Troy-Bilt E683F-Horse, 683-Horse, E683G-Big Red manual Table of Contents

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Calling Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Attachments & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Warrany Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

FINDING THE MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Rear-tine Tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you begin to assemble your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. This information is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is shown below. For future reference, please write down your model and serial number in the space provided below

Copy Model Number Here

TROY-BILT LLC Copy Serial Number Here

P. O. BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-558-7220 866-840-6483

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, speci- fications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed sepa- rately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding controls, operation, or maintenance, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1-866-840-6483to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have the model number and serial number ready when you call.

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Safety Alert Symbol Before cleaning, repairing, orAll controls. Do not attempt to SafetyTines/PTO Drive Lever into Restrain the tillerYour unit may not have all of the symbols Operating SymbolsVarious symbols shown here, with word Descriptions are used on the tiller and engineInspect Unit Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyIntroduction Attach HandlebarMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform AssemblyConnect Wire Harness Left-Side Clamp NutCheck Gear Oil Levels Remove the temporary screw J, FigureAdd Motor Oil to Engine Adjust Air Pressure in TiresAttach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable Oil Level HoleTo Avoid Personal Injury or Property Damage Install Battery CablesConnect the Wire Harness Receptacle Never bring a gas can near the positiveForward Interlock Levers PTO Attachments FeatureWheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever EngineWheel Speed Lever Features and ControlsHandlebar Height Adjustment Lever Tines/PTO Clutch LeverKeyswitch Starter Engine Controls Engine Throttle LeverBreak-In Operation Following steps describe how to start and stop the enginePre-Start Checklist Starting and Stopping the EngineMove engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop OperationStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine and Tiller Cold Weather OperationOperating the Tiller Moving the Tiller Forward and TillingTo Stop the Engine Moving the Tiller in ReverseStopping Reverse Motion Making TurnsLoading and Unloading the Tiller Testing the Forward Interlock Safety SystemHow to Check the Interlock System Transporting The Tiller Around Your PropertyUnloading the Tiller Changing Speed BeltsLoading the Tiller Changing Belt From LOW Range to High RangeMove the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into Neutral Choosing Wheel Tine SpeedsChanging Belt From High Range to LOW Range Go to right side of tiller and finish seating the beltAvoid tilling wet, soggy soil Let the tiller do the workTilling depths To help avoid personal injury, be awareTilling on slopes Avoid making footprintsSuggested tilling patterns Tilling up and down slopesClearing the tines Terrace GardeningTilling Under Corn Power CompostingWide-Row Planting As you move forward into a rowMove the tiller to level ground Removing And Replacing The Tine AttachmentRemoving Tine Attachment To Avoid Personal Injury or Damage to EquipmentPTO Power Unit Operating Instructions Installing the Tine AttachmentStopping the Engine Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsOperating Stationary Attachments Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever -22 into EngageHours ProcedureEvery Tiller Lubrication MaintenanceTighten Bolts and Nuts Checking for Oil Leaks Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking the Power Unit Oil Level Checking Gear Oil LevelsImportant Two Adding or Changing Gear OilChecking the Tine For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold MarkingsDraining and Filling PTO Power Unit Transmission Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit TransmissionReinstall the oil level check plug. Tighten it securely Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment TransmissionHow to Measure Belt Tension Drive Belt MaintenanceMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension Belt Adjustment ToolRemoving the Belt Replacing the Drive BeltPlace the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Push the belt upward to create slack in the belt FigureReverse Drive System Maintenance Reverse Disc InspectionChecking and Adjusting Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive SystemInstalling a New Reverse Disc Replacing the Reverse DiscChecking Tines for Wear Bolo Tine MaintenanceAdjusting Reverse Drive Removing Tine Holder Assembly Single Tine ReplacementRemoving and Replacing a Tine Holder Assembly Replacing Tines Holder AssemblyAir Cleaner Maintenance Tine Shaft MaintenanceTire and Wheel Maintenance Throttle Cable MaintenanceStoring Your Tiller Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Linkage Troubleshooting ProceduresConnecting Rod EccentricAppendix a Troubleshooting Tines Turn, But Wheels Won’tRow Marker Attachment OEM-290-257 Wheel Weights OEM-290-266Troy-BiltPTO Log Splitter OEM-290-258 Sweep Cultivator OEM-290-260Description QTY Part DescriptionParts List GW-9548 Bolt-Hex hd., flanged self-locking 725-04367 Handlebar Wire Harness AssyGW-9250 Handlebar Switch-forward GW-9119712-04065 710-3005710-04049 1900864Wheel Speed LEVER, Belt Drive SYSTEM, ENGINES, Wheels Engines and Engine Mount Wheel Speed LeverBelt Drive System Wheel AssembliesPower Unit Transmission Assemblies Drive Shaft Assembly Pinion Shaft AssemblyFrom Part Description QTY Transmission HousingTransmission Assembly Miscellaneous PartsParts List Tiller Drive Shaft Assembly Transmission Housing and DipstickBolo Tine Assemblies Description QTY Standard Tilling Tines Description QTY Custom Tilling TinesModels E683G & E683F 725-04346 Wire Harness & Connecting GW-96515 Cable-battery, positive and negativeWashers for cables and wires 736-0119 GW-97020TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019