Model No. 217-200
MeiÀJ'
ROTARY TILLER
WARRANTY
For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc will replace for the original purchaser, free
of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service, firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material
or workmanship. All transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this wananty must
be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not include replacement of parts which become inoperative
through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance or alterations by unauthorized
persons. This warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or any component
parts thereof. For service on these units refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty.
The above warranty will apply only to the original owner and will be effective only if the warranty
card has been properly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY
UNLESS PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
AFETY RULES
Your rotary tiller is a precision built machine designed to take the work out of gardening and other
related chores. It can be used for seed bed preparation, tilling, cultivating, furrowing, composting and
mulching. Like any other piece of power equipment, it requires a certain amount of care and mainte
nance. In return for this, it will give a maximum of service and efficiency. Read these instructions
carefully before assembling or operating your tiller,
long, efficient service and trouble free operation.
1. Your tiller is a precision piece of power equip- 4.
ment. Exercise extreme caution at all times.
2. Do not attempt to start engine with the clutch 5.
control in engaged or “Forward” position.
3. Stand clear of tines when starting engine. Never 6.
stand in front of, or work on tines while the
engine is running. 7.
Through proper care and operation, you will obtain
NEVER place hands or feet in the vicinity of
the tines while the engine is running.
Always stop engine when tiller is not in actual
use.
Always disconnect spark plug wire during re
pairs or refueling operations.
Do not fill gas tank while engine is running.
Do not spill gasoline on hot engine.
l^ETID PRODUCTS IKTC
FORM NO. 770-91 1 A
5389 WEST 130th ST.
P.O. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
S^IOS
44-® ^100
^111
217-250
When ordering repiocement ports, be sure to specify your
mower model number, port number, description of port, and
the number of ports required . . . Ports and service should
be handled by your nearest authorized service firm os
recommended by your dealer. Request for parts ond ser
vice received ot the factory will be forwarded to the ap
propriate Central Service Distributor in your area for
handling.
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217-200
217-250
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217-200
FORM NO. 770-911
GEAR CASE ASS’Y - COMPLETE
321-4100
901-4287 Inner Tine Ass'y- L.H.- Complete
901-4288 Inner Tine Ass’y- R.H.- Complete
901-4289 Outer Tine Ass'y- L.H.- Complete
901-4290 Outer Tine Ass'y - R.H.- Complete
727-112 Lubricant 5 Oz. (Gear Case)
PARTS LIST FOR MODELS NO. 217-200 AND 217-250
Part
No.
10 350-4110 Leg — R.H.
11 350-4109 Leg - L.H.
12
13
14
15
16 312-4197
17 310-4198 Control Rod — Lower
18 310-4200
19
20
21 310-7439
22 305-1166 Grips
23 310-7353 Belt Clip
24 310-4124 Handle Mounting Bracket
25 312-4160
26
27 710-259
28
29
30
31
32 712-384 Hex Centerlock Nut 1/2—13 thread *
33
34
35
36 756-370 Idler Bearing Assembly
37 712-372
38 756-108
39
40 310-4204
41 710-373
42 736-300
43 310-4196 Hold-down Clamp
44
45 712-798
46
47 710-113
48 710-253
49
50 710-451
51 17-34^ 4 1 9
52 732-250 Spring
53 712-430
54 712-123
55 710-118
56
57 712-267
58
59
* For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers locally. If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part
Ulus.
No.
321-4107 Mounting Plate Assembly
1
2 321-4100 Gear Case Assembly (Complete)
3 350-4329 Tailpiece Assembly
4 321-4134 Outer Tine Adapter Assembly
321-4138 Inner Tine Assembly
5
6 310-4164 Control Handle Assembly (Complete)
7 310-4202 Id ler Bracket
310-4246
8
310-4186
310-4247
9
310-4143 Handle — L.H. — Plow Type
321-4328
312-4121
312-4243
310-4126
310-4156
711-166 Control Rod — Upper
312-4258
501-4221
714-106
711-231
—
710-182
736-108 Washer 33/64 l.D. *
732-112 Spring - Tension
712-107 Hex Centerlock Nut 1/2—20 thread *
710-125
736-169
712-116 Hex Elastic.Stop Nut 3/8—24 thread
710-183
710-158
714-105
756-105 Pulley 115 312-4257 Handle Panel - Large - Standard Handle
number and size as shown on parts list.
Handle - R.H. — Standard
Handle — R.H. - Plow Type
Handle - L.H. — Standard
Depth Bar
Handle Panel — Plow Type Handle
Handle Panel — Standard Handle
Inspection Plate
Control Pivot Lever
Beit Guard
Reverse Idler Bracket Assembly
Engine Bed
Anchor Spring Pin
Control Mounting Bracket —
Plow Type Handle
Wheel Assembly
HexHd.CapScw.i>/l6— ly x 6/8 Ig. *
Locking Pin
Clevis Pin
Engine
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 1/2—13 x 3 Ig. *
Hex Centerlock Nut 5/16 - 18 thread *
Pul ley — 2 Stage
Rd. Hd. Mach. Sew. 10-24 x 1/2 Ig. * t
Belt Pusher
Shoulder Bolt
Washer 3/8 l.D.
Lockwasher 3/8 Screw *
Hex Nut 3/8—16 thread * Heat Treated
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 3/8—24 x 1-5/8 Ig. —
Heat Treated
Hex Hd.'Cap Sew. 3/8—16 x 1 long *
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 3/8 —16 x 1-1/8 Ig. *
Carriage Bolt 5/16—18 x 3/4 Ig. *
Lockwasher 5/16 screw *
Hex Elastic Stop Nut 3/8—16 thd.
Hex Nut 5/16-24 thd. * (N.S.)
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Ig. *
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 5/16—24 x 1-1/4 Ig. *
Hex Nut 5/16—18 thread *
Key - Sq. 3/16 X 3/16 X 1 Ig.
DESCRIPTION
( ) - No. Req'd Per Ass®y
Part
100 710-185
101
102 737-108
103 737-103
104
105
106
107
108
109
no 310-8271 Adjustment Tube
111 710-152 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 3/8—24 x 1" Ig.
112 710-136 Hex Hd.CapScrew 1/4—20 x 1-3/4 Ig.
113 712-324
114 736-117
Ulus.
No.
60 710-765
61
62
63
64
65
66
67 746-111
68 736-124
69 736-125
70
71 754-107
72
73 748-111
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82 756-112
83
84
85 717-104
86
87 714-314
88 714-103
89 711-130
90 711-131
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99 741-108
No.
710-606
710-240
736-147
746-120
746-1 14
746-121
742-107
742-108
754-106
305-7891
310-4101
721-100
721-101 Oil Seal - Garlock i^78 x 7510 $
719-100
719-102
719-lOlR
748-106
711-132
711-133
717-105
716-101
716-102
737-102
711-138 Shoulder Screw
735-100 "0” Ring 2-1/8 X 2-3/8 x 1/8 i
735-101 “0” Ring 3-5/8 X 3-7/8 x 1/8 t
714-474
741-107
732-958 Spring - Compression
710-256
736-466
710-136
736-463 Flat Washer 9/32 l.D. *
310-4259
310-4260 Wosher Shaft Spacer
Set Screw-Alien 5/16—24 x 1/4 Ig. *
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 1/4—20 x 1-1/2 Ig. *
Plow Type Handle
Hex Hd. Self Tapping Screw 10-32 x 1/2 Ig.
Type F *
Lockwasher ft 10 Screw *
Control - Throttle (Complete) Plow Type Handle 217-200
Control - Throttle (Complete —
Plow Type Handle 217-250
Control - Throttle (Complete) —
Standard Hand le
Tine — L.H.
Tine — R.H.
Cable Clip
Dust Pad
Dust Pad
“V” Belt 1/2 X 25 Gates *
"V” Belt 1/2 X 30 Gates *
Reverse Drive Wheel
Bronze Sleeve Beoring
Ball Knob ^
Locking Clamp
Oil Seal - Garlock »76 x 6113 t
Housing - Gear Case t
Bearing Adjustment Cap 3/4'' t
Bearing Adjustment Cap 1” t
Bronze Sleeve Bearing t
Pulley — 2 Stage
Worm Shaft 3/4" $
Tine Shaft 1” t
Worm t
Worm Wheel t
Key - Hi Pro No. 606 t
Key - Woodruff «91 * i
Spacer t
Spacer i
Snap Ring - Tru Arc #5100-75 t
Snap Ring - Tru Arc #5100-100 i
Pipe Plug - Special Breather Type t
Cotter Pin 1/8 dia. x 3/4 Ig. * t
Roller Bearing - Timken 3/4" Ig. t
Roller Bearing - Timken 1" i
A1 len Socket Hd. Cap Sew. 10 — 32 x 1 Ig.
Alemite Drive Fitting - ft 1992-B 1 * $
Pipe Plug - Square Head 3/8 thd. * t
Carriage Bolt 1/4—20 x 1-1/2 Ig. *
Flat Washer 17/32 l.D. *
Hex Hd. Cap Sew. 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 Ig. *
Engine Shaft Spacer
Hex Stop Nut 1/4—20 thread
Flat Washer
( ) - No. Req"d Per Ass*y
DESCRIPTION
t Part of Control Handle Assembly (Complete) 310-4164. t Part of Gear Case Assembly (Complete) 321-4100.
FORM NO. 770-91 1C