MTD 450 warranty Table of Contents

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

Safety Labels	3	Maintaining Your Tiller	....................................... 12
Safe Operation Practices	4	Off Season Storage	13
Assembling Your Tiller	6	Parts List	14
Know Your Tiller	8	Troubleshooting	20
Operating Your Tiller	10	Notes	21
Making Adjustments	11	Warranty	Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW
EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment
	Model Number	Serial Number
and copy the information to the sample model plate provided
to the right. You can locate the model plate by looking at
the rear of the tine shield. This information is important for
use when visiting the manufacturer’s web site, obtaining
assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when
communicating with an authorized service dealer.

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which 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, specifica- tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.