MTD 406 User Manual

OWNEirS GUIDE

AMERICAN AMERICAN

MADE OWNED

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

REAR TINE

TILLER

Model 406

(With Reverse Drive)

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 arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is avail able through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC • P.O. BOX 368022 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-8563J

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices

Assembly...................................................................... 3

Controls

Operation...................................................................... 9

How To Use Your Tiller

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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.

Your tiller was built to )e operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with

DANGER: type of power equi )ment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious

1. It is suggested that this manual be rt ad in its entirety before attempting to assemble cr operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe Diace for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Your tiller is a precision piece of powar equip ment, not a plaything. Therefore, axercise extreme caution at ail times.

3. Read this owner’s manual carefully. Be horoughly familiar with the controls and the prof er use of the equipment.

4. Never allow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with thes a rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller.

5. No one should operate this unit while ir toxicated or while taking medication that impairs tfie senses or reactions.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets.

7. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear s jbstantial footwear.

8. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get

caught on the tiller.

9. Do not start the engine unless the shift ever is in the neutral (N) position.

10. Do not stand in front of the tiller while slarting the

engine.

11. Do not place feet and hands on or neai the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is

running.

12. Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar adjustment while the engine is running.

13. Do not leave the tiller unattended with t ie engine

running.

injury. If you violate an f of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

Adjustments Lubrication Maintenance Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine

14. is running.

Check the fuel before starting the engine.

15.

Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is run ning, or while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline cap securely, and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust

16.

gases are deadly poisonous. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the

17.

engine has been running. It is hot.

Do not change the engine governor settings or

18.

overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

Before any maintenance work is performed or

19.

adjustments are made, remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety.

Use caution when tilling near buildings and

20.

fences. Rotating tines can cause damage or injury.

Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and

21.

other objects from tines, stop the engine and be

sure the tines have stopped completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting.

Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at fre

22.

quent intervals for proper tightness. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

23.

the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never store the equipment with gasoline in the

24.

tank inside of a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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FIGURE 1.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO

LINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommenda tions.

NOTE: Left and right is determined from the opera

tor’s position, standing behind the tiller.

-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1)

(Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)

A B C D E F G H I L M

N O P Q R S T

-Loose Parts in Carton: (See figure 2)

(Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)

AA (1) Handle—R.H. (749-0642A) AB AC AD AE

1. Remove tiller, loose parts and hardware pack

2. Extend the control cables attached to the tiller

Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X 3/4" Long (710-0216)

(1)

Flat Washer 3/8" I.D. (736-0117)

(1)

Ball Knob (720-0165)

(1)

Clevis Pin (711-0415)

(1)

Hairpin Cotter (714-0149B)

(1)

Hex Bolts 3/8-16 X 1.0" Long (710-0253)

(4)

Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D. (736-0105)

(4)

Lock Washers 3/8" I.D. (736-0169)

(4)

Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread (712-0798)

(4)

Cable Ties (725-0157)

(2)

Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long

(4)

(710-0458) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D. (736-0119)

(4)

Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (712-0267)

(4)

Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D. (736-0242)

(4)

Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (712-0267)

(4)

Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x .75" Long (710-0412)

(1)

Hex Lock Nut 1/4-28 Thread (712-0117)

(1)

Rubber Washer (735-0126)

(1)

Flat Washer 5/16" I.D. x 7/8" O.D. (736-0159)

(1)

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread (712-0158)

(1)

Reverse Drive Clutch Lever (Not Shown—

(1)

747-0517, Grip—720-0143) Self-Tapping Screw (710-0779A)

(1)

Side Shields (15390)

(2)

Handle Panel (784-0271)

(1)

Depth Stake Assembly (14992)

(1)

Handle—L.H. (749-0643A)

(1)

from carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed from the carton before the carton is discarded.

and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.

DEPTH STAKE INSTALLATION

1. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. Insert

the depth stake assembly (AD) between the two shoulder bolts and up through the tine shield

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assembly as shown in figure 3. Depth stake

points toward the rear of the unit.

NOTE: For clarity, figure 3 was taken with tiller raised

on end. It is not necessary to raise the tiller.

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2. Insert clevis pin (D) through the tine shield and

depth stake assemblies. Secure with hairpin cot-

— ter (E). See figure 4.

3. Insert hex bolt (A) into the upper hole of the depth

stake assembly. Place flat washer (B) onto the hex bolt and thread ball knob (C) onto the hex bolt. See figure 4. Tighten securely.

End Cover

FIGURE 5.

SIDE SHIELD INSTALLATION

Mount side shields (AB) over the weld bolts on the end cover assemblies. Secure with belleville washers (P) and hex nuts (Q). Crowned side of washers go

-against the hex nuts. See figure 5.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Attach the handle panel to the handles using car

riage bolts (M), lock washers (N) and hex nuts

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(O). See figure 6. Do not tighten.

NOTE: To align the holes in the handle panel and the

handle, it may be necessary to loosen the cable brackets which are mounted to the back of the han

dles with self-tapping screws.

FIGURE 7.

A B

Washers (G)

Belleville

Screw

D \

(X)

2. Place handle assembly in position on the tiller. Working on one side of the unit, insert one hex bolt (F) through belleville washer (G) (crowned side of washer goes against head of bolt), then

through bottom hole of handle and handle mount ing bracket. Secure loosely with lock washer (H)

-and hex nut (I). See figure 7.

Align the other side of the handle with the handle

mounting bracket. It may be necessary to use

force to spring the handle over the handle mount ing bracket. Secure loosely with hex bolt, belleville washer, lock washer and hex nut.

Secure upper hole in handle to handle mounting bracket (both sides) in the same manner.

Tighten securely all four nuts and bolts which secure the handles to the handle mounting brack ets. Then tighten the four nuts at the handle panel.

THROTTLE CONTROL INSTALLATION

Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as follows.

1. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath the handle panel. Turn the control sideways and insert the lever up through the wide portion of the

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slot on the handle panel. See figure 8A.

2. After the end of the lever is through the slot, turn

and then tip the control forward as shown in fig

ure 8B to slide it through the slot.

FIGURE 8.

FIGURE 9.

NOTE: The lever must be all the way to the back of

the control housing as shown in figure 8B.

Push the control back into the slot in the handle

panel and press in place. Be certain the control is

locked securely into the slot.

Secure the throttle control to the handle panel using the self-tapping screw (X). See figure 8D.

ATTACHING THE CONTROL CABLES

The control cables are already attached to the unit. The tine control cable and the forward drive cable

have “2” fittings on the loose end. Refer to figure 9 for cable identification when attaching the cables.

NOTE: Both the drive control cables and the tine con

trol cable are attached to springs, which are hooked to bolts. If either the cable or spring has come loose in shipping, it must be reassembled. Refer to page 18, reference numbers 2, 5, 11, 12, 15 and 17.

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