MTD 428C - Manual (Page 6)

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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.
• Pivot handle assembly into position desired.
Tighten the bottom bolt, lock nut, and the handle
adjustment lock securely.
Figure 4
Attaching Gear Shift Rod
NOTE: Model series 420 tiller has two control rods. The
gear shift rod is the longer rod and must be assembled
on the right side on handle.
• Remove the T-handle, hairpin clip, flat washer and
rubber washer from the end of the gear shift rod.
Slide the rod up through the right side of bracket on
the front of the handle assembly. 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. Secure with rubber washer first, flat
washer, and then hairpin clip. See Figure 5.
• Install the nut and T-handle on the gear shift rod.
Figure 5
Attaching Handle Adjustment Rod
(Model 420 series only)
• Remove the T-handle, flange nut, hairpin clip, and
rubber washer from the ends of the handle
adjustment rod. Slide the rod up through the left
side of bracket on the front of the handle assembly.
Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 6
Retainer Bracket
Shoulder Bolt & Lock Nut
Handle Adjustment Lock
Retainer Bracket
T-Handles
Gear Shift Rod
Handle
Adjustment Rod
Bracket
Gear Shift Rod
Shift Cover
Opening
Rubber Washer
Flat Washer
Hairpin Clip
(Model Series 420)
Handle
Adjustment Rod
Positioner
Bracket
Rubber
Washer
Hairpin
Clip