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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rear Tine Tiller
Model 454
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 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................3 Assembling Your Tiller .......................................................................................5 Know Your Tiller .................................................................................................7 Operating Your Tiller ..........................................................................................8 Making Adjustments.....
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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7. Never operate the machine at high transport 4. Do not change the engine governor settings or speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. over-speed the engine. The governor controls the 8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 9. Look down and behind and use care when in 5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as reverse or pulling machine towards you. necessary. 10. Start the engine according to the instructions found 6. Follow t
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are Hex Bolt Flat Washer determined from behind the unit in the operating T-Knob position. Hairpin Clip Clevis Pin To Remove Unit From Carton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Depth Stake Remove packing material. Roll
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Push the cable through the hole in the center of the Remove hairpin clips from control rod, (rubber handle and snap in the plastic fitting. See Figure 3. washers to remain on control rod). Insert the shorter, (angled), end of the control rod through the indicator bracket on the shift cover and Slot Head Screw, Nut, secure with hairpin clip that was previously & Flat Washers removed. See Figure 5. Insert the longer end of the control rod through the Internally Threaded Tube hole i
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NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if Tire Pressure you reach the point that additional adjustment is The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping needed. Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating at the other end of the cable towards the end of the the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is casing. Then readjust the hex nuts at the handle. approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufacture
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To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, push Throttle Control forward slightly on the gear selection handle and slowly The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It engage the clutch control allowing the gears to controls the engine speed and stops the engine. synchronize. To stop forward movement and tine drive, release the clutch control. Do not shift gears with the Choke Lever (If Equipped) clutch control engaged except when engaging the tines. The choke lever is locate
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When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, To Stop Engine use the setting which gives 1" of tilling depth Move throttle control to STOP or OFF position. (second hole from the top). Place the side shields in Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent their lowest position. accidentally starting while equipment is For further depth, raise the depth stake and side unattended. shields and also make one or two more passes over the area. NOTE: After the first ten hours of o
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS With the engine off and the clutch control bail WARNING: Never attempt to make any disengaged, shift the gear selection handle to each adjustments while the engine is running, forward mode. If the indicator bracket touches the idler except where specified in operator’s pulley rod (with the clutch control bail disengaged), then manual. an adjustment is necessary. Disconnect and ground out spark plug wire against Handle Adjustment the engine. The handle height
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Wheel Shafts Idler Pulley Rod Remove wheel assemblies and lubricate the axle shafts at least once a season. Cleaning Tine Area Engine Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. Pulley The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply a light coat of oil or silicone to prevent rusting or water damage. IMPORTANT: Never use a "pressure washer” to clean Belt Keeper Idler Bracket Bracket your til
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SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over start thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to start position. starting position (if so equipped). Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Dirty aircleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Choke not in ON position. Move switch to
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Model 454 13 16 35 29 46 53 16 52 31 35 28 17 45 12 44 17 33 36 6 15 3 27 5 1 18 10 36 43 42 47 34 4 23 40 7 21 22 32 36 20 8 37 50 25 51 10 9 24 34 36 26 41 45 36 35 19 49 16 44 29 33 14 2 14 14 48 35 16 28 11 14 35 16 14
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Model 454 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 611-0020 Wheel Shaft Ass’y 33T 27. 717-1594 Spur Gear 16T 2. 611-0021 Tine Shaft Ass’y: 18T 28. 721-0378 Seal 1.0 Shaft 3. 611-0128 Jack Shaft Ass’y 29. 721-0379 Seal.75 Shaft 4. 611-0129 Input Shaft Ass’y 31. 726-0277 Taper Cap Ring 5. 617-0058 Rev. Idler Gear Ass’y: 30T 32. 732-0496 Compression Spring.50” Leg. 6. 617-0059 Tine Idler Gear Ass’y: 30T 33. 736-0163 Thrust Wash. 1.03" I.D. X. 1.62" 7. 617-0060 Tine
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Model 454 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 747-1152 Shift Rod 34. 750-0885A Spacer .322 x .625 x 2.0 2. 649-0041 Upper Handle Ass’y 35. 786-0090 Shoulder 3. 649-0034 Lower Handle Ass’y 36. 786-0113 Tine Shield Hinge Flap 4. 710-3005 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 37. 786-0176 RH Handle Bracket 5. 710-3056 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 3.25 38. 786-0177 LH Handle Bracket 6. 711-0415 Clevis Pin 3/8-1.62 39. 786-0178 Tine Shield 7. 712-0379 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-24 40. 786-01
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Model 454 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 686-0111 Belt Cover Bracket Ass’y 25. 786-0064A Idler Bracket 2. 710-0237 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .62” 26. 786-0186 Belt Keeper Bracket 3. 710-0412 Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x .75” 27. 786-0187 Shift Cover Bracket 4. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25” 28. 786-0193 Idler Belt Keeper 5. 710-0152 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.0 29. 634-0238 Wheel Assembly RH 16.0 x 4.6 6. 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 634-0239 Wheel Assembly LH 16.0 x
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in sold or exported outside of the United States, its the United States, its possessions and territories. possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material distribution. and workmanship for a period of tw
