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MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Rear Tine Tiller
Model Series
410 Thru 420
Model Series 410 Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
770-10136C.fm
FORM NO.
(11/02)

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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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices..............3 Assembling Your Tiller ..................5 Know Your Tiller....................8 Operating Your Tiller..................9 Making Adjustments ..................10 Maintaining Your Tiller ..................11 Troubleshooting ....................13 Parts List......................14 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Tiller.

  • 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Never operate the machine at high transport Do not change the engine governor settings or speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. over-speed the engine. The governor controls the Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. maximum safe operating speed of the engine. Look down and behind and use care when in Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as reverse or pulling machine towards you.

  • Page 5: Assembling Your Tiller

    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.
  • Page 6 Retainer Bracket Shoulder Bolt & Lock Nut T-Handles Bracket Handle Gear Shift Rod Adjustment Rod (Model Series 420) Figure 3 • Place the hex opening of the flange nut retainer Gear Shift Rod Opening bracket over the flange nut securing the handle adjustment lock and install the lock nut on the lower shoulder bolt.
  • Page 7 • Slide the rubber washer on the unthreaded end of • Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack and hook the the handle adjustment rod and insert the end of the Z end of the cable from right to left into the bracket handle adjustment rod into the positioner bracket on the clutch control (beneath the handle panel).

  • Page 8: Know Your Tiller

    Gear Shift Rod Handle Height Adjustment Lock Handle Adjustment Rod Depth Stake Model 420 Series Model 410 Series Figure 9 WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Reverse all instructions and warnings on the Reverse wheel drive only. machine and in this manual before Neutral operating.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Tiller

    Primer Button to be in line with the tiller or swung to the left or right so (If Equipped) the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil. To The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It is adjust the handle position from side to side, pull the used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when handle adjustment handle back, pivot the tiller handle to...

  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    WARNING: Be certain spark plug wire is • For further depth, raise the depth stake and side disconnected and grounded against the shields and also make one or two more passes engine when performing any adjustments. over the area. • When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be •...

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Tiller

    Engine Adjustment turning, but the engine maintains the same speed. To adjust the tension on the belt, refer to Final Clutch Refer to the separate engine manual for engine Adjustment in Assembly Instructions. adjustment instructions. SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER Tine Shafts WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before...
  • Page 12 Off-Season Storage • Remove two hex cap nuts and flat washers from front side of the belt cover. Remove the hex nut and If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 flat washer at the back of the cover. days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the •...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 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.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    Model Series 410...
  • Page 15 700-xxxx-0662. Black — 0691; Black, Powder — 0637; Blue, Midnight — 0667; Charcoal — 0483; Grey — 0648; Grey, Oyster — 0662; Orange — 0606; Red — 0650; Red, MTD — 0638; Silver — 0629; Yellow — 0674.
  • Page 16 Model Series 410 thru 420...
  • Page 17 Model Series 410 thru 420 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 710-1017 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x.625 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 786-0101B Shift Cover 710-1090 Flange Screw 5/16-18 x 1.25 686-0095 Crank Shift Assembly 686-0031A Belt Keeper Bracket Ass’y 712-3004A Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 736-0119...
  • Page 18 Model Series 420...
  • Page 19 700-xxxx-0662. Black — 0691; Black, Powder — 0637; Blue, Midnight — 0667; Charcoal — 0483; Grey — 0648; Grey, Oyster — 0662; Orange — 0606; Red — 0650; Red, MTD — 0638; Silver — 0629; Yellow — 0674.
  • Page 20 Model Series 410 thru 420 53 48...
  • Page 21 Model Series 410 thru 420 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 721-0378 Shaft Seal 1.0 Dia 786-0086 Reinforcement Bracket 712-0378 Hex Nut 7/16-20 721-0295 Chain Case Gasket 736-0407 Bell Washer.45 ID x 1.0 OD 710-0258 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.625 721-0379 Shaft Seal.75 Dia 736-0329...
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its posses- United States, its possessions and territories.

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