Choke Lever (Model 340/390)
The choke lever is located above the throttle control. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. See Figure 8.
Primer Button (Model 345)
The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. See Figure 8
Forward Tine Engagement Handle
The forward tine engagement handle is located beneath the tiller handle. See Figure 7. Squeezing the handle up against the tiller handle engages the tines. Release the handle to stop the tines.
Reverse Tine Drive Clutch Lever
(Model 390 Only)
The reverse tine drive clutch lever is located on top of the handle panel. See Figure 7. Pull the lever to the rear to move the tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the reverse tine drive.
NOTE: Never engage both the forward and reverse tine drives at the same time. Engaging both forward and reverse tine drives at the same time could damage the belt drives and cause the engine to stall.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4.
Tines And End Caps
The tilling tines and end caps (are used to cultivate, furrow, and preapre yoru garden for seeding. The end caps (Model 390 only) are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas.
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Briggs and Stratton Intek
Choke
Throttle Control
Briggs and Stratton Standard
Air
Cleaner
Primer
Throttle
Fast 
Control
Stop 
Tecumseh
Figure 8
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
Gas and Oil Fill up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller.
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: Your tiller is shipped without oil; however, a small amount of oil may be present from the factory.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.
Models 340, 342, & 390
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
•Make certain all controls are in the neutral position (released). See Figure 6.
•Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. See Figure 8.
•Move choke lever to CHOKE position. (A warm engine requires little or no choke.)
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
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