MTD 240 Series Tiller User Manual


 
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Figure 5-1: Tine width adjustment.
Making Adjustments
Warning: Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against
the engine before performing
any adjustments.
Engine Adjustment
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
adjustment instructions.
Tine Width Adjustment
The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches. Tilling
width can increase to 24 inches 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 inches by removing the outer tines
completely, Figure 5-1.
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Adjustments
NOTE: This operator’s
manual may cover vari-
ous models of tillers.
The units illustrated
may vary slightly from
your unit. Follow only
those instructions
which pertain to your
model number.
NOTE: Stand behind
the tiller as if you were
going to operate it.
Your right hand cor
-
responds to the right
side of the tiller; your
left hand corresponds
to the left side of the
tiller.
24-inch
13-inch
22-inch