Contents
Operator’s Manual
Customer Support
Table of Contents
Finding Model Number
Training
Safety Alert Symbol
Preparation
Operation
Use slower engine speeds
Maintenance and Storage
Keep children and pets away
To Avoid Serious Injury
Decals
Introduction
Hardware BAG Parts List
Inspect Unit
Attach Handlebars
Assistance
Attach Reverse Clutch Control Cable
Attach Forward Clutch Control Cable
Check AIR Pressure in Tires
Attach Wheel Gear Lever
Marked Neg
Positive terminal to help protect it from corrosion
To Operate the Forward Clutch Control
Wheel Gear Lever
Forward Clutch Control
Reverse Clutch Control
Engine Controls
Depth Regulator
Engine Throttle Control Lever
BREAK-IN Operation
PRE-START Checklist
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting the Engine
Operating the Tiller
Stopping the Engine
Release all controls on the tiller
Stopping the Tiller and Engine
For reverse motion of the wheels and tines
Choosing correct wheel and tine speeds
Tilling Tips & Techniques
Terrace Gardening
Tilling across slopes without using terraces
Tilling up and down slopes
Loading and Unloading the Tiller
Power Composting
Check Tire Pressure
Maintenance Schedule
Check Hardware
Using a clean funnel, slowly add SAE
Transmission Gear OIL Service
Check for OIL Leaks
To Check Transmission Gear Oil Level
Engine OIL Service
Engine Cleaning
AIR Cleaner Service
Spark Plug Service
Bolo Tines
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment
OFF Season Storage
Cutting Edge Tine
Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension
Checking Forward Belt Tension
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt Tension
Removing Forward Clutch Belt
Installing Forward Clutch Belt
Removing Reverse Clutch Belt
Reverse Clutch Belt Removal and Replacement
Installing Reverse Clutch Belt
Battery Maintenance
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Troubleshooting
ROW MARKER- Model OEM-290-257
Bumper Model OEM-290-254
HILLER/FURROWER Model OEM-290-251
Parts List
QTY
Part Description
ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover
710-0539
721-04044
Transmission HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, Plugs
Main Drive Shaft
Drive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies
Wheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies
Description QTY
Bolo TINES, Wheels
Bumper OEM-290-254
Bumper Attachment
OEM-290-254
HOOD, Bracket and Depth Regulator
Model E666M
Cable ground wire to starter Motor bracket
Electric Start Assembly
TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty