Yard Machines 410 - Manuals

Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to; GENERAL OPERATION

2 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 OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TILLER. FAI...

Page 3 - WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

3 • Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and followall instructions provided with the approvedaccessory. • If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use care and good judgment. Contactyour dealer for assistance. 2. CHILDREN • Tragic ac...

Page 4 - TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON; This unit is shipped WITHOUT; MTD PRODUCTS INC

4 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintainyour tiller. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your tiller for its first use, please locate the model plate and cop...

Page 5 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; Attaching the Handle Assembly

5 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This instruction manual covers several differentmodel tillers. Follow only those instructions whichpertain to your unit. NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s position, standing behind the tiller. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 1/2" Wrenches*(...

Page 6 - ATTACHING THE GEAR SHIFT ROD

6 Figure 5 4. Place the hex opening of the hex nut retainerbracket over the flange nut securing the handleadjustment lock and install the lock nut on thelower shoulder bolt. See Figure 6. Figure 6 5. Pivot handle assembly into position desired.Tighten the bottom bolt and nut securely.Tighten the han...

Page 8 - GEAR SELECTION HANDLE; THROTTLE CONTROL

8 SECTION 6: CONTROLS Figure 12 GEAR SELECTION HANDLE The gear selection handle is located on the front ofthe handle assembly (right hand handle on Model420). It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, orone of the FORWARD modes. This tiller is designed for the gear selection handleto be moved while the...

Page 9 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING

9 SECTION 7: OPERATION NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. BEFORE STARTING 1. Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. 2. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-lead or regular grade leaded gasoline. TO START ENGINE NOTE: When pushing the ...

Page 10 - SECTION 8: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

10 SECTION 8: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER WARNING: When operating the tiller for the first time, use the depth stakesetting that gives 1 inch of tilling depth(second hole from the top). Refer to Figure 14. Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake whichcan be adjusted to five different settings. See...

Page 11 - SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS; HANDLE ADJUSTMENT; If any adjustments are; SECTION 10: LUBRICATION; Disconnect the spark; ENGINE; CLEANING THE TINE AREA

11 SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The handle height may be adjusted. On Model 420,the handle may also be adjusted to be in line withthe tiller, or swung to the left or right. Refer to theControl section for details of handle adjustment. BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Periodic adjustment of the be...

Page 13 - SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

13 SECTION 13: 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 e...

Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...