770-5247A INDEX Safe Operation Practices..... .......... . .3 Off-Season Storage........................11 Assembly Instructions .................. . . .4 Troubleshooting Chart.....................12 Operation .. .... ..........................7 Parts for Chain Case . ........................ 13 Adjustments................................8 Illustrated Parts ....................................14 Lubrication..............................10 Parts List ................................15 Maintenance .............................10 Parts Information..................Back Cover A Instructions given with this symbol are for personal safetv. Be sure to follow them. LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC wifi either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective i i material or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipm snt unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for imy parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser un ess such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC. This warranty will not apply to any )art which has become inoperative due to misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warranty does not apply to the engine, mot Dr, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable mani facturer’s warranty on these items. This warranty will not apply where :he unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available throuch your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of MTD. The return of a complete unit will n Dt be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. A 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 app licable 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, -ederal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center. 2 I WARNING I To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS 1. It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Your tiller is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. 3. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 4. Never allow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller. 5. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the 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 substantial footwear. 8. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the tiller. 9. Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position. 10. Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine. 11. Do not place feet and hands on or near 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 hot leave the tiller unattended with the engine running. 14. Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running. 15. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, 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. 16. Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust gases are deadly poisonous. 17. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running. It i...