MTD 390 Serie Manual Del Operador página 6

3. The depth stake can be placed at
various positions. For setup purposes
it is suggested that the depth stake be
assembled with the stake just above or
level with the ground surface. For further
instructions on the Depth Stake refer to
the Operation Section of this manual.
Adjustments
Wheels
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted
so that the machine sits level. The wheels
need to be adjusted to meet your tilling needs
before operation. This adjustment is made by
removing the clevis pin from the wheel yoke
and raising the wheels to the desired height.
See Figure 3-7.
Wheel Yoke
Cotter
Pin
Figure 3-7
Clutch Cables Adjustment
Before operating the tiller the adjustment of
the forward and reverse drive cables must be
checked.
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire against the engine.
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2. Adjust either the forward or reverse
clutch cable by loosening the hex nut.
See Figure 3-8.
Cable Collar
Clevis
Pin
3. Turn the cable collar section one or two
turns to increase or decrease tension on
the cable. See Figure 3-8.
4. Retighten the lock nut against the cable
collar. See Figure 3-8.
5. With the forward and reverse tine
engagement handles in the neutral —
released — position, pull the starter rope
several times. The tines should not turn.
6. If they turn forward, adjust the forward
tine engagement cable to release tension
Depth
using the previous steps in this section. If
Stake
the tines turn toward the rear, adjust the
reverse tine engagement cable to lesson
the tension as with previous steps.
7. Check again for correct tension on the
cables.
8. After tilling, if the tines stop moving, re-
adjust the cables.
Set-Up
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the Engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate Engine Operator's
Manual packed with your tiller. Read the
instructions carefully.
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Hex Nut
Figure 3-8
WARNING!
Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running.