Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 190-758 MTD
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 8 HP TILLER A TT A CHMENT Model Number 190-758 PRINTED IN U .
2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT.
3 • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires loose traction, disengage tiller and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
4 SECTION 1: UNPACKING Figure 1 Figure 2 Remove the tiller, all loose parts and hardware pack from the carton before discarding the carton. Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 2) For shipping purposes, the engine oil dipstick has been placed between the engine and the gas tank.
5 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 3. Place the link rod assembly through the slot in the tractor fender. See Figure 5. 4. Thread ferrule (C) onto link rod assembly until approximately 1/4” of threads are showing. Place ferrule (C) through hole in bottom of lift handle on tractor.
6 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 9. Lift hitch bar assembly up and place sleeve (B) over weld stud on hitch bar. Next, place link rod over sleeve and secure with one flat washer (J) and hairpin clip (E). See Figure 9. 10. Back the tractor up to the tiller and hook the hitch bar assembly to it.
7 Figure 13 14. There are two different types of seat safety switches. Refer to Figure 13A and Figure 13B. If the seat switch on your tractor is as shown in Figure 13A , assemble the adapter harness as follows.
8 3. Push the CHOKE lever down all the way. Set the throttle in the FAST position. See Figure 15. NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking. 4. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the engine.
9 4. Move the idler bracket forward (disengaged position) to remove the belt tension. Lift the belt off the engine pulley and chain case pulley. See Figure 18. 5. Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the hex lock nut holding the idler pulley and idler belt keeper.
10 Model 758 Ref. No. P art No. Code Description 1 05034 Bearing Housing 1.375" Dia. 2 14895 Housing Assembly—R.H. 5 714-0136 #6 Hi-Pro Key 5/32" x .62" Lg. 6 14892 Input Shaft Assembly 7 14894 Housing Assembly—L.H. 8 741-0155 Ball Bearing .
11 Model 758 Assembles to Lift Handle on T ractor Hooks in Running Board on T ractor 100 101.
12 Model 758 Ref. No. P art No. Description 1 725-0713 Safety Switch 2 725-1290 Wire Harness 3 725-1393 Adapter Harness 5 714-0147 Internal Cotter Pin 6 736-0179 Fl-Wash. 1/2" I.D. x .93" O.D. 7 638-0016 Link Rod Assembly 8 732-0390 Extension Spring 1.
13 SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. T rouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine f ails to star t Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Throttle control le ver not in correct star ting position (if so equipped).
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MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
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