Troy-Bilt 664D, 665B Operating the Tiller, Operation, Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine

12Section 4: Operation

STARTING THE ENGINE

The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have read all of the operating instruc- tions in this Section. Also review

the safety rules in Section 1: “Safety” and the tiller and engine controls information in Section 3: “Features and Controls.”

1.Complete the “Pre-Start Checklist” on the previous page.

2.Put the Wheel Gear Lever (Figure 4-1) in the ENGAGE position.

3.Put the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position (lever all the way down) so that the tines are clear of the ground.

4.Release all controls on the tiller.

5.Put the Engine Throttle Control Lever (Figure 4-1) in the “FAST” setting.

6.On engines equipped with a fuel valve, turn valve to open position as instructed in the separate engine manual.

7.Choke or prime engine as instructed in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

8.For recoil (non-electric) starting models:

(a)Place one hand on fuel tank to stabi- lize unit when you pull the starter handle.

(b)Use the recoil starter rope to start the engine as instructed in the sepa- rate Engine Owner’s Manual. When the engine starts, gradually move the choke lever (on engines so equipped) to the “NO CHOKE”, “CHOKE OFF” or “RUN” position.

(c)Leave the Engine Throttle Control Lever in the “FAST” setting.

9.For electric starting models (E666M):

(a)Turn the engine ignition key to the “START” setting and allow the starter motor to crank the engine for several seconds. Avoid cranking the engine longer than 15 seconds at a time as doing so could damage the starter motor. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed starting instructions.

(b)When the engine starts, release the key and it will return to the “RUN” setting.

(c)Gradually move choke lever (on engines so equipped) to “NO CHOKE”, “CHOKE OFF” or “RUN” position.

(d)Leave the Engine Throttle Control Lever in the “FAST” setting.

To Start the Electric Start Engine With the Recoil Starter Rope

If necessary, the electric start engine can be started with the recoil starter rope by following the steps below:

1.If the battery is not “dead” or damaged, leave it connected to the tiller so it will be recharged during engine operation. Make sure the battery cells are filled to the UPPER LEVEL line with elec- trolyte.

2.If the battery is “dead” or damaged, remove it (refer to “Battery Removal and Installation” in Section 5) and have it tested. Before starting engine, cover the terminal on the loose end of the positive

(+) cable with the insulated boot and secure it in place with electrical tape to prevent electrical sparks.

3.Put the ignition key in the “RUN” position and then follow Steps 1-8 of “Starting the Engine.”

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1.To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch Control levers or the Reverse Clutch Control knob (whichever control is engaged).

2.To stop the engine on the recoil start model, move the Engine Throttle Control Lever to the “STOP” position.

3.To stop the engine on an electric start model, move the ignition key to “OFF”.

IMPORTANT: After stopping an electric start engine, remove the ignition key from the switch to reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine.

OPERATING THE TILLER

The following pages provide guidelines to using your tiller effectively and safely in various gardening applications. Be sure to read “Tilling Tips & Techniques” in this Section before you actually put the tines into the soil.

This is a traditional “standard rotating tine” tiller with forward rotating tines. It operates completely differently from CRT (Counter Rotating Tines) tillers or from low-cost front tine tillers.

1.Follow the “Pre-Start Checklist” on the previous page. Be sure that the Wheel Gear Lever is in the ENGAGE position.

2.Put the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position (lever all the way down) so that the tines are clear of the ground. Use this position when practicing with your tiller or when moving to or from the garden. When you are ready to begin tilling, you must move the Depth Regula- tor Lever to the desired depth setting (see “Tilling Tips & Techniques”).

3.Start the engine and allow it to warm up. When warm, put Engine Throttle Control Lever in “FAST” speed setting.

WARNING

Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating

tines will cause injury.

4.For forward motion of the wheels and tines:

(a)Pull one or both of the Forward Clutch Control Levers up and hold them against the handlebars. To stop forward motion of the wheels and tines, release the levers.