Troy-Bilt 682J, E686N, E682L Appendix a Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Procedures, Linkage

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK OR TEST

 

 

 

Engine

 

 

Engine shuts off when

 

 

 

Engine does not shut off

 

 

(Check or test in sequence shown

 

 

 

won’t start

 

 

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive

 

 

 

when Forward Interlock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lever is shifted into

 

 

 

Levers are released while

 

 

until problem is resolved.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD

 

 

 

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lever is in FORWARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle Lever in START position

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in NEUTRAL position

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward Interlock Wire Harness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector securely mated

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward Interlock Levers not being

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

squeezed prior to shifting Wheels/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tines/PTO Drive Lever to

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visually inspect for bare, broken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or disconnected wires

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check handlebar wire harness

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check transmission wire harness

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Procedures

1Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever: A. Lever does not stay in FORWARD–

• Drive belt may be too tight. Raise belt adjustment block a little (Sect. 5).

• Clutch pawl spring at end of lever may be overstretched. Install new spring.

B.Lever hard to shift into REVERSE–

• Check reverse disc for wear (Sect. 5).

• Check adjustment of reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assy. (Sect. 5).

• Clean and re-lubricate motor mount bars, belt adjustment block and linkages on lever (Sect. 5).

C.Tiller stays in REVERSE when lever is released–

• Lubricate motor mount bars, belt adjust- ment block and linkages on lever (Sect. 5).

• Check adjustment of reverse spring and plunger (Sect. 5). If problem persists, contact Technical Service Department.

D.Lever sticks in FORWARD–

•Lubricate motor mount bars, belt adjust- ment block, and linkages on lever (Sect. 5). If problem continues, contact the Technical Service Department.

E. Lever hard to shift into FORWARD–

•Follow advice for Problem 1-D. Also check for possible bent motor mount bar that could be binding in engine mount holes.

2 Wheel Speed Lever:

A.Lever hard to shift, or sticks in FAST or SLOW wheel gear positions–

Linkage

Eccentric

Connecting Rod

Figure 5-43: Check connecting rod, shifting linkage and eccentric lever.

•Lubricate eccentric lever at rear of power unit transmission (Figure 5-43). If rust is present, use penetrating oil and work eccentric lever back and forth by hand.

•Lubricate linkage to Wheel Speed Lever to eccentric lever (Figure 5-43).

•Clutch inside transmission may be binding. Disconnect linkage from eccentric lever and work eccentric lever by hand. If difficult or impossible to move, it may be due to a damaged keyway on the wheel shaft. Contact Technical Service Department.

•Lubricate washers and castle nut on pivot of lever. If necessary, remove roll pin and back nut off 1/6th turn. Replace roll pin and test the movement.

•Apply grease to zerk fitting (if so equipped) with grease gun until grease appears around washers.

B.Lever shifts into FAST wheel gear, but not into SLOW wheel gear–

• Connecting rod at end of lever might be backwards, or bent in toward transmission housing and hitting it. Other shifting linkage might be bent. Straighten or replace linkage (Figure 5-43).

• Clutch inside transmission may be binding (Problem 2-A).

C.Lever moves freely, but won’t shift in or out of gear–

• Eccentric shifting pin inside transmission may be broken (rare) or worn. Disconnect linkage from eccentric lever and try moving eccentric lever by hand (Figure 5-43). If lever moves easily, contact the Technical Service Department.

3 Wheels and Tines Won’t Turn:

•Review operation of controls (Sect. 3 & 4).

•Check condition and adjustment of drive belt and reverse disc (Sect. 5).

•Mounting bolt for transmission drive pulley may be loose. (See Figure 5-1). If so, drive belt or reverse disc will turn pulley, but pulley won’t turn main drive shaft.

•Worm gears that drive wheel and tiller shafts may be worn.

4 Wheels Turn, But Tines Won’t:

•Tines/PTO Clutch Lever must be in ENGAGE position (Sect. 3).

•Tines/PTO Clutch Lever may need adjust- ment.

•Key for dog clutch on tine attachment main drive shaft may be missing, broken.

•Worm gears that drive the tine shaft may be worn.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetyUse slower wheel, tine and engine speeds SafetyKeep children and pets away Operating Symbols Maintenance and StorageIntroduction Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyInspect Unit Attach HandlebarMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform AssemblyRemove 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 LeverMove the engine Throttle lever to Stop position Keyswitch StarterEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever Pre-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 OperationOperating 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 tinesSoil Enrichment Idea Wide-Row PlantingTilling Under Corn Removing Tine Attachment Removing And Replacing The Tine AttachmentMove the tiller to level ground Place Wheel Speed Lever into Free Wheel FigureSetting Up Stationary Attachments Installing the Tine AttachmentGuide Pin Mounting Hole Move the two swing-bolts intoStarting The Engine Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsOperating Stationary Attachments Stopping the EngineHours EveryTiller Lubrication MaintenanceTighten Bolts and Nuts Checking the Power Unit Oil Level Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking for Oil Leaks Checking Gear Oil LevelsChecking the Tine Attachment Oil Level Adding or Changing Gear OilFor Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings If the level is incorrect, see Adding or Changing Gear OilDraining and Filling PTO Power Unit Transmission Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit TransmissionAdding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission Draining and Filling the Tine Attachment TransmissionMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension Drive Belt MaintenanceHow to Measure Belt Tension Belt Adjustment ToolReplacing the Drive Belt Replacing the Drive BeltRemoving the Belt Reverse 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 Spark Plug MaintenanceStoring Your Tiller Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Troubleshooting Procedures Appendix a TroubleshootingLinkage EccentricTiller Pulls To One Side 290-258-081 290-257-081 Row Marker AttachmentDozer/Snow Blade Attachment Wrap-Around Bumper GuardPage TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty

682J, E686N, E682L specifications

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