Troy-Bilt 664D, E666M manual Unpacking Instructions, Hardware BAG Parts List, Ref. Qty. Description

Assembly

To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not startthe engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understandthe safety and operatinginstructionsin this Manual.

INTRODUCTION

Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.

INSPECTUNIT

Inspectthe unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery. Contactthe carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the damage and request instructions for filing a claim. To protect your rights, put your claim in writing and mail a copy to the carrier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered. Contact us at the factory if you needassistance in this matter.

UNPACKINGANDASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Removeany cardboard inserts and packaging materialfrom the carton. Removeany staplesfrom the bottom of the carton and removethe carton.

2.Cutthe large, plastic tie strap that secures the transmission tube to the ship- ping pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top of the tiller to avoid damaging any cables.

3.A bag with loose hardware is inside

the literature envelope. Checkthe con- tents against the following list and Figure 2-1. Contactyour local dealeror the factory if any items are missing or damaged.

NOTE: For electric start units, a second hardware bag is located nearthe battery.

4.The tiller is heavy. You should not

attempt to remove it from the shipping platform until instructed to do so in these "Assembly" steps.

HARDWARE BAG PARTS LIST

Fig.

Ref. Qty. Description

12 3/8-16 x 1" HexHd. Screw

21 KeyedWasher

31 Wheel GearLever Knob

41 Height Adjustment Flange Screw (SeeFigure 2-1A)

52 3/8" FlatWasher

62 #10 Lockwasher

72 3/8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut

82 #10-32 x 1/2" Round Hd. Screw

92 #10-32 Nut

101 Cotter Pin (not used)

114 PlasticTie Strap (2 not used)

Tools/Materials Needed

for Assembly

(1)3/8"open-end wrench*

(1)7/16" open-endwrench* (electric start unit only)

(2)9/16" open-endwrench*

(1)7/8" open-endwrench or 8" long adjustablewrench

(1)Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

(1)Ruler

(1)Small board (to tap plastic knob on lever)

(1)Tire pressuregauge

(1)Cleanoilfunnel

(1)Clean,high-quality motor oil. Refer to the separateEngineOwner's Manual for motor oil specifications and quantity required.

*Adjustable wrenches may be used.

IMPORTANT: Motor oil must beadded to the enginecrankcase beforethe engine is started. Follow the instructions in this "Assembly" Sectionand in the separate EngineOwner'sManual.

NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller areas viewedfrom the operator'sposi- tion behindthe handlebars.

STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBARS

1.On electric start units, remove one screw and Iockwasherfrom the curved

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Figure2-1: Loosehardware(shownin reducedsize).

Figure2.1A Hand/ebarheightadjustment usestheflangeheadscrew.

Figure2-2: Onelectricstartunits,move heightadjustmentbracketaside.

height adjustment bracket (A, Figure2-2), loosenthe second screw, and swing the bracket to oneside.

2.Cut the large, plastic cable ties that securethe handlebarends to the handle- bar mounting tabs on the transmission top cover.

3.Gently lift handlebar(do not over- stretch attached cable) and place handle- bar cross-brace (B, Figure 2-3) in front of curved height adjustment bracket (C).

Figure2-3: Forwardclutchcontrolcablenot shownforclarity.