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IMPORTANT: 

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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

Rear Tine

Tiller

RT65

21A-458B401

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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 available through your nearest engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 770-10085C.fm

(9/99)

Summary of Contents for RT65

Page 1: ...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 C...

Page 2: ...pport Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing in the operating position behind the unit and looking down at the center of the rear tine cover A sample model plat...

Page 3: ...n clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of your tiller Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt Shirt and...

Page 4: ...or spark such as a gas hot water heater space heater clothes dryer or furnace Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide which is a odorless ta...

Page 5: ...5 SECTION 2 LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Assembly Control Rod NOTE Cable tie not shown...

Page 6: ...t Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly Remove T knob flat washer and hex bolt from depth stake Insert the depth stake assembly in front of spacer under the tine shield and up through the tine shi...

Page 7: ...ol rod rubber washers to remain on control rod Insert the shorter angled end of the control rod through the indicator bracket on the shift cover and secure with hairpin clip that was removed in step 1...

Page 8: ...e maintained on both tires SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR TILLER Figure 7 THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control lever is located on the engine It controls the engine speed and stops the engine See Engine manual...

Page 9: ...ndle Repeat steps 3 and 4 until engine starts As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly move choke lever gradually to RUN position If engine falters return to choke position then slowly move to...

Page 10: ...ive only WARNING Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while using the reverse tine drive or the tiller could move backward and cause personal injury For best re...

Page 11: ...points and linkages at least once a season with light oil Tine Shaft Remove tines at least once a season and lubricate with oil Wheel Axle Remove the wheel assemblies at least once a season and lubri...

Page 12: ...ove the hex cap nut and flat washer from the side of the belt cover Remove the self tap screw at the bottom of the front of the cover Remove the belt keeper bracket located behind the engine pulley by...

Page 13: ...osition Connect wire to spark plug Clean adjust gap or replace Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine runs erratic Unit running on CHOKE Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or sta...

Page 14: ...14 SECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 458...

Page 15: ...496 Compression Spring 50 Lg 33 736 0163 Thrust Wash 1 03 I D x 1 62 O D 34 736 0351 Fl Wash 76 I D x 1 5 O D 35 736 0407 Bell Wash 45 I D x 1 0 36 736 0518 Thrust Wash 445 x 1 92 x 060 37 736 3088 Fl...

Page 16: ...0 18 8 23 10 1 60 61 37 62 25 34 27 64 30 39 27 63 26 32 36 33 31 29 66 26 41 30 30 24 28 35 40 26 49 44 50 59 51 65 53 55 56 54 57 58 44 46 42 4 9 11 16 6 3 14 7 19 5 17 2 60 61 12 15 12 12 38 21 22...

Page 17: ...e Shield Hinge Flap 37 786 0176 R H Handle Brkt 38 786 0177 L H Handle Brkt 39 786 0178 Tine Shield 40 786 0179 Tine Shield Brkt 41 786 0180 Shoulder Spacer Brkt 42 686 0109 Shift Crank Ass y 44 710 1...

Page 18: ...18 MODEL 458 18 17 24 19 27 46 45 12 26 9 6 1 8 25 14 28 20 2 11 44 4 22 23 16 5 21 7 13 15 3 40 43 42 41 39 32 33 31 30 29 10 34 37 36 37 38 35...

Page 19: ...ft Cover Brkt 28 786 0193 Idler Belt Keeper 29 634 0106 RH Wheel Ass y Comp 16 0 x 4 0 634 0107 LH Wheel Ass y Comp 16 0 x 4 0 734 0808 Tire Only 16 0 x 4 0 30 634 0108 Wheel Rim Ass y Comp 31 734 025...

Page 20: ...on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as...

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