Right Hand Tine Assembly 642-04031 Left Hand Tine Assembly 714-04043 Bow-tie Pin 911-0415 Clevis Pin 946-04663 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). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one- respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States year warranty.
  • Page 16 Notes...

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