MTD 450 warranty Know Your Tiller, Gear Selection Handle, Neutral, Reverse, Forward Modes

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Know Your

Tiller

WARNING

Make certain unit is in NEUTRAL when starting the engine.

Clutch Control

Gear Selection Handle

Handle Adjustment Lock

Depth Stake

Figure 4-1

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notification or obligation.

Images my not reflect your exact model and are for reference purposes only.

Gear Selection Handle

The gear selection handle is located in the center of the handle on the tiller. It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD mode. Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift cover points to the operating mode desired. See Figure 4-1.

Neutral

Transmission is in neutral.

Reverse

Reverse wheel drive.

Forward Modes

Wheels Forward: Forward wheel drive only.

Tines Reverse: Forward wheel drive and reverse tine drive.

Tines Forward: Forward wheel and tine drive.

IMPORTANT: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground, sod, or hard soil. Use the forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground.

NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear selection handle, refer to following helpful hints. To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move tiller forward slightly then backward to allow the gears to synchronize.

To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, push forward slightly on the gear selection handle and slowly engage the clutch control allowing the gears to synchronize. To stop forward movement and tine drive, release the clutch control. Do not shift gears with the clutch control engaged except when engaging the tines.

WARNING: Make certain unit is in NEUTRAL when starting the engine.

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