MTD 410 Thru 420 - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER
This instruction manual covers several different model
tillers. Follow only those instructions which pertain to
your unit.
To Remove Unit From Carton
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
• Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
• Cut corners and lay carton down flat.
• Remove packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
• Extend control cable and lay on the floor. Be careful
not to bend or kink control cable.
IMPORTANT: The Engine is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate
engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil
recommendations.
NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s
position, standing behind the tiller.
Loose Parts In Carton
(1) Depth Stake
(1) Handle Assembly
(1) Shift Rod
(1) Handle Adjustment Rod (Model 420 series only)
NOTE: All hardware needed for assembly is attached
to the loose parts or the tiller.
Attaching The Depth Stake Assembly
Figure 1
• Tip the tiller forward so it rests on front
counterweight.
• Unthread the “T” knob from the top of the depth
stake, and remove the flat washer and hex bolt.
Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin. See
Figure 1.
• Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert the
depth stake assembly in the slot (under the tine
shield) and up through the tine shield assembly as
shown in Figure 1.
• Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth
stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin clip.
• Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake
assembly. Place flat washer on the hex bolt and
thread “T” knob onto the hex bolt. See Figure 1.
Tighten securely.
• Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines.
Attaching the Handle Assembly
• Remove the handle adjustment lock, flange nut
retainer bracket, shoulder bolt and lock nut from the
pivot bracket.
• Place the handle assembly in position in the handle
pivot bracket lining the upper holes in the handle
with the slots in the pivot bracket. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
• Lift up the handle assembly and align the bottom
holes in the handle assembly with the holes in the
pivot bracket. Insert hex bolt (with hex nut retainer
attached through the round hole). The head of hex
bolt, flange nut retainer bracket should be to the
right hand side of the unit. See Figure 3.
T-Knob, Flat Washer, Hex Bolt
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Depth Stake
Tine Shield
Hinge Flap
Pivot Bracket
Handle Adjustment
Lock
Flange Nut
Flange Nut Retainer Bracket
Shoulder Bolt
Lock Nut