Section 7: Operation - MTD 340 Series Operator's Manual

Tine _
Engagement Handle
Models 340 thru 345
Figure 8
Reverse Tine
_ngagement Handle
Model 390
.
With tine engagement handle in neutral
(released) as shown in Figure 8, 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). See . 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 8.
SECTION 6: CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine.
(See Figure 9.)
CHOKE LEVER (Model
340/390)
The choke lever is located above the throttle control.
It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a
cold engine. (See Figure 9).
PRIMER BUTTON (Model 345)
The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It
is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor
when starting a cold engine. (See Figure 9).
FORWARD TINE ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
The forward tine engagement handle is located
beneath the tiller handle. (See Figure 8). Squeezing
the handle up against the tiller handle engages the
tines. Release the handle to stop the tines.
REVERSE TINE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
(Model 390 Only)
The reverse tine drive clutch lever is located on top
of the handle panel. (See Figure 8). Pull the lever to
the rear to move the tines in reverse. Release the
lever to stop the reverse tine drive.
NOTE:
Never engage both the forward and reverse
tine drives at the same time. Engaging both forward
and reverse tine drives at the same time could
damage the belt drives and cause the engine to stall.
Choke
\
Throttle Control
Models 340, 342, & 390
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"_'_ 1__/_.. _ J" Cleaner
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.(_,,_\_._Throttle
_ !j_r Fast/" \_ Control
Models 343 & 345
Figure 9
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER in Section 7.
SECTION 7: OPERATION
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; however, a
small amount of oil may be present from the factory.
TO START ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure no one is
standing in front of the tiller while the
engine is running or being started.