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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.

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 770-10135A.fm

(9/99)

Model 390 Shown

Содержание 390 Series

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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