Troy-Bilt E682J-Horse manual Drive Belt Maintenance, Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension

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Drive Belt 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.

Drive Belt Maintenance

Measuring and Adjusting

Drive Belt Tension

On a new tiller (or if a new belt is installed), the belt tension will probably need to be adjusted after the first two (2) hours of operation. Thereafter, check belt tension every ten (10) operating hours.

Maintaining the right tension is important to good tiller performance and long belt life. If too loose, the belt will slip on the pulleys, and be unable to deliver full power to the wheels and tines. A loose belt will also wear prematurely.

While checking belt tension, also inspect the belt for cuts, cracks, deterioration, etc. Don’t continue using a belt that isn’t in good shape. You’re sacrificing tiller performance by doing so.

Tips on keeping the drive belt in top condition include:

•Always put the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive

Lever in NEUTRAL when the tiller is not in use.

•Keep tension adjusted correctly.

•Don’t “speed shift” when moving the

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever between FORWARD and REVERSE.

How to Measure Belt Tension

1.Before taking a measurement, be sure the linkages and pivot points on the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever are clean and lubricated. If there is any binding, you won’t get true measurements. Also, you’ll need the belt adjustment tool you received with your new tiller (Figure 5-11).

2.Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever fully down to the FORWARD position. The clutch roller at the bottom of the lever should be positioned under- neath the belt adjustment block (Figure 5-12). Don’t let the clutch roller move during the next few steps. If it moves, you’ll get a false belt tension reading.

3.The belt tension is correct if the front of the clutch roller is 1/4"-to-5/16" away from the face of the upright bracket that holds the adjustment block in place (Figure 5-12). To measure this distance:

a.Without moving the clutch roller, try inserting the 1/4"-thick, slotted end of the belt adjustment tool in between the roller and the upright bracket. (The flat edge of the tool must be facing the roller.) Refer to Figure 5-13.

b.If only the slotted portion of the tool will fit, the belt tension is correct.

c.If the slotted part of the tool will not fit in, the belt is too loose.

d.If the full thickness (5/16") of the tool easily fits in, the belt is too tight.

5/16"

1/4"

Belt Adjustment Tool

Figure 5-11: Use this belt adjust- ment tool to measure and adjust drive belt tension.

Figure 5-12: Shift into FORWARD and measure distance between roller and upright bracket using the belt adjustment tool.

4.If the belt tension is correct, move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever back to

NEUTRAL.

Figure 5-13: Insert slotted end of belt adjustment tool between roller and bracket, with the flat side of the slotted end facing the roller.

How to Adjust Belt Tension

1.As described in the following steps, drive belt tension is adjusted by moving the adjustment block up or down. Moving it down will tighten the belt; moving it up loosens the belt.

HINT: The distance the block moves approximately equals the distance the roller moves.

In most cases, the clutch roller will not have been very far out of position, so the adjustment block will only need to be moved slightly (up or down).

2.Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive

Lever to NEUTRAL position. The clutch roller will come to rest anywhere on the face of the belt adjustment block, depending upon drive belt length and current belt tension adjustment.

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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
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