Troy-Bilt 682J, E686N, E682L manual Choosing Wheel Tine Speeds

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Section 4: Operation

WARNING

The HIGH speed belt range position combined with a FAST wheel speed setting propels the tiller at the fastest pace. Reduce the engine throttle speed when starting out to help avoid personal injury or property damage if using this speed combination.

3.Kneel on left side of tiller. To create belt slack, reach over to right side of the pulleys and push in at the center of the belt with a finger. At the same time, use your left hand to work the belt part-way onto the lower-front transmission pulley groove (Figure 4-10).

Figure 4-10: Low range to high range. Shows moving belt from lower-rear groove onto lower-front groove.

4.Go to the other side of the tiller to finish seating the belt onto the pulley groove.

5.Working from the left side of the tiller, work the belt as much as possible onto the top-front engine pulley groove (Figure 4-11).

6.Finish seating the belt from the right side of the tiller.

IMPORTANT: Proper belt tension is important for good performance. See Section 5, Drive Belt Maintenance for information on belt maintenance schedule and procedures.

NOTE: If extra belt slack is needed to move the belt, just raise the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up into REVERSE. This lowers the engine pulley, and creates more slack.

Figure 4-11: Low range to high range. Shows moving belt from top- rear groove onto top-front groove.

7.Check both sides of the high range pulley grooves to verify that the belt is properly seated.

Changing Belt From HIGH Range to LOW Range

1.To avoid personal injury, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and move wire away from spark plug before making any adjustments. Let engine and muffler cool.

2.Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL.

3.Stand on left side of tiller. Use your right hand to hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up into REVERSE position. Use your left hand to move the belt off top-front engine pulley groove to top-rear engine pulley groove (Figure 4-12).

Figure 4-12: High range to low range. Shows moving belt from top- front groove onto top-rear pulley groove.

4.Go to right side of tiller and finish seating the belt.

5.Still holding the lever up in REVERSE position, and working from the left side of the tiller, move the belt from the lower- front transmission groove to the lower- rear transmission groove.

6.Go to the right side of the tiller and finish seating the belt (Figure 4-13).

Figure 4-13: High range to low range. Shows moving belt from lower-front onto lower-rear groove.

7.Check that the belt is fully seated in the pulley grooves. Check this from both sides of the tiller.

Choosing Wheel

and Tine Speeds

Your tiller has four FORWARD wheel/tine speed combinations for handling a variety of tilling tasks and gardening jobs. Exper- iment with the tine depth, engine speed, and wheel/tine speed and determine the combination that provides the best results. Here are some tips:

1.Advance the throttle lever so the engine has sufficient power.

2.When tilling untilled or hard earth, do not set the Depth Regulator too deep. The tiller will buck and the engine will load down.

3.You will know your settings are ideal when the tines break-up the soil easily, the engine does not labor, and your progress is steady and smooth.

See Table 2, Wheel Speed and Belt Range Selection Guide for recommendations.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolUse slower wheel, tine and engine speeds SafetyKeep children and pets away Maintenance and Storage Operating SymbolsTools/Materials Needed for Assembly IntroductionInspect Unit Attach HandlebarAssembly Move Tiller Off Shipping PlatformCheck Gear Oil Levels Remove the temporary screw J, FigureAdjust Air Pressure in Tires Attach Engine Throttle Lever and CableAdd Motor Oil to Engine Oil Level HoleInstall Battery Cables Connect the Wire Harness ReceptacleTo Avoid Personal Injury or Property Damage Never bring a gas can near the positivePTO Attachments Feature Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive LeverForward Interlock Levers EngineFeatures and Controls Handlebar Height Adjustment LeverWheel Speed Lever Tines/PTO Clutch LeverMove the engine Throttle lever to Stop position Keyswitch StarterEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever Following steps describe how to start and stop the engine Pre-Start ChecklistBreak-In Operation Starting and Stopping the EngineOperation Move engine throttle lever -2 away from StopCold Weather Operation Operating the TillerStopping the Engine and Tiller Moving the Tiller Forward and TillingMoving the Tiller in Reverse Stopping Reverse MotionTo Stop the Engine Making TurnsTesting the Forward Interlock Safety System How to Check the Interlock SystemLoading and Unloading the Tiller Transporting The Tiller Around Your PropertyChanging Speed Belts Loading the TillerUnloading the Tiller Changing Belt From LOW Range to High RangeChoosing Wheel Tine Speeds Changing Belt From High Range to LOW RangeMove the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into Neutral Go to right side of tiller and finish seating the beltLet the tiller do the work Tilling depthsAvoid tilling wet, soggy soil To help avoid personal injury, be awareAvoid making footprints Suggested tilling patternsTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopesClearing the tines Terrace GardeningSoil Enrichment Idea Wide-Row PlantingTilling Under Corn Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment Removing Tine AttachmentMove the tiller to level ground Place Wheel Speed Lever into Free Wheel FigureInstalling the Tine Attachment Setting Up Stationary AttachmentsGuide Pin Mounting Hole Move the two swing-bolts intoSetting Up Non-Powered Attach- ments Starting The EngineOperating Stationary Attachments Stopping the EngineEvery HoursTiller Lubrication MaintenanceTighten Bolts and Nuts Transmission Gear Oil Maintenance Checking the Power Unit Oil LevelChecking for Oil Leaks Checking Gear Oil LevelsAdding or Changing Gear Oil Checking the Tine Attachment Oil LevelFor Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings If the level is incorrect, see Adding or Changing Gear OilAdding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit Transmission Draining and Filling PTO Power Unit TransmissionAdding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission Draining and Filling the Tine Attachment TransmissionDrive Belt Maintenance Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt TensionHow to Measure Belt Tension Belt Adjustment ToolReplacing the Drive Belt Replacing the Drive BeltRemoving the Belt Reverse Drive System Maintenance Reverse Disc InspectionChecking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive System Installing a New Reverse DiscChecking and Adjusting Reverse Disc Replacing the Reverse DiscChecking Tines for Wear Bolo Tine MaintenanceAdjusting Reverse Drive Single Tine Replacement Removing and Replacing a Tine Holder AssemblyRemoving Tine Holder Assembly Replacing Tines Holder AssemblyTine Shaft Maintenance Tire and Wheel MaintenanceAir Cleaner Maintenance Spark Plug MaintenanceStoring Your Tiller Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Appendix a Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ProceduresLinkage EccentricTiller Pulls To One Side Row Marker Attachment 290-258-081 290-257-081Dozer/Snow Blade Attachment Wrap-Around Bumper GuardPage TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty

682J, E686N, E682L specifications

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