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TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH
IMPORTANTREAD SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
PRINTED IN USA
FORM NO. 770-10598A
Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
ENGINE INFORMATION
Safety Alert Symbol
1 Safety
Section
Training
c. Use slower wheel, tine and engine speeds
Section 1 Safety
Antidotes
Operating Symbols
Maintenance and Storage
Decals
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
Tools/Materials Needed for Assembly
2 Assembly
Loose Parts List Qty. Description
Introduction
Adjustment
Section 2 Assembly
Wire
STEP 4 Connect Forward Interlock Wire Harness
STEP 6 Check Gear Oil Levels
STEP 8 Attach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable
STEP 9 Adjust Air Pressure in Tires
STEP 7 Add Motor Oil to Engine
Oil Level Hole
Battery produces explosive gases
STEP 2 Install the Battery Cables
STEP 1 Connect the Wire Harness Receptacle
ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
PTO Attachments Feature
3 Features and Controls
G F A B E C D
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever
Section 3 Features and Controls
Wheel Speed Lever
Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
Keyswitch Starter
Section 3 Features and Controls
Engine Controls
Engine Throttle Lever
4 Operation
Pre-Start Checklist
INTRODUCTION
Break-In Operation
Starting the Engine
Section 4 Operation
To help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment
Avoid engine muffler and nearby
Operating the Tiller
Cold Weather Operation
Stopping the Engine and Tiller
Moving the Tiller Forward and Tilling
Stopping Reverse Motion
Moving the Tiller in Reverse
To Stop the Engine
Making Turns
How to Check the Interlock System
Testing the Forward Interlock Safety System
Loading and Unloading the Tiller
Transporting The Tiller Around Your Property
Loading the Tiller
Changing Speed Belts
Unloading the Tiller
Changing Belt From LOW Range to HIGH Range
Changing Belt From HIGH Range to LOW Range
Choosing Wheel and Tine Speeds
Tilling Tips & Techniques
Use shallow depth regulator settings. Till gradually deeper
TABLE 2-4 WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE
Let the tiller do the work
Avoid making footprints
Do not use FAST wheel speed position when on sloped ground
Suggested tilling patterns
Tilling on slopes
B. Terrace Gardening
Clearing the tines
Wide-Row Planting
POWER COMPOSTING
Tilling Under Corn
Soil Enrichment Idea
VERY IMPORTANT
PTO POWER UNIT
Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment
Removing Tine Attachment
Installing the Tine Attachment
PTO POWER UNIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setting Up Stationary Attachments
Guide Pin Mounting Hole
Starting The Engine
Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- ments
Operating Stationary Attachments
Stopping the Engine
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
5 Maintenance
PROCEDURE
Every
Tighten Bolts and Nuts
Section 5 Maintenance
Tiller Lubrication
Checking the Power Unit Oil Level
Transmission Gear Oil Maintenance
Checking for Oil Leaks
Checking Gear Oil Levels
Checking the Tine Attachment Oil Level
Adding or Changing Gear Oil
For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings
Draining and Filling the PTO Power Unit Transmission
Adding Gear Oil to the PTO Power Unit Transmission
Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission
Draining and Filling the Tine Attachment Transmission
Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
Drive Belt Maintenance
How to Measure Belt Tension
5/16 1/4 Belt Adjustment Tool
Removing the Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt
Push Belt UP
Reverse Disc Inspection
Reverse Drive System Maintenance
Installing a New Reverse Disc
Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive System
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Disc
Replacing the Reverse Disc
Adjusting Reverse Drive
Bolo Tine Maintenance
Adjustment Bolt Jam Nut
Checking Tines for Wear
Removing and Replacing A Tine Holder Assembly
Single Tine Replacement
Removing Tine Holder Assembly
Replacing Tines Holder Assembly
Tire and Wheel Maintenance
Tine Shaft Maintenance
Air Cleaner Maintenance
Spark Plug Maintenance
Testing the Forward Interlock Wiring System
Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System
Storing Your Tiller
Troubleshooting Procedures
Appendix A Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CHECK OR TEST
5 Tines Turn, But Wheels Won’t
See Troubleshooting the Forward Interlock Safety System in Section
Wheel Weights
Appendix B Attachments & Accessories
Troy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter
Dozer/Snow Blade Attachment
WHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKE ASSEMBLY
6 Parts List
PART
DESCRIPTION
FORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Parts List
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
DEPTH REGULATOR & TINE HOOD ASSEMBLIES
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WHEEL SPEED LEVER, BELT DRIVE SYSTEM, ENGINES, WHEELS
BELT DRIVE SYSTEM
WHEEL SPEED LEVER
ENGINES AND ENGINE MOUNT
WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES
POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
BRACKET ASSEMBLIES
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MODELS 682J & E682L
POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES Continued from page
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
NOTE 1 THESE SCREWS HAVE A SPECIAL SEALING DESIGN
TILLER ATTACHMENT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
THAT CAN NOT BE REUSED WITHOUT RISKING THE
LOSS OF TRANSMISSION OIL. IF THESE SCREWS
TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND DIPSTICK
TILLER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
BOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES
CUSTOM TILLING TINES
MODEL E682L
ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
PART
BUMPER ATTACHMENT
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