Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle; DANGER; TRAINING
3 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. ...
Page 4 - Maintenance And Storage; Hot surfaces can; WARNING
4 4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. 5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handleba...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS
5 SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Assembly Control Rod NOTE: Cable tie not shown.
Page 6 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; Tools Required For Assembly
6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT 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 Asse...
Page 7 - Attaching The Control Rod
7 • Push the cable through the hole in the center of the handle and snap in the plastic fitting. See Figure 3. Figure 3 • Remove slot head screw, nut and two flat washers from the clutch bail. • Fasten the threaded eyebolt onto bail as shown in Figure 4. The parts go together from top to bottom as f...
Page 8 - Tire Pressure; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR TILLER
8 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-c...
Page 9 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER; Before Starting; To Stop Engine
9 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. WARNING: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground, sod or hard soil.Use the forward tine drive when cultivating ortilling soft ground. Before Starting • Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate engine m...
Page 10 - To Operate The Tiller:; SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Adjustment
10 • 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. For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields and make one or two more passes over the area. • When till...
Page 11 - Cleaning The Tine Area
11 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR TILLER Transmission—The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It requires no checking unless the transmission is disassembled. To fill with grease, lay the right half of the transmission on its side. Add 30 ounces of Benalene 920 grease. Apply a bead ...
Page 12 - Tires
12 Figure 9 Upon reassembly, make certain the belt is routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keepers by engine pulley. See Figure 10. Figure 10 Tires Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer’s recommended pressure). Maximum...
Page 13 - SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
13 SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Throttle control lever not in correct star ting position (if so ...
Page 14 - SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 454
Page 17 - Labels
17 Model 454 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 747-1152 Shift Rod 2 649-0041 Upper Handle Ass’y 3 649-0034 Lower Handle Ass’y 4 710-3005 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 5 710-3056 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 3.25 6 711-0415 Clevis Pin 3/8-1.62 7 712-0379 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-24 8 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 9 714-01...
Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Cub Cadet” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ...