Troy-Bilt E683G-Big Red manual Assembly, Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform, Connect Wire Harness

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Figure 2-2. Handlebar assembly.

Section 2: Assembly

Left-Side

Clamp

and Nut

Figure 2-3. Fully assembled handle- bars.

4. Raise handlebars to one of two height

settings and tighten the height adjustment

lever. Also, make sure all other mounting

2.Remove both sets of nuts, star washers, screws, and one bushing

(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Figure 2-6) from the yoke plates (H). There is a bushing inside the short link

(I). Be careful not to lose it when removing screw (G).

3.Slide the plates at the end

of the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever over the yoke plates (Figure 2-

9). To aid in the next step, insert a screw temporarily into the forward most holes (J, Figure

2-7) of the yoke plates and the lever.

 

 

 

Handlebars

 

Right

Right

Left

 

Clamp

 

 

Ratchet

Ratchet

 

 

Base

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clamp

Height

 

 

Nut

Adjustment

Base

 

 

Lever

Bolt

 

 

 

 

 

Wire

 

 

 

Harness

FRONT

 

 

 

OF TILLER

 

 

hardware is securely tightened.

NOTE: Fully assembled handlebar assembly should appear as shown in Figure 2-3.

STEP 3: Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform

1.Set the Depth Regulator Lever (A, Figure 2-4) to Travel position. Do

this by lifting the tiller by the handlebars, then pulling straight back on the lever and sliding down to the highest notched setting.

2.Set the Wheel Speed Lever (B, Figure 2-4) to Freewheel position. To do this, move the lever approximately halfway between the Fast and Slow settings while you rock the tiller forward and backward until the wheels move freely.

3.Lift Handlebars high enough to clear

tiller tines and pull back firmly to dislodge the tiller from the platform wheel wells.

STEP 4: Connect Wire Harness

1.Ground green (and red for electric start units) wire(s) to engine block, Figure 2-5A.

2.Connect the safety wire assembly (green and yellow wires), Figure 2-5B.

3.Connect the tiller's main harness con- nection to the neutral safety switch recep- tacle, Figure 2-5C.

STEP 5: Attach Wheels/Tines/ PTO Drive Lever

4. Align the rear most holes of the yoke plates and the Wheels/ Tines/PTO Lever. Use long nose pliers to hold the bushing (L, Figure 27) in place while inserting the screw (K) through the lever and yoke plates. Install star washer (B, Figure 2-6) and nut (A), then hand tighten.

5.Retrieve the clutch pawl spring (Figure 2-8) from hardware bag.

Figure 2-5A. Ground green (and red for electric start units) wire(s) to engine block.

B

A

Figure 2-5B. Connect the safety wire assembly (green and yellow wires)

Figure 2-4: Photo shows the Depth

Regulator Lever (A) and the Wheel

Speed Lever (B).

1.Loosen the bolt (Figure 2-2) on the handlebar base and swing the handlebars out to the right side.

Figure 2-5C. Connect the main harness

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connection to the neutral safety switch.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Before cleaning, repairing, or Safety Alert SymbolRestrain the tiller SafetyTines/PTO Drive Lever into All controls. Do not attempt toDescriptions are used on the tiller and engine Operating SymbolsVarious symbols shown here, with word Your unit may not have all of the symbolsAttach Handlebar Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyIntroduction Inspect UnitLeft-Side Clamp Nut AssemblyConnect Wire Harness 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 LeversTines/PTO Clutch Lever Features and ControlsHandlebar Height Adjustment Lever Wheel Speed LeverEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever Keyswitch StarterStarting and Stopping the Engine Following steps describe how to start and stop the enginePre-Start Checklist Break-In OperationStarting the Engine OperationMove engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop Moving 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 tinesAs you move forward into a row 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 groundInstalling the Tine Attachment PTO Power Unit Operating InstructionsMove Tines/PTO Clutch Lever -22 into Engage Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsOperating Stationary Attachments Stopping the EngineEvery ProcedureHours Tighten Bolts and Nuts MaintenanceTiller Lubrication Checking Gear Oil Levels Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking the Power Unit Oil Level Checking for Oil LeaksFor Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings Adding or Changing Gear OilChecking the Tine Important TwoAdding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit TransmissionReinstall the oil level check plug. Tighten it securely Draining and Filling PTO Power Unit TransmissionBelt Adjustment Tool Drive Belt MaintenanceMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension How to Measure Belt TensionPush the belt upward to create slack in the belt Figure Replacing the Drive BeltPlace the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Removing the BeltReverse Disc Inspection Reverse Drive System MaintenanceReplacing the Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive SystemInstalling a New Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse DiscAdjusting Reverse Drive Bolo Tine MaintenanceChecking Tines for Wear Replacing Tines Holder Assembly Single Tine ReplacementRemoving and Replacing a Tine Holder Assembly Removing Tine Holder AssemblyThrottle Cable Maintenance Tine Shaft MaintenanceTire and Wheel Maintenance Air Cleaner MaintenanceTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemStoring Your Tiller Eccentric Troubleshooting ProceduresConnecting Rod LinkageTines Turn, But Wheels Won’t Appendix a TroubleshootingSweep Cultivator OEM-290-260 Wheel Weights OEM-290-266Troy-BiltPTO Log Splitter OEM-290-258 Row Marker Attachment OEM-290-257Part Description Description QTYParts List GW-9119 725-04367 Handlebar Wire Harness AssyGW-9250 Handlebar Switch-forward GW-9548 Bolt-Hex hd., flanged self-locking1900864 710-3005710-04049 712-04065Wheel Speed LEVER, Belt Drive SYSTEM, ENGINES, Wheels Wheel Assemblies Wheel Speed LeverBelt Drive System Engines and Engine MountPower Unit Transmission Assemblies Pinion Shaft Assembly Drive Shaft AssemblyFrom Miscellaneous Parts Transmission HousingTransmission Assembly Part Description QTYParts List Transmission Housing and Dipstick Tiller Drive Shaft AssemblyBolo Tine Assemblies Description QTY Custom Tilling Tines Description QTY Standard Tilling TinesModels E683G & E683F GW-97020 GW-96515 Cable-battery, positive and negativeWashers for cables and wires 736-0119 725-04346 Wire Harness & ConnectingTROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019 TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty