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IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

FRONT TINE 

TILLERS

Models

340 Thru  390

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-8576A 

O

PERATOR’S

 

M

ANUAL

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.

Model 340 Shown

Summary of Contents for 340 Thru 390

Page 1: ...s 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 oper...

Page 2: ...ler while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of your tiller Wear...

Page 3: ...s pipes and other sources of ignition Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or sp...

Page 4: ...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 alon...

Page 5: ...bracket goes over the flange on the frame Tighten securely 3 Loosen the hand knob which secures the handle brace to the handle assembly 4 Remove the hex lock nut from on top of the engine just to the...

Page 6: ...he same manner as you attached the forward cable See Figure 7 FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To check the clutch cable adjustment proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the...

Page 7: ...ION GAS AND OIL FILL UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller Read instructions carefully NOTE Your tiller is shipped without oil...

Page 8: ...engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Your tiller is a precision built machine designed for seed bed preparation cultivating furrowing and mulchin...

Page 9: ...ea Figure 13 3 Handle Pressure 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 dept...

Page 10: ...n For proper decaying action fertilizer should be applied and worked in with the mulch materials Breaking up leaves and straw and mixing it with several inches of soil causes the soil to hold moisture...

Page 11: ...usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit IMPORTANT Never run your engine without air cleaner compl...

Page 12: ...o adjust the clutch control as instructed in the final clutch adjustment section of assembly instructions SECTION 11 OFF SEASON STORAGE If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 d...

Page 13: ...in gas cap plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty 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...

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Page 15: ...Nut 1 4 20 Thd For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 29 720 0274 Grip Handle...

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Page 17: ...ster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 26 756 0972 Outer Engine Pulley Half 27 756 0...

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Page 19: ...D 32 720 0270A N Grip Reverse Lever For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 33...

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Page 21: ...ce obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 26 756 0600 Outer Engine Pulley Half 27 756 0971 Inner...

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Page 24: ...Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC Transportation charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Units exported out of th...

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