White Outdoor 393 manual

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    Front Tine Tiller Model 393 OPERA T OR’S MANU AL IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULE S AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD LLC, P .O . BO X 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019 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 e[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Sa fe Operation Pra ctices ............... ............. ................ ................ ....... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ...... ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ....... 5 Know Your Tiller... ................ ............. ................ ................ ..[...]

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    3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points o ut important safe ty instructions which, if not followed, could enda nger the personal sa fety and/or prop erty of yourself a nd others. Read a nd follow all instr uctions in this manual before atte mpting to operat e this machine. Failure to comply with these instruct io[...]

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    4 9. 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 manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times. 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the[...]

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    5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from be hind the unit in the op erating position. Removing Unit From Cart on • Remove stap les, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton en d and peel along to p flap to open carton. • Remove all loose parts included with unit (i.e., op[...]

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    6 Attaching Clutch Control Cable(s) Forward Cable Attach the end of the forward cable t o the bracket underneath the handle assembly as follows. The forward clutch cable is the cable wh ich is attached closer to the rear of the tiller. • Loosen the hex nu t on the threaded rod near the end of the cable , and move it up the rod as far as it will g[...]

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    7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manua l before operating. Throttle Control The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and sto ps the engine. See Figure 6. Choke Lever The choke lever is located behind the air cle aner,[...]

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    8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER Gas and Oil Fill up Service the eng ine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read inst ructions c arefully. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started. • Attach spark plu g wire to s[...]

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    9 Removing End Caps The end cap, which are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing ont o unwanted areas, ar e removable from the outer axle. Remove the hair pin clip and clevis pin that is securing each end cap an d slide end cap off t he axle. See Figure 8. Figure 8 Controlling Speed And T illing Depth Wheel Yoke Adjustment Place wheel yoke so [...]

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    10 Handle Pressure Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. • A downward pr essure on the hand les will reduce the working depth an d increase the forward speed. • An upward pressure on the handles will increase the working depth an d reduce the forward speed. The type of soil an[...]

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    11 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine bef ore performing any adjust ments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the separat e engine manual for en gine adjustment instructions. Wheel Adjustments To adjust the whee l yoke and wheel position, refe r to the Operating Se ction. Clutch Control Ad[...]

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    12 Cleaning Tine Ar ea Clean the underside of the tine shield afte r each use. The dirt wa shes off th e tines easie r if rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries. Alwa ys towel dry the tiller afterwards and appl y a light coat of oil or silicone to prevent rust ing or water damage. IMPORT ANT : Never use a "pressure washe r” to clea[...]

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    13 Figure 16 • Be certain to adjust t he clutch control as instru cted in the final clutch adjust ment section of assembly instructions. Off-Season Storage If the tiller will not be used fo r a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be t aken to prepar e the tiller for storage. • Clean the exterior of engi ne and the entire till[...]

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    14 Model 390 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 30 37 30 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 17 19 20 21 18[...]

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    15 Model 390 REF . NO . P AR T NO . DESCRIPTION 1. 712-0442 Acor n Lock Nut 1/4-20 2. 736-3020 Flat W asher .271” I.D . x .630” O.D . 3. 720-0270A Rev erse Handle Grip 4. 731-1600 Handle Cover w/o throttle 5. 710-0779A T russ Mach. Scr . #10 x 1/2 ” Lg. 6. 720-0274 Grip-Ha ndle 7. 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Gr .2 8. 726-0135 Cap Speed Nu t 9. 68[...]

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    17 Model 390 REF . NO . P AR T NO . DESCRIPTION 1. 712-0392 Hex L-Stop n ut 1/4-28 2. 736-3020 Flat W ash. .266” I.D . x .625” O.D . 3. 710-0599 He x W ashe r TT -T ap Scr . 1/4-20 x .5” 4. 711-0920 Belt Cover Bolt 5. 712-3004A He x Flange T op L-Nut 5/16-18 (Gr .5) 6. 710-0723 He x Hd. Scr . 3/8-16 x 1.25” Lg. (Gr .5) 7. 756-0313 Fl-Idler [...]

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    MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise p urchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original pur[...]