Service; Lubrication - MTD products 200 Serie Notice D'utilisation

Service

WARNING!
Before inspecting,
cleaning or servicing the tiller, shut
off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug. Failure to follow these
instructions properly can result in
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual
packaged with your machine for all engine
maintenance.
Tines
Clean the underside of the tine shield after each
use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed
off immediately instead of after it dries. Always
towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply a light
coat of oil or silicone to prevent rusting or water
damage.
NOTE: Never use a pressure washer to clean
the tiller. Water can penetrate tight areas of the
tiller and cause serious damage.
Adjustments
Tine Width
The tilling width is 22" but can increase to 24"
by removing the clevis and cotter pins, sliding
each outer tine out one inch, and securing
in this position with the pins. For cultivation,
reduce the tine width to 13" by removing the
outer tines completely. See Figure 5-1.
Cotter
Pin
Clevis
Pin
24-inch
22-inch
13-inch
Figure 5-1
Depth Stake
The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller
and controls the depth and speed at which the
machine will operate, Figure 5-2. Remove the
clevis and cotter pins, raise or lower the depth
stake, then reattach pins to secure.
Cotter Pin
Clevis Pin
Figure 5-2

Lubrication

Transmission
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at
the factory. It requires no maintenance. See an
authorized service dealer for any service issues.
Tine Shaft & Wheel Shaft
Remove tine assemblies and wheel and
lubricate the tine shaft and wheel shaft at least
once a season.
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.
• Clean the exterior of the engine and
the entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate
the tiller as described in the lubrication
instructions.
• The use of pressure washers to clean
your tiller is not recommended. It may
cause damage to pulleys, bearings, or
the engine. The use of pressure washers
will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
• Refer to the engine owner's manual for
engine storage instructions.
• Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
• Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.
• When storing any type of power equipment
in an unventilated or metal storage shed,
care should be taken to rustproof the
equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment and especially any springs,
bearings, and cables.
Belt Replacement
Your tiller has been engineered with a belt
made of special material for longer life and
better performance. Replace with a factory-
approved OEM belt. See customer service on
page 2 for information regarding price and
availability.
1. Remove the belt cover and engine by
removing the six screws and lock nuts
holding the engine and cover to the
shield. See Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
2. Loosen the lock nut shown in Figure 5-4.
Lock Nut
Belt
Figure 5-4
3. Unloop the belt from the pulleys. See
Figure 5-4.
4. Reassemble the new belt and tighten the
lock nut.
5. Reattach belt cover and engine using the
hardware removed earlier.
5
Screw
Lock Nut
Pulley
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