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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Front Tine Tiller
Model Series
300 & 330
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller................................................................................................. 6 Operating Your Tiller..........................................................................................7 Making Adjustments ....
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SECTION 1: 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. When you see this symbol— heed its warning. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components c
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9. Look down and behind and use care when in 4. Do not change the engine governor settings or over- reverse or pulling machine towards you. speed the engine. The governor controls the 10. Start the engine according to the instructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine. in this manual and keep feet well away from the 5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as tines at all times. necessary. 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, 6. Follow this manual f
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models Handle of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from Adjustment Lever your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model number. NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
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Check Cable Adjustment Clutch Lever • With the clutch lever disengaged, pull starter rope slowly several times. The tines should not turn. If they turn, the cable is not adjusted properly. • To adjust the cable, loosen the nut near the top of the cable and unscrew the cable to provide Loosen Nut additional slack in wire. See Figure 3. • Tighten the nut and check again for proper adjustment. Figure 3 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Tine Clutch Control Handle Adjustment Lever Depth Stake Tines
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Choke Lever Engine Controls The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is See the separate engine manual for additional used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold information and functions of the engine controls. engine. Starter Handle The starter handle is located on the engine and is used to manually start the engine. SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and Stopping Engine follow all instructions and warnings on • Move throttle control leve
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Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth Transport Depth Stake Position Wheel Yoke Adjustment Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward (nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. The forward speed will increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for deep tilling. Forward speed will decrease. See Figure 6. Shallow Tilling Wheel Setting For Deep Deep Tilling Tilling Figure 7 Position Wheel Yoke Position Wheel Yoke For De
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working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. For The tiller has many uses other than tilling and cultivation, this may be reduced to 13 inches by cultivating a garden. One of these is the preparation of removing the outer tines. Refer to the Adjustment lawn area for seeding. The tiller will prepare a deep Section. When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow seed bed which will be free of hard untilled spots, enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. In allowing a better stand
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug Cleaning Tine Area wire and ground it against the engine Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. before performing any repairs or The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off maintenance. immediately instead of after it dries. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply a light coat of oil or Engine silicone to prevent rusting or water damage. Refer to the separate engine manual for engine IMPO
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• We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, Hex Screw bearings or the engine. The use of pressure washers will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. • Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust. • Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to Idler Pulley corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. NOTE: When s
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SECTION 7: 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 not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to start position. starting position. (If equipped) 4. Choke not in ON position. 4. Move lever to ON position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 7. Engine flooded
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SECTION 8: NOTES 13
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Model Series 300 & 330 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 5 9 6 10 12 13 5 14 11 15 22 16 9 14 27 17 20 19 18 10 10 25 62 29 21 61 28 63 10 30 34 14 26 35 24 23 64 32 65 42 46 33 43 31 52 36 44 53 54 45 37 55 59 60 39 38 34 40 47 58 49 48 50 51 57 56 41 14
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Model Series 300 & 330 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 720-0274 Grip 34. 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 2. 731-0473 Clutch Grip 35. 711-0919 Belt Cover Belt 3. 686-0002 Clutch Lever 36. 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .500 4. 649-0137 Handle Assembly 37. 786-0035A Tine Shield 20” 5. 712-0442 Lock Nut Cap 1/4-20 38. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 6. 738-1225 Shoulder Screw 39. 710-3008 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 7. 746-1148 Clutch Cable 40.
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Model Series 300 19 3 1 2 4 7 6 1 2 10 8 9 5 10 13 14 6 11 12 20 17 15 15 18 4 16 18 16 16
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Model Series 300 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 734-1988 Wheel 7 x 1.8 11. 686-0189 Chain Case Assembly 2. 738-0929 Shoulder Screw 12. 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 3. 686-0081A Wheel Bracket Assembly 13. 736-0171 Lock Washer 7/16 4. 714-0149B Cotter Pin 14. 712-0240 Jam Nut 7/16-20 5. 711-0415 Clevis Pin 15. 04922 Tine Blade 9.5” RH 6. 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 16. 04923 Tine Blade 9.5” LH 7. 710-0189 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 3.0 17. 711-0
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Model Series 330 17 1 18 3 2 4 9 19 1 7 2 6 8 10 5 10 13 14 6 11 12 5 15 4 16 18
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Model Series 330 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 734-1781 Wheel 8 x 1.75 12. 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 2. 738-0929 Shoulder Screw 13. 736-0171 Lock Washer 7/16 3. 686-0081A Wheel Bracket Assembly 14. 712-0240 Jam Nut 7/16-20 4. 714-0149B Cotter Pin 15. 642-0002 Inner Tine Assembly - RH 12” 5. 711-0415 Clevis Pin 642-0003 Inner Tine Assembly - LH 12” 6. 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 16. 642-0004 Outer Tine Assembly -RH 12” 7. 710-0189 Hex Ca
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC d. MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its posses- United States, its possessions and territories. sions and territories, except those sold through MTD LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period e. Parts that are not g
