Section 2: Assembly

lever and could be damaged. You may gently move the wires aside if this condition occurs.

4.Raise handlebars to one of two height settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. Also, make sure all other mounting hardware is securely tightened.

Left-Side

Clamp

and Nut

Figure 2-3. Fully assembled handle- bars.

Handlebars

Right

ClampRight Left

Ratchet Ratchet

 

Base

 

Left

 

Clamp

Height

Nut

Adjustment

Base

Lever

Bolt

 

Wire

 

Harness

FRONT

OF TILLER

Figure 2-2. Handlebar assembly.

NOTE: Fully assembled handlebar assembly should appear as shown in Figure 2-3.

STEP 3: Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform

1.Set the Depth Regulator Lever

(A, Figure 2-4) to Travel position. Do this by lifting the tiller by the handlebars, then pulling straight back on the lever and sliding down to the highest notched setting.

2.Set the Wheel Speed Lever (B, Figure 2-4) to Freewheel position. To do this, move the lever approximately halfway between the Fast and Slow settings while you rock the tiller forward and backward until the wheels move freely.

3.Lift Handlebars high enough to clear

tiller tines and pull back firmly to dislodge the tiller from the platform wheel wells.

STEP 4: Connect Forward Interlock Wire Harness

1.Remove any dirt from the Forward Interlock wire harness plug (C, Figure 2-5) and its receptacle (D).

2.Connect the Forward Interlock wire harness plug (C, Figure 2-5) to the recep- tacle (D).

STEP 5: Attach Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

1. Loosen the bolt (Figure 2-2) on the

B

A

Figure 2-4: Photo shows the Depth Regulator Lever (A) and the Wheel Speed Lever (B).

handlebar base and swing the handlebars out to the right side.

2.Remove both sets of nuts, star washers, screws, and one bushing

(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Figure 2-6) from the yoke plates (H). There is a bushing inside the short link (I). Be careful not to lose it when removing screw (G).

3.Slide the plates at the end of the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever over the yoke plates (Figure 2-9). To aid in the next step, insert a screw temporarily into the forward most holes (J, Figure 2-7) of the

C

D

Figure 2-5. Forward Interlock Wire Harness connection.

yoke plates and the lever.

4.Align the rear most holes of the yoke plates and the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever. Use long nose pliers to hold the bushing (L, Figure 27) in place while inserting the screw (K) through the lever and yoke plates. Install star washer (B, Figure 2-6) and nut (A), then hand tighten.

5.Retrieve the clutch pawl spring (Figure 2-8) from hardware bag.

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682J, E686N, E682L specifications

The Troy-Bilt brand is widely recognized for its reliable outdoor power equipment, including a line of innovative lawn tractors. Among these, the Troy-Bilt 682J, E686N, and E682L stand out for their exceptional performance and user-friendly features, catering to various lawn care needs.

The Troy-Bilt 682J is a robust lawn tractor designed for efficiency and ease of use. Its 19 HP engine provides ample power for handling various landscaping tasks, while the 42-inch cutting deck allows for a wide cutting path, making quick work of mowing larger yards. The tractor boasts a six-speed transmission, enabling users to select the speed that best suits their mowing conditions. Additionally, the 682J features an ergonomic seat and steering for comfort during extended use, making it a solid choice for homeowners with medium to large properties.

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