Operating Your Tiller - MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

Primer Button
(If Equipped)
The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It is
used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when
starting a cold engine.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
''Setting the Depth'' in the Operating Section.
Handle Adjustment Lock
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired.
Loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few turns.
Pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten
lock. See Figure 9.
On Model 420 series, the handle may also be adjusted
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.
extreme care when
to be in line with the tiller or swung to the left or right so
the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil. To
adjust the handle position from side to side, pull the
handle adjustment handle back, pivot the tiller handle to
desired position and release the handle.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Make sure the valve is in the On (horizontal) position
when starting the unit. Any time the tiller is not in
operation (i.e., storing, performing maintenance or
adjustment), make sure the valve is in the OFF
(vertical) position.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for additional
information and functions of the engine controls.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking or to be
primed.
• 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.
• Refer to engine manual for additional engine
information.
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.
9
(If Equipped)