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Safe Operation

Practices • Set-Up • Operation

• Maintenance

• Service • Troubleshooting

• Warranty

Rear Tine CRT Tiller -- 400

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

PrintedIn USA

FormNo.769-06423
(November15,2010)

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing

an MTD Garden Tiller.

engineered to provide excellent
operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual
It instructs

performance

It was carefully

prior to operating

your machine.

persons

who will operate

and

directly.

Please be sure that you, and any other
the machine,

carefully

product

in this manual

information

MTD's Customer

address and mailing

the

recommended
safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information

designs
obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us

the equipment.

you how to safely and easily set up, operate

maintain

We reserve the right to change product specifications,
and equipment
without notice and without incurring

when properly

Support

telephone

address can be found

to ensure your complete

satisfaction

Throughout

all references

machine

this manual,
are observed

numbers,

website

on this page. We want

at all times.
to right and left side of the

from the operating

position

is relative to the most recent

available

at the time of printing.

Review

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation.
Please be aware that this Operator's
Manual may cover a range of product specifications
for various
models. Characteristics
and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual

may not be applicable

to all models.

Tableof Contents
Safe Operation

Practices ........................................

Service .....................................................................

Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................
Controls & Features ................................................

7
10

Troubleshooting

Operation

Warranty

................................................................

Maintenance

& Adjustments

.................................

Replacement

up and operating

in the provided

your new equipment,

site, Customer Support
service dealer.

area to the right. You can locate the

you seek technical
Department,

Parts .................................................

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please

and record the

model plate by standing at the operator's position and looking
down at the front right corner of the tine shield. This information
will be necessary, should

MODEL NUMBER

locate the model plate on the equipment
information

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Before setting

support

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or with a local authorized

CustomerSupport
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do NOT return

If you have difficulty
this machine,

the machine

assembling

to the retailer

this product

you can seek help from

Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

Call a Customer

Write

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Representative

without

or have any questions

the experts.

or dealer

Choose

from

at (800) 800-7310

us at MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland,

first contacting
regarding

the options

the controls,
below:

or (330) 220-4683

OH • 44136-0019

our Customer
operation,

Support

Department.

or maintenance

ImportantSafeOperationPractices
WARNING!

This symbol

could endanger
all instructions

points

the personal

safety and/or

in this manual

with these instructions

out important

before

property

attempting

may result in personal

When you see this symbol.

safety instructions
of yourself

to operate

which,

if not followed,

and others.

this machine.

Read and follow

Failure to comply

injury.

HEED ITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive

WARNING!

Battery

compounds,

harm.
posts, terminals,

chemicals

known

and related

accessories

to the State of California

contain

lead and lead

to cause cancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling

DANGER! This machine
this manual.
operator

was built to be operated

As with any type of power

according

equipment,

carelessness

can result in serious injury. This machine

toes and feet. Failure to observe

the following

to the safe operation

is capable

practices

or error on the part of the

of amputating

safety instructions

fingers,

hands,

could result in serious

injury or death.

Training
1.

Read, understand,
machine

all instructions

and in the manual(s) before

assemble
future

and follow

and operate.

and regular

attempting

Keep this manual

reference

on the
to

in a safe place for

and for ordering

replacement

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions

and safe operation

and on the machine
adult.
4_

and be trained

small children
area.

in this manual

and supervised

by an

this machine

without

proper

clear of all persons, particularly

and pets. Stop machine

if anyone

enters the

Preparation
Thoroughly

Disengage

levers and shift (if provided)

clutch

starting

can be

this machine

in bare

into neutral

the engine.

Never leave this machine

unattended

with the engine

Never attempt
running,

to make any adjustments

except where specifically

operator's

while

engine is

recommended

in the

manual.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline:
in handling

injury

or property

gasoline. Gasoline

damage

is extremely

use extreme

flammable

care

and the

vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change

clothes immediately.

Use only an approved

Never fill containers

gasoline container.
inside a vehicle

or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
inspect the area where the equipment

is to

be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other foreign
objects
injury.

parts. Never operate

To avoid personal

Never allow adults to operate
instruction.
Keep the area of operation

practices

clothes or jewelry

caught in moving
feet or sandals.

running.
5.

quickly.
3.

work shoes and close fitting

slacks and shirt. Loose fitting

('N") before

parts.
2.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled

which

could be tripped

over and cause personal

before filling.

When practical,

equipment

11.

After striking

dispenser

nozzle.

12.

Keep the nozzle in contact

with the rim of the fuel

tank or container

at all times until fueling

opening

complete.

Do not use a nozzle lock-open

Extinguish

all cigarettes,

Never remove

Disengage

handles).

device.

all clutch levers (if fitted)

Engine exhaust

indoors.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
of filler

15.

Use caution

when tilling

underground

utilities.

damage

Replace gasoline

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5
before starting

securely.

or fuel container

clothes

while under

damage.

Keep bystanders

Repair any damage

the influence

caution

if anyone

when

Never operate
hard or slippery

the machine

Exercise caution

Look down

Use only attachments

If situations

while

manual

machine

towards

occur which

are not covered
Contact

proper

enters the area.

by the
injury.

in this manual,

Customer

Support

use
for

dealer..

operating

at high transport

speeds on

in safe

to cool at least five minutes

before

operation

with safety devices. Check their

regularly.

Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
inspect

Before cleaning,

machine

repairing,

for any damage.

or inspecting,

stop the engine

and make certain the tines and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it

on or crossing

hazards or traffic.

and accessories

Never tamper

Also, visually
4.

attachments

Allow a machine

against the engine to prevent
5.

Do not change
the engine.

the engine

The governor

unintended

governor
controls

starting.

settings

or over-speed

the maximum

safe

speed of engine.

or falling.

you.

found

or replace

safety and instruction

labels, as

necessary.
7.

to the instructions

Maintain

in this

Follow this manual
transporting,

for safe loading,

unloading,

and storage of this machine.

and keep feet well away from the tines at all times.
Always refer to the operator's
if the machine

approved

order.

storing.

and accessories

Failure to do so can result in personal

Keep machine,
working

it is in

and behind and use care when in reverse or

Start the engine according

while the engine is running.

assistance and the name of you nearest servicing

surfaces.
to avoid slipping

for

and operating.

20.

operating
8.

starting

Maintenance & Storage

of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine.

Exercise extreme

before

Never pick up or carry machine

parts. Contact with

away from the machine

Stop the machine

the spark plug wire

Inspect thoroughly

19.

Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch
in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs,

pulling

the engine.

Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices in place and
operating properly.

not carry passengers.

10.

it against

disconnect

18.

gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden

start making

to till soil

hands and feet.

Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles.

letgo

should

stop the engine,

care and good judgement.

operation.
5.

injury.

an unusual noise or

21.

Do not operate machine
alcohol or drugs.

and

If the machine

manufacturer.

Operation

near fences, buildings

Rotating tines can cause property

17.

dryer or other gas appliances.

parts can amputate

hot and can cause a burn. Do

inside

is an open flame, spark or pilot light

as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,

the rotating

area.

an odorless

by attempting

vibration,

and remove any fuel soaked debris.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating

monoxide,

Do not overload machine capacity
too deep at too fast of a rate.

To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel

where there

16.

the engine.

Never store the machine

stop

any adjustments,

or in a poorly ventilated

carbon

become

or personal

and ground

spillage

the

gas.

Muffler and engine
not touch.

fuel expansion.

minutes

indoors

contains

14.

neck to allow space for

cap and tighten

(behind

the engine

is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.

inch below bottom

Repair

and stop engine

position

the tines, making

Never run an engine
and deadly

disconnect

the engine.

Wait until the tines come to a complete

before unclogging
inspections.

cigars, pipes and other

gas cap or add fuel while

against

before you leave the operating

13.

Never fuel machine

stop the engine,

Thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage.
the damage before starting and operating.

object,

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on
a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a

sources of ignition.

a foreign

the spark plug wire and ground

gasoline
d_

remove gas-powered

from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

manual

for important

is to be stored for an extended

period.

details

If the fuel tank has to be drained,

10.

Observe

proper disposal

etc. to protect
11.

do this outdoors.

laws and regulations

the environment.

internal

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA),
this product

SparkArrestor

for gas, oil,

brushcovered

has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,

or 130 hours of operation.
Life have the machine

Atthe

inspected

combustion

engine and should

on ARNING!
or near anyThis
unimproved
machine

or grass-covered

land unless the

engine's

exhaust

system is equipped

end of the Average Useful

arrestor

meeting

applicable

annually

any).

by an authorized

service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents,

injuries

or death.

Ira spark arrestor
working

is used, it should

order by the operator.

above is required

not be used

isforest-covered,
equipped with an
with a spark

local or state laws (if

be maintained

in effective

In the State of California

by law (Section

4442 of the California

the
Public

Notice Regarding Emissions

Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)

A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service

are certified

to operate

department,

may include

the following

Modification

(EM), Oxidizing

Injection

on regular
emission

unleaded
control

apply on federal

gasoline,

and

lands.

RO. Box 361131 Cleveland,

Ohio 44136-0019.

systems: Engine

Catalyst (OC), Secondary

Air

(SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear
machine before attempting
to assemble and operate.

on this product.

Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

on the

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
assemble

and follow

all instructions

WARNING--

WARNING--GASOLINE

parts. Contact with the rotating

parts can amputate

parts. Contact with the rotating

parts can amputate

IS FLAMMABLE

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes

WARNING-monoxide,

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

HOT SURFACE

and muffler

the muffler,

become extremely

the use of this power machine

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

operation.

Allow engine

to persons who read, understand

in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

hot during

to cool before touching.

Your Responsibility--Restrict
and instructions

or in a poorly ventilated

an odorless and deadly gas.

Engine parts, especially

the warnings

before refueling.

CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors

WARNING--

ROTATING TINES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
hands and feet.

WARNING!

attempting

ROTATING TINES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
hands and feet.

in the manual(s) before

and operate

PRACTICES

and

Assembly
& Set-Up
Contentsof Carton
OneTiller

One Handlebar Assembly

One Hardware

Pack

WARNING!

One Operator's

Manual

One Engine Operator's Manual

To prevent

personal

injury

or property

Install the handle-crank

rod into the top hole of

the mounting

steps are complete

assembly, secure with the other flange lock nut previously
removed. Fit the hex end of the retainer bracket over the

and you have read and

understand the Safe Operation Practices Section
and the Operating Section in this manual.

bracket

adjustment

damage, do not start the engine until all assembly

from the left hand side of the handle

flange lock nut. See Fig. 3-1.

Assembly
Unpacking Instructions
NOTE:While
cables.
1.

unpacking,

do not severely bend any of the control

The tiller is heavy, do not attempt

to remove

shipping

to do so.

platform

until instructed

Remove all parts from the carton.
items listed in the Contents
local dealer or the factory

Remove any packaging

Check that you have the

of Carton list (contact

your

if items are missing or damaged).

material

any staples from the bottom
carton from the shipping

it from the

from the carton.

Remove

of the carton and remove

the

platform.

Handle
NOTE: All references
the operator's
1.

to the right or left side of the tiller are from

position.

Install the handle onto the tiller using the hardware
installed

on the handle mounting

brackets.

pre-

a %6-18 x 3.00" hex bolt, a handle crank assembly, retainer
bracket and two %6-18 flange lock nuts. Remove this
hardware
2.

from the handle mounting

brackets

Insert the handle into the handle mounting

on the tiller.

brackets,

lining

up the pre-d filled holes. Insert the %6-18 x 3.00" hex bolt
in the bottom hole from the left hand side through to the
other side. Place the round hole end of the hex retainer
bracket

over the hex bolt and secure loosely with a bell

washer and %0-18 flange lock nut removed
NOTE:The bell washer should be positioned
of the bell shape towards the hex nut which
tension

and further

tightened.

earlier.
with the top
will create

secure the flange lock nut once

Do not tighten

this hardware

Figure 3-1

This consists of

at this time.

Tighten the hex bolt installed in Step 2 at this time. Be
careful not to overtighten
this hardware.

The handle should
is digging

be adjusted

NOTE:Test the function

so that when the tiller

waste-high.

To adjust the handle,

simply

loosen the handle

adjustment
crank, move the handle to the desired
and retighten the adjustment
crank. See Fig. 3-2.

of the forward

drive bail, lift the

bail to the handle and release it. The bail should

3-4" into the soil, the handle falls to about

its neutral position. If it doesn't,
for technical assistance.

height
3_

Carefully

unwrap

from its shipping

contact

return to

your local dealer

the reverse clutch cable (Red end fitting)
position.

Pull the cable up through

top hole of the cable bracket

the

and push the cable connector

up through the hole until the groove in the connector
snaps into place. See Fig. 3-3.
2_

Place the Z-connector
handle assembly

into the hole in the reverse clutch

from the inside of the handle to the

inside. See Fig. 3-3.
NOTE:Test the function of the reverse clutch by pulling the
reverse handle and releasing it. The handle should return
to its neutral position. If it doesn't,
for technical assistance.
3_

Clip the cables into the cable guides
assembly

Figure

panel as seen in Fig. 3-4.

3=2

Attachingthe Cables
Forward ClutchCable
Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable (Black end
fitting) from its shipping position. Pull the cable up
through

the bottom

hole of the cable bracket

and push the

cable connector up through the hole until the groove in
the connector snaps into place. See Fig. 3-3.

Figure 3-4

Reverse

Clutch
Cable
Figure

Place the Z-connector
bail from

the outside

SECTION 3 --

3-3

into the hole in the forward
of the bail in. See Fig. 3-3.

ASSEMBLY & SET-UP

clutch

contact

your local dealer

located

on the handle

Move TillerOff Crate

Set-Up

To roll the tiller off the shipping
freewheel,
1.

platform,

put the wheels in

if they are not already from the factory,

Place a sturdy block under the transmission
to raise one
wheel about 1" off the ground. Remove the wheel drive pin
from the wheel

Tire Pressure

as follows:

hub and wheel shaft. See Fig. 3-5.

Check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Deflate
tires equally to between

or inflate the

15 and 20 PSI. DO NOT EXCEED 20 P.S.I.

NOTE: Be sure that both tires are inflated
pull to one side.

equally

or the tiller will

Gas& Oil Fill Up

Wheel Drive Pin

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the
ARNING!
Use extreme
handling
vapors
are explosive.
Nevercare
fuel when
the machine
indoors

or while

Extinguish

the engine

cigarettes,

is hot or running.

cigars, pipes and any other

sources of ignition.
Service the engine

with gasoline and oil as instructed

Engine Operator's Manual packed separately
Read the instructions
carefully.

in the

with your tiller.

Transmissi0n/Gear
0il
Wheel

Shaft

The transmission
was filled with gear oil at the factory. However,
you should check the gear oil level at this time to make certain
it is correct.

Refer to the Maintenance

instructions

on checking

& Adjustments

the transmission/gear

section for

oil.

NOTE: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing
so will result in severe damage to the transmission
components.

Figure 3-5
2_

Slide the wheel fully inward

on the wheel shaft.

Reinstall

the wheel drive pin through the wheel shaft only (not
through the wheel hub). See Fig. 3-5. The wheel should
now spin freely (freewheel)
the other wheel.
3.

Use the handlebar

on the wheel

shaft. Repeat with

to roll the tiller to a flat area.

SECTION

3 --

ASSEMBLY& SET-UP

Controls& Features

Forward Clutch Bail
& Tine Engagement

Depth Regulator
Jght Adjustment
Side Shield

Tine Shield

Tines

Drive Pin
Figure 4-1
NOTE:This Operator's

Manual

models. The tiller depicted

may differ

WARNING!
carefully

covers several garden

tiller

from yours.

Before operating

read and understand

your machine,
all safety, controls

separate

the tilling

depth of the tines. Pull the lever back

and slide it up or down to engage the notched

HandlebarHeightAdjustment

instructions

The handlebar

height

general, adjust

the handlebars

can result in serious personal

injury.

information

on all engine

to three different

so they are at waist

settings.

level when the

controls

refer to the

RearTine Shield

Manual.
The rear tine shield protects

ReverseHandle

while also smoothing

The Reverse Handle controls the reverse drive of the wheels and tines.

ForwardClutch Bail & TineEngagement
The forward clutch bail controls
drive of the wheels and tines.

the engagement

of the forward

from flying debris

soil.

SideShield
The side shield is used to maintain
adjusted

to one of five different

Each wheel is equipped

Your tiller's tines are a series of hoes arranged

the operator

out freshly tilled

clear even rows and may be

positions.

WheelDrivePins

Tines
shaft.

is adjustable

height settings.

tines are 3-4" in the ground.

Engine Operator's

power-driven

This lever controls

and operating instructions
in this manual and on the
decals on the machine. Failure to follow these

EngineControls
For detailed

DepthRegulatorLever

on a revolving

with a wheel drive click pin that secures

the wheel to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned
either a WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.

Operation
WARNING!
carefully

Before operating

Starting the Engine

your machine,

read and understand

this manual

and all of

its safety, operating
and maintenance
sections and
instructions,
along with all of the decals on the
machine. Failure to follow these instructions
can
result in serious personal

or damage to equipment,
put both wheels in the
WARNING!
help prevent
personal
WHEEL
DRIVETo
position.
Never serious
have wheels
in injury
FREEWHEEL position

injury.

introduction

tiller rapidly
Read this Operation

Section and the Engine Operator's

before you start the engine.
yourself

when the engine is running.

When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL, they do not
hold back the tiller and the tines could propel the
Manual

Then, take the time to familiarize

with the basic operation

of the tiller before

forward

or backward.

Put the Forward

Clutch Bail in neutral

(disengaged)

positions

releasing

using it in

WARNING!

the garden.

the lever.

enclosed,

Never run the engine indoors
poorly ventilated

or in an

area. Engine exhaust

Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls without
the tines engaging the soil (put tines in "transport" setting).

contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas. Avoid the engine muffler and nearby areas.

Only after you've become

Temperatures

completely

familiar

with the tiller

in these areas may exceed 150 ° F.

should you begin using it in the garden.

Complete

Break-inOperation

Put the wheels

Move the depth regulator lever all the way down to the
"travel" position, so that the tines clear the ground. To

Perform

the following

new operation
manual).

maintenance

(see Maintenance

& Adjustments

Section in this

change

above on this page.

in the WHEEL DRIVE position.

the depth

setting,

pull back on the depth

regulator

lever (A) and lift up or down (B), then release the lever (C) to
secure in the desired position. See Fig, 5-1.

Change engine oil.

Check for loose or missing
replace as needed.

Check transmission
Adjustments

after the first five (5) hours of

the Pre-Start Checklist

hardware

on unit. Tighten

gear oil level. See the Maintenance

section.

Starting& Stopping
Pre-Start Che(klist
With the spark plug wire disconnected
perform

the following

from the spark plug,

checks and services before each use:

Read the Safety and Controls Sections in this manual.
the Engine Maintenance
section in this manual.

Put the wheels

in the WHEEL DRIVE position

must be through
3.

(wheel

Read

pins

holes in wheel hubs and wheel shaft).

Check unit for loose or missing

hardware.

Service as

required.
4.

Check engine oil level. See the Engine Operator's

Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.

Check air cleaner

and engine

Engine Operator's

Manual.

cooling

Manual.

system. See the

Figure 5-1
4.

WARNING!

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE. Follow the gasoline
safety rules in the Important Safe Operations
Practices section of this manual. Failure to follow
gasoline safety instructions
personal

Start the engine as instructed
Manual.

in the Engine Operator's

damage.

Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according
Manual.

on the tiller.

can result in serious

injury and property

in the Engine Operator's

Release all of the controls

AND

to the directions

Follow all instructions

and

safety rules carefully.
8.

Attach

the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

Stoppingthe Engine
1.

To stop the wheels
Bail.

SettingThe Depth

and tines, release the Forward

Refer to the Engine Operator's
stopping

Clutch

Manual for instructions

Tilling depth

can be

For forward motion of the wheels and power to the tines
pull the Forward Clutch Bail up against the handlebar.

When using the tiller for the first time, use the second

Release the bail to stop the forward
tines.

When breaking

When tilling,
while

motion

of wheels

adjustment

relax and let the wheels

the tines dig. Walk behind

Let the tiller

move at its own

hole from the top (1" of tilling

depth).

and

pull the machine

which

up sod and for shallow
gives 1" of tilling

depth

cultivation,
(second

the top). Place the side shields in their lowest

use the

hole from
position.

and a little to one side of
For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields
and also make one or two more passes over the area.

the tiller. Use one hand, yet keep a light -- but secure -grip on the handlebar while keeping your arm loose.
3.

stake which

Adjust the side shields as you

disconnected
andcertain
grounded
the isengine
ARNING!
Be
spark against
plug wire
when performing
any adjustments.

setting
2.

by the depth
settings.

the engine.

ToEngageDrive& Tines
1.

is controlled

adjusted to five different
adjust the depth stake.

When tilling

pace and do not push down

on the handlebars to try and force the tines to dig deeper
-- this takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction.

loose soil, the depth

highest

position

deepest

tilling

(use bottom
depth.

stake may be raised to its

adjustment

hole) to give the

Raise the side shields to their highest

position.
WARNING!

Do not push down on the handlebars

to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This
prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and

adjustment

tiller, lower the depth

To adjust the depth
bracket

(A) and push up or down (B) until the bracket

reaches the

property

desired

position,

(C).

damage,

or personal

injury.

stake, pull back on the depth

To adjust the side shields (if so equipped),
remove the wing nuts.
Move the side shield to the desired position and replace the wing

Release the forward

Clutch Bail. Then lift the handlebar

nuts. Tighten

securely. See Fig. 5-2.

Pull back on the Reverse Lever, and walk backwards
the machine

with

NOTE: In reverse mode, the tines will reverse rotation.
3.

If longer distances need to be covered
the engine, then place the two wheels

in reverse, shut off
in FREEWHEEL.

Turningthe Tiller
1.

Practice turning

the tiller

in a level, open area. Be very

careful to keep your feet and legs away from the tines.
2.

To begin a turn, lift the handlebars
of the ground
the wheels.

and the engine

With the tiller balanced,
steer in the direction

until the tines are out

and tines are balanced

push sideways

over

on the handlebar

of the turn. After turning,

slowly lower

the tines into the soil to resume tilling.

Figure

SECTION

S--

adjustment

see Fig. 5-1, then release the bracket

until the tines are off the ground.
2.

stake (use top

hole).

can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller
forward, which could result in loss of control,

Tomovein reverse:
1.

To transport

OPERATION

5-2

Clearingthe Tines
The tines have a self-clearing

action

which

eliminates

most

When cultivating

(breaking

plants to destroy

weeds, see Fig. 5-3), adjust

up the surface soil around

dig only 1" to 2" deep. Using the shallow

the

the tines to

tilling

depth

helps

of the tangling of debris. However, occasionally dry grass,
stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow

prevent injury to the plants whose roots often grow close
to the surface. If needed, lift up on the handlebars slightly

these procedures

to prevent

to help avoid tangling

and to clear the

tines, if necessary.
To reduce tangling,
to get maximum
material

set the depth

"chopping"

against the ground.

too deeply.

basis not only eliminates

(Cultivating

weeds, it also loosens

deep enough

and aerates the soil for better

moisture

as the tines chop the

faster plant growth.) Watering
prior to tilling will make tilling

the garden area a few days
easier, as will letting the

regulator

action

Also, try to till under

residues or cover crops while they are green,
tender.
While tilling, try swaying the handlebars
(about 6" to 12"). This "fishtailing"
action
tines of debris.

crop

newly worked

moist and

absorption

soil set for a day or two before

final, deep tilling

and

making

pass.

from side to side
often clears the

WARNING!

Before clearing

the engine,

allow all moving

disconnect

the spark plug wire. Failure to follow

warning

the tines from digging

on a regular

the tines by hand, stop
parts to stop and

could result in personal

this

injury.

TillingTips& Techniques
TillingDepth
or utilities company and inquire if underground
WARNING! orBefore
tilling,
telephone
equipment
lines are
usedcontactyour
on your property.
Do
not till near buried electric cables, telephone lines,

pipes or hoses.
This is a CRT (counter-rotating
pull forward,

the tines rotate

tine) tiller. As the wheels
backward.

This creates an

"uppercut"
tine action which digs deeply, uprooting
soil
and weeds. Don't overload the engine, but dig as deeply
as possible

on each pass. On later passes, the wheels

tend to spin in the soft dirt. Help them along by lifting
slightly

on the handlebar

Figure

(one hand, palm up, works most

an attempt

to push down

on the handlebars

to force the tiller to dig deeper.

Doing so takes

the weight off the powered wheels, causing them to lose
traction. Without the wheels to hold the tiller back, the
tines will attempt
operator.

ChoosingCorrectWheel& Tine Speeds
With experience,

easily).
Avoid the temptation

to propel the tiller backward,

5-3

may

towards

the

combination

you will find the tilling

depth

that is best for your garden.

and tilling

speed

Set the engine throttle

lever at a speed to give the engine adequate power and yet
allow it to operate at the slowest possible speed until you have
achieved

the maximum

tilling

depth you desire. Faster engine

speeds may be desirable when making
seedbed or when cultivating.
Selection
speed, in relation

to the tilling

final passes through the
of the correct engine

depth, will ensure a sufficient

power level to do the job without

causing the engine

SECTION

S --

to labor.

OPERATION

If the garden

SuggestedTilling Patterns
When preparing

a seedbed,

the first row, then overlap

go over the same path twice
one-half

the tiller width

crosswise

then overlap

a tiller width, followed
width. See Fig. 5-6.

on the

rest of the passes. See Fig. 5-4.

size will not permit

tilling,

in one direction,

make a second pass at a

best results (in very hard ground,
pulverize

passes at one-quarter

Tillingon a Slope

it may take three or four
steep for safe operation. Till slowly and be sure you
WARNING!
Do not Never
operatepermit
the tiller
on ato
slope too
have good footing.
the tiller

the soil.)

freewheel
r

by successive

Figure 5-6

right angle, as shown in Fig. 5-5. Overlap each pass for the
passes to thoroughly

and then

Figure 5-4
When finished

lengthwise

the first passes by one-half

warning

down

slopes. Failure to follow

could result in personal

this

injury.

Till only on moderate slopes, never on steep ground
the footing is difficult.

Tilling up and down slopes is recommended

over terracing.

Tilling vertically

planting

on a slope allows maximum

where

area

and also leaves room for cultivating.
NOTE:When

tilling

is maintained
of operation).

in the engine (check every one-half hour
The incline of the slope will cause the oil to

on slopes, be sure the correct oil level

slant away from its normal

level and this can starve engine

parts of required lubrication.
full point at all times.

Keep the motor

oil level at the

Tilling Upand Down a Slope
I.

Figure 5-5
2.

To keep soil erosion

to a minimum,

be sure to add enough

organic

matter

holding
marks.

texture and try to avoid leaving footprints

When tilling

to the soil so that it has good

vertically,

or wheel

try to make the first pass uphill

as the tiller digs more deeply
downhill.

moisture-

going uphill than it does

In soft soil or weeds, you may have to lift the

handlebars slightly while going uphill. When going
downhill, overlap the first pass by about one-half the width
of the tiller.

SECTION

5--

OPERATION

TerraceGardening
1.

Loading & Unloadingthe Tiller

To create a terrace, start at the top of the slope and work
down. Go back and forth across the first row as shown in

vehicle is potentially
hazardous and doing so is not
WARNING!
unloading
the tilleras into
recommended Loading
unless and
absolutely
necessary,
this a

Fig. 5-7.

could result in personal

injury or property

However, if you must load or unload the tiller, follow
guidelines given next.
Before loading

or unloading

the tiller, stop the engine,

for all parts to stop moving,
and let the engine

damage.
the

disconnect

and muffler

wait

the spark plug wire

cool.

The tiller is too heavy and bulky to be safely lifted by one
person. Two or more people should share the load.

Use sturdy ramps and manually -- with the engine shut
off-roll the tiller into and out of the vehicle. Two or more
people are needed to do this.
The ramps must be strong

I_'REPEAT

combined
should

weight

provide

enough

to support

the

of the tiller and any handlers.

good traction

to prevent

The ramps

slipping;

they

should also have side rails to guide the tiller along the
ramps; and they should
them to the vehicle.
The handlers
Figure 5-7
2.

Each succeeding

lower terrace is started

the terrace you are preparing.

by walking

For added stability

below

of the

device to secure

should wear sturdy footwear

prevent

slipping.

Position

the loading

as possible

have a locking

vehicle

that will help to

so that the ramp angle is as flat

(the less incline to the ramp, the better). Turn

the vehicle's

engine

tiller, always keep the uphill wheel in the soft, newly tilled
soil. Do not till the last 12" or more of the downhill outside

When going

up the ramps, stand in the normal

edge of each terrace. This untilled

position and push the tiller ahead of you. Have a person at
each side to turn the wheels.

terraces from breaking
provides

a walking

strip helps prevent

apart and washing

path between

the rows.

downhill.

the
It also

When going down

offand

apply the parking

brake.

the ramps, walk backward

operating

with the tiller

following you. Keep alert for any obstacles behind you.
Position a person at each wheel to control the speed of the
tiller. Never go down

the ramps tiller-first,

as the tiller could

tip forward.
Place wooden

blocks on the downhill

side of the wheels

if you need to stop the tiller from rolling

down

the ramp.

Also, use the blocks to temporarily
keep the tiller in place
on the ramps (if necessary), and to chock the wheels in
place after the tiller is in the vehicle.
After loading the tiller, prevent it from rolling by engaging
the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position. Chock the wheels
with blocks and securely tie the tiller down.

SECTION

S --

OPERATION

Maintenance& Adjustments
MaintenanceSchedule
Before each

Every
5 Hours

use

CheckDriveBelt Tension

CheckNutsandBolts

Every
10 Hours

Every
30 Hours

LubricateTiller
CheckGearOil Levelin Transmission
CheckTinesfor Wear

CheckAirPressure
in Tires

WARNING!

Before inspecting,

the machine,

shut off the engine,

parts to come to a complete

cleaning

or servicing

stop, disconnect

the

spark plug wire and move the wire away from the
spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions
can
result in serious personal

injury

Lubrication

wait for all moving

or property

After every 10 operating
points

hours, oil or grease the lubrication

shown in Fig. 6-1 and described

below.

damage.
Depth

Regulator

Lever

Maintenance
Engine

Handlebar

Refer to the Engine Operator's
all engine

Manual

Hardware

packed with your tiller for

maintenance.

Tire Pressure
Check the air pressure in both tires. The air pressure should
be between
prevent

15-20 PSI. Keep both tires equally

machine

from pulling

inflated

to help

to one side.

Hardware
Check for loose or missing
hours and tighten
tiller

hardware

after every 10 operating

or replace -- as needed

reusing the

Wheel Shaft

Be sure to check the screws underneath
secure the transmission
the transmission.

-- before

Tine Shaft

the tiller hood that

cover and the Depth

Regulator

Lever to
Figure 6-1
Use clean lubricating
and clean general
lubricant

oil (#30 weight

purpose

is preferred,

motor

oil is suitable)

grease (grease containing

Remove the wheels,
coating of grease.

clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin

Grease the back, front and sides of the depth

'°I

a metal

if available).

regulator

lever.

Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or
sandpaper

to gently

remove

any rust, burrs or rough spots

(especially around the holes in the shaft). Apply
the ends of the shaft before installing the tines.

grease to

ChangeTransmissionGearOil
NOTE:The transmission
gear oil does not need to be changed
unless it has been contaminated
with dirt, sand or metal
particles.

Oil the threads on the handlebar
and the handlebar

attaching

height adjustment

screws

screws.

or whenever

gear oil after every 30 hours of operation

you notice any oil leak. Operating

the transmission

Gear Oil Level:

Check the gear oil level when the transmission
oil will expand
expansion

the tiller when

is low on oil can result in severe damage.

To Check the Transmission

in warm operating

will provide

an incorrect

With the tiller on level ground,

temperatures

is cool. Gear
and this

When the tiller won't be used for an extended
for storage as follows:
1.

Clean the tiller and engine.

Do routine
hardware.

Protect the engine and perform

oil level reading.

pull the Depth

Regulator

Clean the area around

gear oil

on page 2 of this manual

Off-SeasonStorage

Lever all the way up.
3.

service dealer to have the transmission

changed. Refer to the phone numbers
to locate the nearest service dealer.

TransmissionGearOil
Check the transmission

See an authorized

tiller

lubrication

maintenance
by following
in the Engine Maintenance

the oil fill plug. See Fig. 6-2.

fuel lines, carburetor
by removing
(follow

prepare it

and check for loose parts and

the recommended

and fuel tank from gum deposits
maintenance

fuel with a fuel stabilizer
recommendations).

Store the tiller in a clean, dry area.

Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an
enclosed

engine

the storage instructions
found
section. Be sure to protect the

fuel or by treating

the engine

period,

area where gas fumes could reach an open flame

or spark, or where ignition sources are present (space
heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.).

Figure 6=2

Remove the oil fill plug from the transmission housing and
look inside the oil fill hole to locate the main drive shaft
situated below the hole. See Fig. 6-2.

The gear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately
halfway up the side of the main drive shaft.

If the gear oil level is low, add gear oil as described next. If
the gear oil level is okay, securely replace the oil fill plug.

If adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use API rated GL-4
or GL-5 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE85W-140
or SAE80W-90. If refilling an empty transmission, use only
GL-4 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE85W-140 or SAE 140.

While checking frequently to avoid overfilling, slowly add
gear oil into the oil fill hole until it reaches the halfway
point on the drive shaft.

Securely replace the oil fill plug.

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

Service
Belt Replacement

The procedure

and commonly

available

Make sure the tiller
turned

offand

grounded
2.

remove the pulley shield and set aside in a safe location
until reinstallation.

requires

average mechanical

ability
//

tools.

To replace the Drive and Auger
1.

it is best

both belts at the same time. Use only a factorybelt as an "over- the-counter"
belt may not perform

satisfactorily.

hex screws that secure

the pulley shield to the frame as seen in Fig. 7-2, and

If the drive belt or auger belts need to be replaced,
to replace
authorized

Remove the four 1/4-20 self-tapping

belts, follow

these steps:

is on a flat surface, with the engine

the spark plug wire unplugged

to prevent

unintended

and

firing of the engine.

Remove the belt cover as seen in Fig. 7-1, by first removing
the two

1/4-20 self-tapping

hex screws. Lift the belt cover

up and away from the tiller and set in a safe location
reinstallation.

until

Figure 7-2
4_

Remove the idler bracket

extension

in Fig. 7-3. It is recommended

spring, as pointed

out

to use a pair of needle-nosed

pliers, and grab the spring by the end that hooks over the
frame, simply grab it and pull it away from the frame, then
up wards and carefully

Figure 7-1

relieve the tension

Remove the
idler bracket
extension
spring

Figure 7-3

of the spring.

5. Remove
theidlerpulley
bracket
byremoving
the5/16-24 Tines
hexheadscrew,
flatwasher
andlockwasher,
asinFig.7-4.
The tines will wear with use and should

be inspected

at the

beginning
of each tilling season and after every 30 operating
hours. The tines can be replaced. Refer to the Replacement Parts

Remove the
belt from the
idler pulley
by working it
under the belt
keepers,

Remove the
idler pulley
bracket by
removing the
he× head screw,
flat and lock
washers

section for part numbers

and ordering

instructions.

TineInspection
With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed.
Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth, and reduced
effectiveness

when chopping

up and turning

under organic matter.

Rem0ving/Installing a TineAssembly:
Refer to Fig. 7-6 for the following

tine procedures.

j
Figure 7-4
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the belt from around
the idler pulley by working
underneath

it offthe

pulley and from

each belt keeper.

Remove the hex bolt securing the transmission

drive pulley,

then remove the pulley along with the two belts. See Fig. 7-5.

Remove pulley
with belts

Figure 7-6
Remove the tine shield end covers and side shields (If so
equipped)
by removing
that secure them.
2.

A tine assembly

the three wing

nuts on each side

consists of a left hand tine assembly

and a

right hand tine assembly.
NOTE:The
motion

tine assembly

moves in a counter-rotating

with the sharp edges of the tines positioned

enter the soil first when counter-rotating.
Note this position
of the tines for reinstallation
of the new tine assemblies.
3.

To remove a tine assembly, simply remove the bow-tie
cotter pin securing the clevis pin. Remove the clevis pin
and slide the assembly
the tine shaft.

Figure 7-5
7.

positioned
8.
9.

shaft for rust, rough

Replace the old belts with the new belts in the same order
they were removed. The longer belt (754-04091) belongs
closer to the engine, with the shorter belt (754-04090)

Reinstall

closer to the tines.
the transmission

Reassemble

drive pulley with the new belts.

the tiller in the reverse order in which

it was

disassembled.
NOTE:When

reinstalling

Before reinstalling
needed.

to the outside

of the tiller and off of

the tine assembly, inspect

the tine

spots or burrs. Lightly file or sand, as

Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft.

Install each tine assembly so that the cutting (sharp) edge
of the tines will enter the soil first when the tiller moves
forward.

Keep in mind that these tines are counter

rotating

so Secure the tine assembly to the tine shaft using the
clevis pin and internal cotter pin.

the belt cover, be sure to engage the

bail and hold it so that the drive belt is tight before attempting
to
reinstall the belt cover. This will enable the belt to fall under the
belt keeping
could damage

mechanism

built into the belt cover. Failure to do so

the belt and/or

belt cover.

SECTION
7

SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Problem

Tines turn, but wheels don't

Cause

performance

Remedy

1. Wheel Drive Pins notin WHEEL DRIVE.

1. Inserts Drive Pins properly.

2. Bolt loose in transmission

2. Tighten

3. Internal transmission

Poor tilling

pulley.

wear or damage.

1. Worn tines.
2. Improper

Depth

3. Incorrect throttle
4. Forward

bolt.

3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

1. Replace Tines.
Regulator setting.

2. See "Tilling Tips &Techniques."

setting.

3. See Maintenance

& Adjustments

Section.

4. See Maintenance

& Adjustments

Section.

Drive Belt slipping.

Replacement
Parts
Component

[

Part Number

and Description

754-04090
754-04091

Forward Drive Belt
Reverse Drive Belt

946-04506
946-04504

Forward Drive Cable
Reverse Drive Cable

642-04072
642-04071
711-0415
714-04043

4-Point Tine Assembly
4-Point Tine Assembly
Clevis Pin, .375 x 1.75
Bow-Tie Cotter Pin

934-04232

Wheels, 13 x 5 x 6

951-10292

Spark plug

951-10794

Air Filter

(RH)
(LH)

SECTION10-

NOTES

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LiMiTED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/
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deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish
due to use or exposure.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220-4683
MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238
GDOC-100016 REV. C

Medidas importantes

de seguridad • Configuraci6n • Funcionamiento
Soluci6n de problemas • Garantia

• Mantenimiento

• Servicio •

Diente Trasero CaEa del tim6n

de CRT -- 400

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
FormularioNo.769-06423
Impresoen EstadosUnidosdeAmerica

(Noviembre15,2010)

A!propietario

Gracias
Gracias por comprar una MTD cultivadora.
La misma ha sido
diseffada cuidadosamente
para brindar excelente rendimiento
se la opera y mantiene correctamente.

Por favor lea todo este manual antes de operar el equipo.
Le indica c6mo configurar, operar y mantener la m_iquina
con seguridad y f_icilmente.
Pot favor asegurese de seguir
cuidadosamente
y en todo momento
las pr_icticas de seguridad
recomendadas,
y hac_rselas seguir a cualquier otra persona que
opere la m_iquina. En caso de no hacerlo podrian producirse
lesiones personales o daffos materiales.
Toda la informaci6n

contenida

en este manual

MTD se reserva el derecho de modificar las especificaciones
de
los productos, los diseffos y el equipo est_indar sin previo aviso y
sin generar responsabilidad
pot obligaciones
de ningun tipo.
Si tiene algun problema o duda respecto a la unidad, Ilame a un
distribuidor
de servicio MTD autorizado o p6ngase en contacto
directamente
con nosotros. Los numeros de tel_fono, direcci6n
del sitio web y direcci6n postal de la Asistencia al Cliente de MTD
se encuentran en esta p_igina. Queremos garantizar su entera
satisfacci6n en todo momento.

En este manual, las referencias al lado derecho o izquierdo de la
m_iquina se observan desde la posicidn del operador.

hace referencia

a la m_is reciente informaci6n
de producto disponible en el
momento
de la impresi6n.
Revise el manual frecuentemente
para familiarizarse
con la unidad, sus caracteristicas y
funcionamiento.
Por favor tenga en cuenta que este Manual
del Operador puede cubrir una gama de especificaciones
de
productos de diferentes modelos. Las caracteristicas y funciones
incluidas y/o ilustradas en este manual pueden no set aplicables
a todos los modelos.

El fabricante del motor esel responsable de todas las
cuestiones relacionadas con el rendimiento, potencia de salida,
especificaciones, garantia y mantenimiento del motor. Para
obtener mayor informacidn consulte el Manual del Propietario /
Operador entregado por el fabricante del motor, que se envia, en
un paquete por separado, junto con su unidad.

indite
Importante

Medidas

Ensamblado

importantes

y Conffguraci6n

de seguridad..

.................................

Controles y Caractefisticas
....................................
Fundonamiento
.....................................................

10
11

Registrode informad6n de producto
Antes de configura

r y operar su equipo

la placa del modelo

nuevo, pot favor Iocalice

en el equipo y registre

el _irea situada a la derecha.

Para encontrar

la informaci6n

la placa de modelo,

col6quese detr_is de la unidad en la posici6n del operador y mire
hacia la parte inferior de la secci6n trasera del chasis. Si tiene
que solicitar

soporte

t_cnico

a trav_s de nuestro

sitio web, el

Departamento
de Asistencia al Cliente, o de un distribuidor
servicio autorizado local, necesitar_i esta informaci6n.

Mantenimiento
y Ajustes .......................................
Servicio ....................................................................

16
18

Soluci6n

de Problemas

6arantia

.................................................................

_OMERO

DE MODELO

.........................................

I-II-I1-1I-I1-1I-I1-1I-I1
NOMERO

DE SERIE

D[2D[2D[2D[2D[2D

Asistenciaal Cliente
Por favor,

NO devuelva

En caso de tener
mantenimiento

la unidad

problemas
de[ mismo,

Visite nuestro

sitio web

Llame a un representante

Escribanos

al minorista

para montar
puede

o distribuidor
Asistencia

este producto

solicitar

la ayuda

sin ponerse
al Cliente.

o de tener

de expertos.

dudas
Elija entre

en contacto

con respecto
las opciones

en www.mtdproducts.com
de Asistencia

al CIiente

a MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland,

al (800) 800-7310
OH • 44136-0019

6 (330) 220-4683

primero

con el Departamento

a los controles,

funcionamiento

que se presentan

a continuaci6n:

Medidasimportantesde seguridad

iADVERTENCIA!
importantes
personal

La presencia

de seguridad

y/o material

de este s[mbolo

que se deben

respetar

y la de otras personas.

antes de poner en funcionamiento

indica que se trata de instrucciones
para evitar poner en peligro

su seguridad

Lea y siga todas las instrucciones

esta m_quina.

de este manual

Si no respeta estas instrucdones

puede

provocar lesiones personales.
Cuando vea este s[mbolo, iTENGA EN CUENTA LAS ADVERTENCIAS!
f

PROPOSIClON

algunos componentes
del veh[culo
o liberan algunos
sustandasde qu[micas
que el estado
iADVERTENCIA!
El escape
del motor contienen
de este producto,
sus componentes
y
de California considera que pueden produdr
c_ncer, defectos de nadmiento
u otros
problemas

65 DE CALIFORNIA

reproductivos.

compuestos de plomo,
sustancias
qu[micasy los
queaccesorios
segOn Io afines
establecido
pot elplomo
Estadoy de
iADVERTENCIA!
Los bornes
de la bater[a
contienen
California causan c_ncer y daflos en el sistema reproductivo.
Ldvese las manos despu_s de
estar en contacto con estos componentes.

iPELIGRO! Esta m_quina
seguridad

contenidas

un descuido

est_ diseflada

para set utilizada

o error pot parte del operador

capaz de amputar
instrucdones

Lea, entienda

y cumpla

siguientes

se pueden

produdr

lesiones graves o la muerte.

todas las instrucciones

incluidas

Inspeccione

minuciosamente

el Mea donde

utilizar_

en un lugar seguro para consultas

personales.

Familiaricese

No permita

futuras y peri6dicas,

asi

repuestos.

con todos los controles

y con el uso adecuado
la m_quina

y desactivar

Los ni_os de 14 aflos en adelante
las instrucciones

de operaci6n

Nunca permita

que los adultos

recibir antes la instrucci6n

operen

Antes de arrancar el motor,

sin

Nunca deje la m_quina

Nunca intente

de suela fuerte, asi
Las prendas sueltas

en las piezas m6viles.
o con sandalias.

desenganche

las palancas del

(en caso de haber) a la posici6n

en funcionamiento

realizar ajustes mientras

en marcha excepto

el _rea de operaci6n

despejada

particularmente
de niflos pequeflos
m_quina si alguien se acerca.

de personas,

y mascotas.

Detenga

sin vigilancia.

el motor

en los casos especificamente

apropiada.
recomendados

Mantenga

resistentes,

y camisas ajustados.

embrague y despl_celas
neutral ("N").

y normas

esta m_quina

de trabajo

y las alhajas se pueden enganchar
Nunca opere la m_quina descalzo

deben

de seguridad contenidas en este manual yen la m_quina
deben set entrenados y supervisados pot un adulto.

Utilice zapatos

como pantalones

nunca que los niflos menores de 14 aflos utilicen

leery entender

lesiones graves. Esta m_quina

equipo. Quite las piedras, palos, alambres y otros objetos
extraflos con los que se pueda tropezar y provocar lesiones

esta m_quina.

motorizado,

la m_quina yen el(los) manual(es) antes de intentar realizar
el montaje de la unidad y utilizarla. Guarde este manual

de los mismos. Sepa c6mo detener
los controles r_pidamente.
3.

produdr

Preparativos

como para solicitar
2.

puede

las normas

tipo de equipo

dedos (de las manos y/o los pies), manos y pies. De no respetar las

de seguridad

Capadtad6n
1.

respetando

en este manual. AI igual que con cualquier

en el manual

del operador.

est_

Manejo seguro de la gasolina:
Para evitar lesiones personales
cuidado

cuando

trabaje

o dahos materiales

tenga mucho

con gasolina. La gasolina es sumamente

inflamable y sus vapores pueden causar explosiones. Si se
derrama gasolina encima o sobre la ropa se puede lesionar
gravemente

ya que se puede incendiar.

L_ivese la piel y c_imbiese

de ropa de inmediato.
a.

Utilice s61o los recipientes

Nunca Ilene los recipientes

siempre los recipientes
vehiculo.
c.

Nunca utilice la m_iquina a altas velocidades de
desplazamiento
sobre superficies duras o resbaladizas.

Tenga cuidado

Mire hacia abajo y hacia atr_is y tenga cuidado cuando se
desplace en marcha atr_is o cuando jale de la m_iquina hacia
usted.

10.

Arranque el motor de acuerdo con las instrucciones del
manual y mantenga los pies alejados de los dientes en todo
momento.

11.

Despu_s de golpear con algOn objeto extraho, detenga el
motor, desconecte el cable de la bujia y conecte el motor a
masa. Inspeccione minuciosamente
la m_iquina para vet si
est,1 dahada. Repare el daho antes de arrancar y utilizar la
m_iquina.

12.

Desenganche
todas las palancas de embrague (en caso
de haber) y detenga el motor antes de dejar la posici6n
de operaci6n (detr_is de las manijas). Espere hasta que los
dientes se detengan completamente
antes de limpiarlos,
hacer algun ajuste o inspeccionarlos.
Nunca encienda el motor en espacios cerrados o en una
zona con poca ventilaci6n.
El escape del motor contiene
mon6xido
de carbono, un gas inodoro y letal.

para gasolina autorizados.
en el interior

un vehiculo o camidn o caja de remolque con
recubrimiento
pl_istico. Antes de Ilenarlos, coloque
en el suelo y lejos del

Cuando sea factible, retire el equipo a gasolina del
cami6n o remolque y II_nelo en el suelo. Si esto
no es posible, Ilene el equipo en un remolque con
un contenedor
port_itil, en vez de hacerlo con una
boquilla dispensadora de gasolina.
Mantenga la boquilla de Ilenado en contacto con el
borde del dep6sito de combustible
o con la abertura
del recipiente en todo momento, hasta terminar
la carga. No utilice un dispositivo de boquilla de
apertura/cierre.
pipas y otras

Apague todos los cigarrillos,
fuentes de combusti6n.

Nunca cargue combustible
espacio cerrado.

Nunca saque la tapa de la gasolina ni agregue
combustible
mientras el motor est,1 caliente o en

14.

El silenciador
quemaduras.

marcha. Deje que el motor se enfrie por Io menos dos
minutos antes de volver a cargar combustible.

15.

Nunca Ilene en exceso el dep6sito de combustible.
Llene el tanque no m_is de 1/2pulgada por debajo
de la base del cuello del tap6n de carga, para dejar
espacio para la expansi6n del combustible.

Tenga precauci6n cuando labre terreno cerca de vallas,
edificios y servicios subterr_ineos. Los dientes rotatorios
pueden causar da_os materiales o lesiones personales.

16.

No sobrecargue la capacidad de la m_iquina intentando
labrar el suelo a un nivel demasiado profundo o a una
velocidad demasiado r_ipida.

17.

Si la m_iquina arranca haciendo un sonido o una vibraci6n
rata, detenga el motor, desconecte el cable de la bujia y
con_ctelo a masa contra el motor. Inspeccione
la m_iquina
minuciosamente
para vet si est,1 da_ada. Repare todos los
da_os antes de encender y operar la m_iquina.

18.

Mantenga
seguridad

19.

Nunca levante o transporte
est,1 encendido.

20.

Use s61o aditamentos
y accesorios aprobados por el
fabricante. Si no Io hace, pueden producirse lesiones
personales.

21.

Si se presentan situaciones que no est_in previstas en este
manual, tenga cuidado y use el sentido comun. P6ngase en
contacto con Asistencia al Cliente para solicitar ayuda y el
nombre del distribuidor
de servicio m_is cercano.

13.
en la m_iquina en un

Vuelva a colocar la tapa de la gasolina y aj0stela bien.

Limpie el combustible
que se haya derramado sobre
el motor y el equipo. Traslade la m_iquina a otra zona.
Espere 5 minutos antes de encender el motor.

Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, mantenga la
m_iquina limpia de pasto, hojas y de acumulaci6n
de otros residuos. Limpie los derrames de aceite o
combustible
y saque todos los residuos embebidos
en combustible.

Nunca guarde la m_iquina o el recipiente de
combustible
en un espacio cerrado donde haya
fuego, chispas o luz piloto, como por ejemplo de
calentadores de agua, calefactores de ambientes,
hornos, secadores de ropa u otros aparatos a gas.

Fundonarniento
1.

No coloque las manos ni los pies cerca de las piezas
giratorias. El contacto con la piezas giratorias puede resultar
en la amputaci6n
de manos o pies.

No utilice la m_iquina bajo la influencia
drogas.

Nunca opere esta m_iquina sin buena visibilidad o
iluminaci6n. Siempre debe estar seguro de que est,1 bien
afirmado y sujetando firmemente
las manijas.
Mantenga a los transeuntes alejados de la m_iquina mientras
la misma est
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