MTD 340 Thru 390 - Manual (Page 9)

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• 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.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, push
primer two (2) times and pull starter rope again.
• Repeat previous steps until engine starts. Refer to
engine manual for additional engine information.
To Stop Engine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit
for more detailed instructions.
Using Your Tiller
Your tiller is a precision built machine designed for seed
bed preparation, cultivating, furrowing and mulching. It
is engineered to minimize the hardest work in the
vegetable or flower garden, to till the soil for planting
and cultivating, and to perform many other useful labor
saving tasks in the garden.
With the proper amount of care and maintenance, this
machine will provide the owner with many years of
service.
Wheel Position
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted such that
the unit sits level. While tilling, as the tines enter the
ground and the front of the tiller lowers, the wheels
must be raised to level the unit, which is essential for
proper engine operation. This adjustment is made by
removing the clevis pin and hairpin clip from wheel
yoke, raising the wheels to the desired height, and
replacing the clevis pin and hairpin clip. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Removing End Caps
(Model Series 390 only)
The end cap, which are used to avoid tilled soil from
overflowing onto unwanted areas, are removable from
the outer axle. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin
that is securing each end cap and slide end cap off the
axle. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth
Wheel Yoke Adjustment
Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward
(nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow
tilling, cultivating and transport. The forward speed will
increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between
wheels and tines) for deep tilling. Forward speed will
decrease. See Figure 11.
Figure 11
Depth Stake Adjustment
The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and
controls the depth and speed at which the machine will
operate. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip to raise
or lower depth stake. See Figure 9.
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Hairpin Clips
& Clevis Pins
Wheel Yoke
Depth Stake
Clevis Pin
End Cap
Hairpin Clip
Position Wheel Yoke
For Shallow Tilling Position Wheel Yoke
For Deep Tilling