MTD 428C manual Customer Support, Table of Contents

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This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare

and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

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Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices

3

Maintaining Your Tiller

13

Assembling Your Tiller

5

Troubleshooting

15

Know Your Tiller

8

Illustrated Parts List

16

Operating Your Tiller

10

Warranty

24

Making Adjustments

12

 

 

FINDING AND RECORDING MODEL NUMBER

BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the center of the rear tine cover. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

MTD LLC

P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 330-220-4683

www.mtdproducts.com 800-800-7310

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1.Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.

2.Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3.The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Customer SupportPreparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance & Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Tiller Before Assembly Attaching Depth StakeAttaching Handle Assembly To Remove Unit From CartonAttaching Gear Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CableViewed From Under Handle Final Clutch AdjustmentTire Pressure If the wheels do not spin with the unitClutch Handle Know Your TillerGear Selection Handle Throttle ControlDepth Stake Handle Adjustment CrankPrimer Button If Equipped Fuel Shut-Off Valve If EquippedBefore Starting Gas And Oil Fill-Up Setting The DepthOperating Your Tiller Starting EngineOperating the Tiller Engine Adjustment Handle AdjustmentBelt Tension Adjustment Maintaining Your Tiller Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionParts List for Model Series Model Series Part DescriptionModel Series Model Series 16 17 Model Series Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for