Rover World Tiller Series 240 Operator'S Manual Download

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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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Form No. 769-08392

(September 5, 2012)

Summary of Contents for World Tiller Series 240

Page 1: ...aintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...e at the time of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product spe...

Page 3: ...e Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur...

Page 4: ...as necessary 7 Follow this manual for safe loading unloading transporting and storage of this machine 8 Always refer to the operator s manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for...

Page 5: ...ad Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and T...

Page 6: ...feet WARNING ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two...

Page 7: ...ay vary slightly from your tiller Assembly Handle 1 Remove the star handle knobs and the carriage bolts from the lower handle See Figure 4 1 Handle Knobs Carriage Bolts Figure 4 1 2 Position the upper...

Page 8: ...remove the clevis and cotter pins raise the wheels to the desired position then reattach pins to secure Figure 4 5 For transporting the tiller reverse the steps to lower the wheels Cotter Pin Clevis...

Page 9: ...knobs and remove the carriage bolts to change the position Reinstall and tighten the hardware when complete Depth Stake The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the depth and speed...

Page 10: ...ules carefully 6 Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug WARNING Never run the engine indoors or in an enclosed poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and dead...

Page 11: ...rops check row planting will permit cross cultivation and practically eliminate hand hoeing Figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 The tiller has many uses other than tilling and cultivating a garden One of these is t...

Page 12: ...pins sliding each outer tine out 1 and securing in this position with the pins Reduce the tine width to 13 inches by removing the outer tines completely See Figure 7 2 13 inch 22 inch 24 inch Cotter P...

Page 13: ...er or call 1 800 800 7310 for information regarding price and availability 1 Remove the engine by removing the six screws and lock nuts holding the engine and cover to the shield See Figure 8 1 Screw...

Page 14: ...reign object lodged in tines 2 Tine clevis pin s missing 3 Belt worn and or stretched 4 Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment 1 Stop tiller completely check and discard foreign object 2 Replace t...

Page 15: ...ft Hand Tine 642 0004 Outer Right Hand Tine 714 04043 Bow tie Pin 911 0415 Clevis Pin 946 04626 Clutch Cable 734 0973 Wheel 5 0 x 1 38 Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts...

Page 16: ...h as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments and Filters which can b...