Troy-Bilt 654J manual Shift Cable, Tine Engagement Cables, Wheel Engagement Cable

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Shift Cable

If the tiller’s wheels do not “freewheel” when the wheel shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, the shift cable is in need of adjustment. Refer to Step 10 on Page 8 for detailed instructions.

Tine Engagement Cables

If the tines fail to drive when the tine engagement lever is placed in the ON position, or if the tines fail to stop when the tine engagement lever is placed in the OFF position, DO NOT OPERATE THE TILLER. The tine engagement c able is in need of adjustment.

1.Remove the belt cover by removing the top screw and washer (and loosening the side screws) which secure it.

2.To adjust the cable:

a.Loosen the inside hex nut found on the cable adjuster.

b.Loosen the outside hex nut found on the cable adjuster.

c.Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull outward to take up slack (usually no more than 1/4-inch) in the cable before retightening both hex nuts loosened earlier.

Wheel Engagement Cable

1.Adjust the wheel engagement cable as follows:

a.Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper hex nut found on the cable adjuster.

b.Loosen the lower hex nut found on the cable adjuster.

c.Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull outward to take up slack (usually no more than 1/4-inch) in the cable before retightening both hex nuts loosened earlier.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding Model Number Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationMaintenance and Storage Adjacent areas Safety Labels Found on Your TillerAttaching the Handle Tools Needed for AssemblyAssembling the Tiller Attaching the Control Box Gas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Shift CableGasoline OilEngine Know Your TillerStarter Handle Wheel Engagement HandleDepth Regulator Lever Handle Height AdjusterTine Direction Selector Tine Engagement Lever Starting Engine Safety Interlock SystemPre-Start Checklist Stopping the Tiller and Engine Stopping EngineOperating the Tiller Tilling Depths Tilling Tips & TechniquesLoading and Unloading the Tiller Tilling Tips & Techniques CON’TCleaning the Tiller Maintenance and AdjustmentsEngine LubricationChanging Oil AdjustmentsChecking Oil Level Checking HardwareWheel Engagement Cable Shift CableTine Engagement Cables Tine Drive Belts ServiceChanging the Belts Page Wheel Drive Belt ViewTines Removing and Installing TinesTine Inspection TiresProblem Possible Cause Correction TroubleshootingWheels and Tines Model 654J Parts ListHandlebar and Controls Spring, Compression, .39x.60 x .88 Lg 46 a 686-04034 Transmission Ring, Retaining, External, 1.188 Dia Shaft Tine Shield Page TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty