MTD 340 Thru 390 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices

3

Assembling Your Tiller

5

Know Your Tiller

7

Operating Your Tiller

8

Making Adjustments

11

Maintaining Your Tiller

11

Troubleshooting

14

Parts List

16

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

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.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

You can locate the model number by standing in the operating position behind the unit and looking down at the frame on the right side. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD(4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance & Storage Your ResponsibilityAttaching Handle Assembly Assembling Your TillerAttaching Clutch Control Cables Forward CablePrimer Button Model Final Clutch AdjustmentThrottle Control Forward Tine Engagement HandleStarting Engine Operating Your TillerGas and Oil Fill up Wheel Position Using Your TillerTo Stop Engine Removing End Caps Model 390 onlyCultivating Handle PressureTransporting The Tiller Maintaining Your Tiller Lubrication Cleaning Tine AreaBelt Replacement Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionPage Model 340 Thru Part Description 255 Model 340 Thru Model Description 2526 Model MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for