Yard Machines 300 manual Controls

SECTION 3: CONTROLS

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

	Forward Tine
Reverse Tine	Engagement
	Lever
Engagement
Lever
	Handle
	Knob
	Depth
	Stake

	End
Tines
	Cap

Figure 7 Model 390 Shown

THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See Figure 8.

CHOKE LEVER

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.

FORWARD TINE ENGAGEMENT HANDLE

The forward tine engagement handle is located beneath the tiller handle. Squeezing the handle up against the tiller handle engages the tines. Release the handle to stop the tines. See Figure 7.

REVERSE TINE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

(Model 390 Only)

The reverse tine drive clutch lever is located on top of the handle panel. Pull the lever to the rear to move the tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the reverse tine drive. See Figure 7.

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.

Choke Models 340/390

Throttle Control

Figure 8

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to "HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER" SECTION" for more details.

TINE AND END CAPS

The tilling tines and end caps are used to cultivate, furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding. The end caps are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas.

HANDLE KNOB

The handle knob is attached to the handle and is used to adjust the height of the handle to three different settings.

ENGINE CONTROLS

See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the other controls on the engine.

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