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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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Tiller Assembling Your Tiller Troubleshooting...
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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.
Never o perate t hemachine a thigh transport Do not change the engine governor settings or speeds o nhard orslippery s urfaces. over-speed the engine. The governor controls the Exercise caution t oavoid slipping o rfalling. maximum safe operating speed of the engine. Look down andbehind andusecarewhen in Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as...
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from assembly. Place flat washer on the hex bolt and your unit.
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Retainer Bracket Shoulder Bolt & Lock Nut Handle Gear ustment Rod (Model Series 420) Figure 3 Gear Shift Rod • Place the hex opening of the flange nut retainer bracket over the flange nut securing the handle adjustment crank and install the lock nut on the lower shoulder bolt.
• Remove one hex nut from the threaded casing on NOTE: Keep hands out of belt area while unit is the end of the cable. Slip the wire up through the operating. slot on the cable bracket underneath the handle. •...
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Handle Handle Handle Adjustment_ Handle Stake Model 410 Series Figure 8 instructions warnings on the Reverse wheeldriveonly. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Reverse machine this manual before Neutral operating. Transmission is in neutral. GearSelection Handle Wheels Forward Forward wheel drive only.
ChokeLever FuelShut-Off V alve(_f (if Equipped) Equipped) The choke lever is located on top of the carburetor on Make sure the valve is in the On (horizontal) position the back of the engine underneath the muffler. It is used when starting the unit. Any time the tiller is not in to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting operation (i.e., storing, performing maintenance or a cold engine.
SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR TILLER • Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and instructions warnings on the pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope WARNING: Read, understand, and follow machine this manual before rewind slowly.
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• When using the tiller for the first time, use the To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling hairpin clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting depth).
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS BeltTension Adjustment adjustments while the engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required except where specified operator's due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjustment manual.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER Remove tine assemblies and lubricate the tine shafts at least once a season. and ground it against the engine before WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire performing any repairs or maintenance. Wheel Shafts Remove wheel assemblies and lubricate the axle shafts Engine at least once a season.
NOTE: Off-Season S torage Upon reassembly, make certain the belt is routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keepers by If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 engine pulley. See Figure 10. days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage.
SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty start days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Throttle control lever not in correct starting Move throttle lever to start position.
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ModelSeries410 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description Shaft Seal 1.0 Dia Reinforcement Bracket 721-0378 786-0086 Hex Nut 7/16-20 Chain Case Gasket 712-0378 721-0295 Bell Washer.45 ID x 1.00D 736-0407 710-0258 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.625 Shaft Seal.75 Dia 721-0379 736-0329 Lock Washer 1/4...
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.