MTD manual Operator’s Manual, Rear Tine Tiller 21A-450 Series

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Operator’s Manual

Operator’s Manual

Rear Tine

Tiller

21A-450 Series

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10194C.fm

 

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Contents Rear Tine Tiller 21A-450 Series Operator’s ManualMTD PRODUCTS INC P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO FINDING MODEL NUMBER TABLE OF CONTENTSCALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT MTD PRODUCTS INCGENERAL OPERATION SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESCHILDREN SERVICEFigure 1 Safety labels found on your unit NOTE Cable tie not shown SECTION 2 LOOSE PARTSHandle Assembly Depth ControlStake RodAssembly ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLYSECTION 3 ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTONATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE CHECKING THE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD NOTE Do not put fingers under the belt coverSECTION 4 KNOW YOUR TILLER TIRE PRESSURECHOKE LEVER GEAR SELECTION HANDLESECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR TILLER HANDLE ADJUSTMENTCLUTCH CONTROL BAIL DEPTH STAKEBELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTSTO OPERATE THE TILLER CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT SECTION 7 SERVICESECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER ENGINEBELT REPLACEMENT CLEANING THE TINE AREATIRES SECTION 9 OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDESECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 450 SERIES MODEL 450 SERIES 2630 4449Labels MODEL 450 SERIES DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY