Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Table of Contents
2 Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the the model number and...
Page 3 - Safe; WARNING
3 2 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. ...
Page 5 - Assembly
5 3 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; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the tiller. IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as ins...
Page 6 - Know Your Tiller
6 4 Operating Your Tiller WARNING The tine clutch control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish...
Page 7 - Using Your Tiller; Operating; Before Starting; Starting Engine; Stopping Engine
7 many other useful labor saving tasks in the garden. After engine is running and appropriate speed set on throttle, squeeze tine clutch control (see Figure 4-1) against upper handle to engage the tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning. Wheel Position The tiller is shipped with...
Page 8 - Controlling Speed and Tilling Depth
8 The type of soil and working conditions will determine the actual setting of the depth stake and the handle pressure required. Cultivating For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is desirable. The throttle should be set to control forward movement to a slow walking speed. With the outer tines i...
Page 9 - Transporting and Storing the Tiller
9 4 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 areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, h...
Page 10 - Making Adjustments; Adjustments
10 Figure 5-1: Tine width adjustment. Making Adjustments Warning: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions. Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of th...
Page 11 - Maintaining; Lubrication; Cleaning Tine Area
11 Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricat-ing or performing maintenance on your machine. IMPORTANT: Never use a pressure washer to clean your tiller. Water can penetrate tight areas of the tiller causing serious damage to the unit. IMPORTANT: N...
Page 12 - Storage
12 7 Off-Season Storage NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unven-tilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment and especially any springs, bearings, and cables. Off-Season Storage If the tiller will...
Page 13 - Trouble; Cause
13 For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 8 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position (if equipped) 4....
Page 15 - Parts List
15 9 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. IMPORTANT Pour le meilleur fonc-tionnement de votre machine, utilisez les pièces homol...
Page 16 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Warranty
16 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and /or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and /or its ...
Page 18 - TES
15 NO TES : For p arts an d/or acce ssor ies r efe r to cus tom er s upp ort o n pag e 2. Adr ess ez- vou s au «Se rvi ce a prè s-v ent e» à la pag e 2 pou r ce q ui c onc ern e les p ièc es e t/o u acce ssoi res .
Page 19 - GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE DEUX ANS; Garantie
14 GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE DEUX ANS La g ara ntie l im ité e qui e st é non cée c i-d ess ous e st of fer te p ar M TD L LC p our to ute s les m arc han dis es n euv es a che tée s et util isé es a ux É tat s-U nis , dan s ses p oss ess ion s et t errito ire s, e t par M TD P rod uct s Lim ite d, p our ...
Page 20 - Dépannag
13 8 1. Fill c ran kca se w ith p rop er o il. 2. Cle an a ir c lea ner . 3. Ref er t o eng ine m anu al. 4. Ref er t o eng ine m anu al. 1. Eng ine o il l eve l low . 2. Dirt y air f ilte r. 3. Air f low r est ric ted . 4. Car bur eto r not a dju ste d pro per ly. Pou r tou te rép ara tio n autre q...
Page 21 - Remisag; A VER
12 7 Remisag e Hors Saison REMA RQ UE: Il e st trè s impo rta nt d e bie n pro tég er l e mat érie l con tre l a rou ille s ’il d oit être e ntre posé d ans un a bri m éta lliq ue n on ven tilé . End uis ez t out e la m ach ine , en p arti cu- lie r les c âbl es e t tou tes les p ièc es m obi les , ...
Page 22 - Entretien
11 Replacement de la courroie Le mot ocu lte ur u tilis e des c our roi es r éal isé es d ans u n mat éria u spé cia l, q ui l eur g ara ntit u ne d uré e de v ie p lus lon gue e t vou s ass ure d e mei lle ure s per for man ces . Ne les r em pla cez p as p ar n ’im por te q uel le c our roi e. S i ...
Page 23 - Réglag
10 Figure 5-1: Réglage de la largeur des dents Réglag es AVE RTI SSE MEN T: D ébran che z le f il d e la bou gie e t met tez -le à la ter re c ont re l e mot eur a van t d’e ffe ctu er u n rég lage, u ne rép aratio n. Réglag e du moteur Con sul tez l a noti ce d ’uti lis atio n du m ote ur qui c ont...
Page 24 - Utilisation
9 Figure 4-6: Laissez suffi samment d’espace entre les rangs .. 4 Figure 4-8 sus d u sol q uan d le m oto cul teu r rep ose s ur l es d ent s. Le gui de d e pro fon deu r per met tra d e tra vai lle r à la p rof ond - eur d e «pr épa rat ion d u sol ». L a man ette d es g az d oit ê tre pla cée p our...
Page 27 - Commandes du motoculteur
6 4 Figure 4-1 Commandes du motoculteur AVE RTI SSE MEN T: A ssu rez -vo us d e lire , com pre ndr e et d e sui vre t out es les i nst ruc tio ns e t ave rtis sem ent s qui f igu ren t sur l a mac hin e et d ans l a not ice d ’ut ilis atio n ava nt d e la m ettr e en m arc he. Commande de l’embraya ...
Page 28 - Assembla
5 3 Montag e et Réglag es REMA RQ UE: Les c ôté s dro it e t gau che s ’en ten den t de l a posi tion d u con duc teu r, d ebo ut der riè re l e mot ocu lte ur. IM POR T AN T: Ce m oto cul teu r a été e xpédi é SAN S ESS EN CE N I HU ILE . Qua nd l ’ass emb lag e est t erm iné , con sul tez la n oti...
Page 29 - Con
4 2 7 . Ne d épl ace z jam ais r api dem ent l a mac hin e sur d es sur fac es d ure s ou g lis san tes . 8. Soy ez p rud ent p our é vite r de g lis ser o u de t om ber . 9. Reg ard ez e n bas e t der riè re v ous e t soy ez p rud ent e n rec ula nt o u en t ira nt l a mac hin e ver s vou s. 10. Me...
Page 32 - Motoculteurs à dents à l’a; NO TICE D’UTILISA; LISEZ A TTENTIVEMENT LES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ET LES
P . O . Bo x 1386, KITCHENER, ONT ARIO N2G 4J1 IM PR IM É AUX É T AT S-U NIS Motoculteurs à dents à l’a vant — Modèle 241 1 1/ 28/ 200 5 772 C08 14 Sécurité * Assembla ge * Fonctionnement * Régla ges * Entretien Dépannag e * Listes des pièces détachées * Garantie NO TICE D’UTILISA TION IMPORTANT : L...
