MTD 410 Thru 420 manual Attaching The Gear Shift Rod, Attaching The Handle Adjustment Rod, Handles

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Flange Nut Retainer Bracket

T-Handles

Shoulder Bolt

 

Lock Nut

 

Lift up

 

 

 

Gear Shift

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

Adjustment Rod

(Model 420 series only)

Figure 5

Figure 3

•Place the hex opening of the flange nut retainer bracket over the flange nut securing the handle adjustment lock and install the lock nut on the lower shoulder bolt. See Figure 4.

Hex Hole in

Handle Adjustment

Retainer Bracket

Lock

over Flange Nut

 

Figure 4

•Pivot handle assembly into position desired. Tighten the bottom bolt and nut securely. Tighten the handle adjustment lock.

Attaching The Gear Shift Rod

NOTE: Model 420 series tiller has two control rods. The gear shift rod is the longer rod.

•Remove the T-handle, nut, hairpin clip, flat washer and rubber washer from the end of the gear shift rod. Slide the rod up through the bracket on the front of the handle assembly (use the right hand hole for Model 420 series). See Figure 5.

•Insert the end of the gear shift rod through the opening in the top of the shift cover, and into the shift bracket. See Figure 6. Secure with rubber washer first, then flat washer and hairpin clip.

 

Gear Shift Rod

Shift Cover

Opening

 

Rubber Washer

Flat Washer

Hairpin Clip

Figure 6

•Install the nut and T-handle on the gear shift rod.

Attaching The Handle Adjustment Rod

(Model 420 series only)

Handle

Adjustment

Rod

Positioner

Bracket

Hairpin

Rubber Clip

Washer

Figure 7

•Remove the T-handle, nut, hairpin clip, and rubber washer from the ends of the handle adjustment rod. Slide the rod up through the left side of the bracket on the front of the handle assembly. Refer to Figure 5.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Finding Model NumberCalling Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationService ChildrenAssembling Your Tiller Attaching the Handle AssemblyAttaching The Depth Stake Assembly To Remove Unit From CartonHandles Attaching The Handle Adjustment RodAttaching The Gear Shift Rod Gear Shift RodFinal Clutch Adjustment Attaching The Clutch CableTire Pressure Know Your Tiller To Start Engine Operating Your TillerBefore Starting To Stop EngineHandle Adjustment Making AdjustmentsSetting The Depth Belt Tension AdjustmentService Maintaining Your TillerBelt Replacement EngineHex Bolts Belt Idler Keeper Pulley Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionModels 410 Series Part Description Models 410 & 420 Series Description Model 420 Series Description MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

410 Thru 420 specifications

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Durability and maintenance ease are also prioritized in these models. The robust metal frames and high-quality components ensure longevity, while easily accessible parts simplify routine maintenance.

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