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IMPORTANT: 

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Front Tine Tiller

Model 030

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FORM NO. 

770-10473.fm

(1/2001)

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

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.

Summary of Contents for 30

Page 1: ...ss 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 work...

Page 2: ...port Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the tiller A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model num...

Page 3: ...e this machine in bare feet or sandals 3 Disengage clutch levers and shift if provided into neutral N before starting the engine 4 Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running 5 Never a...

Page 4: ...to do so can result in personal injury 21 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer or telephone 1 800 800 7310 for assistance and the na...

Page 5: ...to the rear of the tiller and lay them on the floor Do not bend or kink cables Setting up the Tiller Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug Remove the handle lever from t...

Page 6: ...handle Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive Release the lever to stop the tines from turning Depth Stake The depth stake is located in the rear of the tiller and it controls...

Page 7: ...garden area before proceeding with tilling Figure 3 Using Depth Stake Please refer to page 8 for instructions Handle Pressure Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by vari...

Page 8: ...ts may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load To adjust carburetor refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cau...

Page 9: ...r pulley and between engine pulley and weld pin on belt cover assembly See Figure 9 Fasten belt cover assembly in position Secure with the hardware removed earlier Figure 9 Engine Refer to the separat...

Page 10: ...Vent plugged 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 6 Dirty air cleaner 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Move choke lever to OFF position 3 Clean fuel line fill tank wit...

Page 11: ...11 SECTION 8 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 030...

Page 12: ...over 37 710 0751 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 620 Lg 39 754 0216 V Belt 40 756 0996 Pulley Chain Case 45 756 0199 Flat Idler Pulley 47 712 0116 Hex Jam L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 49 784 0016 Idler Arm Ass y 51 756 0286 En...

Page 13: ...6 0329 L Wash 1 4 I D 18 712 0138 Hex Nut 1 4 28 Thd 19 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 21 736 0219 Bell Wash 406 I D 22 713 0215 Chain 420 1 2 Pitch 38 Links 713 0154 420 Master Link 23 713 0216 Ch...

Page 14: ...14 YOUR NOTES Date Comments...

Page 15: ...15 YOUR NOTES Date Comments...

Page 16: ...on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as...

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