MTD 450 Tiller User Manual


 
Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Carton
One Tiller One Handlebar Assembly One Shift Rod
One Depth Stake One Operator’s Manual One Engine Operator’s Manual
NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models of tillers.
The tiller illustrated may vary slightly from your machine. Follow
only those instructions which pertain to your model number.
Assembly
Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: References to the right or left side of the tiller are
determined from behind the machine in the operating position.
1. Remove the staples, break the glue on the top flaps, or cut the
tape at the end of the carton and peel it along the top flap.
2. Remove any loose parts included with the tiller (i.e., the
Operator’s Manual, etc.).
3. Cut the corners and lay the carton down flat.
4. Remove the packing material.
5. Roll or slide the tiller out of the carton. Check the carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
6. Extend the control cable and lay it on the floor. Be careful
not to bend or kink the control cable.
NOTE: This machine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
Be certain to service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator’s Manual before operating.
Depth Stake
WARNING! Before assembly, disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
1. Tip the tiller forward so that it rests on the front
counterweight.
2. Unthread the “T” knob from the top of the depth stake and
remove the flat washer and hex bolt. Remove the cotter pin
from the clevis pin. See Figure 3-1.
Depth Stake
Cotter Pin
Clevis Pin
T-Knob
Flat Washer
Hex Bolt
Figure 3-1
3. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly and insert the
depth stake assembly in the slot, under the tine shield and
up through the tine shield assembly.
4. Insert the clevis pin through the tine shield and depth stake
assemblies. Secure it with the cotter pin.
5. Insert the hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake
assembly. Place the flat washer on the hex bolt and thread
the T-knob onto the hex bolt. Tighten securely. See Figure
3-1.
6. Tip the tiller back down so that it rests on the tines.