Troy-Bilt E682L-Horse, 68J-Horse PTO Attachments Feature, Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever, Engine

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Section

3Features and Controls

WARNING

Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls, operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

Introduction

This section describes the location and function of the controls and features on your tiller. Refer to Section 4, Operation for detailed operating instructions.

Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you completely understand the operation of the controls and feel confident with each of them.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual for information about the controls on the

G

F

A

B

E

C

D

Figure 3-1:

 

A– Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

E– Depth Regulator Lever

B– Forward Interlock Levers

F– Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever

C– Wheel Speed Lever

G– Engine Throttle Lever

D– Tines/PTO Clutch Lever

 

engine.

NOTE: All references to left, right, front and rear of the machine are based on a position behind the handlebars and facing forward.

PTO Attachments Feature

In addition to powerful tilling capability, you can quickly convert your machine into a PTO (Power Take-Off) Power Unit that is capable of towing or powering various TROY-BILT attachments.

You can access this capability by removing the tines attachment (powered by the PTO Power Unit). The PTO Power Unit is then available for engine powered attachments, or for pulling or towing non- powered attachments. See Section 4, PTO Power Unit for detailed information on installing and operating TROY-BILT PTO attachments.

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

Use the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever (A, Figure 3-1) to engage and disengage power to the transmission.

This lever has three operating positions: FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE.

FORWARD is engaged when the lever is moved down until the clutch roller (G, Figure 3-2) engages into the detent position under the adjustment block (H, Figure 3-2). You will definitely feel the lever engage into this position.

Use the FORWARD setting to move the wheels and tines forward, or to apply power to an optional PTO (Power Take Off) attachment. (See also Forward Interlock Levers.)

To stop the wheels, tines or any PTO attachment, move the lever to NEUTRAL by tapping the lever upwards (Figure 3-3) and releasing.

REVERSE is engaged when the lever is pushed (with an open palm) all the way up and held in that position (Figure 3-4). Use this setting to move the wheels in reverse. To stop moving in reverse, release the lever; it automatically returns to the NEUTRAL position.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tines or any PTO attachment in REVERSE.

NEUTRAL is this control’s normal non- operating position. The lever returns to NEUTRAL when it is tapped out of the FORWARD position or released from the REVERSE position. NEUTRAL position is between FORWARD and REVERSE (Figure 3-3). Use this setting to stop the wheels, tines or any PTO attach- ment.

IMPORTANT: Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting the engine or before engaging the wheels, tines or any PTO attachment.

Forward Interlock Levers

The Forward Interlock Levers (B, Figure 3-1) are attached under each handlebar grip.

You must squeeze at least one of these interlock levers up against the handlebar grip whenever the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is engaged in FORWARD position.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetyUse slower wheel, tine and engine speeds Keep children and pets awayTo Avoid Serious Injury Operating SymbolsAttach Handlebar Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyIntroduction Inspect UnitFront Tiller Move Tiller Off Shipping PlatformRemove the temporary screw J, Figure Check Gear Oil LevelsOil Level Hole Adjust Air Pressure in TiresAttach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable Add Motor Oil to EngineNever bring a gas can near the positive Install Battery CablesConnect the Wire Harness Receptacle To Avoid Personal Injury or Property DamageEngine PTO Attachments FeatureWheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Forward Interlock LeversDepth Regulator Lever Handlebar Height Adjustment LeverWheel Speed Lever Tines/PTO Clutch LeverMove the engine Throttle lever to Stop position Keyswitch StarterEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever Starting and Stopping the Engine Following steps describe how to start and stop the enginePre-Start Checklist Break-In OperationMove engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop Move the throttle speed control to Fast setting when tillingMoving the Tiller Forward and Tilling Cold Weather OperationOperating the Tiller Stopping the Engine and TillerMaking Turns Moving the Tiller in ReverseStopping Reverse Motion To Stop the EngineTransporting The Tiller Around Your Property Testing the Forward Interlock Safety SystemHow to Check the Interlock System Loading and Unloading the TillerChanging Belt From LOW Range to High Range Changing Speed BeltsLoading the Tiller Unloading the TillerGo to right side of tiller and finish seating the belt Choosing Wheel Tine SpeedsChanging Belt From High Range to LOW Range Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NeutralTo help avoid personal injury, be aware Let the tiller do the workTilling depths Avoid tilling wet, soggy soilTilling up and down slopes Avoid making footprintsSuggested tilling patterns Tilling on slopesTerrace Gardening Clearing the tinesSoil Enrichment Idea Power CompostingWide-Row Planting Tilling Under CornTo Avoid Personal Injury or Damage to Equipment Removing And Replacing The Tine AttachmentRemoving Tine Attachment Move the tiller to level groundMove the two swing-bolts into Installing the Tine AttachmentSetting Up Stationary Attachments Guide Pin Mounting HoleStopping the Engine Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsStarting The Engine Operating Stationary AttachmentsHours ProcedureEvery Tiller Lubrication Tighten Bolts and NutsChecking Gear Oil Levels Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking the Power Unit Oil Level Checking for Oil LeaksIf the level is incorrect, see Adding or Changing Gear Oil Adding or Changing Gear OilChecking the Tine Attachment Oil Level For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold MarkingsDraining and Filling the Tine Attachment Transmission Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit TransmissionDraining and Filling PTO Power Unit Transmission Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment TransmissionBelt Adjustment Tool Drive Belt MaintenanceMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension How to Measure Belt TensionReplacing the Drive Belt Replacing the Drive BeltRemoving the Belt Reverse Disc Inspection Reverse Drive System MaintenanceReplacing the Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive SystemInstalling a New Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse DiscChecking Tines for Wear Bolo Tine MaintenanceAdjusting Reverse Drive Replacing Tines Holder Assembly Single Tine ReplacementRemoving and Replacing a Tine Holder Assembly Removing Tine Holder AssemblySpark Plug Maintenance Tine Shaft MaintenanceTire and Wheel Maintenance Air Cleaner MaintenanceStoring Your Tiller Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Eccentric Troubleshooting ProceduresLinkage Tiller Pulls To One Side Hiller/Furrower Attachment Troy-BiltPTO Log SplitterDozer/Snow Blade Attachment Wrap-Around Bumper GuardPart Description Description725-0157 Models 682J. E686N & E682LDescription QTY 1186246GW-9119 GW-2551 Handlebar Wire Harness AssyGW-9250 Handlebar Switch-forward GW-9548GW-20795 710-3005GW-1113-1 712-3017Wheel Speed LEVER, Belt Drive SYSTEM, ENGINES, Wheels Wheel & Tire Assemblies Wheel Speed LeverBelt Drive System Engines and Engine MountPower Unit Transmission Assemblies Bracket Assemblies Drive Shaft AssemblyPinion Shaft Assembly Models 682J & E682L FromMiscellaneous Parts Transmission HousingTransmission Assembly Part Description QTYParts List Transmission Housing and Dipstick Tiller Drive Shaft AssemblyBolo Tine Assemblies Description QTY Custom Tilling Tines Standard Tilling TinesModels E686N & E682L GW-97020 GW-96515 Cable-battery, positive and negativeGW-2614 Battery Hold-down Clamp-with 1908118 Wire Harness & Connecting1909748 Bumper Attachment. Includes Ref. Nos through 1910730710-3181 736-0921Page Page Page TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty