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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Front Tine Tillers
Models
340 Thru 390
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 op
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Tiller.......................................................................................5 Know Your Tiller................................................................................................. 7 Operating Your Tiller..........................................................................................8 Making Adjustments ......
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. When you see this symbol— heed its warning. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components c
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9. Look down and behind and use care when in 4. Do not change the engine governor settings or reverse or pulling machine towards you. over-speed the engine. The governor controls the 10. Start the engine according to the instructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine. in this manual and keep feet well away from the 5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as tines at all times. necessary. 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, 6. Follow this manual f
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s guide covers three different Attaching Handle Assembly model tillers. Models 340 thru 345 have forward tine Remove the hex bolt and cupped washer from the drive only. Model 390 has both forward and reverse tine top right side of the frame halves. Hold the cable drive. Follow only the instructions which pertain to your guide bracket on the left side of the frame as it will model tiller. See the model plate on your tiller for the fall w
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Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the Handle Welded end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far as it Fuel Shut-Off Brace Bracket Valve will go. Unthread the rod from the rest of the cable. Hook the “Z” end of the rod into the bracket underneath the handle assembly from the right hand side. See Handle Figure 4. Crank Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable is straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any tension Handle on the spring. Thread the hex nut dow
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toward the rear (model 390 only), loosen the hex Final Clutch Adjustment nut on the reverse cable (above the handle To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as assembly). Unthread the rod from the cable 2 or 3 follows. turns. Retighten the hex nut, and check again for Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away correct adjustment. See Figure 6. from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Forward Tine Engage and release the tine engagement handle, Engagement Lever then
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Depth Stake 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 preapre yoru garden for seeding. The end caps (Model 390 only) are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas. Reverse Tine Engagement Handle Handle Crank Forward Tine Engagement Handle Depth Stake Tines End Cap Model 390 Shown Figure 8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER Pull rope wit
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Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and Removing End Caps (Model 390 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 Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Do not allow the outer axle. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while that is securing each end cap and slide end cap off the kee
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Handle Pressure Transport Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be Position obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. Depth Stake A downward pressure on the handles will reduce the working depth and increase the forward speed. An upward pressure on the handles will increase the working depth and reduce the forward speed. The type of soil and working conditions will determine the actual setting of the depth stake and the handle pressure required. Shallow Tillin
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passes across its width. The addition of decayed organic matter will substantially increase the fertility of your garden. For proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied and worked in with the mulch materials. Breaking up leaves and straw and mixing it with several inches of soil causes the soil to hold moisture longer and allows proper aeration of the plant root system. This also retards the growth of weeds. Figure 14 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark
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conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding Lock Nut & Hex Washer usually indicates that the air cleaner should be Screw Flat Washer Belt Cover serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. IMPORTANT: Never run your engine without air cleaner completely assembled. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset every 25 hours of engine operation. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season; check engin
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assembled with the wide side of the belt away from Off-Season Storage the transmission and engine pulleys. If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 Reverse Idler Transmission days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the Pulley Pulley tiller for storage. Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described in the lubrication instructions. We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit. They may
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SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 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. starting position (if so equipped). Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Dirty aircleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Choke not in ON position. Move switch to
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Model 340 Thru 345 5 3 1 7 6 2 8 2 9 10 Standard Briggs & Stratton 4 48 Tecumseh Engines 47 11 12 45 13 49 50 46 14 17 16 44 24 22 21 25 23 26 15 30 18 27 31 32 37 33 20 32 29 19 28 25 35 34 36 40 25 38 39 41 42 43 16
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Model 340 Thru 345 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 26. 711-1036 Spec. Hex Nut 1. 712-0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 2. 736-3020 Flat Washer .271” I.D. x .630” O.D. 27. 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16” I.D. 3. 731-1599 Handle Cover 28. 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5 29. 786-0129 Cable Guide Bracket 4. 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Gr.2 5. 720-0274 Handle Grip 30. 710-0604 Hex Wash Screw 5/16-18 x .62” 6. 686-0083 Clutch Handle Assembly 31. 710-0602 Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Tap Scr. 32
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Model 340 Thru 345 41 42 13 39 28 12 29 38 40 37 30 32 36 34 31 22 33 35 23 14 15 9 10 8 27 6 26 11 7 4 24 25 5 1 19 16 2 19 3 20 21 18 18
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Model 340 Thru 345 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 22. 746-0918 Forward Clutch Cable 1. 712-0392 Hex L-Stop nut 1/4-28 2. 736-3020 Flat Wash. .266” I.D. x .625” O.D. 23. 786-0053 Tine Shield Bracket 3. 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .5” 24. 736-0171 L-Wash. 7/16” I.D. 25. 712-0240 Hex Nut 7/16-20 Thd. 4. 711-0920 Belt Cover Bolt 5. 712-3004A Hex Flange Top L-Nut 5/16-18 26. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25” 6. 710-0723 Hex Hd. Scr. 3/8-16 x 1.2
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Model 390 3 6 1 4 10 9 2 11 5 12 7 13 2 Standard Briggs & Stratton 50 Tecumseh Engines 8 14 51 17 52 16 15 18 54 53 55 19 22 49 21 29 26 30 28 27 20 35 31 32 23 36 37 42 38 34 37 25 24 33 30 40 39 41 45 30 43 47 46 44 48 20
