Troy-Bilt 665B Pro-line, 664Dpony Features and Controls, Wheel Gear Lever, Forward Clutch Control

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Features and Controls

WARNING

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

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

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Figure 3-1: Controls located on handlebar.

INTRODUCTION

This Section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Refer to the following section “Operation” for detailed operating instructions.

Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you understand the operation of the controls and feel confi- dent with them.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual for information about the controls on the engine.

WHEEL GEAR LEVER

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

The DISENGAGE position places the wheels in the freewheeling mode to allow the unit to be moved without the engine running. Use the DISENGAGE position 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 a few inches forward or back- ward. Moving the tiller helps to align the shift mechanism with the transmission wheel drive gears.

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

FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL

The two interconnected levers (B, Figure 3-1) control the engagement of forward drive to the wheels and tines.

To Operate the Forward Clutch Control:

1.Before engaging the Forward Clutch Control, put the Wheel Gear Lever in the ENGAGE position (see “WARNING” below).

2.Pull up and hold one or both of the levers against the handlebar grips to engage the wheels and tines.

3.Release BOTH levers to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines. All forward motion will stop (the engine will continue to run).

In the ENGAGE position, the wheels will start turning when either the Forward

DANGER

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

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

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 rapidly forward or backward.

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

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

Engaging the 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 Operator’s Manual Finding Model Number Table of ContentsEngine Information Calling Customer SupportSafety Alert Symbol SafetyTraining PreparationSafety Maintenance and StorageKeep children and pets away Use slower engine speedsTo Avoid Serious Injury DecalsHardware BAG Parts List AssemblyIntroduction Inspect UnitAttach Reverse Clutch Control Cable Attach Forward Clutch Control CableAssistance Attach Wheel Gear Lever AssemblyCheck AIR Pressure in Tires Marked NegWheel Gear Lever Features and ControlsForward Clutch Control To Operate the Forward Clutch ControlEngine Controls Features and ControlsReverse Clutch Control Depth RegulatorOperation PRE-START ChecklistStarting and Stopping Engine BREAK-IN OperationOperation Operating the TillerStarting the Engine Stopping 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 CompostingMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceCheck Hardware Check Tire PressureTransmission Gear OIL Service MaintenanceCheck for OIL Leaks To Check Transmission Gear Oil LevelEngine OIL Service Engine CleaningAIR Cleaner Service Spark Plug 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

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