Yard Machines 340 Thru 390, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain
your tiller. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start to prepare your tiller for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information
from it in this Operators Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from
your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
• Every tiller has a model plate. You can locate it by standing in the operating position behind the unit
and looking down at the frame on the right side.
• The model plate will look like Figure 2.
Figure 2
SECTION 3: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls, operation
or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. You can reach them by calling:
1-800-800-7310
Before you call, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready. By having the model and
serial numbers ready, you help the Customer Support Representative give you faster service. To find your
unit’s model and serial number, see SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER.
SECTION 4: UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open carton.
2. Remove all loose parts included with unit.
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove packing material.
5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
6. Extend control cable(s) to the rear of the tiller
and lay them on the floor. Be careful not to
bend or kink control cable(s).
All hardware required for assembly has been placed
in position on the tiller.
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate
engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil
recommendations.
NOTE:
Left and right is determined from the
operator's position, standing behind the tiller.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)-1/2" Wrench or Socket*
(1)-Pair of Pliers
(1)-3/8" Wrench*
*An adjustable wrench may be used.
This owner's guide covers three different model
tillers. Models 340 and 345 have forward tine
drive only. Model 390 has both forward and
reverse tine drive. Follow only the instructions
which pertain to your model tiller. See the model
plate on your tiller for the correct model number.
XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
This is where your model number will be.
This is where your serial number will be.
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
MTD PRODUCTS INC
CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136