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Troy-Bilt 390 Series Operator's Manual

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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Front Tine Tiller — Model Series 390
IMPORTANT
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
FORM NO. 769-02988
12/15/2006

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Front Tine Tiller — Model Series 390 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. Table of Contents Safety Labels ............

  • Page 3: Safety Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels Found On Your Tiller Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from tiller for any reason. www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Maintenance & Storage • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their the engine Thoroughly inspect the machine for any proper operation regularly.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Tiller Setup References to right and left side of tiller are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. Assembly Handle Attachment 1. Identify forward clutch cable (A) and reverse clutch cables (B).
  • Page 7 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7. Locate the carriage bolt, bell washer and hand knob packed with your unit. 8. Insert the carriage bolt through the welded bracket on the handle, bell washer, handle brace and into the hand knob.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Tiller

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Your Tiller Reverse Tine Engagement Lever Handle Operating Your Tiller Forward Tine Engagement Lever Throttle Control Handle Knob Depth Stake WARNING The tine clutch control End Cap is a safety device. Never Tiller Tines attempt to bypass its operation.

  • Page 9: Starting Engine

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Operating Your Tiller WARNING: Read, understand, and Refer to the engine manual for instructions. follow all instructions and warnings 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make sure the posted on the machine and in this metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened Operating...
  • Page 10 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Using Your Tiller Your tiller is designed for seed bed preparation, cultivat- ing, furrowing, and mulching. Wheel Position The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so that the Operating unit sits level.

  • Page 11: Tilling Procedure

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Tilling Procedure When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling paths, then make the third path between the first and second, Figure 4–7. In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over the garden.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Tiller

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Lubrication WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Pivot Points before performing any repairs. Remove the belt cover and lubricate all pivot points and Engine linkages at least once a season with light oil.
  • Page 13 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Belt Replacement Forward Drive Belt 1. Remove reverse drive belt as instructed in the previous section. 2. Remove the return spring. See Figure 5–3. Maintaining 3. Remove idler pulley bolt and move belt from under idler pulley keeper.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Cable Adjustment From time to time you may need to adjust the tension on the forward and reverse tine engagement cables. 1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against Reverse Tine the engine.

  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Off-Season Storage 3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the 4.
  • Page 16 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ††Standard Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Engines 51†† 52†† 53†† www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 17: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Illustrated Parts List Ref. Part No. Part Description Ref. Part No. Part Description 712-0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5” Lg. Model 390 736-3020 Flat Washer.271”...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 †††Honda Engine www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 19 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Illustrated Parts List Ref. Part No. Part Description Ref. Part No. Part Description 712-0392 Hex L-Stop nut 1/4-28 748-0350 Pulley Mounting Adapter Model 390 736-3020 Flat Wash.266” I.D. x.625” O.D. 736-0112 Bell-Wash.525”...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.

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