MTD 450 Series Operator's Manual page 7

Internally
Threaded Tube
Figure 3
Clutch Control
Threaded
Eyebolt
Figure 4
Rubber Washer
Idler Pulley Rod
Figure 5
Slot Head Screw, Nut,
& Flat Washers
• Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest
• Remove hairpin clips from control rod, (rubber
• Insert the shorter, (angled), end of the control rod
• Insert the longer end of the control rod through the
IMPORTANT: Service the engine with oil and gasoline
before checking this adjustment. Refer to the separate
Plastic Fitting
engine manual packed with your tiller for proper fuel and
engine oil recommendations.
Position the tiller so the front counterweight is against
a solid object, such as a wall. With the gear selection
lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine. Refer to the
Slot Head Screw
separate engine manual.
Flat Washers
Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine the belt
(inside the belt cover). It should not be turning.
Nut
Nut
If the belt turns without bail engaged, adjust by
unthreading the internally threaded tube at the end
of the cable a few turns clockwise (when standing in
operator's position) and then retighten the nut against
the tube.
Now move the shift lever to FORWARD position.
Internally
Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control
Threaded Tube
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.
Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.
NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if you
reach the point that additional adjustment is needed.
Control Rod
Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the
other end of the cable towards the end of the casing.
Indicator Bracket
Then readjust the hex nuts at the handle.
Hairpin Clip
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer's recommended pressure).
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Attaching Control Rod
position. Refer to Know Your Tiller section.
washers to remain on control rod).
through the indicator bracket on the shift cover and
secure with hairpin clip that was previously removed.
See Figure 5.
hole in the gear selector handle and secure with
hairpin clip.See Figure 6.
Final Clutch Adjustment
WARNING: Do not put your fingers
under the belt cover.
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure
under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i.
Equal tire pressure should be main-
tained on both tires.
3
Assembling
Your Tiller
WARNING
Do not put your
fingers under the
belt cover.
Maximum tire
pressure under any
circumstances is
30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be
maintained on both
tires.
NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
notification or obligation.
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
reference purposes only.