Chapter 6: Tines; Accessing The Tines - MTD 450 Series Shop Manual

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Tines
Tine assembly
Figure 6.1

Accessing the tines

Wing nuts
Figure 6.2

CHAPTER 6: TINES

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450 series tillers feature the ability to operate the tines
in either forward or counter rotating directions.
See Figure 6.1.
As the tines dig into the ground, the grinding action
between the tines and the soil will eventually wear the
tines to the point were they will need to be replaced.
There are 16 tines, a set of 8 on each side. The tines can
be purchase separately or as a complete kit part .# 742-
0305A-0637
The tines have two cutting sides to accommodate the
forward and reverse tine rotation feature.
1. Remove the three plastic wing nuts that hold the side
shields and cover plates on each side of the tine
cover. See Figure 6.2.
NOTE: The side plates are designed to be set according to
the depth the tiller is digging. The side plates are
raised for deeper tilling and lowered when
decreasing the depth the tiller is digging.
2. Remove the cover plate by pushing it inward to clear
the studs from the tine cover.
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