MTD 390 Shown - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; MTD PRODUCTS INC
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; GENERAL OPERATION
- Page 4 – WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
- 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
- Page 6 – Reverse Cable
- Page 7 – Final Clutch Adjustment; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER; Throttle Control
- Page 8 – SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER; Gas and Oil Fill up
- Page 9 – Wheel Position
- Page 12 – SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Tine Width Adjustment
- Page 13 – SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER; Lubrication; Engine; Cleaning The Tine Area; Reverse Drive Belt
- Page 14 – Forward Drive Belt See Figure 17
- Page 15 – SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
Front Tine Tillers
Models
340 Thru 390
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.
FORM NO. 770-10132A.fm
(9/99)
Model 390 Shown
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Summary
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3, 4 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller..................................
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...
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...