Know Your Tiller - MTD 390 Shown Operator's Manual

Final Clutch Adjustment
To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as
follows.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Engage and release the tine engagement handle,
then the reverse tine engagement lever (model 390
only). If an excessive noise is heard when releasing
either the tine drive clutch handle or lever, the cable
may be too loose. Adjust either the forward or
reverse clutch cable by loosening the hex nut,
threading the rod into the cable one or two turns,
then retightening the nut.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
Tines
Model 390 Shown
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your tiller. Compare the illustations in Figure
7 with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location
of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
Models 340 thru 345
• With tine engagement handle in neutral (released)
as shown in Figure 6, pull the starter rope several
times. The tines should not turn. If they turn
forward, loosen 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 from the cable 2 or 3
turns. Retighten the hex nut, and check again for
correct adjustment. See Figure 6.
Handle
Crank
Figure 7
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See
Figure 8.
7
Tine
Engagement Handle
Figure 6
Reverse Tine
Engagement
Handle
Forward Tine
Engagement
Handle
Depth
Stake
End Cap
Reverse Tine
Engagement Handle
Model 390