MTD 21AB454E730, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...r 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 available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or co...

Page 2: ...l plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below _t MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 220 4683 www mtd_ roducts com 800 800 7310 J Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance ...

Page 3: ...ose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 3 Disengage clutch levers and shift if provided into neutral N before starting the engine 4 Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running 5 Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running except where specifically recommended in the operator s manual 6 To avo...

Page 4: ...00 7310 forassistance andthename ofyournearest servicing dealer Maintenance Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 3 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting stop the engine and make certain the tine...

Page 5: ...weight Unthread the T knob from the top of the depth stake and remove the flat washer and hex bolt Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin See Figure 1 Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly and insert the depth stake assembly in the slot under the tine shield and up through the tine shield assembly Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth stake assemblies Secure with hairpin cli...

Page 6: ...the longer end of the control rod through the hole in the gear selector handle and secure with hairpin clip See Figure 6 Rubber Rod Bracket Clip Pulley Figure 5 FinalClutch Adjustment IMPORTANT Service the engine with oil and gasoline before checking this adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations Position the tiller so the...

Page 7: ...t _ Clutch Stake Control Figure 6 GearSelection Handle The gear selection handle is located in the center of the handle on the tiller It is used to select NEUTRAL REVERSE or one of the FORWARD mode Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift cover points to the operating mode desired See Figure 6 Neutral Transmission is in neutral Reverse Reverse wheel drive Forward Modes Wheels ...

Page 8: ...nd warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating BeforeStarting GasAndOilFill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller Read instructions carefully WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or ru...

Page 9: ...t position To transport tiller lower the depth stake use top adjustment hole To adjust the depth stake remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip Move the depth stake to the desired setting and secure with the clevis pin and hairpin clip See Figure 7 To adjust the side shields remove the wing nuts Move the side shield to the desired position and replace the wing nuts Tighten securely Operating the Til...

Page 10: ...the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully Service air cleaner every ten hours under normal conditions Clean every hour under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine performance and fl...

Page 11: ...Puny _lt Keeper Bracket Figure 9 Rod Idler Bracket Off Season Storage If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly Lubricate the tiller as described in the lubrication instructions We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit T...

Page 12: ...ottle lever to start position Clean fuel line Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Move switch to ON position Connect wire to spark plug Clean adjust gap or replace Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Move choke lever to OFF position Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel sta...

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Page 14: ...Model454 13 29 16 53 46 28 17 134 I I 45 j I I 17 I 23 7 36 14 ...

Page 15: ... 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Part No 717 1594 721 0378 721 0379 726 0277 732 0496 736 0163 736 0351 736 0407 736 0518 736 3088 738 0645 738 0648 738 1013 741 0124 741 0420 741 0421 741 0563 741 0862 750 0258 Part Description Spur Gear 16T Seal 1 0 Shaft Seal 75 Shaft Taper Cap Ring Compression Spring 50 Leg Thrust Wash 1 03 I D X 1 62 FI Wash 76 I D x 1 5 O D Bell Wash 45...

Page 16: ...Model454 2_ 62 34 2_ _ 37 67 12 7 20 _ 27 39 26 36 41 40 24 51 65 53 55 16 ...

Page 17: ...Wing Nut Lock Washer 3 8 Flange Nut 5 16 18 Cap Nut Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 75 Rod Ref No 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 46 49 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Part No 750 0885A 786 0090 786 0113 786 0176 786 0177 786 0178 786 0179 786 0180 686 0109 710 1017 715 0120 784 0208C 711 0415 712 3054 742 0305 738 0689 736 0208 736 0253 738 0688 784 0205 714 0149B 735 0127 714 0104 ...

Page 18: ...Model454 4 11 1 16 32_ 17 13 24 15 40 29 41 18 ...

Page 19: ...9 Bell Washer 396 ID x 1 14 OD 38 736 0921 Shoulder Nut 7 16 20 39 710 0653 Clutch Cable 40 710 1017 Idler Pulley Rod 41 712 0392 V Belt 42 736 3020 Flat Idler w Flange 3 75 OD 43 784 0158A Outer Engine Pulley Half 44 736 0242 Inner Engine Pulley Half 45 712 3010 Input Pulley Part Description Idler Bracket Belt Keeper Bracket Shift Cover Bracket Idler Belt Keeper Wheel Assembly RH 16 0 x 4 6 Wheel...

Page 20: ...k adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genuine MT...