Mtd 393 User Manual

Front Tine TillerModel 393OPERATOR’S MANUALIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYMTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019W

10Handle PressureFurther control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. • A downward pressure on t

11SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wireand ground it against the engine beforeperforming any adjustments.Engine Adjust

12Cleaning Tine Area Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off immediately instead of

13Figure 16• Be certain to adjust the clutch control as instructed in the final clutch adjustment section of assembly instructions.Off-Season StorageI

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15Model 390REF. NO.PART NO. DESCRIPTION1. 712-0442 Acorn Lock Nut 1/4-202. 736-3020 Flat Washer .271” I.D. x .630” O.D.3. 720-0270A Reverse Handle Gri

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17Model 390REF. NO.PART NO. DESCRIPTION1. 712-0392 Hex L-Stop nut 1/4-282. 736-3020 Flat Wash. .266” I.D. x .625” O.D.3. 710-0599 Hex Washer TT-Tap Sc

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2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices... 3Assembling Your T

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the

3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerth

49. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you.10. Start the engine according to the instructions found in this

5SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLERNOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller aredetermined from behind the unit in the operatingposition.Re

6Attaching Clutch Control Cable(s)Forward CableAttach the end of the forward cable to the bracket underneath the handle assembly as follows. The forwa

7SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLERWARNING: Read, understand, and followall instructions and warnings on themachine and in this manual beforeoperating.Throt

8SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLERGas and Oil Fill upService the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with

9Removing End Caps The end cap, which are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas, are removable from the outer axle. Remove th