MTD 428C manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Rear Tine Tiller

Model Series 410

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. 769-02358.fm

2/3/06

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Contents Operator’s Manual Customer Support Table of ContentsTraining Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance & StorageAttaching Handle Assembly Before Assembly Attaching Depth StakeAssembling Your Tiller To Remove Unit From CartonAttaching Clutch Cable Attaching Gear Shift RodTire Pressure Final Clutch AdjustmentViewed From Under Handle If the wheels do not spin with the unitGear Selection Handle Know Your TillerClutch Handle Throttle ControlPrimer Button If Equipped Handle Adjustment CrankDepth Stake Fuel Shut-Off Valve If EquippedOperating Your Tiller Setting The DepthBefore Starting Gas And Oil Fill-Up Starting EngineOperating the Tiller Belt Tension Adjustment Handle AdjustmentEngine Adjustment Maintaining Your Tiller Off-Season Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideParts List for Model Series Part Description Model SeriesModel Series Model Series 16 17 Model Series Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for