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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; MTD PRODUCTS INC

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3, 4 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller..................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; GENERAL OPERATION

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This Symbol Points Out Important Safety Instructions 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 Operate Your Tiller. Failure To...

Page 4 - WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

4 CHILDREN • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the tilling activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsib...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; Removing Unit From Carton; Setting Up Your Tiller; Attaching The Tailpiece And Depth Stake; Attaching The 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 - 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 n...

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 Choke Lever (Model 340/390) The choke lever is located above the throttle control. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. See Figure 8. Primer Button (Model 345) The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. Itis used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetorw...

Page 9 - Wheel Position

9 • Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. • Repeat preceding instructions 5 and 6 until engine starts. When engine starts, move choke lever on engine halfway between CHOKE ...

Page 12 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Tine Width Adjustment

12 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire and ground against the engine beforeperforming any adjustments, repairs, ormaintenance. Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches. See Figure 15. Tilling width can be increased to 24 inches by removing the...

Page 13 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER; Lubrication; Engine; Cleaning The Tine Area; Reverse Drive Belt

13 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER Lubrication WARNING: Always stop engine anddisconnect spark plug wire beforecleaning, lubricating or doing any kind ofwork on tiller. Pivot Points-Remove the belt cover and lubricate all moving parts and pivot points at least once a season using SAE 30 engine oi...

Page 14 - Forward Drive Belt See Figure 17

14 Figure 18 • Reassemble the new belt, following instructions in reverse order. Make certain the reverse drive belt is assembled with the wide side of the belt against the transmission and engine pulleys. Be certain to adjust the clutch control as instructed in the final clutch adjustment section o...

Page 15 - SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

15 SECTION 8: 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...