MTD 454 - Manual (Page 7)

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NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if
you reach the point that additional adjustment is
needed. Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts
at the other end of the cable towards the end of the
casing. Then readjust the hex nuts at the handle.
Tire Pressure
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer’s recommended pressure).
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure
under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal
tire pressure should be maintained on
both tires.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
Figure 6
Gear Selection Handle
The gear selection handle is located in the center of the
handle on the tiller. It is used to select NEUTRAL,
REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD mode. Pull or
push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift
cover points to the operating mode desired.
See Figure 6.
Neutral
Transmission is in neutral.
Reverse
Reverse wheel drive.
Forward Modes
Wheels Forward: Forward wheel drive only.
Tines Reverse: Forward wheel drive and reverse tine
drive.
Tines Forward: Forward wheel and tine drive.
IMPORTANT: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling
virgin ground, sod, or hard soil. Use the forward tine
drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear
selection handle, refer to following helpful hints. To shift
into forward or reverse wheel drive, move tiller forward
slightly then backward to allow the gears to
synchronize.
Gear Selection
Handle
Clutch Control
Handle Adjustment
Lock
Depth Stake