Operating Your Tiller - MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
Before Starting
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your tiller.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running.
Starting Engine
NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off, you
will hear a ratcheting sound (gear noise) which is
normal.
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in
front of the tiller while the engine is
running or being started.
• Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
• Place the throttle control lever in FAST position or if
equipped, place the engine speed control in the
START position.
• Move choke lever to CHOKE position or, if
equipped, push primer two (2) or three (3) times.
Wait about two (2) seconds between each push.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking or to be
primed.
extreme care when
• Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and
pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
• Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• Repeat previous steps until engine starts.
• As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If
engine falters, return to choke position, then slowly
move to RUN position.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit
for more detailed instructions.
NOTE: After starting and prior to using the tiller for the
first time, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as
described in "Checking the Clutch Adjustment" section
of the Assembly Instructions.
To Stop Engine
• Move throttle control to STOP or OFF position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent
accidentally starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck
the clutch adjustment. Refer to final clutch adjustment
in Assembly Instructions.
Setting The Depth
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can
be adjusted to five different settings. Adjust the side
shields as you adjust the depth stake.
WARNING: Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any adjustments.
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