MTD 410 - Controls Overview and Operation; Key Control Operations; Handle and Depth Adjustments

SECTIONS: CONTROLS
Figure 12
GEAR SELECTION HANDLE
The gear selection handle is located on the front of
the handle assembly (right hand handle on Model
422). It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or
one of the FORWARD modes.
This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to
be moved while the engine is running. (It will be
difficult to obtain all four positions with the engine
off.) Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on
top of shift cover points to the area of the operating
mode desired. See Figure 12.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear
selection handle, refer to following helpful hints.
To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move
tiller forward slightly, then backward, to allow the
gears to synchronize.
To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, push
forward slightly on the gear selection handle and
slowly engage the clutch handle allowing the gears
to synchronize. To stop forward movement, and tine
drive, release the clutch handle. Do not shift gears
with the clutch handle engaged except when
engaging the tines.
REVERSE— Reverse wheel drive only.
NEUTRAL —Transmission is in neutral.
FORWARD Modes:
Wheels Forward — Forward wheel drive only.
Tines Reverse — Forward wheel drive and reverse
tine drive.
WARNING: Make certain unit is in
NEUTRAL when starting the engine.
CLUTCH HANDLE - (Bail)
The clutch handle (bail) is located beneath the
handle. See Figure 12. Squeezing the clutch handle
against the handle engages the wheel and tine drive
mechanisms.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See
Figure 13.
CHOKE LEVER (Models 410, 412 & 422)
The choke lever is located above the throttle. It is
used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor
when starting a cold engine. See Figure 13.
PRIMER BUTTON (Models 415 & 417)
The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It
is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor
when starting a cold engine. See Figure 13.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
“Setting the Depth” on page 10.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 12)
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired.
Loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few
turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position.
Tighten lock.
On Model 422, the handle may also be adjusted to
be in line with the tiller, or swung to the left or right
so the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil.
To adjust the handle position from side to side, pull
the handle adjustment handle back, pivot the tiller
handle to desired position and release the handle.
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