Controls & Operation - MTD 390 Serie Manual Del Operador

Controls & Operation
Tiller Tines
Engine Controls
See the separate Engine Operator's Manual
for information and functions of the engine
controls.
Forward Tine Engagement Lever
The forward tine control lever is located
beneath the upper section of the handle.
Squeezing the lever against the handle engages
the tine drive. Release the lever to stop the
tines.
Reverse Tine Engagement Lever
The reverse tine control lever is located on top of
the upper section of the handle. Pulling the lever
toward operator engages the tines in reverse.
Release the lever to stop the tines.
Never engage both the forward
NOTE:
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.
Reverse Tine
Engagement Lever
Handle
Handle Knob
End Cap
Figure 4-1
Tines & End Caps
Tilling tines and end caps are used to cultivate,
furrow and prepare your garden for seeding.
End caps are used to avoid tilled soil from
overflowing onto unwanted areas.
Handle Knob
The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the
knob to change the position. Tighten hardware
when complete.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Make sure the metal cap on the end of the
spark plug is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug and refer to the Engine
Operator's Manual for starting and stopping
instructions.
NOTE:
ground it to prevent accidentally starting
the tiller while it is unattended.
Forward Tine
Engagement Lever
Depth Stake
Read, understand, and
WARNING!
follow all the instructions and
warnings posted on the machine
and in this manual before
operating.
Be sure no one is
WARNING!
standing in front of the tiller while
the engine is running or being
started.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
Setting the Depth
Yoke Forward
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are
forward (nearest to tines) for shallow tilling,
cultivating and transport. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
Yoke to Back
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are toward
the rear — closest to depth stake — for deep
tilling and cultivating. See Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3
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