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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Rear Tine
Tiller
RT65
21A-458B401
FORM NO. 770-10085C.fm
(9/99)
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- Page 1 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Rear Tine Tiller RT65 21A-458B401 FORM NO. 770-10085C.fm (9/99)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Important Safe Operation Practices... 3, 4 Loose Parts ... 5 Assembling Your Tiller ... 6 Know Your Tiller... 8 Operating Your Tiller... 9 Making Adjustments ... 10 Maintaining Your Tiller ... 11 Service... 11 Off-Season Storage ... 13 Troubleshooting ... 13 Parts List... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 YOUR TILLER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 4 • If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance. CHILDREN • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the tilling activity.
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Page 5: Loose Parts
SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Control Assembly NOTE: Cable tie not shown. -
Page 6: Assembling Your Tiller
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER The Engine is shipped WITHOUT IMPORTANT: GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s position, standing behind the tiller. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Adjustable Wrenches Pair of Pliers... - Page 7 Slot Head Screw, Nut, Flat Washers Internally Threaded Tube Plastic Fitting Figure 4 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows (be careful not to kink the cable). • Remove threaded eyebolt and nut from the end of the cable.
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Page 8: Know Your Tiller
Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control 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. -
Page 9: Operating Your Tiller
CLUTCH CONTROL BAIL The clutch control bail is located below the handle. See Figure 7. Lifting the clutch control bail against the handle engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms. NOTE: Never engage clutch lever while shifting. SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
Use This Position First Time Clevis Figure 8 • To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top adjustment hole). • To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. See Figure 8. Move the depth stake to the desired setting. •... -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Tiller
• Remove the belt cover as described in the belt replacement section on page 12. • Remove the hairpin clip and spring washer from the idler pulley rod. See Figure 11. • Move the idler pulley rod to the lower hole in the idler bracket. -
Page 12: Belt Replacement
CLEANING THE TINE AREA Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed off immediately instead of after it dries. We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit. -
Page 13: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage. • Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly. -
Page 14: Parts List
SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 458... - Page 15 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 PART NO.
- Page 16 MODEL 458 12 15...
- Page 17 MODEL 458 REF. PART NO. 747-1152 Shift Rod 649-0041 Upper Handle Ass’y 649-0034 Lower Handle Ass’y 710-3005 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 710-3056 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 3.25 711-0415 Clevis Pin 3/8-1.62 712-0379 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-24 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 714-0147 Cotter Pin 720-0313...
- Page 18 MODEL 458 3 40...
- Page 19 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 DESCRIPTION Belt Keeper Brkt.
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Page 20: P.o. Box
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in...