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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Front Tine Tillers
Models
340 Thru 390
Model 390 Shown
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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 mai
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3, 4 Assembling Your Tiller.......................................................................................5 Know Your Tiller.................................................................................................7 Operating Your Tiller..........................................................................................8 Making Adjustments ....
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 Result In Personal Injury. When You See This Symbol— Heed Its Warning. DANGER: Your tiller was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in t
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• Never store the machine or fuel container inside CHILDREN where there is an open flame or spark such as a • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or alert to the presence of small children. Children are furnace. often attracted to the tilling activity. Never assume • Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the that children will remain where you last saw them. exhaust from the engine contains carbon • Keep children ou
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s guide covers three different Attaching The Handle Assembly model tillers. Models 340 thru 345 have forward tine NOTE: When attaching the handle assembly, steps drive only. Model 390 has both forward and reverse tine three (3) and four (4) will vary depending on the engine drive. Follow only the instructions which pertain to your you have. Follow instructions which pertain to your model tiller. See the model plate on your tiller for the mod
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attached closer to the rear of the tiller). • Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the Welded end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far as it Fuel Handle Bracket Shut-off will go. Brace Valve • 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
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Final Clutch Adjustment Reverse Tine To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as Engagement Handle follows. • Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. • Engage and release the tine engagement handle, then the reverse tine engagement lever (model 390 only). If an excessive noise is heard when releasing Tine Engagement Handle either the tine drive clutch handle or lever, the cable may be too loose. Adjust either the forward or
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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 Choke Run Fast Stop 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 Briggs and Stratton Intek The forward tine engagement handle is located beneath the tiller handle. See
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• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. With the proper amount of care and maintenance, this Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind machine will provide the owner with many years of slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against service. starter. Wheel Position • Repeat preceding instructions 5 and 6 until engine The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted such that starts. When engine starts, move choke lever on the unit sits level. While tilling, as the
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Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth • Wheel Yoke Adjustment: Place wheel yoke so Transport that the wheels are forward (nearest point between Position Depth wheels and tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and Stake transport. The forward speed will increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for deep tilling. Forward speed will decrease. See Figure 11. Shallow Tilling Fast Forward Raised Wheel Setting Deep Tilling for Deep Tilling Slow Forward Figure 12 When tilli
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Throttle Control: The throttle control lever adjusts the engine speed and stops the engine. With the throttle control lever pushed completely forward, the carburetor is in START position. Pulling the throttle control back slightly adjusts the engine speed to FAST. Pulling the throttle back further reduces the engine speed to SLOW. Pull the throttle completely back to stop the engine. Use maximum engine speed for deep tilling. Move the throttle control to SLOW when transporting the till
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug Clutch Control Adjustments wire and ground against the engine before To adjust the clutch controls, refer to the Final performing any adjustments, repairs, or Adjustment section of assembly instructions. maintenance. Carburetor Adjustment Tine Width Adjustment The tilling width of the unit is 22 inches. See Figure 15. WARNING: If any adjustments are made Tilling width can be increased to 24 inches by removing to the engine wh
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Lubrication The use of pressure washers will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of Belt Removal And Replacement work on tiller. Your tiller has been engineered with belts made of special material (Kevlar Tensile). They should not be Pivot Points-Remove the belt cover and lubricate
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Be certain to adjust the clutch control as instructed Transmission in the final clutch adjustment section of assembly Reverse Pulley instructions. Idler Pulley Forward Drive Belt See Figure 17 • Models 340 thru 345: Remove the belt cover by following steps 1 thru 3 of the previous section. Model 390: Remove the reverse drive belt as instructed in the previous section. • Remove the belt keeper from the idler pulley by removing the idler pulley nut. • Lift belt off the idler pulley and tran
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SECTION 8: 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. 27. 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16” I.D. 1. 712-0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-20 28. 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5 2. 736-3020 Flat Washer .271” I.D. x .630” O.D. 3. 731-1599 Handle Cover 29. 786-0129 Cable Guide Bracket 30. 710-0604 Hex Wash Screw 5/16-18 x .62” 4. 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Gr.2 31. 710-0602 Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Tap Scr. 5. 720-0274 Grip-Handle 6. 686-0083 Clutch Handle Assembly 32. 738-0934 Shdl. Bolt 5/16-
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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 23. 786-0053 Tine Shield Bracket 2. 736-3020 Flat Wash. .266” I.D. x .625” O.D. 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 26. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25” 5. 712-3004A Hex Flange Top L-Nut 5/16-18 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
