Troy-Bilt 665B Pro-line, 664Dpony Bumper Model OEM-290-254, HILLER/FURROWER Model OEM-290-251

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Section 5: Maintenance

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WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 

PROCEDURE

NOTES

 

 

Check motor oil level

2, 3

 

 

Clean engine

2, 7

 

 

Check drive belt tension

1, 4

 

 

Check nuts and bolts

1, 4

 

 

Change motor oil

1, 4, 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate tiller

4

 

 

Service foam pre-cleaner air filter

7

 

 

(if so equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

Service paper air filter (if so equipped)

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check gear oil level in transmission

1, 5

 

 

Check tines for wear

5

 

 

Check air pressure in tires

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service spark plug

7

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES

1 - After first 2 hours of break-in operation.

2 - Before each use.

3 - Every 5 operating hours.

4 - Every 10 operating hours.

5 - Every 30 operating hours.

6 - More frequently in dusty or dirty conditions.

7 - See Engine Owner’s Manual for service recommendations.

8 - Whichever time interval occurs first.

TILLER ATTACHMENTS

The attachments listed below are available for your tille Contact your authorized dealer or the factory for current information.

BUMPER — MODEL OEM-290-254

The tubular steel bumper helps to protect the engine from damage.

HILLER/FURROWER — MODEL OEM-290-251

The furrower blade attaches to the back of the depth regulator assembly and is used to create rows, trenches and ditches up to 8" deep, depending on soil conditions. The two hiller wings attach to the sides of the furrower blade and are used to make hilled rows and raised bed gardens.

ROW MARKER— MODEL OEM-290-257

The row marker attaches to the hiller/furrower attachment and is used to scratch lines in the seedbed for laying out furrows, trenches, raised beds, etc. (eliminates the need for stakes, string and measuring tape). The row marker is adjustable in length from 28" to 49-3/4", allowing you to vary the width of the marked rows as required.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Calling Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding Model Number Engine InformationPreparation SafetySafety Alert Symbol TrainingUse slower engine speeds Maintenance and StorageSafety Keep children and pets awayTo Avoid Serious Injury DecalsInspect Unit AssemblyHardware BAG Parts List IntroductionAttach Reverse Clutch Control Cable Attach Forward Clutch Control CableAssistance Marked Neg AssemblyAttach Wheel Gear Lever Check AIR Pressure in TiresTo Operate the Forward Clutch Control Features and ControlsWheel Gear Lever Forward Clutch ControlDepth Regulator Features and ControlsEngine Controls Reverse Clutch ControlBREAK-IN Operation PRE-START ChecklistOperation Starting and Stopping EngineStopping the Engine Operating the TillerOperation Starting the EngineStopping the Tiller and Engine For reverse motion of the wheels and tinesChoosing correct wheel and tine speeds Tilling Tips & TechniquesTilling across slopes without using terraces Tilling up and down slopesTerrace Gardening Loading and Unloading the Tiller Power CompostingCheck Tire Pressure MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Check HardwareTo Check Transmission Gear Oil Level MaintenanceTransmission Gear OIL Service Check for OIL LeaksSpark Plug Service Engine CleaningEngine OIL Service AIR Cleaner ServiceWheel Gear Cable Adjustment OFF Season StorageBolo Tines Cutting Edge Tine Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt TensionChecking Forward Belt Tension Checking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt TensionRemoving Forward Clutch Belt Installing Forward Clutch BeltReverse Clutch Belt Removal and Replacement Installing Reverse Clutch BeltRemoving Reverse Clutch Belt Battery Maintenance Problem Possible Cause Correction TroubleshootingBumper Model OEM-290-254 HILLER/FURROWER Model OEM-290-251ROW MARKER- Model OEM-290-257

E66M PonyES, 664Dpony, 665B Pro-line specifications

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