Mtd OEM-290-255 owners guide

769-00128 (02/2002)

CAUTION

Before installing the Bumper/Guard, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the engine to cool.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.

Remove the key from the keyswitch on electric start models.

Tools Needed

(2) 1/2" Wrenches* (1) 9/16" Wrench* (1) 3/4" Wrench* (2) 7/16" Wrenches** (1) Flat Blade Screwdriver (1) Needle-nose Pliers

* Adjustable wrench can be

substituted

** For newer model electric

start tillers

Parts List

Ref. # Part # Description Qty.

1 1910731 Wraparound Assembly .....................1

2 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8".............................. 2

3 710-0514 Screw, Hex hd., 3/8"-16 x 1"............. 2

4 1909748 Spacer, 1/2" ...................................... 1

5 736-0921 Lockwasher, 1/2".............................. 1

6 710-3181 Screw, Hex hd., 1/2"-13 x 1-1/2"....... 1

7 1910730 Bottom Brace Assembly ................... 1

8 710-0805 Screw, Hex Hd., 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" .... 2

9 736-0119 Lockwasher, 5/16"............................ 2

10 710-0267 Nut, Hex, 5/16"-18............................ 2

11 777S30653 Decal ................................................ 1

— 1909784 Hardware Kit (includes Refs 2-6 &

Refs. 8-10) .......................................—

Screw Length Guide

Place screw on top of template and measure distance between bottom of screw head and tip of screw.

Thank you for buying a Bumper/Guard for your Horse Model Tiller. To ensure safe and proper installation of the Bumper/Guard, please read and carefully follow all instructions. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to contact us for assistance.

THANK

YOU!

Unpack and Check Parts

Check the contents of the shipping carton against the Parts List. Let us know if any parts are missing or damaged.

Fig. 1: Contents of shipping carton.

Horse Tiller Wraparound Bumper Guard

OEM-290-255 / 290-255-081

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 4A

Fig. 5

Fig. 3

A. PREPARING YOUR TILLER

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Remove the ignition key on electric start models.

2. Put the tines on the ground by pulling the depth regulator lever back and all the way up.

3. Using needle-nose pliers, twist and remove the red plastic thread protector plugs located on the two engine mounting bars (A, Fig. 2). Discard the plugs.

4. Remove and discard the red plastic thread protector plug (B, Fig. 3) at the front of the transmission.

5. On each side of the tiller, there is a screw (Fig. 4), with a jam nut, that holds each engine mounting bar in place. Using a 1/2" wrench, unthread each jam nut (not the screws) several turns.

6. Using the same wrench, slowly and carefully tighten each screw (Fig. 4A) until you feel the screw touch the engine mounting bar. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE! Tighten each screw just enough to prevent the engine mounting bars from turning when you later install the bumper mounting screws.

7. On tillers equipped with 6HP Tecumseh Engines:

a.) Disconnect the throttle lever

from the handlebar. (If the throttle cable is inside the handlebar, see your Owner’s Manual for how to disconnect the cable at the engine.)

b.) Remove the cable mounting

clips on the handlebar and route the throttle lever and cable up through the center of the wraparound (see E, Fig. 5).

c.) Set the wraparound over the

engine and reattach the throttle lever and cable.

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