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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Rear Tine Tiller — 450 Series
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
769-06900
1.24.11
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rear Tine Tiller — 450 Series WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 store the machine or fuel container inside Use only attachments and accessories approved by the where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use dryer or other gas appliances.
- Page 5 Spark Arrestor WARNING! This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or provincial laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
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Page 6: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One Handlebar Assembly • One Shift Rod • One Depth Stake • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This operator’s manual may cover various models of tillers. Depth Stake The machines illustrated may vary slightly from your tiller. - Page 7 Handle Remove the slot head screw, nut, and two flat washers from the clutch bail. See Fig. 3-4. Remove the top two bolts and flange lock nuts from the handle mounting brackets, but do not remove the bottom Slot Head Screw bolt and nut.
- Page 8 Set-Up Control Rod Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest position. Tires Refer to the Controls & Features section. The tires on the tiller may be over-inflated for shipping Remove the hairpin clips from the control rod, leave the purposes.
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Page 9: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Gear Selection Handle Handle Adjustment Lock Clutch Control Depth Stake Figure 4-1 Engine Controls Depth Stake See the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for information and The depth stake controls the tilling depth. functions of the engine controls. Handle Adjustment Lock Gear Selection Handle The handle may be adjusted to the height desired by unlocking... -
Page 10: Operation
Operation Starting the Engine When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the setting which gives 1” of tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place the side shields in their lowest position. See Fig. 5-2. WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. -
Page 11: Operating The Tiller
Operating the Tiller Select the depth stake setting. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. Move the gear selection handle to one of the forward modes or reverse. WARNING! Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged. Make certain the tiller is stopped completely before changing the gear selection. -
Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Handle Adjustment WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and The handle may be adjusted to the desired height. Refer to the ground it against the engine before performing any Controls & Features Section for details. maintenance or repairs. Belt Tension Adjustment Maintenance Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to... -
Page 13: Service
Service NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Garden tiller features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all garden tiller models and the garden tiller Belt depicted may differ from yours. Belt Replacement Your tiller has been engineered with a belt designed for long Belt Keeper life and optimal performance. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Tines do not engage Foreign object lodged in tines Dislodge foreign object Tine clevis pin(s) missing Replace tine clevis pin(s) Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment Take tiller to authorized service dealer Not shifting properly Refer to the Controls &... -
Page 15: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-0434 Belt, 4L x 58.16 742-0305A-0637 Articulating Tine 946-1117 Clutch Cable 734-0808A Tires, 16.25 x 4.5 x 8 714-04043 Cotter Pin, Tine Assembly 911-0415 Clevis Pin, Tine Assembly 714-0147 Cotter Pin, Depth Stake 911-0415 Clevis Pin, Depth Stake NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual, refer to customer support on page 2. -
Page 16: Warranty
For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) 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 materials or workmanship. - Page 17 THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.
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