Operation - Troy-Bilt 340 Series Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting & Stopping the Engine
WARNING!
Read, understand, and follow all the
instructions and warnings posted on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
WARNING!
Be sure no one is standing in front of
the tiller while the engine is running or being
started.
1. Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged and
refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for engine starting
and stopping instructions.
Setting the Depth
Yoke Forward
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are forward (nearest to tines)
for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. See Fig. 5-1.
Figure 5-1
Yoke to Back
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are toward the rear — closest
to depth stake — for deep tilling and cultivating. See Fig. 5-2.
Figure 5-2
Depth Stake
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 Fig. 5-3.
Figure 5-3
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