Yard Machines 30 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Front Tine Tiller

Model 030

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

FORM NO.

770-10473.fm

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

(1/2001)

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Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Front Tine Tiller Model 030 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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).
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Important Safe Operation Practices... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ... 5 Know Your Tiller... 6 Operating Your Tiller... 7 Making Adjustments ... 9 Maintaining Your Tiller ... 10 Troubleshooting ... 11 Parts List... 12 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices
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.
Page 4: Your Responsibility
Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you. Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Tiller
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil, as instructed in the engine manual, before operating your tiller. (The engine manual is packed seperately and shipped in the tiller carton.) NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the tiller is observed from the operating position.
Page 6: Section 4: Operating Your Tiller
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations in Figure 2 with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Page 7 • Place the throttle control in the FAST position. • Move choke lever to CHOKE position. A warm engine requires little or no choke. • Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
Page 8: Section 5: Making Adjustments
• Minimum tilling width is 10 inches. For that, you will have to remove both sets of outer tines. Remove these tines by removing the two self-tapping screws on the outside of the tines. See Figure 5. • When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows.
Page 9: Section 6: Maintaining Your Tiller
For instructions, refer to the engine manual. Off-Season Storage If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage. •...
Page 10: Section 7: Troubleshooting
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem 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. Choke not in ON position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 6.
Page 11: Section 8: Parts List For Model Series 030
SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 030...
Page 12 Model Series 030 Ref. Part No. Part Description 710-0779A Tap Scr. #10 x 1/2" Lg. 720-0263 Rubber Bumper 731-0473 Vinyl Grip 686-0002 Clutch Lever Ass’y. 720-0233 Handle Grip 710-0501 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 2" Lg.* 736-3090 Fl-Wash. 1/4" I.D. 710-1201 Hex Tap Scr.
Page 13 Model Series 030 Ref. Part No. Part Description 686-0085 Chain Case Ass’y.—R.H. 611-0057 Input Shaft Ass’y. 04757A Hub and Sprocket Ass’y. 750-0351 Bearing Inner Race 741-0155 Ball Bearing 686-0087 Chain Case Ass’y.—L.H. 756-0996 Pulley—Chain Case 710-0369 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.5"* 710-0195 Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x .625"* 721-0156A...
Page 14: Your Notes
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Page 15 YOUR NOTES Date Comments...
Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in...

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