Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION; In Canada
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment , please locate the model...
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; HEED ITS WARNING; TRAINING
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: 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 manualbefore attempting to operate your tiller. Fa...
Page 4 - Figure 1 Safety labels found on your unit
4 9. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you. 10. Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away fromthe tines at all times. 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) a...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON; BEFORE ASSEMBLY
5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oilrecommendations. NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s position, standing behind the tiller. REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON...
Page 6 - REVERSE CABLE
6 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES FORWARD CABLE Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracketunderneath the handle assembly as follows. (Onmodel 390, the forward clutch cable is the cable whichis attached closer to the rear of the tiller).1. Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the e...
Page 7 - Figure 8; Tines; Choke
7 SECTION 3: CONTROLS WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Figure 7 Model 390 Shown THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control lever is located on the engine. Itcontrols the engine speed and stops the engine. SeeFigure 8. ...
Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATION; TO START ENGINE; TO STOP ENGINE; REMOVING END CAPS
8 SECTION 4: OPERATION WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engine with GASOLINE and OIL asinstructed in the separate engine manual packed withyour tiller. Read instructions carefully. ...
Page 9 - Deep
9 CONTROLLING SPEED AND TILLING DEPTH WHEEL YOKE ADJUSTMENT: 1. Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward (nearest point between wheels and tines) forshallow tilling, cultivating and transport. Theforward speed will increase. 2. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for de...
Page 10 - SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
10 TRANSPORTING THE TILLER To transport the tiller to or from the garden, pivot thedepth stake forward, out of the way. (See Figure 12.)With the throttle control in SLOW position, the unit willwalk freely on top of the lawn. If the operator does notallow the tiller to move freely, the unit will star...
Page 11 - SECTION 6: LUBRICATION; TROUBLE SHOOTING
11 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached tothe carburetor before adjusting carburetor. Do notmake unnecessary adjustments. Factory settings aresatisfactory for most applications and conditions. SECTION 6: ...
Page 12 - BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT; Forward Drive Belt; Hex Nut
12 NOTE: We do NOT recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit. They may cause damageto electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings orthe engine. The use of pressure washers will result inshortened life and reduced serviceability. BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Your tiller has been e...
Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble
13 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30 days, the following precautions arerecommended. 1. Clean the exterior of engine and entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described inthe lubrication instructions. 2. Refer to the engine manual...
Page 18 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
18 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, re- pair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover: 1. A...
Page 19 - NOTES
Page 23 - CHAPITRE 9: EN CAS DE PROBLÈME; REMARQ
14 CHAPITRE 9: EN CAS DE PROBLÈME REMARQ UE: Pour toute répar ation au tre que les a justeme nts mine urs ci-de ssus, a dre ssez- vous à la statio n techniq ue agré ée. Prob lème Cause(s ) P oss ible( s) Solution Le moteur ne démarre pa s. Le rése rvoir est vide ou l’essen ce est éventée. La co mman...
Page 24 - REMA
13 Figure 19 M odè le 3 90 Ills trée Courroie de Ma rche Av ant ( Voir la F igu re 19) 1. Pour mod èle 340: Suivez les in stru ctions des pa ragr aphes 1 et 2 u cha pitre pré céde nt po ur en lever le co urvr e-cour roie. Pour modè le 39 0: Pour d émonter le co urro ie de la mar che arrièr e, suivez...
Page 25 - CHAPITRE 7: ENTRETIEN
12 CHAPITRE 7: ENTRETIEN AVERTISSEMENT: Débr anchez le fil de la bougie et mettez-l e à la ter re contre le mote ur a va nt d ’effectu er u ne op ération d’entre tien ou un e r ép ara tion. EN CAS DE PROBL ÈME En case de problèmes, cons ulte z le table au «E N CAS DE PROBLÈME», à la pa ge 14. MOTEU ...
Page 29 - CHAPITRE 4: UTILISATION
8 CHAPITRE 4: UTILISATION AVERTISSEMENT: Lisez, comprenez et su ivez toutes les instru ctions et avertisse men ts qu i figure nt sur la machine et dans la notice d’utilisation avant de la mettre en marc he . PLEINS D’ ESSENCE ET D’HUI LE Faite s les plein s d ’essence e t d’hu ile selon les instruct...
Page 30 - CHAPITRE 3: COMMANDES
7 dents n e doive nt pas t ourner. Si elle s tour nen t vers l’avant, desser rez l’écro u à six pans sur le câble de la ma rche ava nt (so us le guid on). Voir la Figure 5. Si elles tour nent vers l’arrière (sur le modè le 390 seu leme nt), de sserr ez l’écro u à six pans su r le câble de la m arch ...
Page 32 - CHAPITRE 2: ASSEMBLAGE
5 CHAPITRE 2: ASSEMBLAGE IMPORTANT: Ce m oto culteu r a été expé dié SANS ESS ENCE NI H UILE . Quand l’assemblage est terminé, consultez la notice d’utilisation du moteur q uan t au ca rbura nt et à l’huile à m oteu r reco mmandé s. REMA RQUE: Les côté s dr oit e t ga uche s’en tend ent d e la po si...
Page 33 - A T; A VE
4 • Ne fa ites pas foncti onner le mote ur si le filtre à air ou le couvercle de la prise d’a ir du carb urateur n’est pas en place , sa uf pour effe ctuer un réglage. L’ absence de ces pièces pe ut créer un risq ue d’i ncen die. • N’utilisez que des accessoi res recomman dés pa r le fabricant. Il e...
Page 34 - CHAPITRE1: CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ; TENEZ CO; UTILISATION EN GÉNÉRAL
3 CHAPITRE1: CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT: CE SYMBOLE ATTIRE VOTRE ATTENTION SUR D’IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ QUI, SI ELLES NE SO NT PAS RESPECTÉES, PEUVENT METTRE EN DANGER VOTRE PROPRE SÉCURITÉ OU CELLE D’AUTRU I E T/OU CA USER DES DÉGÂTS MATÉRIELS. VEUILLE Z LIRE ET SU IVRE ATTENTIV...
