Troy-Bilt E682J-Horse Tilling Tips & Techniques, 4 WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE

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TABLE 2-4: WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE

Section 4: Operation

TABLE 2-4: WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE

IMPORTANT — For correct wheel speed and belt range choices when using attachments or accessories other than tines, read the Owner/Operator Manual provided with the attachment or accessory.

SLOW GEAR, LOW BELT RANGE

For:

Tilling in sod.

Tilling in hard clay.

Tilling under standing corn- stalks in tough soil conditions.

Tilling under cover crops.

Preparing a deep seedbed.

Tilling in stony soil.

Tilling under residues and organic matter.

Mixing in fertilizers, manure.

SLOW GEAR, HIGH BELT RANGE

For:

Tilling in sod or hard clay.

Tilling under standing corn- stalks (slow, steady speed allows time to shred stalks).

Tilling under cover crops (best wheel speed and belt speed range in most soils).

Preparing seedbeds (best speed choice in most soils).

Tilling in stony ground.

Building raised garden beds.

Mixing in fertilizer.

Using hiller wings in hard soil.

Mixing fertilizer and manure.

Tilling residues and organics.

FAST GEAR, LOW BELT RANGE

FAST GEAR, HIGH BELT RANGE

For:

For:

• Going over seedbed for the

• Preparing seedbeds for

last time before planting crops.

planting.

• Covering over seeds in wide

• Covering seeds with less need

row or plot planting (lift han-

to hold up the handlebars.

dlebars to avoid going too

• Cultivating (tiller travels faster,

deep).

rides higher on the soil; allows

• Hilling and furrowing.

engine RPM to be reduced;

• Making raised beds.

handlebars don’t have to be

• Cultivating (lift handlebars to

raised).

• Keeping large areas tilled and

avoid going too deep).

• Tilling large areas.

cultivated in the summer.

• Tilling organic matter under.

• Tilling organic matter in.

• Moving tiller quickly.

• Cultivating between raised

• Cultivating between raised

beds with optional

hiller/furrower attachment.

beds using the optional

 

hiller/furrower.

 

 

Tilling Tips & Techniques

WARNING

To help avoid personal injury, be aware

Let the tiller do the work

While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging. Walk on the side that is not yet finished (to avoid making footprints in the freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but securely grip the handlebar with just one hand (Figure 4-4).

Avoid pushing down on the handlebars in an attempt to force the tiller to dig deeper. Doing so takes the weight off the powered wheels, causing them to lose traction. Without the wheels helping to hold the tiller back, the tines will attempt to propel the tiller – often causing the tiller to skip rapidly across the ground. (Sometimes, slight downward pressure on the handlebars will help get through a particularly tough section of sod or unbroken ground, but in most cases this won’t be necessary.)

Tilling depths

Avoid trying to dig too deeply too quickly, especially when busting sod or tilling soil that hasn’t been tilled for some time. Use shallow depth settings (only an inch or two deep) for the first passes through the garden area.

With each succeeding pass, adjust the depth regulator to dig another inch or two deeper. (Watering the garden area a few days prior to tilling will make tilling easier, as will letting the newly worked soil set for a day or two before making a final, deep tilling pass.)

When cultivating (breaking up the surface soil around plants to help destroy weeds), use very shallow depth settings to prevent injury to plants whose roots often grow close to the surface. If needed, lift up on the handlebars slightly to prevent the tines from digging too deeply. Cultivating on a regular basis not only eliminates weeds, it also loosens and aerates the soil for better moisture absorption and faster plant growth.

Avoid tilling wet, soggy soil

Tilling wet soil often results in large, hard clumps of soil that can interfere with planting. If time permits, wait a day or two after heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before tilling. Test the soil by squeezing it into a ball. If it compresses too easily, it is too wet to till.

that the tiller can unexpectedly bounce up or jump ahead and propel away from you if the tines strike hard or frozen ground, or buried obstacles like large stones, roots or stumps. Always use the following precautions to help maintain control of the tiller:

Walk behind and to the side of the tiller. Use one hand on the handlebars, relaxing your arm but with a secure hand grip.

Use shallow depth regulator settings. Till gradually deeper.
Use slower wheel, tine and engine speeds.
Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots and other debris.

Do not put downward pressure on the handlebars. If needed, apply slight upward handlebar pressure to keep the tines from digging too deeply.

Avoid contacting hard soil or sod at the end of a row – reduce engine speed and lift handlebars to raise tines out of the soil.

In An Emergency, stop tines and wheels by moving Wheels/Tines/ PTO Drive Lever to NEUTRAL. If you cannot reach the lever or have lost control, Let Go Of The Handlebars and All Controls. 21

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Contents TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH IMPORTANTREAD SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYPRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 770-10598AContent TABLE OF CONTENTSFINDING MODEL NUMBER ENGINE INFORMATIONSafety Alert Symbol 1 SafetySection TrainingSection 1 Safety c. Use slower wheel, tine and engine speedsAntidotes Operating Symbols Maintenance and StorageDecals TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURYTools/Materials Needed for Assembly 2 AssemblyLoose Parts List Qty. Description IntroductionAdjustment Section 2 AssemblyWire STEP 4 Connect Forward Interlock Wire HarnessSTEP 6 Check Gear Oil Levels STEP 8 Attach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable STEP 9 Adjust Air Pressure in TiresSTEP 7 Add Motor Oil to Engine Oil Level HoleBattery produces explosive gases STEP 2 Install the Battery CablesSTEP 1 Connect the Wire Harness Receptacle ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEMPTO Attachments Feature 3 Features and ControlsG F A B E C D Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive LeverHandlebar Height Adjustment Lever Section 3 Features and ControlsWheel Speed Lever Tines/PTO Clutch LeverKeyswitch Starter Section 3 Features and ControlsEngine Controls Engine Throttle Lever4 Operation Pre-Start ChecklistINTRODUCTION Break-In OperationStarting the Engine Section 4 OperationTo help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment Avoid engine muffler and nearbyOperating the Tiller Cold Weather OperationStopping the Engine and Tiller Moving the Tiller Forward and TillingStopping Reverse Motion Moving the Tiller in ReverseTo Stop the Engine Making TurnsHow to Check the Interlock System Testing the Forward Interlock Safety SystemLoading and Unloading the Tiller Transporting The Tiller Around Your PropertyLoading the Tiller Changing Speed BeltsUnloading the Tiller Changing Belt From LOW Range to HIGH RangeChanging Belt From HIGH Range to LOW Range Choosing Wheel and Tine SpeedsTilling Tips & Techniques Use shallow depth regulator settings. Till gradually deeperTABLE 2-4 WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE Let the tiller do the workAvoid making footprints Do not use FAST wheel speed position when on sloped groundSuggested tilling patterns Tilling on slopesB. Terrace Gardening Clearing the tinesWide-Row Planting POWER COMPOSTINGTilling Under Corn Soil Enrichment IdeaVERY IMPORTANT PTO POWER UNITRemoving And Replacing The Tine Attachment Removing Tine AttachmentInstalling the Tine Attachment PTO POWER UNIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSetting Up Stationary Attachments Guide Pin Mounting HoleStarting The Engine Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- mentsOperating Stationary Attachments Stopping the EngineREQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 5 MaintenancePROCEDURE EverySection 5 Maintenance Tighten Bolts and NutsTiller Lubrication Checking the Power Unit Oil Level Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking for Oil Leaks Checking Gear Oil LevelsAdding or Changing Gear Oil Checking the Tine Attachment Oil LevelFor Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings Draining and Filling the PTO Power Unit Transmission Adding Gear Oil to the PTO Power Unit TransmissionAdding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission Draining and Filling the Tine Attachment TransmissionMeasuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension Drive Belt MaintenanceHow to Measure Belt Tension 5/16 1/4 Belt Adjustment ToolRemoving the Belt Replacing the Drive BeltReplacing the Drive Belt Push Belt UPReverse Disc Inspection Reverse Drive System MaintenanceInstalling a New Reverse Disc Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive SystemChecking and Adjusting Reverse Disc Replacing the Reverse DiscAdjusting Reverse Drive Bolo Tine MaintenanceAdjustment Bolt Jam Nut Checking Tines for WearRemoving and Replacing A Tine Holder Assembly Single Tine ReplacementRemoving Tine Holder Assembly Replacing Tines Holder AssemblyTire and Wheel Maintenance Tine Shaft MaintenanceAir Cleaner Maintenance Spark Plug MaintenanceInspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System Testing the Forward Interlock Wiring SystemStoring Your Tiller Troubleshooting Procedures Appendix A TroubleshootingPROBLEM CHECK OR TEST5 Tines Turn, But Wheels Won’t See Troubleshooting the Forward Interlock Safety System in SectionWheel Weights Appendix B Attachments & AccessoriesTroy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter Dozer/Snow Blade AttachmentWHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKE ASSEMBLY 6 Parts ListPART DESCRIPTIONFORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM Parts ListHANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY DEPTH REGULATOR & TINE HOOD ASSEMBLIES See Page See Page WHEEL SPEED LEVER, BELT DRIVE SYSTEM, ENGINES, WHEELSBELT DRIVE SYSTEM WHEEL SPEED LEVERENGINES AND ENGINE MOUNT WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIESPOWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLYBRACKET ASSEMBLIES continued on pageMODELS 682J & E682L POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES Continued from pageTRANSMISSION HOUSING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYMISCELLANEOUS PARTS NOTE 1 THESE SCREWS HAVE A SPECIAL SEALING DESIGN TILLER ATTACHMENT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIESTHAT CAN NOT BE REUSED WITHOUT RISKING THE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION OIL. IF THESE SCREWSTRANSMISSION HOUSING AND DIPSTICK TILLER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLYBOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES CUSTOM TILLING TINES MODEL E682L ELECTRIC START SYSTEMPART BUMPER ATTACHMENT Page Page Page TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY