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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD
PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-
dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-
sions and territories.

MTD warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on
the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in
accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-
mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any
resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo-
nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-
nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade
adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

 Warranty service is avail-

able, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR
LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the
dealer in your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow
Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of
MTD PRODUCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writ-
ing to P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. 

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please
refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on
these items.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America,
its possessions and territories, except those sold
through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribu-
tion.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,
except as mentioned above, given by any person or
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any
product shall bind MTD. During the period of the War-
ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of
the product as set forth above.

 (Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss
or damages including, without limitation, expenses
incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-
vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for
rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product.

 (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of the safety features of the product shall void this War-
ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or
injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use
the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for
whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty:

 This limited

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Summary of Contents for 390 Series

Page 1: ...em 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 Califo...

Page 2: ...r an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing in the operating position behind the unit and looking down at the frame on the right side A sample model plate is explained below For...

Page 3: ...p the engine when they are in the vicinity of your tiller Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are r...

Page 4: ...r space heater clothes dryer or furnace Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide which is a odorless tasteless and deadly poisonous gas To red...

Page 5: ...y steps three 3 and four 4 will vary depending on the engine you have Follow instructions which pertain to your model tiller Remove the hex bolt and cupped washer from the top right side of the frame...

Page 6: ...e a pair of pliers and a wrench to lock the nut against the rod NOTE Do not overtighten control cable Too much tension may cause it to break when engaged Figure 4 Reverse Cable Model 390 Only The reve...

Page 7: ...oosen the hex nut on the forward cable underneath the handle assembly If they turn toward the rear model 390 only loosen the hex nut on the reverse cable above the handle assembly Unthread the rod fro...

Page 8: ...ines and end caps are used to cultivate furrow and preapre yoru garden for seeding The end caps Model 390 only are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas Figure 8 SECTION 4 OPE...

Page 9: ...prior to using the tiller be certain to check the clutch adjustment as described in Checking the Clutch Adjustment section of the Assembly Instructions To Stop Engine Move throttle control lever to ST...

Page 10: ...ove waist height because the tiller will be lower when the tines and depth stake penetrate the ground Figure 12 When tilling leave approximately 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second...

Page 11: ...be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows In growing corn or similar crops check row planting will permit cross cultivation and practically eliminate hand hoeing Figure 14...

Page 12: ...adjust the depth stake refer to OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4 Figure 15 Clutch Control Adjustments To adjust the clutch controls refer to the Final Adjustment section of assembly instructions Ca...

Page 13: ...ing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Cleaning The Tine Area Clean th...

Page 14: ...ly instructions SECTION 7 OFF SEASON STORAGE If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days the following precautions are recommended Working outdoors drain all fuel from the fuel...

Page 15: ...irty air cleaner Carburetor out of adjustment Move choke lever to OFF position Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty da...

Page 16: ...340 Thru 345 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 25 32 25 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 48 47 45 50 49 46 Standard Briggs Stratton Tecumseh...

Page 17: ...Lg 24 710 0189 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 Lg 25 736 0242 Wash Bell 340 I D x 872 O D 26 711 1036 Spec Hex Nut 27 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D 28 710 3008 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 Gr 5 29 786 0129 Cable Guide Bracket 30...

Page 18: ...18 Model 340 Thru 345 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 36 38 39 40 42 41...

Page 19: ...642 0005 Outer Tine Assembly L H 642 0004 Outer Tine Assembly R H 21 642 0003 Inner Tine Assembly L H 642 0002 Inner Tine Assembly R H 22 746 0918 Forward Clutch Cable 23 786 0053 Tine Shield Bracket...

Page 20: ...0 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 30 37 30 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Standard Briggs Stratton Tecums...

Page 21: ...004 Tail Piece Bracket R H 27 711 0415 Clevis Pin 28 710 0805 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 Lg 29 710 0189 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 Lg 30 736 0242 Wash Bell 340 I D x 872 O D 31 711 1036 Spec Hex Nut 32 736 0119...

Page 22: ...22 Model 390 3 17 18 21 19 16 43 44 46 47 4 5 7 11 2 1 6 8 9 10 15 14 45 38 41 22 40 42 36 39 33 12 13 30 29 32 31 34 35 28 27 49 48 25 26 24 24 23 20 50 51...

Page 23: ...642 0002 Inner Tine Assembly R H 22 746 0918 Forward Clutch Cable 23 746 0953 Reverse Clutch Cable 24 756 0585 Fl Pulley 6 Dia 25 750 0892 Spacer 64 Dia x 2 4 Lg 26 748 0350 Pulley Mounting Adapter 27...

Page 24: ...ty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such...

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