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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.
FORM
NO. 770-10136D
(10/03)
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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 FORM PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Tiller Assembling Your Tiller Troubleshooting Know Your Tiller Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Tiller Warranty Making Adjustments FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
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. -
Page 4: Your Responsibility
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 andusecare when in Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as... -
Page 5: Section 2: 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 Handle Gear ustment Rod (Model Series 420) Figure 3 • Place the hex opening of the flange nut retainer Gear Shift Rod bracket over the flange nut securing the handle adjustment crank and install the lock nut on the lower shoulder bolt.
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Page 7: Tire Pressure
• 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: Section 3: Know Your Tiller
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Gear Selection Clutch Handle "_..__ Gear Shift Rod Handle Adjustment Cran \Handle Stake Adjustment Rod Model 420 Series Model 410 Series Figure 9 Reverse instructions warnings Reverse wheel drive only. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow machine this manual... -
Page 9: Section 4: Operating Y Our Tiller
PrimerButton On Model 420 series, the handle may also be adjusted (If Equipped) to be in line with the tiller or swung to the left or right so The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It is the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil. To used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when adjust the handle position from side to side, pull the starting a cold engine. - Page 10 • To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top disconnected and grounded against adjustment hole). WARNING: Be certain spark plug wire is engine when performing any adjustments. To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting •...
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Page 11: Section 5: Making Adjustments
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. -
Page 12: Belt Replacement
Tires NOTE: Upon reassembly, make certain the belt is routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keepers by Recommended operating tire pressure is engine pulley. See Figure 11. approximately 14 p.s.i, on 14 inch tires and 20 p.s.i, on Engine 16 inch tires. -
Page 13: Section 7: Trouble Shooting Guide
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. -
Page 14: Section 8: Partslistformodel Series 410Thru420
SECTION 8: PARTSLISTFORMODEL SERIES 410THRU420... - Page 15 ModelSeries410thru420 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 710-1017 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x.625 714-0104 Cotter Pin 786-0101B 710-1090 Shift Cover - Briggs & Stratton Flange Screw 5/16-18 x 1.25 786-0168 Shift Cover - Tecumseh 686-0031A Belt Keeper Bracket Ass'y 686-0095 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16...
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- Page 17 ModelSeries410thru420 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description 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 Belt Washer.45 ID x 1.00D 710-0258 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.625 721-0379 Shaft Seal.75 Dia 736-0329 Lock Washer 1/4...
- Page 18 ModelSeries410...
- 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 ModelSeries420...
- Page 21 700-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 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 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.