Troy-Bilt 675B HardwareBag PartsList, Tools/ MaterialsNeeded For Assembly, Attachhandlebars

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY

WARNING: To prevent

personal injury or property damage,do not start the engine until all assemblysteps are complete andyou have read and understandthe safety and operating instructions in this Manual.

Introduction

Carefully follow these assemblysteps to correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is recommendedthatyou readthis Sectionin its entirety before beginning assembly.

HardwareBag PartsList

Ref. Qty. Description

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

21 KeyedWasher

31 Wheel GearLever Knob

41 Height Adjustment Flange (SeeFigure 2-2)

52 3/8" FlatWasher

62 #10 Lockwasher

72 3/8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut

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

92 #10-32 Nut

18	1	Cotter Pin (not used)
11	4	Plastic Tie Strap (2 not used)

O@	8	4
7	10	11

Figure2-1: Loosehardware(shownin re-

ducedsize).

Inspect unit

Inspect the unit and carton for damageim- mediatelyafter delivery.Contactthe carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the damageand request instructions for filing a claim. To protect your rights, put your claim in writ- ing and mail a copyto the carrier within 15 days after the unit has beendelivered. Contact us at the factory if you needassis- tance in this matter.

Unpacking and Assembly Instructions

STEP1:UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS 1. Removeany card-board inserts and packaging materialfrom the carton. Re- move any staples from the bottom of the carton and removethe carton.

2.Cutthe large,plastic tie strapthat se- curesthe transmissiontube to the shipping

pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top of the tiller to avoid damagingany cables.

3.A bag with loose hardware is inside the literature envelope. Checkthe contents againstthe 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.Youshould not at- tempt to removeit from the shipping plat- form until instructed to do so in these

"Assembly" steps.

Tools/ MaterialsNeeded

for Assembly

(1)3/8" open-endwrench*

(2)9/16" open-endwrench*

(1)7/8" open-endwrench"

(1)Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

(1)Ruler

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

(1)Tire pressure gauge

(1)Cleanoil funnel

(1)Clean,high-quality motor oil. Referto the separateEngineOwner'sManual for motor oil specificationsand quan- tity required.

*Adjustable wrenches may be used. IMPORTANT: Motor oil must beaddedto

the enginecrankcasebefore the engine is started. Followthe instructions inthis

"Assembly" Sectionand in the separate EngineOwner'sManual.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the

tiller are as viewed from the

operator's position behind the handlebars.

STEP2: ATTACHHANDLEBARS

1.Cutthe large, plastic cableties that se- cure the handlebarends to the handlebar

mounting tabs onthe transmission top cover.

2.Gentlylift handlebar(do not overstretch attachedcable) and placehandlebarcross- brace (B, Figure 2-3) in front of curved height adjustment bracket (C).

Figure2-2: Handlebar heightadjustmentuses the flange head screw.

Figure2-3: Forwardclutchcontrolcablenot shownforclarity.

3. With the forward clutchcable (N, Fig-

ure 2-4) on the inside of handlebar,posi- tion the handlebarends on the outside of

the two mounting tabs (M, Figure 2-3) on the transmission top cover.

NOTE:The curved handlebarheight adjust- ment bracket appearsas shown in C, Fig- ure 2-3 for non-electric start units. For

electric start units, the bracket is loosened and moved to one side.

4.Loosely attach the handlebarsto the

mounting tabs with two 3/8-16 x 1"screws (headsof screws goto inside of tabs), 3/8" flat washers and 3/8"-16 lock nuts (O, Fig- ure2-4).