MTD T/205, Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions Motor Hoes

English

5

Before all work on this 
machine

To avoid injury before doing any wor-
king on the machine (e.g. repair work 
and adjustments) and before trans-
porting it (e.g. lifting or carrying):
– switch OFF the engine,
– wait until all moving parts have 

come to a complete stop and 
the engine has cooled down,

– remove the spark plug connector 

on the engine to prevent the 
engine from being accidentally 
started,

– follow the additional safety infor-

mation in the engine manual.

Safety devices

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Clutch lever (2)

The machine and the hoeing assem-
bly immediately come to a halt if the 
operator releases this bow or lever 
(intentionally or not).

Deflector (5)

Prevents the throwing out of objects 
such as stones or clods of earth.

Symbols on the machine

At various places on the machine 
you will find safety and warning 
indications, represented by symbols 
or pictograms. The symbols have 
the following meanings:

Attention! 
Please read the 
operating instructions 
before putting appli-
ance into operation!

Danger of injury from 

rotating parts. 
Keep hands and 
feet well away from 
rotating parts.

Always keep these symbols 
on the appliance in a legible state.

Symbols in the user's guide

Symbols are employed in the user's 
guide to indicate hazards or draw 
attention to important information. 
They have the following specific 
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Note

This indicates important information 
and application tips.

Specified positions

Specified positions on the unit 
(e.g.on the left, on the right) are 
always seen from the working 
direction of the unit (forwards).

Disposal instructions

Dispose of packaging remnants, 
old units, etc., in accordance with 
local regulations.

Unpacking/Assembly

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When unpacking, check the 
supplied contents. At the end of the 
operating instructions or as a 
supplement the assembly of the 
appliance is presented in pictures.

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Set the hoeing depth

Figure 4
The tilling depth can be set by 
adjusting the depth gauge. When you 
have reached the place of work, 
move the wheels from the transport 
position to the work position (wheels 
upwards).

Set depth-controlling bar:

Figure 5



Loosen spring connectors and 
pins.



Set depth-controlling bar. 
The lower the bar, the deeper 
and slower the machine hoes.



Secure depth-controlling bar 
with bolt and spring connector.

Set guiding bar

Set the height (depending 
on the model)

Fig.

1



Remove the nuts/bolts (3).



Set guiding bar at required height.

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Re-install and tighten the bolts/
nuts (3).

Set hoeing width (Type 1 
only)

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By adjusting or dismounting 
the hoeing blades, three different 
hoeing widths can be set.

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Hoeing width in cm

Purpose

61 (A)

Hoeing

66 (B)

33 (C)

Cultivation

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