MTD 390 Series - Manuals

5 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety in-structions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and /or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to oper-ate this machine. Failure to comply w...

6 3 Assembly NOTE: Stand behind the tiller as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand corresponds to right side of tiller; your left hand corresponds to left side of tiller. IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the a...

8 4 Operating Your Tiller WARNING The tine clutch control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel tiller indoors or while engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarett...

9 4 Operating Your Tiller WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting engine or operating the unit. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, h...

10 4 Operating Your Tiller WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting engine or operating the unit. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, ...

11 Tilling Procedure When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling paths, then make the third path between the first and second, Figure 4–7. In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over the garden. In other soils, the desired...

1 WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs. 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...

13 5 Maintaining Your Tiller WARNING Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged. Make certain the unit is stopped completely before changing the gear selection. A partial engagement may be necessary when engaging tines. Do not push down on handles so that wheels are lifte...

14 5 Maintaining Your Tiller WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance. Cable Adjustment From time to time you may need to adjust the tension on the forward and reverse tine engagement cables.1. Disconnect and ground the spar...

15 6 Trouble Shooting Guide WARNING Do not move gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged. Make certain the unit is stopped completely before changing the gear selection. A partial engagement may be necessary when engaging tines. Do not push down on handles so that wheels are lifted off...

1 9 Illustrated Parts List Model 390 Series Ref. Part No. Part Description 1 712-0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 2 736-3020 Flat Washer.271” I.D. x.630” O.D. 3 720-0270A Reverse Handle Grip 4 731-1600 Handle Cover w/o throttle 5 710-0779A Truss Mach. Scr. #10 x 1/2” Lg. 6 720-0274 Handle Grip 7 712-3006 ...

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” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...