Operator's Manual Front Tine Tillers Model Series 340 Thru 390 Model Series 390 Shown IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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 orde
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Important Safe Operation Practices Assembling Your Tiller Know Your Tiller 3 5 7 Maintaining Your Tiller Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Tiller Making Adjustments 8 11 Warranty Page 11 14 16 24 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol-- heed its warning.
9. 10. Lookdownandbehindandusecarewhenin Do not change the engine governor settings or reverse orpullingmachine towards you. over-speed the engine. The governor controls the Starttheengineaccording totheinstructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine. inthismanual andkeepfeetwellawayfromthe Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as tinesatalltimes. necessary. 6.
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURTILLER NOTE: This operator's guide covers three different model tillers. Model series 340 thru 345 have forward )iece tine drive only. Model series 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. Depth Stake NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
• Handle / Carriage Bolt \-. \ Bell Washer Hand Welded __ _""_ • • Knob Handle Brace Honda and Briggs & Stratton Intek Engines • Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far as it will go. Unthread the rod from the rest of the cable. Hook the "Z" end of the rod into the bracket underneath the handle assembly from the right hand side. See Figure 4. Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable is straight.
• • • Disconnect thesparkplugwireandmoveitaway fromthesparkplugtopreventaccidental starting. Engageandreleasethetineengagement handle, thenthereversetineengagement lever(model series390only).Ifanexcessivenoiseisheard whenreleasing eitherthetinedriveclutchhandleor lever,thecablemaybetooloose.Adjusteitherthe forwardor reverseclutchcablebyloosening the hexnut,threading therodintothecableoneortwo turns,thenretightening thenut.
DepthStake Tines And End Caps The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4. The tilling tines and end caps (are used to cultivate, furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding. The end caps (Model Series 390 only) are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas.
• • Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle. RemovingEndCaps(ModelSeries390 only) The end cap, which are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas, are removable from the outer axle.
Handle Pressure Transport ,l _i_epth Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. • A downward pressure on the handles will reduce the working depth and increase the forward speed. • An upward pressure on the handles will increase the working depth and reduce the forward speed. The type of soil and working conditions will determine the actual setting of the depth stake and the handle pressure required.
organicmatterwillsubstantially increase thefertilityof yourgarden.Forproperdecayingaction,fertilizer shouldbeappliedandworkedinwiththemulch materials. Breakingupleavesandstrawandmixingit withseveralinchesofsoilcausesthesoilto hold moisturelongerandallowsproperaerationoftheplant rootsystem.Thisalsoretardsthegrowthofweeds.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. Remove the hex stop nut and flat washer from the side of the belt cover. Remove belt cover. Hex Washer Service air cleaner every ten hours under normal conditions. Clean every hour under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
Reassemble thenewbelt,followinginstructions in reverseorder.Makecertaintheforwarddrivebeltis assembled withthewidesideofthebeltawayfrom thetransmission andenginepulleys. Off-Season Storage If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage. Transmission Pulley Reverse Idler ley \ • Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described in the lubrication instructions.
SECTION7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Tines do not engage Cause(s) Throttle control lever not in correct starting position (if equipped). Blocked fuel line. Dirty aircleaner. Choke not in ON position (if equipped). Spark plug wire disconnected. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped). Spark plug wire loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Vent in gas cap plugged.
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SECTION8: ILLUSTRATED PARTSLIST ModelSeries340 Thru345 / 2 7 10 Standard Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Engines 48 4 47 \ 11 12 45 50 14 17 44 / 21 / / 37_ 32\ _9 19 28 34 I I I I 38 39 /41 / 16 / 42 18 9 46
ModelSeries340 Thru345 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description 1. 712 -0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 2. 736-3020 Flat Washer.271" I.D.x.630" 3. 731-1599 4. 712-0287 5. 720-0274 6. Part No. Part Description 26. 711-1036 27. 736-0119 Spec. Hex Nut L-Wash. 5/16" I.D. Handle Cover 28. 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Gr.2 29. 786-0129 Cable Guide Bracket Handle Grip 30. 710-0604 Hex Wash Screw 5/16-18 x.62" 686-0083 Clutch Handle Assembly 31. 710-0602 7.
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ModelSeries340 Thru345 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 712-0392 746-0918 Forward Clutch Cable 736-3020 Hex L-Stop nut 1/4-28 Flat Wash.266" I.D.X.625" O.D. 22. 2. 23. 786-0053 Tine Shield Bracket 3. 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.5" 24. 736-0171 4. 711-0920 Belt Cover Bolt 25. 712-0240 L-Wash. 7/16" I.D. Hex Nut 7/16-20 Thd. 5. 712-04063 Hex Flange Top L-Nut 5/16-18 26. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25" 6.
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ModelSeries390 REF. NO. 1. PART NO. 712-0442 REF. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 30. 736-0242 Wash. Bell.340" I.D.x.872" 31. 711-1036A I.D.x.630" O.D. O.D. 2. 736-3020 Flat Washer.271" 3. 720-0270A 32. 736-0119 Spec. Hex Nut L-Wash. 5/16" I.D. 4. 731-1600 Reverse Handle Grip Handle Cover w/o throttle 33. 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5 5. 710-0779A Truss Mach. Scr. #10 x 1/2" Lg. 34. Cable Guide Bracket 6. 720-0274 35. 7.
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ModelSeries390 REF. NO. PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 712-0392 736-3020 710-0599 4. 5. 711-0920 712-04063 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 710-0723 756-0313 786-0149 786-0144 712-0266 Hex Flat Idler Idler Hex 11. 13. 14. 16. 17. 786-0057 786-0043A 710-3008 686-0091 686-0106 Belt Cover Tine Shield 18. 714-0149B 19. 20. Clevis Pin 21. 711-0415 642-0023 642-0024 642-0003 22. 642-0002 746-0918 Inner Tine Assembly R.H. Forward Clutch Cable 23. 24. 25.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions 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 materials or workmanship.
