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MTD 340 Series Operator's Manual

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See also: Owner's Manual
Operator's Manual
Front Tine Tillers
Model Series
340 Thru 390
Model Series 390 Shown
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10135E
(10/05)

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  • Page 1 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, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Tiller Assembling Your Tiller Troubleshooting Know Your Tiller Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Tiller Warranty Making Adjustments FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Look down andbehind andusecarewhen in Do not change the engine governor settings or reverse o rpulling machine towards y ou. over-speed the engine. The governor controls the 10. Start t heengine according totheinstructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine. inthismanual andkeep feetwell a way from the Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Tiller

    SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator's guide covers three different model tillers. Model series 340 thru 345 have forward )iece tine drive only. Model series 390 has both forward and reverse tine drive. Follow only the instructions which pertain to your model tiller.
  • Page 6 • Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the Handle end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far as it will go. • Unthread the rod from the rest of the cable. Hook Carriage Bolt Bell the "Z"...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Know Your Tiller

    • Disconnect thesparkplugwireandmoveitaway assembly). Unthread t herodfromthecable 2 or3 fromthesparkplugtoprevent accidental starting. turns.Retighten t hehexnut,andcheckagain for • Engage andrelease thetineengagement handle, correct a djustment. SeeFigure 6. thenthereverse tineengagement lever(model Forward Tine series 390only). I fanexcessive n oise isheard Engagement Lever when releasing e ither t hetinedriveclutchhandle or lever, t hecablemaybetooloose.

  • Page 8: Section 4: Operating Y Our Tiller

    DepthStake Tines And End Caps The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to The tilling tines and end caps (are used to cultivate, OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4. furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding. The end caps (Model Series 390 only) are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas.
  • Page 9 • Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and Removing EndCaps (ModelSeries390 only) pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope The end cap, which are used to avoid tilled soil from rewind slowly. overflowing onto unwanted areas, are removable from •...
  • Page 10 Handle Pressure Transport Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. Position • A downward pressure on the handles will reduce _i_epth Stake/ the working depth and increase the forward speed. •...

  • Page 11: Section 5: Making Adjustments

    organic matter w illsubstantially increase t hefertility of yourgarden. F orproper d ecaying action, f ertilizer should beapplied andworked inwiththemulch materials. Breaking upleaves andstraw andmixing it withseveral i nches ofsoilcauses thesoilto hold moisture longer a ndallows proper a eration oftheplant rootsystem.

  • Page 12: Belt Replacement

    Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate Remove the hex stop nut and flat washer from the side of the belt cover. Remove belt cover. engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. Hex Washer Lock Nut & Service air cleaner every ten hours under normal Flat Washer Belt Cover...

  • Page 13: Off-Season Storage

    Reassemble thenewbelt, f ollowing instructions in Off-Season S torage reverse order. M akecertain theforward drivebeltis If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 assembled withthewidesideofthebeltaway from days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the thetransmission andengine pulleys.

  • Page 14: Section 7: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over start thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to start position.
  • Page 15 NOTES...

  • Page 16: Section 8: Illustrated P Arts List

    SECTION 8: ILLUSTRATED P ARTS LIST ModelSeries340 Thru345 Standard Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Engines...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries340 Thru345 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 712 -0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 711-1036 Spec. Hex Nut 736-3020 Flat Washer.271" I.D.x.630" O.D. 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16" I.D. 731-1599 Handle Cover 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Gr.2 786-0129...
  • Page 18 ModelSeries340 Thru345 </ 19 j...
  • Page 19 ModelSeries340 Thru345 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 712-0392 746-0918 Forward Clutch Cable Hex L-Stop nut 1/4-28 736-3020 Flat Wash.266" I.D.X.625" O.D. 786-0053 Tine Shield Bracket Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.5" 736-0171 L-Wash. 7/16" I.D. 710-0599 Hex Nut 7/16-20 Thd.
  • Page 20 ModelSeries390 ttStandard Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Engines 531t 21 29...
  • Page 21 ModelSeries390 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 736-0242 Wash. Bell.340" I.D.x.872" O.D. 712-0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 711-1036A 736-3020 Flat Washer.271" I.D.x.630" O.D. Spec. Hex Nut 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16" I.D. 720-0270A Reverse Handle Grip Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5 731-1600 Handle Cover w/o throttle 710-3008...
  • Page 22 ModelSeries390 tttHonda Engine 2o l...
  • Page 23 ModelSeries390 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 748-0350 712-0392 Hex L-Stop nut 1/4-28 Pulley Mounting Adapter 736-0112 Bell-Wash.525" I.D. x 1.5" O.D. 736-3020 Flat Wash.266" I.D.x.625" O.D. 710-0599 712-3029 Hex Jam Nut 1/2-20 Thd. (Gr. 5) Hex Washer TT-Tap Scr. 1/4-20 x.5" 732-0697 Belt Cover Bolt Return Spring...
  • Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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