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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller.....................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, couldendanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow allinstructions in this manual before attempting to operate your tiller. Fai...

Page 4 - WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

4 CHILDREN • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the tilling activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsib...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Loose Parts In Carton; Attaching The Depth Stake Assembly; Attaching the Handle Assembly

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER This instruction manual covers several different modeltillers. Follow only those instructions which pertain toyour unit. To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remov...

Page 6 - Attaching The Gear Shift Rod; Attaching The Handle Adjustment Rod

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

Page 7 - Attaching The Clutch Cable; Final Clutch Adjustment; Tire Pressure

7 • Slide the rubber washer on the unthreaded end of the handle adjustment rod. Insert the end of the handle adjustment rod into the positioner bracket beneath the handle, on top of the tine shield. See Figure 7. Secure with hairpin clip. • Reinstall the nut and T-handle. Attaching The Clutch Cable ...

Page 8 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER

8 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Figure 10 Gear Selection Handle The gear selection handle is located on the front of the handle assembly (right hand handle on Model 420 Series). It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes. This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to...

Page 9 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER; Before Starting; To Start Engine; To Stop Engine

9 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. Before Starting • Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free. To Start Engine NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off, you wil...

Page 10 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Adjustment

10 Setting The Depth Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different settings. See Figure 12. Adjust the side shields as shown in Figure 13, as you adjust the depth stake. Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the engine. • When using ...

Page 11 - Carburetor Adjustment; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER; Engine

11 To adjust the tension on the belt, refer to final clutch adjustment in Assembly Instructions. Carburetor Adjustment WARNING: If any adjustments are made tothe engine while the engine is running,(e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutchesand tines. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heate...

Page 12 - Belt Replacement

12 Belt Replacement CAUTION: Do not use an off-the-shelfbelt. Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of special material (Kevlar Tensile) for longer life and better performance. It should not be replaced with an off-the-shelf belt. If belt replacement is required, order belt or belts by pa...

Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

13 SECTION 9: 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 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period ...