Troy-Bilt E683F-Horse, 683-Horse manual Operating Symbols, Various symbols shown here, with word

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Section 1: Safety

Maintenance and Storage

1.Keep the tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition.

2.Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

3.Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4.To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5.Store gasoline in a cool, well-venti- lated area, safely away from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gasoline in an approved container, safely away from the reach of children.

6.Refer to the Maintenance sections

of this Manual and the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for instructions if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

7.Never perform maintenance while the engine is running or the spark plug wire is connected, except when specifically instructed to do so.

8.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

Decals

For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and operational decals are located on your unit (Figure 1).

Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the Factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing.

Refer to the Parts List for decal locations, descriptions and part numbers.

A) WARNING: Hot Surfaces.

C) WARNING: Operating and

Safety Instructions

Top of the air cleaner housing.

 

 

E) Forward

D) Power Unit

 

Interlock

 

Operating

 

Lever (2)

 

Instructions

 

 

F) Engine Stabilization.

B) WARNING: Engine Ignition.

 

Top of fuel tank.

Electric start models only.

 

Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals. (Briggs & Stratton engine shown)

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word

SLOW

STOP

CHOKE

 

 

descriptions) are used on the tiller and engine.

STOP

CHOKE

ROTATING

Your unit may not have all of the symbols.

 

ON

OFF

 

 

TINES

 

 

 

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.

KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.

SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOG- GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.

KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.

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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 EngineMove engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop OperationStarting the Engine 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 EngageHours ProcedureEvery Tiller Lubrication MaintenanceTighten Bolts and Nuts 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 DiscChecking Tines for Wear Bolo Tine MaintenanceAdjusting Reverse Drive 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 MaintenanceStoring Your Tiller Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System 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