Troy-Bilt E683G-Big Red, 683-Horse manual Engine Controls Engine Throttle Lever, Keyswitch Starter

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Figure 3-5

Section 3: Features and Controls

WARNING

The tiller handlebars can be swung out 30o to the right side for use only with the PTO Chipper/Shredder attachment. This is done by loosening the mounting bolt on the handlebar base. Never operate your tiller or attachments, other than the PTO Chipper/Shredder, with the handle- bars in the right side position. Doing so could result in unsafe handling and personal injury.

Engine Controls

Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual (included in the tiller literature package) to identify the controls on your engine.

IMPORTANT: An engine On/Off switch, a secondary throttle control, a choke lever and a fuel line shut-off control may be located on the engine. Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

Engine Throttle Lever

Use the throttle lever (G, Figure 3-1) to adjust engine speed as well as to start and stop the engine.

Move the lever away from the STOP position before starting the engine. Engine speeds are variable and range between the FAST and SLOW. Use the STOP position to turn the engine off.

NOTE: A secondary throttle lever is located on the front of the 8HP and 10HP engines. A separate On/Off switch may also be available on the engine. (See Engine Owner’s Manual for information.)

Keyswitch Starter

The keyswitch starter on electric start models (A, Figure 3-5) has three positions: OFF, RUN and START. Turn the key to START

to start the engine. Release the key and

it will return to the RUN position. Turn the key to OFF to stop the engine. (Another way to stop the engine is

to move the engine throttle lever to the STOP position.)

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury or damage to equipment, do not start your engine at this time. Complete starting instructions are described in Section 4, Operation.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Before cleaning, repairing, or Safety Alert SymbolTines/PTO Drive Lever into SafetyAll controls. Do not attempt to Restrain the tillerVarious symbols shown here, with word Operating SymbolsYour unit may not have all of the symbols Descriptions are used on the tiller and engineIntroduction Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyInspect Unit Attach HandlebarConnect Wire Harness AssemblyMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform Left-Side Clamp NutRemove the temporary screw J, Figure Check Gear Oil LevelsAttach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable Adjust Air Pressure in TiresAdd Motor Oil to Engine Oil Level HoleConnect the Wire Harness Receptacle Install Battery CablesTo Avoid Personal Injury or Property Damage Never bring a gas can near the positiveWheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever PTO Attachments FeatureForward Interlock Levers EngineHandlebar Height Adjustment Lever Features and ControlsWheel Speed Lever Tines/PTO Clutch LeverEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever Keyswitch StarterPre-Start Checklist Following steps describe how to start and stop the engineBreak-In Operation Starting and Stopping the EngineStarting the Engine OperationMove engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop Operating the Tiller Cold Weather OperationStopping the Engine and Tiller Moving the Tiller Forward and TillingStopping Reverse Motion Moving the Tiller in ReverseTo Stop the Engine Making TurnsHow to Check the Interlock System Testing the Forward Interlock Safety SystemLoading and Unloading the Tiller Transporting The Tiller Around Your PropertyLoading the Tiller Changing Speed BeltsUnloading the Tiller Changing Belt From LOW Range to High RangeChanging Belt From High Range to LOW Range Choosing Wheel Tine SpeedsMove the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into Neutral Go to right side of tiller and finish seating the beltTilling depths Let the tiller do the workAvoid tilling wet, soggy soil To help avoid personal injury, be awareSuggested tilling patterns Avoid making footprintsTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopesTerrace Gardening Clearing the tinesWide-Row Planting Power CompostingTilling Under Corn As you move forward into a rowRemoving Tine Attachment Removing And Replacing The Tine AttachmentMove the tiller to level ground To Avoid Personal Injury or Damage to EquipmentInstalling the Tine Attachment PTO Power Unit Operating InstructionsOperating Stationary Attachments Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsStopping the Engine Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever -22 into EngageEvery ProcedureHours Tighten Bolts and Nuts MaintenanceTiller Lubrication Checking the Power Unit Oil Level Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking for Oil Leaks Checking Gear Oil LevelsChecking the Tine Adding or Changing Gear OilImportant Two For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold MarkingsReinstall the oil level check plug. Tighten it securely Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit TransmissionDraining and Filling PTO Power Unit Transmission Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment TransmissionMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension Drive Belt MaintenanceHow to Measure Belt Tension Belt Adjustment ToolPlace the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Replacing the Drive BeltRemoving the Belt Push the belt upward to create slack in the belt FigureReverse Disc Inspection Reverse Drive System MaintenanceInstalling a New Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive SystemChecking and Adjusting Reverse Disc Replacing the Reverse DiscAdjusting Reverse Drive Bolo Tine MaintenanceChecking Tines for Wear Removing and Replacing a Tine Holder Assembly Single Tine ReplacementRemoving Tine Holder Assembly Replacing Tines Holder AssemblyTire and Wheel Maintenance Tine Shaft MaintenanceAir Cleaner Maintenance Throttle Cable MaintenanceTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemStoring Your Tiller Connecting Rod Troubleshooting ProceduresLinkage EccentricTines Turn, But Wheels Won’t Appendix a TroubleshootingTroy-BiltPTO Log Splitter OEM-290-258 Wheel Weights OEM-290-266Row Marker Attachment OEM-290-257 Sweep Cultivator OEM-290-260Part Description Description QTYParts List GW-9250 Handlebar Switch-forward 725-04367 Handlebar Wire Harness AssyGW-9548 Bolt-Hex hd., flanged self-locking GW-9119710-04049 710-3005712-04065 1900864Wheel Speed LEVER, Belt Drive SYSTEM, ENGINES, Wheels Belt Drive System Wheel Speed LeverEngines and Engine Mount Wheel AssembliesPower Unit Transmission Assemblies Pinion Shaft Assembly Drive Shaft AssemblyFrom Transmission Assembly Transmission HousingPart Description QTY Miscellaneous PartsParts List Transmission Housing and Dipstick Tiller Drive Shaft AssemblyBolo Tine Assemblies Description QTY Custom Tilling Tines Description QTY Standard Tilling TinesModels E683G & E683F Washers for cables and wires 736-0119 GW-96515 Cable-battery, positive and negative725-04346 Wire Harness & Connecting GW-97020TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019 TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty