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Page 2 - CUSTOMER SUPPORT; Please do; NOT; return the unit to the retailer from where it; Customer Support Representative

2 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. Please read and understand what it says. TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING AND RECORDING MODEL NUMBER CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retaile...

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle; DANGER; Training; Operation

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 & Storage; Your Responsibility; WARNING; DEPTH

4 7. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. 8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 9. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you. 10. Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and kee...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Before Assembly; Attaching Handle Assembly

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly fromyour unit. Follow only those instructions which pertainto your model number. NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind ...

Page 6 - Attaching Gear Shift Rod; Attaching Clutch Cable

6 Figure 3 • Place the hex opening of the flange nut retainer bracket over the flange nut securing the handle adjustment crank and install the lock nut on the lower shoulder bolt. See Figure 4. • Pivot handle assembly into position desired. Tighten the bottom bolt, lock nut, and the handle adjustmen...

Page 7 - Final Clutch Adjustment; Tire Pressure

7 • Remove one hex nut from the threaded casing on the end of the cable. Slip the wire up through the slot on the cable bracket underneath the handle. • Push the end of the casing up through the cable bracket. Rethread the hex nut on the end of the cable. Do not tighten at this time. Figure 7 • Pull...

Page 8 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER; Gear Selection Handle; Reverse; Neutral; Wheels Forward; Tines Reverse

8 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Figure 8 WARNING: Read, understand, and followall instructions and warnings on themachine and in this manual beforeoperating. Gear Selection Handle The gear selection handle is located on the front of the handle assembly. It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of...

Page 10 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER; Before Starting; To Stop Engine; Setting The Depth

10 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and followall instructions and warnings on themachine and in this manual beforeoperating. Before Starting Gas And Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. R...

Page 11 - Operating the Tiller

11 • When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling depth). See Figure 9. Figure 9 • 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 t...

Page 12 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Adjustment

12 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make anyadjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in operator’smanual. Handle Adjustment The handle may be adjusted to the height desired and on Model 420 series, the handle may also be adjusted to be in line with the ti...

Page 13 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER; Engine; Lubrication; Transmission; Cleaning Tine Area

13 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wireand ground it against the engine beforeperforming any repairs or maintenance. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual p...

Page 15 - SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

15 SECTION 7: 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 starting position (if so eq...

Page 16 - SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410

16 SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 21 8 9 10 4 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 1 39 40 41 42 19

Page 22 - NOTES

Page 24 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD”warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years...