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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller.....................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in thismanual before attempting to operate this machine. Fa...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; Removing Unit From Carton; Before Assembly; Attaching Handle Assembly

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s guide covers three differentmodel tillers. Models 340 thru 345 have forward tinedrive only. Model 390 has both forward and reverse tinedrive. Follow only the instructions which pertain to yourmodel tiller. See the model plate on your tiller f...

Page 6 - Forward Cable; Reverse Cable

6 Figure 3 Attaching Clutch Control Cable(s) Forward Cable Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracket underneath the handle assembly as follows. (On model 390, the forward clutch cable is the cable which is attached closer to the rear of the tiller). • Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod ...

Page 7 - Final Clutch Adjustment; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER; Throttle Control

7 Final Clutch Adjustment To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as follows. • Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. • Engage and release the tine engagement handle, then the reverse tine engagement lever (model 390 only). If an ex...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER; Gas and Oil Fill up

8 Depth Stake The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4. Tines And End Caps The tilling tines and end caps (are used to cultivate, furrow, and preapre yoru garden for seeding. The end caps (Model 390 only) are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing o...

Page 9 - Removing End Caps; Wheel Yoke Adjustment

9 • Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. • Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle. NOTE: If engine fa...

Page 12 - Lubrication; Pivot Points; Cleaning Tine Area; Belt Replacement; Reverse Drive Belt; Forward Drive Belt

12 conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. IMPORTANT: Never run your engine without air cleaner completely assembled. The spark plug should be cl...

Page 14 - SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

14 SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position (if so equipped).Blocked fuel line.Dirty aircleaner.Choke not in ON position.Spark plug wire disconnected.Fau...

Page 15 - Notes

Page 24 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...