MTD 240 Series - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings
posted on the machine and in this
manual before operating.
Tine Clutch Control
The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle.
Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine
drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning.
Rear Wheel with Depth Stake
The depth stake and wheel are located at the rear of
the tiller. Both may be adjusted. Refer to the “Wheel
Position” and “Depth Stake” sections for instructions.
Handle Knobs
The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the knobs
and remove the carriage bolts to change the position.
Reinstall and tighten the hardware when complete.
Engine Controls
NOTE: See the separate engine manual for ad-
ditional engine information and functions.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the engine and is used to
manually start the engine.
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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
cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet away
from the tines. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
This operator’s manual
may cover various models
of tillers. The units il-
lustrated may vary slightly
from your unit.
Figure 4-1: The major parts of the tiller (model 241 shown).
Know Your Tiller
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine’s speed and stops the
engine. Tecumseh engines come with a fixed speed
throttle and run at a full constant speed. Briggs & Stratton
engines come with a variable speed throttle.
Units with Variable Speed Throttle:
• With the throttle control moved completely to the left,
the carburetor is in START or FAST position. Use
maximum engine speed for deep tilling.
• Move the throttle control lever to the right to reduce
engine speed. Throttle control should be at IDLE for
transporting the tiller.
• Move the throttle all the way to the right to stop the
engine.
Primer
The primer, located on the engine, is used to pump gas
into the carburetor and aid in starting the engine. Use it
to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
Tine
Clutch
Control
Clutch Cable
Recoil
Starter
Tines
Handle Knobs
Rear Wheel
with Depth
Stake