Mtd OEM-290-262 owners guide

Parts Listing

The shipping carton contains four aerator tines (see Figure 1) and the installation hardware. If any tines or hardware are missing or damaged, be sure to contact your local Authorized Dealer or the Factory right away.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation procedure, be sure to contact the factory Technical Service Department.

NOTE: If you ever need to replace a worn or damaged aerator tine or a hardware component, refer to the part numbers listed below.

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY:

• When using the aerator attachment the tine hood must be properly and securely attached.

• Your machine must be set up in the rear tine tiller mode (handlebar swiveled over tine hood— see Owner’s Manual).

• Read the Owner’s Manual thoroughly.

• Know the location and function of all controls.

• Keep all safety devices and shields in place and working.

• Never allow children or uninstructed adults to operate the machine.

• Shut off engine and disconnect spark plug wire before unclogging tines or making repairs.

• Keep bystanders away from machine.

• Keep away from rotating parts.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine toward you.

Safety

Before installing or using this attachment, carefully review the “Safety Rules” and “Operation” instructions in your VersaTiller Owner’s Manual. Doing so will provide you with safe operating practices that must be followed at all times.

Figure 1

Contents of Shipping Carton

Installation and

Operation Instructions

AERATOR ATTACHMENT

OEM-290-262 / 290-262-081 for the VersaTiller

™

Thank you for ordering the Aerator Attachment for your VersaTiller™. To ensure safe and proper installation of the attachment, please read and carefully follow all instructions.

THANK

YOU!

Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty.

A 1911420 Aerator Tine...................................4

B GW-9380 Clevis Pin ......................................4

C GW-9338 Hair Pin Clip ..................................4

Installation Steps

1. Move the unit to a flat, level work surface (swivel handlebar over the engine to “freewheel” the machine).

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug to prevent the possibility of accidental engine starting.

WARNING

TO AVOID INJURY:

• Before installing or removing the attachment, shut the engine off, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug.

• Wear gloves when near tines. Tines may be sharp.

3. Take off the tine hood to make access to the tines easier. First remove the hair pin clip (A, Figure 2) from the hood release pin (B). Slide the hood release pin out of the hood bracket (C). Then lift up the hood flap at the rear of the hood and tilt the tine hood (D) backward so the bracket at the rear of the hood disengages from the transmission. Lift the hood assembly off and put it aside. Keep the hardware close by.

4. Remove all four tine sets (E, Figure 2) from both ends of the tine shaft. Save all mounting hardware for later installation. Please mark the tine sets so they are reinstalled in the same positions later. (

IMPORTANT: The “cut-

ting” edges of the tines must enter the soil first.)

Clean the tine shaft (F, Figure 2) and inspect for any rust or burrs (use fine-grade sandpaper to remove light rust or burrs). Apply a thin coating of general purpose oil along the tine shaft.

6. The four aerator tines (G, Figure 3) are identical. Slide one aerator tine on either the right-side or left-side of the tine shaft. The hub (H, Figure 3) on the tine must face to the

outside.

7. Place a second aerator tine next to the first tine. Its hub (I) must face to the

inside (toward the transmission case).

If installed correctly, the two tine hubs will face each other.

8. Secure each of these two aerator tines with a clevis pin (B, Figure 3) and a hair pin clip (C, Figure 3).

9. Repeat Steps 6, 7 and 8 with the other two aerator tines.

10. Replace the tine hood securely.

11. Swivel the handlebar around so it extends over the tine

hood— in the rear tine tiller mode.

Figure 2: Remove the tine hood, then take off the tine sets and put them aside.

Figure 3: On each end of the tine shaft, the inside aerator tine goes on with the tine hub facing out (away from the transmission case). The second aerator tine must have the tine hub facing inward. Secure all four tines with clevis pins and hair pin clips.

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