Troy-Bilt E682J-Horse manual Maintenance, Tighten Bolts and Nuts, Tiller Lubrication

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Section 5: Maintenance

Section 5: Maintenance

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 ignition key, if so equipped.

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

Tighten Bolts and Nuts

Check for loose or missing hardware every ten (10) operating hours. Failure to tighten or replace fasteners can cause poor performance, equipment damage or oil leakage. See your Parts Catalog for complete fastener descriptions.

Most hardware on your tiller is visible. Pay particular attention to hardware shown in Figures 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-3A.

1.Check the transmission pulley mounting bolt (Figure 5-1). If the washer behind the bolt head is loose, the bolt needs tightening. To do this, first insert a punch or thick screwdriver into the hole next to the bolt and wedge the tool against the side of the motor mount casting. This immobilizes the pulley while you tighten the bolt.

2.Check jam nut on left side of neutral plunger assembly (Figure 5-2). If loose, immobilize bolt head with one wrench and use another wrench to tighten the nut.

3.Check the three rear bearing cap screws under the depth regulator mounting bracket (A, Figure 5-3). If any is loose, it can cause an oil leak or drive shaft end play.

4.Check the five bolts securing the tiller housing cover to the left side of the trans- mission (B in Figure 5-3). Gear oil can leak from a loose housing cover. To reach the bolts, remove the left side tine holder. See Bolo Tine Maintenance in this Section for tine holder removal directions.

5.Check both swing-bolts (C, Figure 5-3) that connect the power unit transmission to the tine attachment. Both bolts should be checked every 2-1/2 hours of operation. If loose, wear can occur on the locating pin on the power unit, and cause enlargement of the locating hole in the tine attachment. Using a torque wrench, tighten these bolts to 70-to-80 ft.-lbs.

6.Check the locknut that fastens the

shifting linkage to the eccentric shifting lever (D, Figure 5-3). Do not tighten the locknut against the eccentric lever. It should be very close to, but not touching the lever.

7.Check the four bolts and nuts securing left and right tine holders to the tine shaft (Figure 5-3A).

IMPORTANT: Give screws or bolts that go into the transmission housing a coating of non-hardening gasket sealant to prevent gear oil from leaking.

Tiller Lubrication

Proper lubrication of the tiller’s mechani- cal parts is an essential part of good maintenance. Lubrication should be done after every ten (10) hours of operation.

Use ordinary motor oil (#30 weight or lighter) where oil is specified. Use a quality grease with a metal lubricant where grease is recommended (regular grease is acceptable). Do not over lubricate. If there is a build-up of dirt, remove the build-up and re-apply oil or grease.

Figure 5-3A: Tine holder hardware must be tight.

ATighten Bolts and Nuts

BTiller Lubrication

Figure 5-1: Check bolt on transmission pulley.

C

D

Figure 5-3: Gently tilt tiller forward to check fasteners.

Figure 5-2: Check jam nut on plunger assembly.

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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 TrainingAntidotes Section 1 Safetyc. Use slower wheel, tine and engine speeds 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 EveryTiller Lubrication Section 5 MaintenanceTighten Bolts and Nuts Checking the Power Unit Oil Level Transmission Gear Oil MaintenanceChecking for Oil Leaks Checking Gear Oil LevelsFor Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings Adding or Changing Gear OilChecking the Tine Attachment Oil Level 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 MaintenanceStoring Your Tiller Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring SystemTesting the Forward Interlock Wiring System 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 pageMISCELLANEOUS PARTS TRANSMISSION HOUSINGTRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 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