Controls & Operation; Engine Controls; Starting / Stopping The Engine - MTD products 200 Serie Notice D'utilisation

Controls & Operation
Tine Clutch Control
Clutch Cable
Handle Knobs
Rear
Wheels
Depth
Stake
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several
garden tiller models. The tiller depicted may
differ from yours.
WARNING!
Before operating
your machine, carefully read and
understand all safety, controls and
operating instructions in this
manual and on the decals on the
machine. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious
personal injury.

Engine Controls

For detailed information on all engine controls
refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual.
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.
Handle Knobs
The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen
the knobs and remove the carriage screws to
change the position. Reinstall and tighten the
hardware when complete.
Depth
Stake
Rear Wheels
Figure 4-1
Rear Wheels & Depth Stake
The rear wheels can be raised and lowered
for transport and storage. Refer to the
Maintenance & Adjustments Section for
instructions on depth stake adjustment and the
Assembly & Set-Up Section for instructions on
wheel adjustment.
WARNING!
and follow all instructions and
warnings posted on the machine,
in this manual and in the separate
engine manual before operating.
WARNING!
than the operator is standing near
the tiller while starting the engine
or operating the unit. Never run
the engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any
moving parts on the engine and
the tiller.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
With the spark plug wire disconnected from the
spark plug, perform the following checks and
services before each use:
1. Check unit for loose or missing hardware.
Service as required.
2. Check engine oil level. See the engine
owner's manual.
3. Check that all safety guards and covers
are in place.
4. Check air cleaner and engine cooling
system. See the engine owner's manual.
5. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according
to the directions in the engine owner's
manual. Follow all instructions and safety
rules carefully.
Tines
6. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
7. Release all of the controls on the tiller.
8. Start the engine as instructed in the
engine owner's manual.
Using Your Tiller
Read, understand,
Your tiller is designed for seed bed preparation,
cultivating, furrowing, and mulching.
Controlling Tilling & Depth Speed
By increasing the depth of the depth stake,
Be sure no one other
the forward speed of the machine is reduced
and the working depth is increased. When the
depth stake is raised, the working depth of the
machine is reduced and the forward speed is
increased.
The working depth of the machine may be
predetermined by setting the depth stake so
that the wheels are about four inches from the
ground when the tines and depth stake are
resting on the ground. This setting will permit
a working depth of about four inches. When
presetting the working depth, the handles
should be adjusted so the hand grips are a
little above the waist. The tiller will be lower
when the tines and depth stake penetrate the
ground.
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WARNING!
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
EXPLOSIVE. Follow the gasoline
safety rules in the Important Safe
Operations Practices section of this
manual. Failure to follow gasoline
safety instructions can result in
serious personal injury and
property damage.
WARNING!
Never run the engine
indoors or in an enclosed, poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Avoid the
engine muffler and nearby areas.
Temperatures in these areas may
exceed 150° F.
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