MTD 21A-410-022 User Manual
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OWNER’S GUIDE
5 HP REAR TINE TILLER
Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark anester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the Califomia Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest engine authorized senrice dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio
44136-9722.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-0215M
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IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TILLER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— ^HEED ITS WARNING.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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DANGER' power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious Injury,
DANGER: Your tiller was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this manual. As with
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I. GENERAL OPERATION 16.
1. Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempt
2. Your tiller is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore,
3. Never allow children under age 14 to operate the unit. Children
4. Do not operate tiller while under the influence of alcohol or
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
6. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks
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15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not 5.
unnutn. jiijg Q3p3|,|g Qf amputating hands and feet. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
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ing to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all 17.
instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before opera
tion. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper 18.
use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts. 19.
exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to perform one job: to till soil. Do not use it for any 20.
other purpose.
14 years and older should only operate the unit under close
parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to
use your unit.
drugs.
small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the
vicinity of your tiller.
and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a
unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
Operate tiller only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not start tiller unless the shift lever (if provided) is in the
neutral (N) position.
Do not allow anyone to stand or walk in front of tiiler when
starting or running engine.
Do not place feet or hands on or near the tines when starting the
engine or whiie the engine is running.
Never attempt to make depth bar, tine width, cable, handle, or
wheel adjustments while the engine is running.
Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running.
Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects
from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped
completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away 2.
from the spark plug.
If your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibra
tion, immediately stop the engine and allow the machine to 3.
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
move it away from the spark plug. Take the following steps:
• Inspect for damage. 4.
• Repair or replace any damaged parts.
• Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued
safe operation.
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result In serious Injury or death.
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k Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence
Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operat
ing properly.
Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and under
ground utilities. Rotating tines can cause damage or injury.
Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor airintake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such
parts could create a fire hazard.
Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manu
facturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided
with the approved accessory.
If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance.
II. CHILDREN
of small children. Children are often attracted to the tilling activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1.
Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye
of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2.
Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.
3.
Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the tiller.
III.
SERVICE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
a. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat
and open flame, and out of the reach of children. Check and
add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap
or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool
at least two minutes before refueling.
b. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gaso
line before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
d. Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
e. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there
is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater,
space heater, clothes diyer or furnace.
Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust
from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless,
tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.
To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of leaves,
grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oil spillage.
Allow unit to cooi at least 5 minutes before storing.
Before cieaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the tines
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting. Do not use flammable solutions to clean air filter.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
reguiarly.
7. Do not aiter or tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the
SAFETY LABEL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and wiii cause
damage to the engine and to other moving parts of the machine.
WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILnr
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Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manuai and on the machine.
IMPORTANT: This unit Is shlppsd WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine
manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen
dations.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) 9/16" Wrench*
(1) Pair of Pliers
*Two adjustable wrenches may be used.
Loose Parts In Carton
(1) Depth Stake
(2) Handle Assembly
(3) Shift Rod
“T Knob
Hex Bolt
Flat Washer
NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s
position, standing behind the tiiler.
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
2. Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
owner’s manual, etc.).
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove packing material.
5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thor
oughly for loose parts.
6. Extend control cable and lay on the floor. Be care
ful not to bend or kink control cable.
NOTE: AH hardware needed for assembiy is attached
to the ioose parts or the tiiier.
AHACHING THE DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
1. Tip the tiiler forward so it rests on front counter
weight.
2. Unthread the ‘T’ knob from the top of the depth
stake, and remove the flat washer and hex bolt.
Remove the hairpin ciip from the cievis pin. See
figure 1.
3. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert
the depth stake assembly in the slot (under the
tine shield) and up through the tine shield
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assembly as shown in figure 1.
4. insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth
stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin clip.
5. Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake
assembly. Place flat washer onto the hex bolt and
thread “T" knob onto the hex bolt. See figure 1.
Tighten securely.
6. Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines.
Do
Remove
FIGURE 2.
Flange Lock Nut
Handle Adjustment Lock
Hex Flange Nut
Handle
Adjustment Lock
Hex Nut Retainer
Bracket
Hex Bolt
Handle Pivot
— Bracket
Cable
Clip
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AHACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the handle mounting hardware from the
handle pivot bracket. Do not remove the lower
rear hex bolt and flanged lock nut. See figure 2.
2. Place the hex nut retainer bracket on the hex bolt,
using the round hole in the retainer bracket.
3. Place handle assembly in position in the handle
pivot bracket. Line up the holes in handle assem
bly with the holes (and slots) in the pivot bracket.
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See figure 2.
4.
From the right side, insert hex bolt (with hex nut
retainer attached) through bottom holes on the
handle pivot bracket and handle assembly.
Secure the bottom of handle by placing flange
5.
lock nut on hex bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
See figure 3.
Place the hex flange nut between the top of the
6.
hex nut retainer bracket and the pivot bracket. See
figure 2.
7.
Insert handle adjustment lock through handle
pivot bracket and handle assembly. Thread end of
handle adjustment crank into flange nut.
8.
Secure the bottom hex bolt and flange lock nut.
Pivot handle assembly into position desired and
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tighten the handle adjustment lock.
FIGURE 3.
Bracket
Gear
Shift Rod
FIGURE 4.
AHACHING THE GEAR SHIFT ROD
1. Remove the hairpin clip, flat weisher and rubber
washer, and T-knob from the end of the gear shift
rod. Slide the rod up through the bracket on the
front of the handle assembly. Reinstall the
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T-handle. See figure 4.
Insert the end of the gear shift rod through the
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opening in the top of the shift cover, and into the
shift bracket. See figure 5. Secure with rubber
washer first, then flat washer and hairpin clip.
FIGURE 5.—Viewed from Right Hand Side
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