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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. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See
Figure 8.
CHOKE LEVER
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.
FORWARD TINE ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
The forward tine engagement handle is located
beneath the tiller handle. Squeezing the handle up
against the tiller handle engages the tines. Release the
handle to stop the tines. See Figure 7.
REVERSE TINE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
(Model 390 Only)
The reverse tine drive clutch lever is located on top of
the handle panel. Pull the lever to the rear to move the
tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the reverse
tine drive. See Figure 7.
NOTE:
Never engage both the forward and reverse
tine drives at the same time. Engaging both forward
and reverse tine drives at the same time could damage
the belt drives and cause the engine to stall.
Figure 8
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
"HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER" SECTION" for more
details.
TINE AND END CAPS
The tilling tines and end caps are used to cultivate,
furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding. The end
caps are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto
unwanted areas.
HANDLE KNOB
The handle knob is attached to the handle and is used
to adjust the height of the handle to three different
settings.
ENGINE CONTROLS
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the other controls on the engine.
Forward Tine
Engagement
Lever
Reverse Tine
Engagement
Lever
Depth
Stake
End
Cap
Tines
Handle
Knob
Choke
Throttle Control
Models 340/390
