MTD 21AB455C730 User Manual REAR TINE TILLER Manuals And Guides 1108683L

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF AOAL

Rear Tine Tiller - Model Series 450

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO.769-02193C

03/16/2007

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tiller, it will help you assemble,

prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Assembling Your Tiller ........................................ 6

Know Your Tiller .................................................. 8

Operating Your Tiller ......................................... 10

Making Adjustments ........................................ 11

Contents

Maintaining Your Tiller ...................................... 12

Off Season Storage .......................................... 13

Parts List ........................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ................................................ 20

Notes .................................................................. 21

Warranty ............................................. Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU BEGIN ASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW

EQUIPMENT,pleaselocatethe model plate on the equipment

and copy the informationto the sample model plate provided

to the right. You can locatethe model plate by looking at

the rearof the tine shield. This informationis importantfor

use when visiting the manufacturer'sweb site, obtaining

assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when

communicatingwith an authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

www.mtdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330=220=4683

800-800-731 0

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit, you can seek help from the experts.Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissues with regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-

tions, warranty and service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed separatelywith

your unit, for more information.

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollow all

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING

Thissyrnbolpointsout

importantsafety in-

structionswhich, ff not

followed,could endanger

ithe personalsafetyand/or

i property of yourself and

others_Readand follow all

Iinstructionsinthisrnanual

i beforeattempting tooper-

iatethis machine.Failure

fITS WARNING!

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 harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation

in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of

the operator can result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands and

feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in

serious injury or death.

Training

•Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the

machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto

assemNeand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe

placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor ordering

replacementparts.

•Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machine.

•Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate

thismachine.Children14yearsoldandover should

readand understandthe operationinstructionsand

safetyrulesin thismanualand shouldbe trainedand

supervisedbya parent.

•Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

• Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least

75feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stop

machineif anyoneentersthe area.

Preparation

•Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis

to beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,andother

foreignobjectswhichcould betrippedoverandcause

personalinjury.

•Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose

fittingslacksand shirt.Loosefittingclothesor jewelry

canbe caughtin movaNeparts. Neveroperatethis

machinein barefeetorsandals.

•Disengagedutch leversandshift (if provided)into

neutral("N') beforestartingthe engine.

•Neverleavethis machineunattendedwiththe engine

running.

•Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengine

is running,exceptwherespedficallyrecommendedin

theoperator'smanual.

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis

spilledon yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.

Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

•Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand other

sourcesof ignition.

•Neverremovegas cap oraddfuel whilethe engine

ishot or running.

•Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbefore

refueling

•Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tankto nomorethanY2

inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor

fuelexpansion.

•Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

•If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand

equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Waitfive

minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

•Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside

nearanopenflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,

wateror spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.).

•Allowmachineto cool fiveminutesbeforestoring.

Operation

•Do not puthandsor feetnearrotatingparts.Contact

withthe rotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

•Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholor drugs.

•Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor

light.Nwaysbesureof yourfootingandkeepa firm

holdonthe handles.

•Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least

75feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.

Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthe area.

•Becarefulwhentilling inhardground.The tinesmay

catchin thegroundand propelthe tillerforward.

If thisoccurs,let godthe handlebarsanddo not

restrainthe machine.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor

crossinggravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hidden

hazardsortraffic.

•Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeeds

onhardor slipperysurfaces.

•Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling.

•Lookdownandbehindanduse carewhenin reverse

orpullingmachinetowardsyou.

•Starttheengineaccordingto the instructionsfound

in thismanualandkeepfeetwell awayfromthe tines

at alltimes.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,

disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainst

the engineThoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any

damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand

operating.

• Disengageall clutchlevers(if fitted)and stopengine

beforeyouleavethe operatingposition(behindthe

handles).Waituntilthe tinescometo a complete

stopbeforeuncloggingthe tines,makingany adjust-

ments,or inspections.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorin a poorlyventilated

area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorlessanddeadlygas.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancausea

burn. Donot touch.

• Usecautionwhentilling nearfences,buildingsand

undergroundutilities.Rotatingtinescan cause

propertydamageor personalinjury.

• Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto

till soiltoo deepat too fastof a rate.

• Ifthe machineshouldstart makinganunusualnoise

or vibration,stoptheengine,disconnectthe spark

plugwireand groundit againstthe engine.Inspect

thoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

• Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesin place

andoperatingproperly.

• Neverpick uporcarrymachinewhilethe engineis

running.

Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapproved

by the manufacturer.Failureto do so can resultin

personalinjury.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredin this

manual,usecare andgoodjudgment.Contactyour

dealerorcall the customerservicenumberfoundon

pagetwo.

Maintenance & Storage

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

• Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat

frequentintervalsto keepthe machinein safe

workingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachine

for anydamage.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe

engineandmakecertainthetinesandall moving

partshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplug

wireandgroundit againstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

• Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor

over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

• Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,

as necessary.

• Followthismanualfor safeloading,unloading,

transporting,and storageof this machine.

• Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside

wherethere is anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight

suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

• Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor proper

instructionson off-seasonstorage.

• If thefuel tankhas to bedrained,do thisoutdoors.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor

gas,oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.

Your Responsibility

• Restrictthe use of thispowermachineto persons

who read,understand,andfollowthe warningsand

instructionsin thismanualand onthe machine.

• The safetylabelsonthe tillerare showninthe

"SafetyLabels"section.Toensuresafeoperation

of the tiller,followthe instructionsonall labels

closely.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbolpointsout

importantsafety in-

structions which,if not

followed, couldendanger

the personalsafetyand/or

propertyof yourself and

others.Readandfollow all

instructionsinthis manual

before attempting to oper-

ate this machine. Failure

to comply with these

instructions may result in

personal injury. Whenyou

see this symbol, HEEDITS

WARNING!

WARNING

Disconnectthe spark

plug wire and ground

it against the engine

to prevent unintended

starting.

Be certain to check

the clutchcable

adjustment before

operatingthe tiller.

NOTE:specificationsare

subjecttochangewithout

notification or obligation

imagesmynot reflect your

exact modelandarefor

refeiencepurposeson!y

NOTE: Referencesto rightorleft sideof thetillerare ff

determinedfrombehindthe unitintheoperatingposition.

To Remove Unit From Carton

•Removestaples,breakglueon topflaps,or cuttape

at cartonend andpeelalongtop flapto opencarton.

•Removeloosepartsincludedwithunit (i.e.,

operator'smanual,etc.).

•Cutcornersandlay cartondownflat.

•Removepackingmaterial.

•Rollor slideunit out of carton.Checkcarton

thoroughlyfor looseparts.

•Extendcontrolcableand layonthe floor.Becareful

not to bendor kinkcontrolcable.

IMPORTANT:Thisunit isshippedwithoutgasoline

oroil intheengine.Becertainto serviceenginewith

gasolineandoil as instructedinthe separateengine

manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.

Loose Parts In Carton

•DepthStake

•HandleAssembly

•ShiftRod

NOTE: Allhardwareneededforassemblyisattached

to the loosepartsorthe tiller.

Before Assembly

_ ARNING: Disconnectthe spark plug

wire and ground it against the engineto

preventunintended starting.

Attaching Depth Stake

•Tipthe tillerforwardsoit restsonfrontcounterweight.

•Unthreadthe"T"knobfromthe topof thedepthstake

andremovethe flatwasherandhexbolt.Removethe

hairpinclipfromtheclevispin.SeeFigure3-1.

•Raisethe fine shieldhingeflap assemblyandinsert

the depthstakeassemblyintheslot (underthe tine

shield)andupthroughthefine shieldassembly.

•Insertclevispinthroughthefine shieldanddepth

stakeassemblies.Securewithhairpinclip.

•Inserta hexboltintotopholeofthedepthstake

assembly.Placeflatwasheronthehexboltandthread

"T"knobontothehexbolt.Tightensecurely.

SeeFigure3-1.

•Tip thetiller backdownso it restson thetines.

Attaching Handle Assembly

•Removetoptwo boltsandflange locknutsfrom

handlemountingbrackets,but donot removethe

bottomboltandnut.See Figure3-2.

•Placehandleassemblyinpositionbetweenthe

handlemountingbrackets.

•Lineupholesin handlewithholesin bracketand

securewithhardwarepreviouslyremoved.

Attaching Clutch Cable

Attachtheclutchcable to the handleas follows:

(becarefulnot to kinkthe cable)

HexBolt

FlatWasher

T-Knob

o Hairpin Clip

DepthStake

Figure 3-1

Remove

Handle

Assembly

Handle

Figure 3-2

•Removethreadedeyeboltandnutfromthecableend.

•Routethe clutchcableto the right sideof the handle

mountingbracketsand underneaththe handle.

•Pushthecable throughthe holeinthecenterof the

handleandsnapin the plasticfitting.See Figure3-3.

•Removeslotheadscrew,nut,andtwoflatwashers

fromtheclutch bail.SeeFigure3-4.

•Fastenthe threadedeyeboltontobailby securingfrom

top withslotheadscrew,flatwashersandlock nut.

•Threadeyeboltandnut removedearlierinto the

internallythreadedtubeat theendof the cable.

Threadengagementshouldbeabout3/4".Tightennut

againsttubeat endof cable.SeeFigure3-4.

NOTE: Do notovertightenclutchcable.Toomuch

tensionmaycauseit to break.

_ ARNING: Becertain to checkthe clutch

cable adjustment before operating the

tiller.

fSlotHeadScrew,Nut_,

& FiatWashers

PlasticFitting

\ t

Figure 3-3

ClutchControl SlotHeadScrew

FiatWashers

Figure 3-4

RubberWasher /Control Rod

idlerPulleyRod

\ J

Figure 3-5

Attaching Control Rod

•Makesurethe handleassemblyisinthe highest

position.Referto KnowYourTiller section.

• Removehairpinclipsfromcontrolrod,(rubber

washersto remainon controlrod).

• Insertthe shorter,(angled),endof the controlrod

throughthe indicatorbracketonthe shift coverand

securewithhairpinclip thatwaspreviouslyremoved.

SeeFigure3-5.

• Insertthe longerendof the controlrodthroughthe

holeinthe gearselectorhandleand securewith

hairpinclip.

Final Clutch Adjustment

IMPORTANT:Servicethe enginewithoilandgasoline

beforecheckingthis adjustment.Referto the separate

enginemanualpackedwithyourtiller for properfueland

engineoil recommendations.

Positionthe tiller so the frontcounterweightis against

a solidobject,suchas awall.Withthe gearselection

leverinNEUTRAL,startthe engine.Referto the

separateenginemanual.

Standingonthe right sideof the tiller,examinethe belt

(insidethe beltcover).It shouldnot beturning.

_ARNING:Donotputyourfingers under

the belt cover.

If the belt turns without bail engaged,adjustby

unthreadingthe internallythreadedtubeat the end

of the cablea fewturnsclockwise(whenstandingin

operator'sposition)and thenretightenthe nut against

the tube.

Now movethe shift lever to FORWARDposition.

Carefullyengagethe clutchby liftingthe clutchcontrol

bailagainstthe handle.Thewheelsshouldspin.

If thewheelsdo not spinwiththe unit inforward,adjust

by unthreadingthe tube at the endof thecable a few

turnscounter-clockwise(whenstandinginoperator's

position)andthen retightenthe nut againstthe tube.

Recheckbothadjustments,and readjustas necessary.

NOTE: A secondarycableadjustmentis availableif you

reachthe pointthatadditionaladjustmentisneeded.

Removethe beltcoverand movethe hexnutsat the

otherendof the cabletowardsthe endof the casing.

Thenreadjustthehex nutsat the handle.

Tire Pressure

Thetireson yourunit maybeover-inflatedfor shipping

purposes.Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperating

the unit.Recommendedoperatingtire pressureis

approximately20 p.s.i.(checksidewallof tire fortire

manufacturer'srecommendedpressure).

_ARNING: Maximumtire pressureunder

any circumstancesis 30 p.s.i. Equaltire

pressureshouldbe maintainedon both

tires.

Do not put your

fingers underthe

belt cover.

Maximum tire

pressure under any

circumstancesis

30 p.s.i. Equal tire

pressure should be

maintained on both

tires.

NOTE:Specificationsa[e

subjectto changewithout

notificationor obligationl

Images my not reflect your

exact modelandarefor

referencepurposeson!y.

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Tiller

WARNING

Make certain unit is

in NEUTRALwhen

starting the engine.

NOTE:Specificationsare

isubjectto changewith0ut

notification or obligation

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exact modelandarefo[

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Handle Adjustment

Depth Stake

Figure 4-1

Gear Selection Handle

Thegearselectionhandleis locatedinthe centerof

the handleonthe tiller.It is usedto selectNEUTRAL,

REVERSE,oroneof the FORWARDmode.Pullor push

the handleso thatthe indicatoron topof shiftcover

pointsto the operatingmodedesired.SeeFigure4-1.

Neutra|

Transmissionisinneutral.

Reverse

Reversewheeldrive.

Forward Modes

Wheels Forward: Forwardwheeldriveonly.

Tines Reverse: Forwardwheeldriveandreversefine

drive.

Tines Forward: Forwardwheeland tinedrive.

iMPORTANT:Usethe reversefine drivewhentilling

virginground,sod,or hardsoil.Usethe forwardtine drive

whencultivatingortilling softground.

NOTE: If difficultyis encounteredin movingthe gear

selectionhandle,referto followinghelpfulhints.Toshift

intoforwardor reversewheeldrive,movetillerforward

slightlythen backwardto allowthe gearsto synchronize.

Toshift intoforwardwheelsandtine drive,pushforward

slightlyon the gearselectionhandleandslowlyengage

the clutchcontrolallowingthe gearsto synchronize.To

stopforwardmovementandfine drive,releasethe clutch

control.Donot shiftgearswiththe clutchcontrolengaged

exceptwhenengagingthetines.

_ARNING: Makecertainunit is inNEUTRALwhenstarting the engine.

Clutch Control

The clutchcontrolis locatedbeneaththe handle.

Squeezingthe clutchcontrolagainstthe handleengages

the wheelandfine drivemechanisms.

NOTE: Neverengageclutchleverwhileshifting.

Handle Adjustment Lock

The handlemaybeadjustedto the heightdesired.

Loosenthe handleheightadjustmentlocka fewturns.

Pivothandleupor downto desiredposition.Tightenlock.

Throttle Control

The throttlecontrolleveris locatedonthe engine.It

controlstheenginespeedand stopstheengine.

Choke Lever flf Equipped)

The chokeleveris locatedby the throttle.It is usedto

enrichthe fuel mixtureinthe carburetorwhen startinga

cold engine.

Primer Button (if Equipped)

The primerbuttonis locatedbehindthe aircleaner.It is

usedto enrichthe fuel mixtureinthe carburetorwhen

startinga coldengine.

Depth Stake

The depthstakecontrolsthe tillingdepth.Referto

"Settingthe Depth"inthe OperatingSection.

Engine Controls

Seethe separateenginemanualfor additionalinforma-

tion andfunctionsof theenginecontrols.

KnowYour

iller

This symbol points

instructionswhich, if

notfo =oWed;could

endangerthe pe[sonal

safetyand/or pioperty

of Yourselfand othersl

Read andfollow all

instructionsin this man-

ual before attempting to

operate this machine:

Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury

When you see this

symbol;

HEED ITS WARNING!

NOTE:SpecificationSare

Subjectto changewithout

notificationor Ob!igation.

Images mynot reflectyour

exact modeland arefo r

referencepurposeson!y,

WARNING

Read, understand,

'and follow all instruc-

tions andwarnings

on the machineand

inthis manualbefore

operating.

Use extreme care

whenhandling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vaporsare

iexplosive. Neverfuel

machine indoorsor

while the engine is

hot or running.

Be sure no one is

standing in front of

i the tiller whilethe

engineis runningor

being started.

Becertainspark

plug wire is discon-

nected and grounded

iagainst the engine

when performing any

adjustments.

_hb ARNING:Read,understand, and follow

all instructionsandwarningson the ma-

chine and in this manual before operating.

Before Starting

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructedin

the separateenginemanualpackedwithyourtiller.Read

instructionscarefully.

WARNING: Useextremecare when

handlinggasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoorsor while the

engine is hot or running.

Starting Engine

NOTE: Whenpushingthe unitwiththe engineoff, you

will heara ratchetingsound(gearnoise)whichis normal.

,_ WARNING: Besureno one isstanding in

front of the tiller while the engineis running

or being started.

• Placegearselectionleverin NEUTRAL.

• PlacethethrottlecontrolleverinFASTpositionor

ifequipped,placethe enginespeedcontrolinthe

STARTposition.

• Movechokeleverto CHOKEpositionor ifequipped,

pushprimertwo(2) orthree (3)times.Waitabouttwo

(2) secondsbetweeneach push.

NOTE:A warmenginemaynotrequirechokingorpriming.

• Standat sideof tiller.Graspthe starterhandleandpull

out slowly,until itpulls slightlyharder.Letroperewind

slowly.

• Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Do notallowhandleto snap

back.Allowitto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdonthe starterhandle.

• Repeatpreviousstepsuntilenginestarts.

As enginewarmsup andbeginsto operateevenly,

movechokelevergraduallyto RUNposition.Ifengine

falters,returnto chokeposition,then slowlymoveto

RUNposition.

Referto enginemanualforadditionalengineinforma-

tion.

NOTE: Afterstartingandprior to usingthe tiller forthe

firsttime, becertainto checkthe clutchadjustmentas

describedin"Checkingthe ClutchAdjustment"sectionof •

the AssemblyInstructions.

To Stop Engine

•Movethrottlecontrolto STOPorOFFposition.

• Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundto prevent

accidentallystartingwhileequipmentis unattended.

NOTE: Afterthefirst ten hoursof operation,recheck

the clutchadjustment.Referto finalclutchadjustmentin

AssemblyInstructions.

Setting The Depth

Tillingdepthis controlledby the depthstakewhichcan be

adjustedto fivedifferentsettings.Adjustthe side shields

as youadjustthedepth stake.

_ARNING: Becertainspark plug wire is

disconnected and groundedagainst the

engine when performingany adjustments.

• Whenusingthetiller for the firsttime, usethe second

adjustmentholefromthe top (1"of tillingdepth).See

Figure5-1.

• Whenbreakingupsod andfor shallowcultivation,use

Postion

UseThis Hole for

Lowest(shallowest)

Postion Side Sheild

--__Use This Hole for

Highest (deepest)

Postion j

Figure 5-1

the settingwhichgives1"of tillingdepth(secondhole

fromthetop). Placethe side shieldsintheir lowest

position.

Forfurtherdepth,raisethe depthstakeandside

shieldsandalso makeoneortwo morepassesover

the area.

• Whentillingloosesoil,the depthstakemaybe raised

to its highestposition(usebottomadjustmenthole)to

givethe deepesttillingdepth.Raisethe sideshieldsto

theirhighestposition.

• Totransporttiller,lowerthe depthstake(use top

adjustmenthole).

Toadjustthedepthstake,removetheclevispinandhairpin

clip.Movethe depthstaketo the desiredsettingand

securewiththe clevispinandhairpinclip.SeeFigure5-1.

Toadjustthe sideshields,removethe wingnuts. Move

the side shieldto thedesiredpositionandreplacethe

wing nuts.Tightensecurely.

Operating the Tiller

•Selectthe depthstakesetting.

•Startengineas instructedonthe previouspage.

•Movegearselectionhandleto oneof the forward

modesor reverse.

WARNING: Donot movethe gearselection

handlewith the wheelsor tines engaged.

Makecertainthe unit is stoppedcom-

pletely before changingthe gearselection.

A partialengagementmay be necessary

when engagingtines.

iMPORTANT:Usethe reversefine drivewhen tilling

virginground,sod,orhardsoil.Usethe forwardfine drive

whencultivatingor tillingsoft ground.

•Squeezethe clutchhandleagainstthe handleto

engagethe wheelsandtines.

NOTE: Makecertainthe gearselectionindicatoris

correctlypositionedbeforeengagingthe clutchhandle.If

it isbetweengears,the enginewill stall.

Totransporttiller,do not engagethe tines. Selectthe

wheeldriveonly.

,_ WARNING: Donot pushdownon the

handlesso that the wheels are lifted off

the groundwhile using the tine drive,or

the tiller couldmovebackward and cause

personalinjury.

Forbestresults,itis recommendedthe gardenbetilled

twice (lengthwise,then width-wise)to pulverizethe soil.

Making Adjustments

,_ WARNING: Neverattempt to makeany

adjustments whilethe engineis running,

exceptwherespecifiedinoperator's

manual.

Handle Adjustment

The handleheightmaybeadjustedto the desiredheight.

Referto the handleadjustmentinKnowYourTiller

section.

Belt Tension Adjustment

Periodicadjustmentof the belttensionmaybe required

dueto normalstretchand wearonthe belt.Adjustment

isneededif the tinesor wheelsseemto hesitatewhile

turning,butthe enginemaintainsthe samespeed.

Toadjustthe tensionon thebelt, referto FinalClutch

AdjustmentinAssemblyInstructions.

Afterbelttensionhas beenadjusted,if the beltis

excessivelystretched,youmayneedto adjustthe idler

pulleyrod.Thiscan easilybechecked.

Withtheengineoffandthe clutchcontrolbaildisen-

gaged,shiftthe gearselectionhandleto eachforward

mode.If the indicatorbrackettouchesthe idlerpulley

rod(withthe clutchcontrolbaildisengaged),thenan

adjustmentis necessary.

• Disconnectandgroundout sparkplugwire against

the engine.

• Removethe beltcoveras describedunderBelt

Replacementin the Maintenancesection.

• Removethe hairpinclip and springwasherfromthe

idlerpulleyrod. Referto Figure9.

• Movethe idlerpulleyrodto the lowerholeinthe idler

bracket.

• Replacethe springwasherandhairpinclip.

• Checkclearanceof the idlerpulleyrodto the

indicatorbracketby shiftingto each forwardmode,

as before.

Engine Adjustment

Referto the separateenginemanualfor engineadjust-

mentinstructions.

NOTE:Specificationsaresubjectto

changewithoutnotificationor obligation.

Imagesmynot reflectyourexactmodel

andarefor referencepurposesonly.

ustm

WARNING

Do not movethe gear

selection handle

with the wheels or

tines engaged. IVlake

certain the unit is

stopped completely

before changingthe

gear selection. A

partial engagement

may be necessary

when engaging tines.

Do not push down

on the handlesso

that the wheels are

lifted off the ground

while usingthe tine

drive, or the tiller

could move backward

and cause personal

injury.

Never attempt to

make any adjust-

ments while the

engine is running,

except where speci-

fied inoperator's

manual.

Maintaining

WARNING

Disconnectthe spark

plugwireandground

itagainstthe engine

before performing

any repairsor

maintenance.

NOTE:Specificationsare

subjectto Changewithout

notification or obligation

ImageSmynotreflectyour

exact modelandarefor

reference purposeson!y,

_ARNING: Disconnectthe spark plug

wire and groundit against the engine

before performingany repairs.

Engine

Referto the separateenginemanualforengine

maintenanceinstructions.

Maintainengineoil as instructedinthe separate

enginemanualpackedwithyourunit. Readandfollow

instructionscarefully.

Serviceair cleaner everyten hoursundernormal

conditions.Cleaneveryhourunderextremelydusty

conditions.Poorengineperformanceandflooding

usuallyindicatesthatthe aircleanershouldbe serviced.

Toservicethe aircleaner,referto the separateengine

manualpackedwithyourunit.

IMPORTANT:Neverrunyourenginewithoutaircleaner

completelyassembled.

Thespark plug shouldbe cleanedandthe gap

resetevery25hoursof engineoperation.Sparkplug

replacementis recommendedat the start of eachtiller

season;checkenginemanualfor correctplugtypeand

gapspecification.

Clean the engine regularlywitha clothor brush.Keep

the coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleanto

permitproperair circulationwhichis essentialto engine

performanceandlife.Becertainto removeall dirt and

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Lubrication

Transmission

Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedandsealedat the

factory.It requiresnocheckingunlessthetransmission

is disassembled.To fill withgrease,laythe right halfof

the transmissionon its side,add22 ouncesof Benalene

920grease,and assemblethe left halfto it.Thisgrease

can beobtainedat yournearestauthorizeddealerby

orderingpartnumber737-0300.

Clutch Handle

Lubricatethe pivotpointonthe clutchhandleandthe

cableat leastoncea seasonwithlightoil. The control

mustoperatefreelyinboth directions.

Pivot Points

Lubricateall pivotpointsandlinkagesat leastonce a

seasonwithlightoil.

Tine Shafts

Removefineassembliesandlubricatethe fine shaftsat

leastoncea season.

Cleaning Tine Area

Cleanthe undersideof the fine shieldaftereachuse.

Thedirt washesoffthe tineseasierif rinsedoff im-

mediatelyinsteadof afterit dries.Alwaystoweldry the

tillerafterwardsand applya lightcoatof oil orsiliconeto

preventrustingorwaterdamage.

IMPORTANT:Neverusea "pressurewasher"to clean

yourtiller.Watercan penetratetightareasof the tillerand

itschain caseandcauseseriousdamageto the unit.

Belt Replacement

Yourtillerhas beenengineeredwitha belt madeof special

material(KevlarTensile)for longerlifeandbetterperfor-

mance.Itshouldnot bereplacedwithanoff-the-shelfbelt.

Orderallbeltsthroughyou authorizedservicedealer.

•Disconnectandgroundthe sparkplugwire againstthe

engine.

• Removethebelt coverfromthe leftside of the tiller by

removetwo torxscrewsfromthe top of belt cover.See

Figure7-1.

Self Tap

Torx Screws

_ FlatWasher

Figure 7-1

Belt Cover_

• Removethehex cap nutandflatwasherfromthe side

of the beltcoverandremovethe selftap screwat the

bottomof thefrontof the cover.

Wheel Shafts

Removewheelassembliesandlubricatethe axleshafts

at leastoncea season.

fIdlerPulleyRod

Belt Keeper

Bracket

EnginePulley

Figure 8-1

• Removethe beltkeeperbracketlocatedbehindthe

enginepulleyby removingtwohex boltsandlock

washers.See Figure8-1.

• Removebeltand reassemblenew belt.Follow

instructionsinreverseorder.

NOTE: Uponreassembly,makecertainthe beltis

routedoverthe idlerpulleyandinsideof belt keepersby

enginepulley.SeeFigure8-1.

Off-Season Storage

Ifthetillerwillnotbeusedfora periodlongerthan30days,

thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentopreparethetillerfor

storage.

• Cleantheexteriorof engineand theentiretiller

thoroughly.Lubricatethe tilleras describedinthe

lubricationinstructions.

• Wedo not recommendthe use of pressurewashers

to cleanyourunit.Theymaycausedamageto

electriccomponents,spindles,pulleys,bearingsor

the engine.The useof pressurewasherswill result

in shortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.

• Referto the enginemanualforcorrectengine

storageinstructions.

• Wipetineswithoiledragto preventrust.

Storetillerin a clean,dry area. Donot storenextto

corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

NOTE-Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentinan

unventilatedormetalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken

to rustprooftheequipment.Usingalightoilorsilicone,coat

theequipmentandespeciallyanysprings,bearings,and

cables.

When storingany type

of powerequipment

in an unventilatedor

metal storage shed,

care should be taken

to rustproof the

equipment. Using a

light oil or silicone,

-oat the equipment and

especially any springs,

bearings, and cables.

NOTE: specificationsare

subject to changewithout

notificationorobligation.

Images mynot reflectyour

exact modelandarefor

referencepurposeson!y,

29 53 35

45 36

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611-04074 WheelShaftAss'y33T 717-1594

2. 611-0021 TineShaftAss'y:18T 28. 721-0378

3. 611-0128 JackShaftAss'y 29. 721-0379

4. 611-0129 inputShaftAss'y 31. 726-0277

5. 617-0058 Rev.IdlerGearAss'y:30T 32. 732-0496

6. 617-0059 TineIdlerGearAss'y:30T 33. 736-0163

7. 617-0060 Tineinput SprocketAss'y:9T 34. 736-0351

8. 617-0061 WheelinputSprocketAss'y:10T 35. 736-0407

9. 617-0062 GearAss'y:11T 36. 736-0518

10. 686-0108 R.H.HousingAss'y 37. 736-3088

11. 710-0376 HexBolt5/16-18x 1"Lg. 40. 738-0645

12. 710-0599 HexS-TapScr.1/4-20x.5" 41. 738-0648

13. 710-0604A HexS-TapScr.5/16-18x.625" 42. 738-1013

14. 710-3008 HexBolt5/16-18x.75" 43. 741-0124

15. 711-1349 inputShaft 44. 741-0420

16. 712-0378 HexNut7/16-20

17. 712-3004A FlangeNut5/16-18 46. 741-0563

18. 713-0367 #420Chain 1/2Pitchx50 Links 47. 741-0862

19. 713-0484 #50Chain5/8 Pitchx 54 Links 48. 750-0258

20. 716-0865 SnapRing 49. 750-0570

21. 717-0853 ShiftingFork 50. 750-0664

22. 717-1582 SpurGear44T 51. 750-0671

23. 717-1583 SpurGear30T 52. 786-0171

24. 717-1584 SpurGear30T 53. 786-0238

25. 717-1585 SpurGear44T

26. 717-1587 SpurGear44T

SpurGear16T

Seal1.0Shaft

Seal.75Shaft

TaperCap Ring

CompressionSpring.50"Leg.

ThrustWash.1.03"I.D.X. 1.62"

FI-Wash.76"I.D.x 1.5"O.D.

Bell-Wash.45"I.D.x 1.0"

ThrustWash..445x 1.92x .060

FI-Wash..635"I.D.x 1.59O.D.

DetentShaft1/2"Dia.

JackShaft.625x 2.385

JackShaft.625x 5.0

BallBearing

FlangeBearing1.0x 2.5x 1.38

45. L741-0421 _Flange Bearing.75x 2.5x 1.38

BallBearing.6692x 5745x .466

DetentBall.250

Spacer.315

Spacer1.0I.Dx 2.00.D. x .440

Spacer.505 I.D.x .88 O.D.x .440

Spacer.75 x 2.0x .50

L.H.ChainCaseAss'y

GearPositionerBracket

686-0107 GearCaseAssemblyComplete

Parts List

Model 450

Series

_FACTORY PARTS

To order replacement

parts, contact

1(800) 800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

67 12

2_ X 37

747-1152 ShiftRod

2. 649-0041 UpperHandleAss'y

3. 649-0034 LowerHandleAss'y

4. 710-3005 HexScrew3/8-16x 1.25

5. 710-3056 HexScrew5/16-18x 3.25

6. 711-0415 ClevisPin3/8-1.62

7. 712-0379 FlangeLockNut3/8-24

8. 712-0429 HexLockNut5/16-18

9. 714-0147 CotterPin

10. 720-0313 Grip

11. 720-0210A T-Knob

12. 720-0278A FoamGrip

14. 726-0317 CableTie

15. 735-0246 Plug

16. 736-0117 FiatWasher3/8 IDx .620OD

786-0090 Shoulder d

36. 786-0113 TineShieldHingeFlap i

37. 786-0176 RHHandleBracket

38. 786-0177 LH HandleBracket

39. 786-0178 TineShield

40. 786-0179 TineShieldBracket

41. 786-0180 ShoulderSpacerBracket

42. 686-0109 ShiftCrankAss'y

44. 710-1017 Screw1/4-14x .625

•46. L715-0120 SpiralPin3/16x 1.0

17. 736-0242 BellWasher.340IDx .872OD

18. 738-0958 ShoulderSpacer

19. 784-0190 HandleAdjustmentCrank

20. 784-0191 HexNutRetainerBracket

21. 786-0120 DepthStake

22. 747-1219 BailClutch

23. 786-0181 ShiftLeverRod

49. 784-0208C ShiftCover

50. 711-0415 ClevisPin

51. 712-3054 HexNut3/8-24

53. 742-0305 13"ArticulatingTine

54. 738-0689 ShoulderBolt

55. 736-0208 FiatWasher.51"IDx 1.50"OD

56. 736-0253 BellWasher.515"IDx 1.14"OD

57. 738-0688 ShoulderBolt

58. 784-0160 TineAdapterAss'y18"

59. 714-0149B internalCotterPin

60. 735-0127 RubberWasher

61. 714-0104 CotterPin

illustrated

Parts List

Model 450

Series

_FACTORY PARTS

To order replacement

parts, contact

1(800) 800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

24. 686-0044A Tine ShieldCoverAss'y

25. 710-0176 HexCap Screw5/16-18x 2.75

26. 710-3008 HexCap Screw5/16-18x .750

27. 710-3097 CarriageBolt3/8-16x 1.0

28. 712-0421 Wing Nut

29. 736-0169 LockWasher3/8

62. 710-3022 HexScrew3/8-16x 2.75"

63. 736-0204 FiatWasher

64. 712-04065 FlangeNut3/8-16

65. 736-0169 LockWasher

66. 712-3017 HexNut3/8-16

67. 710-0946 TrussScrew1/4-20x .65

30. 712-04063 FlangeNut5/16-18

31. 726-0106 CapNut

32. 738-0849 HexScrew5/16-18x .75"

68. 712-0324

69. 726-0273

70. 736-3090

HexLockNut1/4-20

BatteryHoseClamp5/16

FlatWasher.260IDx .720OD

33. 747-0432 Rod

34. 750-0885A Spacer.322x.625x2.0

71. 784-0161 TineAdapterPlate

NOTE: specificationsare

subjectto changewithout

notificationor obligationl

images mYnot reflectyour

exact modelandarefor

reference purposeson!y,

25 14

\20 21

\39

\41

\49

Wheel shaft shown

for reference only

37 50

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686-0111 BeltCoverBracketAss'y

2. 710-0237 HexBolt5/16-24x .62" •28.

3. 710-0412 29.

4. 710-0502A

5. 710-0152 30.

6. 710-0599

7. _710-0723 _ HexCapScrew3/8-16x 1.25

8. 712-0266 LockJamNut3/8-16

9. 712-0267 HexNut5/16-18

10. 714-0104 InternalCotterPin

786-0187 ShiftCoverBracket

786-0193 IdlerBeltKeeper

HexBolt 1/4-28x .75" 634-04231

HexWasherScrew3/8-16x 1.25" 734-0808

HexBolt3/8-24x 1.0 634-04230

HexWasherScrew 31. 734-0255

32. 710-0606

WheelAssembly16.0x 4.6 x 8

Tire Only 16.2x 4.6

WheelRimAssembly

AirValve

HexHeadScrew1/4-20

33. 712-04064 FlangeLockNut 1/4-20

34. 710-0515 HexBolt 1/2-20x3.50

35. 712-3066 HexNut 1/2-20

11. 736-0104 HairpinClip 36.

12. 736-0119 LockWasher5/16" 37.

13. 736-0176 FiatWasher.25 ID x .93OD 38.

14. 736-0271 SpringWasher.317IDx .625OD 39.

15. 736-0329 LockWasherl/4"lD 40.

16. 736-0452

17. 738-0876

18. 746-1117

BellWasher.396ID x 1.14OD

ShoulderNut7/16-20

ClutchCable

686-0192 BumperAssembly

736-0326 FiatWasher

736-0921 LockWasher1/2

710-0653 HexScrew1/4-20x .375

710-1017 Screw1/4-14x .625

41. 712-0392 LockNut

42. 736-3020 FlatWasher.271 IDx .630OD

43. 784-0158A BeltCover

19. 747-1159 idlerPulleyRod 44. 736-0242 BellWasher.340IDx.872 OD

20. 754-0434 V-Belt 45. 737-0298 StraightPipe1/4-3.5"

21. 756-0405 Flatldlerw/Flange3.75OD 46. 737-0132 EndCap

22. 756-0971 OuterEnginePulleyHalf 47. 710-0382 HexHeadScrew,1/2-13x5.00

23. 756-0972 innerEnginePulleyHalf 48. 736-0179 FlatWasher1/2x 1.25x .10

24. 756-1162 inputPulley 49. 731-1595 Counterweight

25. 786-0064A IdlerBracket 50. 731-0381 Counterweight

26. 786-0185 BeltKeeperBracket 51. 712-0206 HexNut, 1/2-13

Parts List

Model 450

Series

_FACTORY PARTS

To order replacement

parts, contact

1(800) 800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

NOTE:For paintedparts,pleasereferto the listof

colorcodesbelow. Pleaseaddtheapplicablecolor

code,whereverneeded,to the part numberto ordera

replacementpart. Forinstance,if a part numbered

700-xxxxis paintedRed,the partnumberto order

wouldbe 700-xxxx-0638.

Red:0638

PowderBlack:0637

OysterGray: 0662 JNOTE: Specificationsare

subject to changewithout

notificationorobligation,

!mages mynot reflectyour

exactmodelandarefor

referencepu[poseson!y,

For repairs beyond

the minor

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Problem Cause Remedy

Enginefailsto start Sparkplugwire disconneCte&

Eui! tank emptyoi stae fue!i 2 Fi!i!ankwith€leanifreshgaso!ine

3, Throttlecontrol!evernot incorrect & Movethrottle !everto start position

startingPosi! on(i! equipped)4 MoVeieveitOON position:

4, Chokenotin ON position, 5 ciean fuel line

5! B!°cked!ue!!inei 61 c!eanl adjustgaploireplace

Eau!tysparkp!ugl 7! Waitafew rninuteSt0 restart,but do

! Engine flooding, not prime(i! equipped)

Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwire loose.

2. Unitrunningon CHOKE.

3. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.

4. Ventplugged.

5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.

6. Dirtyair cleaner.

7. Carburetorout of adjustment.

1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. Movechokeleverto OFE

3. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

4. Clearvent.

5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith

freshfuel.

6. Cleanfollowingenginemanual.

7. Referto enginemanual.

Engine overheats ! Engne0ii !eyellow ! Fi!!CiankCaseWithpi0Peio! 1

I 2! Di[tYa!rfi!ter' 2: C!eana!rcleaner!

3 A rfow restrcted I 3 Removebower housng andc ean

. 4. Carburetornot adjustedproperly. .4, Referto enginemanual.

1. Foreignobjectlodgedintines.

2. Tineclevispin(s) missing.

3. Beltwornand/or stretched.

4. Pulleyandidlernot incorrectadjust-

ment.

1. Stop tillercompletely,checkand

discardforeignobject.

2. Replacefineclevis pin(s).

3. Replacebelt.

4. Takeunit to authorizedservice

Tines do no engage

NOTE: Specificationsare

subject to changewithout

notificationor obligation,

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exact modelandarefor

referencepurpOseSonlyl

thisp_g_tom_k_

notes and write down

important information:

1-800_800,7310,or

1'330-220'4683,

www,mtdproducts.com

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exact modelandarefor

referencepurposeson!y,

Use this page to make

notes and write down

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800.800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

NOTE:SPeCificationsaie

subject to changewithout

notificationorobligation.

Images mynot reflectyour

exact modelandarefoi

refeienCepurposeSonly

notes and write down

NOTE: Specificationsare

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i0tiication orobligationl

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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespect

to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfor a periodof two (2)yearscommencingonthe date of original

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeof charge,any

part foundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapply if thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,

andhas notbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseof otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDfor use withthe product(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoid yourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service

dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,

or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-

0019, or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

No impliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the

partsas identified.No otherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

oral, except as mentioned above,givenby any personor entity,

includingadealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

is repairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damage including,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynot applyto you.

In noeventshallrecoveryof any kindbegreaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of

the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliability

for loss,damage,or injuryto you andyourpropertyand/orto othersand

theirpropertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto usethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnot extendto anyoneotherthan theoriginal

purchaserorto the personfor whomitwas purchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHIS WARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

IVITDLLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800-7310, 1-330=220-4683

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