Yard Machines 390 User Manual

5

NOTE:  This operator’s guide covers three different
model tillers. Models 340 thru 345 have forward tine
drive only. Model 390 has both forward and reverse tine
drive. Follow only the instructions which pertain to your
model tiller. See the model plate on your tiller for the
correct model number.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE 

or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for 
proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator's
position, standing behind the tiller.

•

Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut 
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open 
carton.

•

Remove all loose parts included with unit (i.e., 
operator’s manual, etc.)

•

Cut corners and lay carton down flat.

•

Remove packing material.

•

Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton 
thoroughly for loose parts.

•

Extend control cable(s) to the rear of the tiller and 
lay them on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink 
control cable(s).

Remove the two self-tapping screws on the frame.  
Slide the tailpiece into the frame, with the lower hole in 
the tailpiece toward the front. Secure with screws just 
removed. See Figure 1.

NOTE:  When attaching the handle assembly, steps
three (3) and four (4) will vary depending on the engine
you have. Follow instructions which pertain to your
model tiller.   

•

Remove the hex bolt and cupped washer from the 
top right side of the frame halves. Hold the cable 
guide bracket on the left side of the frame as it will 
fall when the bolt is removed. See Figure 2.

•

Insert the handle assembly between the two frame 
halves. Insert the hex bolt just removed through the 
frame halves, handle assembly, and into the cable 
guide bracket (notch in cable guide bracket goes 
over the flange on the frame). Tighten securely.

•

Loosen the hand knob which secures the handle 
brace to the handle assembly. (Standard Briggs & 
Stratton & Tecumseh Engines).

•

Remove handle crank from the handle brace. 
(Briggs & Stratton Intek  Only).

•

Remove the hex lock nut from on top of the engine, 
just to the left of the spark plug. Attach the curved 
end of the handle brace to the top of the engine, 
using hex lock nut just removed. Tighten securely. 
See Figure 3.(Standard Briggs & Stratton & 
Tecumseh engines).

•

Insert handle crank through the welded bracket on 
the handle and into the threaded u-nut on the end 
of the handle brace. (Briggs & Stratton Intek 
only).

•

Select one of the three handle height positions 
(three notches in welded bracket), and tighten the 
hand knob to secure the handle in desired position. 
Make certain carriage bolt is seated securely into 
one of the three positions provided.