MTD 406 - Manual (Page 8)

Note which (if any) of the following conditions exist in
your unit. Adjust the cable(s) at the cable brackets by
following the appropriate instructions.
A
WARNING: Stop the engine before mak­
ing any cable adjustments.
A. TILLER HAS FORWARD MOTION with forward
drive clutch lever released. Adjust the forward
cable (right hand handle) by loosening the hex nut
on top of the cable bracket three or four turns,
then tightening the hex nut beneath tha cable
bracket.
B. TILLER HAS REVERSE MOTION with reverse
drive clutch lever in neutral. Adjust the reverse
cable (beneath the handle panel) by loosening the
nut beneath the cable bracket three or four turns,
then tightening the hex nut on top of the cable
bracket.
C. TILLER DOES NOT HAVE FORWARD MOTION
with forward drive clutch lever in forward. Adjust
the forward cable by loosening the hex nut beneath
the cable bracket three or four turns, then tighten­
ing the hex nut on top of the cable bracket.
D. TILLER DOES NOT HAVE REVERSE MOTION
with the reverse drive clutch lever in reverse.
Adjust the reverse cable by loosening the hex nut
on top of the cable bracket three or four turns, then
tightening the hex nut beneath the cable bracket.
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for ship­
ping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before oper­
ating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure
is approximately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer’s recommended pressure).
A
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure shouid be maintained on both
tires.
CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the right hand
side of handle panel and controls the engints speed.
See figure 16.
1. Start—Push throttle control lever forwarpi (down)
to FAST position.
2. Stop—Pull lever back (upward) to stop th(i engine.
TINE CLUTCH LEVER
The tine clutch lever is located on the left handle. See
figure 16. Squeeze the lever against the handle to
engage the tines. Release the lever to stop the tines
from turning.
FORWARD DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
The forward drive clutch lever is located on the left
handle. See figure 16. Squeezing the lever against
the handle engages the forward wheel drive. Release
the lever to stop the forward motion.
REVERSE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
The reverse drive clutch lever is located on the left
hand side of handle panel. See figure 16.
The reverse drive clutch lever may be placed in one
of two positions.
1. Neutral (N)—Be certain lever is in neutral position
when starting the engine.
2. Reverse (R)—Raise up on the handles to lift the
tines out of the ground and pull the drive clutch
lever back (upward) slowly to obtain reverse.
Always use caution when using the reverse.
When using reverse, if reverse drive clutch lever
is released it will snap back into neutral (N).
NOTE: A/ever engage both the forward and reverse
drive at the same time, or the engine will stall.