MTD 450 Series Operator's Manual
Rear tine tiller
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Summary of Contents for MTD 450 Series
- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL REAR TINE TILLER MODEL 450 Series IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY MTD PRODUCTS LTD. P.O. BOX 1386 KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 772C0731B PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. (1/09)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
In the U.S.A.: Check your Yellow Pages, or co ntact customer support listed about MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could WARNING! 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 4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet Maintenance & Storage from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if 1. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working anyone enters the area. order. 5.
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Page 5: Safety Symbols
Spark Arrester If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. WARNING: This machine is equipped with an A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest internal combustion engine and should not be engine authorized service dealer. - Page 6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This unit is shipped WITHOUT IMPORTANT: ATTACHING DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate 1. Tip the tiller forward so it rests on front engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil counterweight. recommendations.
- Page 7 Slot Head Screw Slot Head Screw, Clutch Nut, Flat Washers Bail Flat Washers 1/4” Internally Threaded Threaded Tube Eyebolt Internally Threaded Tube Plastic Fitting Figure 3 Figure 4 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE ATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD • Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows (be careful not to kink the cable).
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Page 8: Controls
A secondary cable adjustment is available if WARNING: NOTE: Do not put fingers under the you reach the point that additional adjustment is belt cover. needed. Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the other end of the cable towards the end of the casing. -
Page 9: Operation
DEPTH STAKE HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The depth bar controls the tilling depth. Refer to The handle may be adjusted to be raised or lowered in SECTION 6: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER on page line with the tiller. To adjust the handle position loosen the handle height adjustment crank a few turns. -
Page 10: How To Use Your Tiller
SECTION 6: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER WARNING: Be certain the spark plug wire disconnected grounded Use This Transport Position against the engine when performing any Position adjustments. First Time 1” Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can 3”... -
Page 11: Lubrication
SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disconnect and ground out spark plug wire against WARNING: Never attempt to make any the engine. adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator’s 2. Remove the belt cover as described in the belt manual. -
Page 12: O -Season Storage
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset Torx Screws Belt Cover every 25 hours of engine operation. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specification. -
Page 13: Trouble Shooting Guide
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine When storing any type of power equipment NOTE: storage instructions. in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a 4. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust. light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially 5. -
Page 14: Warranty
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. - Page 15 notes . . .
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