MTD 250 Series User Manual

The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle. 

Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive. 

Release the lever to stop the tines from turning.

The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the knobs and 

remove the carriage bolts to change the position. Reinstall and 

tighten the hardware when complete.

The recoil starter is located on the engine and is used to 

manually start the engine.

The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the 

depth and speed at which the machine will operate.

The front wheel can be raised and lowered for transport and 

storage. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up Section for instructions.

Refer to engine manual for additional information and functions 

of the engine controls.

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the 

engine’s speed and stops the engine. 

The primer, located on the engine, is used to pump gas into the 

carburetor and aid in starting the engine. Use it to start a cold 

engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after a short 

shutdown.