Ryobi 454 manual Operator’s Manual, Rear Tine Tiller, Model

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Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Rear Tine Tiller

Model 454

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-00030B.fm

(10/2003)

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Contents Rear Tine Tiller Operator’s ManualModel MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIOFINDING MODEL NUMBER TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMER SUPPORT The answer you areTraining SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESPreparation OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance & StorageO U T C U TAttaching Handle Assembly Before AssemblySECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER To Remove Unit From CartonAttaching Control Rod Final Clutch AdjustmentTire Pressure SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR TILLERGear Selection Handle NeutralSECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR TILLER Handle Adjustment CrankClutch Control Throttle ControlTo Stop Engine Setting The DepthOperating the Tiller Belt Tension Adjustment Handle AdjustmentEngine Adjustment SECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR TILLERBelt Replacement Cleaning Tine AreaOff-SeasonStorage Wheel ShaftsTrouble SECTION 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEPossible Causes Corrective ActionPage SECTION 8 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL Part Description ModelModel 747-1152 Model 686-0111 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR