Troy-Bilt E682LHorseTM manual Changing Speed Belts, Loading the Tiller, Unloading the Tiller

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Section 4: Operation

Turn the vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking brake.

Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat as possible (the less incline to the ramp, the better).

Loading the Tiller

1.Use loading ramps that are strong and wide enough to safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator combined— your tiller weighs between 280 and 325 lbs.

2.Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever (Figure 4-2) into DISENGAGE position.

3.Set the Depth Regulator lever (Figure 4-2) to the Travel position.

4.Move Wheel Speed Lever (Figure 4-2) into SLOW position and reduce the engine throttle speed.

5.Shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever (Figure 4-2) into FORWARD position and follow the tiller up the ramps (Figure 4-7). Check the wheels as you move the tiller forward. Ensure that they move up the center of each ramp.

6.Prevent tiller from rolling in vehicle. Leave Wheel Speed Lever in FAST or SLOW position, chock wheels with blocks and tie down the tiller.

Figure 4-7: To go up ramps, use

Unloading the Tiller

IMPORTANT: Never unload the tiller in FORWARD drive. The tiller could tip forward and expose you to the tines (which should be disengaged as instructed).

1.Use loading ramps that are strong and wide enough to safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator combined— your tiller weighs between 280 and 325 lbs.

2.Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever (Figure 4-2) to DISENGAGE position.

3.Set the Depth Regulator Lever (Figure 4-2) to the Travel position.

4.Move Wheel Speed Lever (Figure 4-2) to SLOW position and reduce the engine throttle speed.

IMPORTANT: Look behind you before you back down the ramp to ensure that all is clear. While descending, keep checking for obstacles behind you.

5.Move and hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into REVERSE drive and back down the ramps (Figure 4-8). Check the wheels as you move the tiller backward. Ensure that they move down the center of each ramp.

Figure 4-8: To go down ramps, use REVERSE drive.

Changing Speed Belts

Your tiller has two belt-driven speed ranges – HIGH RANGE and LOW RANGE

you pick one or the other by deciding which set of pulley grooves to move the forward belt into. By moving the belt from one speed range into the other, in combination with the FAST and SLOW wheel speeds, you obtain a choice of four different forward wheel speeds and two different tine speeds.

WARNING

To help avoid serious personal injury, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, disconnect spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug, and let engine and muffler cool down before changing belt speeds.

Changing the belt from LOW range into HIGH range (or back again) is a matter of moving the belt from one set of pulley grooves to a second set of pulley grooves.

This change is done quickly and without tools (Figures 4-9 through 4-13).

 

Low Range

High Range

Pulley

Pulley

Grooves

Grooves

 

Figure 4-9: Belt range positions.

When the tiller is moving in REVERSE, the wheels are powered by a rubber reverse disc, not by the belt. Therefore, you have only two reverse speeds SLOW and FAST, as set with the Wheel Speed Lever.

Table 4-1 shows the range of wheel and tine speeds available when using the two belt speed ranges and the FAST and SLOW selections on the Wheel Speed Lever.

Table 4-1

Available wheel and tine speeds at 3000 RPM

engine speed.

 

Wheel

 

Tine

Belt

Speed

Wheel

Position

Lever

Speed

Speed

 

 

 

 

Low Range

Slow

.5MPH

146RPM

 

 

 

 

Low Range

Fast

1.2MPH

146RPM

 

 

 

 

High Range

Slow

.7MPH

200RPM

 

 

 

 

High Range

Fast

1.72MPH

200RPM

 

 

 

 

Changing Belt From LOW Range to HIGH 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 it away from spark plug before making any adjustments. Wait for the engine and muffler to cool down.

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

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetyKeep children and pets away SafetyUse slower wheel, tine and engine speeds Operating Symbols Maintenance and StorageAttach Handlebar Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyIntroduction Inspect UnitMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform AssemblyRemove the temporary screw J, Figure Check Gear Oil LevelsOil Level Hole Adjust Air Pressure in TiresAttach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable Add Motor Oil to EngineNever bring a gas can near the positive Install Battery CablesConnect the Wire Harness Receptacle To Avoid Personal Injury or Property DamageEngine PTO Attachments FeatureWheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Forward Interlock LeversTines/PTO Clutch Lever Features and ControlsHandlebar Height Adjustment Lever Wheel Speed LeverEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever Keyswitch StarterMove the engine Throttle lever to Stop position Starting and Stopping the Engine Following steps describe how to start and stop the enginePre-Start Checklist Break-In OperationMove engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop OperationMoving the Tiller Forward and Tilling Cold Weather OperationOperating the Tiller Stopping the Engine and TillerMaking Turns Moving the Tiller in ReverseStopping Reverse Motion To Stop the EngineTransporting The Tiller Around Your Property Testing the Forward Interlock Safety SystemHow to Check the Interlock System Loading and Unloading the TillerChanging Belt From LOW Range to High Range Changing Speed BeltsLoading the Tiller Unloading the TillerGo to right side of tiller and finish seating the belt Choosing Wheel Tine SpeedsChanging Belt From High Range to LOW Range Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NeutralTo help avoid personal injury, be aware Let the tiller do the workTilling depths Avoid tilling wet, soggy soilTilling up and down slopes Avoid making footprintsSuggested tilling patterns Tilling on slopesTerrace Gardening Clearing the tinesTilling Under Corn Wide-Row PlantingSoil Enrichment Idea Place Wheel Speed Lever into Free Wheel Figure Removing And Replacing The Tine AttachmentRemoving Tine Attachment Move the tiller to level groundMove the two swing-bolts into Installing the Tine AttachmentSetting Up Stationary Attachments Guide Pin Mounting HoleStopping the Engine Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsStarting The Engine Operating Stationary AttachmentsHours EveryTighten Bolts and Nuts MaintenanceTiller Lubrication Checking Gear Oil Levels Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking the Power Unit Oil Level Checking for Oil LeaksIf the level is incorrect, see Adding or Changing Gear Oil Adding or Changing Gear OilChecking the Tine Attachment Oil Level For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold MarkingsDraining and Filling the Tine Attachment Transmission Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit TransmissionDraining and Filling PTO Power Unit Transmission Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment TransmissionBelt Adjustment Tool Drive Belt MaintenanceMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension How to Measure Belt TensionRemoving the Belt Replacing the Drive BeltReplacing the Drive Belt Reverse Disc Inspection Reverse Drive System MaintenanceReplacing the Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive SystemInstalling a New Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse DiscAdjusting Reverse Drive Bolo Tine MaintenanceChecking Tines for Wear Replacing Tines Holder Assembly Single Tine ReplacementRemoving and Replacing a Tine Holder Assembly Removing Tine Holder AssemblySpark Plug Maintenance Tine Shaft MaintenanceTire and Wheel Maintenance Air Cleaner MaintenanceTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemStoring Your Tiller Eccentric Appendix a TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures LinkageTiller Pulls To One Side Wrap-Around Bumper Guard Row Marker Attachment290-258-081 290-257-081 Dozer/Snow Blade AttachmentPage Page TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty

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