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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best 
performance. Please read and understand what it says. 

Before you start assembling your new equipment

, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from 

it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating 
position and looking down at the rear of the deck . This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help 
from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. 

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and 
service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, 
please call a Customer Support Representataive.

For US Customers: 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310

For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238 

Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked 
to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your 
area;

In the U.S.A.

: Check your Yellow Pages, or contact customer support listed about  MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, 

Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com. 

In Canada

: Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at

www.mtdcanada.com.

Content

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Customer Support

2

Important Safe Operation Practices

3

Assembly

5

Controls

7

Operation

8

Adjustments

10

Lubrication

11

Maintenance

11

Off-Season Storage

13

Troubleshooting

13

Parts Lists/Pièces détachées

14

Warranty

18

Content

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MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
1-800-668-1238

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Model Number
Numéro de modèle

Serial Number
Numéro de série

www.mtdcanada.com

This is where your model number will be.

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

Summary of Contents for 300 Series

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL FRONT TINE TILLERS 300 Series IMPORTANT READ MTD PRODUCTS LTD P O BOX 1386 KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN THE U S A 772C0730 SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 10 04...

Page 2: ...tion or maintenance of this unit please call a Customer Support Representataive For US Customers 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 For Canadian Customers 1 800 668 1238 Please have your unit s mod...

Page 3: ...he engine 4 Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running 5 Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except where specifically recommended in the operator s manu...

Page 4: ...only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer Failure to do so can result in serious injury 21 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use ca...

Page 5: ...SEMBLY WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting ATTACHING THE TAILPIECE AND DEPTH STAKE 1 Remove the two self tapping screws on the frame Sli...

Page 6: ...sembly in the same manner as you attached the forward cable See Figure 5 FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To check the clutch cable adjustment proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it aw...

Page 7: ...to the rear to move the tines in reverse Release the lever to stop the reverse tine drive See Figure 7 NOTE Never engage both the forward and reverse tine drives at the same time Engaging both forwar...

Page 8: ...slowly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter Repeat preceding instructions 5 and 6 until engine starts 7 When engine starts move choke lever on engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN 8 Mo...

Page 9: ...nd tilling paths then make the third path between the first and second as shown in Figure 13 In some soils the desired depth is obtained the first time over the garden In other soils the desired depth...

Page 10: ...r mixing compost in the pile or for mixing it with the soil in your garden This should be done after the soil has been broken to the full working depth The compost should be worked in to a depth of si...

Page 11: ...epairs or maintenance TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to page 13 of this manual for trouble shooting information ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions Maintain engi...

Page 12: ...390 Shown 5 Reassemble the new belt following instructions in reverse order Make certain the reverse drive belt is assembled with the wide side of the belt against the transmission and engine pulleys...

Page 13: ...a fuel stabilizer is used Move throttle lever to start position Clean fuel line Move switch to ON position Connect wire to spark plug Clean adjust gap or replace Refer to the engine manual packed wit...

Page 14: ...14 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 30 37 30 43 27 23 46 47 48 49 1 2 3 4 5 2 7 50 60 30...

Page 15: ...6 18 25 786 0003 Tail Piece Brkt LH Support de la partie arri re CG 26 786 0004 Tail Piece Brkt RH Support de la partie arri re CD 27 711 0415 Clevis Pin 3 8 Dia Axe de chape 3 8 Dia 28 710 0805 Hex B...

Page 16: ...16 3 17 18 21 19 16 42 43 45 46 4 5 7 11 2 1 6 8 9 10 5 14 44 37 40 22 39 41 36 38 33 3 13 30 29 32 31 34 35 28 27 48 47 25 26 24 24 23 20 25 19 49...

Page 17: ...ommande de l embrayage avant 23 746 0953 Reverse Clutch Cable C ble de commande de l embrayage arri re 24 756 0585 Flat Pulley 6 Dia Poulie plate 6 po diam 25 750 0892 Spacer 64 Dia x 2 4 Lg Entretois...

Page 18: ...purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original pur chaser for a cost of one half 1 2 of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Full...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...

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Page 21: ...16 NOTES...

Page 22: ...dix 90 jours mais dans un d lai de cent vingt 120 jours de la date d achat MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED s engage remplacer la batterie d fectueuse l acheteur initial pour la moiti du prix de vente au d tail...

Page 23: ...ch dans le cauchon du r sservoir Pr sence d eau ou de salet dans le syst me Filtre air sale Carburateur mal r gl Ouvrez le volet de d part Branchez et serrez le fil de la bougie Nettoyez la conduite d...

Page 24: ...TRE 8 REMISAGE HORS SAISON Si vous ne pr voyez pas d utiliser le motoculteur pendant plus de 30 jours proc dez comme suit 1 l ext rieur videz compl tement le r servoir d essence Laissez le moteur toun...

Page 25: ...ile enlever si elle n est pas s che REMARQUE L utilisation d un nettoyeur sous pression pour nettoyer la machine est d conseill e Cela risque en effet d endommager les composants lectriques les fus es...

Page 26: ...ez pas les surfaces chaudes ni le silencieux Un r glage mineur du carburateur peut tre n cessaire pour compenser les diff rences de carburant de temp rature d altitude et de charge Consultez la notice...

Page 27: ...r paration du sol La manette des gaz doit tre plac e pour que le moteur tourne lentement une vitesse de d placement Lorsque les dents ext rieures sont install es la largeur de travail est de 22 ou 24...

Page 28: ...fondeur de travail Voir la Figure 12 Quand on rel ve le guide de profondeur on diminue la profondeur de travail et on augmente la vitesse de d placement Laissez peu pr s 8 pouces de terre non retourn...

Page 29: ...manette du volet de d part sur le moteur mi distance entre la position CHOKE Volet ferm et RUN Marche 7 D placez la commande de l obturateur vers la position SLOW Lent pour quelques minutes Placez la...

Page 30: ...la Figure 7 Pressez la poign e contre le guidon pour embrayer la marche avant L chez la pour arr ter POIGN E D EMBRAYAGE DE LA MARCHE ARRIERE Mod le 390 seulement Elle se trouve en avant du panneau d...

Page 31: ...la marche arri re est le c ble le plus en avant du motoculteur Accrochez l extr mit du c ble de marche arri re sur la poign e de marche arri re au dessus du guidon comme vous avez attach le c ble de...

Page 32: ...lage est en position sur le motoculteur AVANT L ASSEMBLAGE AVERTISSEMENT D branchez le fil de la bougie et mettez le la masse contre le moteur pour viter tout d marrage accidentel INSTALLATION DE L EM...

Page 33: ...jamais fonctionner une machine dans un local clos car les gaz d chappement contiennent du monoxyde de carbone un gaz sans odeur ni saveur et mortel Limitez les risques d incendie en d barrassant le m...

Page 34: ...d bri t ou si vous prenez des m dicaments ralentissant les r actions D blayez la zone de travail et ne permettez personne surtout de jeunes enfants et animaux de compagnie de rester proximit Arr tez...

Page 35: ...s ou pour toute question concernant les commandes le fonctionnement ou l entretien de la machine appelez le service apr s vente au Pour clients des tats Unis 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 Pour...

Page 36: ...TEURS DENTS L AVANT DE LA S RIES 300 NOTICE D UTILISATION IMPORTANT VEUILLEZ LIRE MTD PRODUCTS LTD P O BOX 1386 KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 772C0730 ATTENTIVEMENT LES CONSIGNES DE S CURIT 10 04 IMPRIM AU TAT...

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