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Yard Machines 340 Thru 390 manual

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    IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 FR ONT TINE TILLERS Models 340 Thru 390 PRINTED IN U .S.A. FORM NO . 770-8576A O PERA T OR’S M ANU AL Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved for[...]

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    2 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 YOUR TILLER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESUL[...]

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    3 • Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory. • If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance. 2. CHILDREN • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not [...]

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    4 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your tiller. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your tiller for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operators Man[...]

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    5 A TT A CHING THE T AILPIECE AND DEPTH ST AKE Remove the two self-tapping screws on the frame. Slide the tailpiece into the frame, with the lower hole in the tailpiece toward the front. Secure with screws just removed. (See Figure 3.) Figure 3 A TT A CHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBL Y 1. Remove the hex bolt and cupped washer from the top right side of the[...]

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    6 A TT A CHING THE CLUTCH CONTR OL CABLE(S) FORWARD CABLE Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracket underneath the handle assembly as follows. (On model 390, the forward clutch cable is the cable which is attached closer to the rear of the tiller). 1. Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the end of the cable, and move it up the rod [...]

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    7 SECTION 6: CONTROLS THRO TTLE CONTROL The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. (See Figure 9.) 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 9). PRIMER BUTT ON (Model 34[...]

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    8 Model 345 1. 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. 2. Make certain all controls are in the neutral position (released). (See Figure 8). 3. Place the engine speed control in the START position. 4. Push primer t[...]

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    9 2. Depth Stake Adjustment: The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the depth and speed at which the machine will operate. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip to raise or lower depth stake. (See Figure 10.) By increasing the depth of the depth stake, the forward speed of the machine is reduced, and the working depth is incre[...]

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    10 With the outer tines installed, the working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. For cultivation, this may be reduced to 13 inches by removing the outer tines. Refer to Tine Width Adjustment in Adjustment section. When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. In growing corn or similar crop[...]

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    11 CARBURET OR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and tines. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If [...]

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    12 Figure 19 Model 390 Shown . Figure 20 Model 390 Shown 6. Reassemble the new belt, following instructions in reverse order. Make certain the reverse drive belt is assembled with the wide side of the belt against the transmission and engine pulleys. Be certain to adjust the clutch control as instructed in the final clutch adjustment section of ass[...]

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    13 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. T rouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine f ails to star t Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Throttle control le ver not in correct star ting position (if so equipped). Block ed fuel line. Dir ty aircle[...]

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    14 Model 340-345[...]

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    15 Model 340-345 REF . NO . P ART NO . CODE DESCRIPTION 2 712-3004A He x Flange L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr . 5) 3 786-0004 T ail Piece Br kt. (R.H.) 4 786-0003 T ail Piece Br kt. (L.H.) 5 710-0805 He x Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Lg. 7 750-0890 Spacer .32" I.D . x .75" O .D . 8 786-0005 Depth Bar 9 711-0415 Cle vis Pin .375" I.D . x 1.62&qu[...]

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    16 Model 340-345[...]

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    17 Model 340-345 REF . NO . PA R T NO . CODE DESCRIPTION 1 786-0056 Belt Cov er 2 736-3020 Fl-W ash. .266" I.D . x .625" O.D . 3 710-0599 He x Wash. Hd. TT -T ap Scr . 1/4-20 x .5" Lg. 4 712-0392 He x L-Stop Nut 1/4-28 Thd. 5 712-3004A He x Flange T op L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. 6 786-0035A Tine Shield 7 710-0118 He x Bolt 5/16-18 x .75"[...]

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    18 Model 390[...]

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    19 Model 390 REF . NO . P ART NO . CODE DESCRIPTION 2 712-3004A Hex Flange L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr . 5) 3 786-0004 T ail Piece Br kt. (R.H.) 4 786-0003 T ail Piece Br kt. (L.H.) 5 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Lg. 7 750-0890 Spacer .32" I.D . x .75" O .D . 8 786-0005 Depth Bar 9 711-0415 Clevis Pin .375" I.D . x 1.62" Lg.[...]

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    20 Model 390[...]

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    21 Model 390 REF . NO . PA R T NO . CODE DESCRIPTION 1 786-0057 Belt Cov er 2 736-3020 Fl-W ash. .266" I.D . x .625" O.D . 3 710-0599 He x Wash. Hd. TT -T ap Scr . 1/4-20 x .5" Lg. 4 712-0392 He x L-Stop Nut 1/4-28 Thd. 5 712-3004A He x Flange T op L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr . 5) 6 786-0035A Tine Shield 7 710-0118 He x Bolt 5/16-18 x .75[...]

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    22 NOTES[...]

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    23 NOTES[...]

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    MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers u[...]