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