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Operator's Manual
Rear Tine Tiller
Model
454
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10085D.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(3/2001)
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Rear Tine Tiller Model IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Important Safe Operation Practices... 3 Loose Parts & Hardware Pack... 5 Assembling Your Tiller ... 6 Know Your Tiller... 8 Operating Your Tiller... 9 Making Adjustments ... 10 Maintaining Your Tiller ... 11 Service... 11 Troubleshooting ... 13 Parts List... 14 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. 5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. -
Page 5: Loose Parts & Hardware Pack
SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Control Assembly NOTE: Cable tie not shown. -
Page 6: Assembling Your Tiller
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER The Engine is shipped WITHOUT IMPORTANT: GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s position, standing behind the tiller. Tools Required For Assembly •... - Page 7 Slot Head Screw, Nut, Flat Washers Internally Threaded Tube Plastic Fitting Figure 3 Attaching The Clutch Cable Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows (be careful not to kink the cable). • Remove threaded eyebolt and nut from the end of the cable.
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Page 8: Know Your Tiller
Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control bail against the handle. The wheels should spin. If the wheels do not spin with the unit in forward, adjust by unthreading the tube at the end of the cable a few turns counter-clockwise, (when standing in operator’s position), and then retighten the nut against the tube. -
Page 9: Operating Your Tiller
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. WARNING: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground, sod or hard soil. Use the forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground. Before Starting • Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
Place side shield in position desired. Replace wing nuts and tighten securely. Use This Hole for Lowest (Shallowest) Position Front Wing Nut Use This Hole for Highest (Deepest) Figure 8 To Operate The Tiller • Select the depth stake setting. •... -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Tiller
SECTION 7: SERVICE Transmission—The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It requires no checking unless the transmission is disassembled. To fill with grease, lay the right half of the transmission on its side. Add 30 ounces of Benalene 920 grease. Apply a bead of RTV or silicone sealant to the right half of the transmission, all the way around the gear compartment. - Page 12 Torx Screws Self Tap Screw Figure 9 Upon reassembly, make certain the belt is routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keepers by engine pulley. See Figure 10. SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. start Throttle control lever not in correct starting position (if so equipped). Blocked fuel line. Dirty aircleaner. Choke not in ON position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Faulty spark plug. -
Page 14: Parts List
SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 454... - Page 15 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 PART NO.
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- Page 17 Model 454 REF. PART NO. 747-1152 Shift Rod 649-0041 Upper Handle Ass’y 649-0034 Lower Handle Ass’y 710-3005 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 710-3056 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 3.25 711-0415 Clevis Pin 3/8-1.62 712-0379 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-24 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18...
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- Page 19 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 DESCRIPTION Belt Keeper Brkt.
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan- dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- sions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in...