Troy-Bilt E666M Wheel Gear Lever, Forward Clutch Control, To Operatethe ForwardClutchControl

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FeaturesandControls

Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner'sManual, and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructionscan

result in serious personalinjury.

Figure3-1: Controlslocated on handlebar.

INTRODUCTION

This Sectiondescribes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Referto the following section "Operation" for detailed operating instructions. Practice using thesecontrols, with the engine shut off, until you understandthe

operation of the controls and feel confi- dent with them.

IMPORTANT:Referto the separateengine manufacturer'sEngineOwner'sManual for information about the controls on the

engine.

WHEEL GEAR LEVER

This lever (A, Figure 3-1) has two posi- tions: ENGAGEand DISENGAGE.

In the ENGAGEposition, the wheelswill

start turning when either the Forward Clutch Control or the ReverseClutch

Control is engaged(the tines will also start turning when either clutch is engaged).

The DISENGAGEposition placesthe wheels in the freewheeling mode to allow the unit to be movedwithout the engine running. Usethe DISENGAGEposition only when the engine is not running. See "DANGER"statement that follows.

To shift to ENGAGE,gently (do not force) move the lever forward while also rolling the tiller afew inchesforward or back- ward. Moving the tiller helps to align the shift mechanismwith the transmission wheel drive gears.

To shift to DISENGAGE(freewheel), move the lever rearward, without rolling the tiller. The wheelswill roll freely when the lever is properly set in the DISENGAGEposition.

Never place the Wheel Gear Lever in DISENGAGE (Freewheel) when the

engine is running.

Having the Wheel Gear Lever in DISENGAGE and then engaging the tines/wheels with either the Forward Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch

Control could allow the tines to propel the tiller rapidlyforward or backward.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in personal injury or property damage.

FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL

The two interconnected levers (B, Figure 3-1) control the engagementof forward drive to the wheelsand tines.

To Operatethe ForwardClutchControl:

1.Beforeengaging the Forward Clutch Control, put the Wheel GearLever in the ENGAGEposition (see "WARNING" below).

2.Pull up and hold one or both of the levers against the handlebargrips to engagethe wheels and tines.

3.ReleaseBOTHleversto disengage (stop) the wheels andtines. All forward motion will stop (the enginewill continue to run).

Never engage the wheels and tines with the Forward Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch Control unless the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE.

Engagingthe Forward Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch Control when the

wheels are not engaged could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage.

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Contents Operators Manual Tableof Contents CustomersupportFindingmodelnumber Safety Alert Symbol SafetyMaintenanceandstorage Keepchildren and pets awayPleaserememberYou can alwaysstop Decals Tools/Materials Needed For Assembly Hardware BAG Parts ListUnpacking Instructions Ref. Qty. DescriptionAttach Reverse Clutch Control Cable LeftSide ReverseClutch Handlebar ControlKnobAttach Forward Clutch Control Cable CABLESMODELE666M Wheel Gear Lever Forward Clutch ControlTo Operatethe ForwardClutchControl Electric Start Keyswitch Model E666M Handlebar Height AdjustmentEnginecontrols DepthregulatorStartingand Stopping Engine PRE-START ChecklistBREAK+INOPERATION Gasolineis Highly Flammableand ITS VaporsareexplosiveStarting the Engine Operatingthe TillerTrolyte Stopping the EngineStoppingthe Tiller and Engine Useonehandtoguidetiller whenmovingforwardPowered wheels, causing them to Deeper. Doing so takes the weight offCausingthe tiller to skip rapidly across When tilling soil that hasntbeentilledTilling acrossslopeswithout usingterraces Tilling up and down slopesTerrace Gardening Loadingandunloading Tiller PowercompostingTillerlubrication CheckhardwareChecktirepressure Checkforoilleaks Transmissiongearoil ServiceTo CheckTransmissionGear Oil Level This manualEnginecleaning SparkplugserviceEngineoil Service AIR CleanerserviceWheelgearcableadjustment BolotinesOFF Season Storage Checking and Adjusting Tension on Clutch Belts Follow the belt adjustment instructionsChecking and Adjusting ForwardClutch Belt Tension TineLoosen the two adjuster jam nuts E a few turns Checking and AdjustingReverse ClutchBelt TensionForward Clutch Belt Removal Replacement TensionRemovingForwardClutchBelt Installing ForwardClutchBeltReverse Clutch Belt Removal Replacement Installing Reverse ClutchBeltRemovingReverse ClutchBelt Batterymaintenance Problem Possible Cause Correction TroubleshootingTubular steel bumper helps to protect the enginefrom damage BUMPER--MODEL0EM-290-254HILLER/FURROWER--MODEL0EM-290-251 ROWMARKER-- MODEL0EM-290-257Models 664D & E666M No. No.DESCRIPTIONQTY REF. PartREF. Part NO. no Description QTY 16 GW-90064 24 GW-9390 35 GW-9853 36 GW-20806Screw, Ref , secures ForwardClutchCable 28, Ref ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover38 GW-90063 42 GW-55088 50 GW-9090 Part Description QTY TRANSMISSIONHOUSING,COVERSSEALS,GASKETS,PLUGSRetainingRing internal 17and18......................................A/R1909950 GW-20712611-04002 GW-1166-1Bolo TINES, Wheels PartDescription QTY Bumperattachment Bumper 0EM-290-254Bumper- OEM-290-254 REF. Part NO. no No. NoModel E666M 1186073 1186211 1186390 1186389 1901202 1901894 1908118 ElectricstartassemblyTROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty
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