MTD Troy-Bilt 450 Series Rear Tine Tiller Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Safety · Assembly · Operation · Tips & Techniques · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rear Tine Tiller ­ Model Series 450 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-02193C 03/16/2007 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 Safe Operation Practices . 4 Assembling Your Tiller 6 Know Your Tiller 8 Operating Your Tiller . 10 Making Adjustments 11 Maintaining Your Tiller 1 Off Season Storage 13 Parts List . 14 Troubleshooting 0 Notes 1 Warranty .Back Cover Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment 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. Model Number Serial Number 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, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information. 1 Safety Labels WARNING Hot surfaces can cause severe burns. Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas. S30647 WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING DEPTH STAKE TRANSPORT 1 ” 3 ” 5 ” 7 ” WARNING C U T O U T TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY 1. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS. 3. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING. 4. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER. 5. SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE U NCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS. 6. KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM M ACHINE KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. 8. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN R EVERSING OR PULLING THE M ACHINE TOWARDS YOU. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. ROTATING TINES WILL CAUSE INJURY. S3146 Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. 3 Safe Operation Practices WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. Training · Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other foreign objects which could be tripped over and cause personal injury. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Disengage clutch levers and shift (if provided) into neutral ( “N “) before starting the engine. Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running.

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