MTD 410 Thru 420 - 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.
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.
Figure 5
Figure 6
• Install the nut and T-handle on the gear shift rod.
Attaching The Handle Adjustment Rod
(Model 420 series only)
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.
Lift up
Handle
Flange Nut Retainer Bracket
Shoulder Bolt
Lock Nut
Hex Hole in
Retainer Bracket
over Flange Nut Handle Adjustment
Lock
T-Handles
Gear Shift
Rod
Handle
Adjustment Rod
(Model 420 series only)
Shift Cover
Gear Shift Rod
Opening
Rubber Washer
Flat Washer
Hairpin Clip
Handle
Adjustment
Rod
Rubber
Hairpin
Clip
Positioner
Bracket
Washer