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MTD 400 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Rear Tine CRT Tiller — 400
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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-09628
(Decembere 20, 2013)

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  • Page 1 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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-09628...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • 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 When practical, remove gas-powered equipment After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
  • Page 5 Spark Arrestor If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, WARNING! This machine is equipped with an etc. to protect the environment. internal combustion engine and should not be used According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission on or near any unimproved forest-covered, (CPSC) and the U.S.
  • Page 6 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Remove all parts from the carton. Check that you have the items listed in the Contents of Carton list (contact your local dealer or the MTD technical service representative if items are missing or damaged). Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton from the shipping platform.
  • Page 8 Attaching the Cables Clip the cables into the cable guides located on the handle assembly panel as seen in Fig. 3-3. To attach the cables, follow these steps: Route the two cables along the handle assembly on the right-hand side. See Fig. 3-2. Black Black Figure 3-3...
  • Page 9 Set-Up Remove the oil fill plug from the transmission housing cover and locate the main drive shaft situated inside the Tire Pressure housing. See Fig. 3-6. Check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Deflate or inflate the tires equally to between 15 and 20 PSI. DO NOT EXCEED 20 P.S.I. NOTE: Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the tiller will pull to one side.

  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Reverse Handle Forward Clutch Bail & Tine Engagement Depth Regulator Handle Height Adjustment Rear Tine Shield Side Shield Tines Wheel Drive Pin Figure 4-1 Handlebar Height Adjustment NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Garden Tiller features may vary by model. Not all features in this The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Starting & Stopping the Engine WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand this manual and all of Pre-Start Checklist its safety, operating and maintenance sections and instructions, along with all of the decals on the With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug, machine.
  • Page 12 To Engage Drive & Tines • To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top adjustment hole). For forward motion of the wheels and power to the tines pull To adjust the depth stake, pull back on the depth adjustment the Forward Clutch Bail up against the handlebar.
  • Page 13 Tilling Tips & Techniques Suggested Tilling Patterns • When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in Tilling Depth the first row, then overlap one-half the tiller width on the rest of the passes. See Fig. 5-5. WARNING! Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment/ lines are used on your property.
  • Page 14 Terrace Gardening • If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then overlap the first pass by one-half a To create a terrace, start at the top of the slope and work tiller width, followed by successive passes at one-quarter down.
  • Page 15 Loading & Unloading the Tiller WARNING! Loading and unloading the tiller into a vehicle is potentially hazardous and doing so is not recommended unless absolutely necessary, as this could result in personal injury or property damage. However, if you must load or unload the tiller, follow the guidelines given next.

  • Page 16: Maintenance & Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Check After Every Every Every Before each use first 2 hours 5 Hours 10 Hours 30 Hours Clean Engine Check Drive Belt Tension Check Nuts and Bolts Lubricate Tiller Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission Check Tines for Wear Check Air Pressure in Tires WARNING!
  • Page 17 Off-Season Storage If adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 When the tiller won’t be used for an extended period, prepare it or SAE 80W-90. If refilling an empty transmission, use only for storage as follows: GL-4 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 85W-140 or SAE 140.

  • Page 18: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Remove the idler bracket extension spring, as pointed out in Fig. 7-3. It is recommended to use a pair of needle-nosed If the drive or reverse belts need to be replaced, it is best to replace pliers, and grab the spring by the end that hooks over the both belts at the same time.
  • Page 19 Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly Remove the hex bolt securing the transmission drive pulley, then remove the pulley along with the two belts. Remove the tine shield end covers and side shields by See Fig. 7-5. removing the three wing nuts on each side that secure them.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Wheels/Tines will not turn 1. Improper use of controls. 1. Review Operation section. 2. Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s). 2. Replace or adjust belts. 3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 3. Contact authorized service dealer. 4.

  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 754-04090 Reverse V-Belt 754-04091 Forward V-Belt 946-04506 Forward Drive Cable 946-04504 Reverse Drive Cable 642-04072 4-Point Tine Assembly (RH) 642-04071 4-Point Tine Assembly (LH) 911-0415 Clevis Pin, .375 x 1.75 714-04043 Internal Cotter Pin 934-04232 Wheels, 13 x 5 x 6...
  • Page 22 Notes...
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  • Page 24: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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