MTD 428C manual Primer Button If Equipped, Depth Stake, Handle Adjustment Crank, Engine Controls

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Choke Lever (If Equipped)

The choke lever is located on top of the carburetor on the back of the engine underneath the muffler. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine.

Be careful when disengaging the Choke, especially after the engine warms up, the muffler will be hot!

Primer Button (If Equipped)

The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine.

Depth Stake

The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to ‘‘Setting the Depth’’ in the Operating Section.

Handle Adjustment Crank

The handle may be adjusted to the height desired. Loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten lock. See Figure 8.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve (If Equipped)

Make sure the valve is in the On (horizontal) position when starting the unit. Any time the tiller is not in operation (i.e., storing, performing maintenance or adjustment), make sure the valve is in the OFF (vertical) position.

Engine Controls

See the separate engine manual for additional information and functions of the engine controls.

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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 Handle Adjustment Belt Tension 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