Operator’s Manual
Table of Contents
Safety Alert Symbol
Before cleaning, repairing, or
Safety
Tines/PTO Drive Lever into
All controls. Do not attempt to
Restrain the tiller
Operating Symbols
Various symbols shown here, with word
Your unit may not have all of the symbols
Descriptions are used on the tiller and engine
Tools/Materials Needed for Assembly
Introduction
Inspect Unit
Attach Handlebar
Assembly
Connect Wire Harness
Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform
Left-Side Clamp Nut
Check Gear Oil Levels
Remove the temporary screw J, Figure
Adjust Air Pressure in Tires
Attach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable
Add Motor Oil to Engine
Oil Level Hole
Install Battery Cables
Connect the Wire Harness Receptacle
To Avoid Personal Injury or Property Damage
Never bring a gas can near the positive
PTO Attachments Feature
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
Forward Interlock Levers
Engine
Features and Controls
Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever
Wheel Speed Lever
Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
Keyswitch Starter
Engine Controls Engine Throttle Lever
Following steps describe how to start and stop the engine
Pre-Start Checklist
Break-In Operation
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting the Engine
Operation
Move engine throttle lever -2 away from Stop
Cold Weather Operation
Operating the Tiller
Stopping the Engine and Tiller
Moving the Tiller Forward and Tilling
Moving the Tiller in Reverse
Stopping Reverse Motion
To Stop the Engine
Making Turns
Testing the Forward Interlock Safety System
How to Check the Interlock System
Loading and Unloading the Tiller
Transporting The Tiller Around Your Property
Changing Speed Belts
Loading the Tiller
Unloading the Tiller
Changing Belt From LOW Range to High Range
Choosing Wheel Tine Speeds
Changing Belt From High Range to LOW Range
Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into Neutral
Go to right side of tiller and finish seating the belt
Let the tiller do the work
Tilling depths
Avoid tilling wet, soggy soil
To help avoid personal injury, be aware
Avoid making footprints
Suggested tilling patterns
Tilling on slopes
Tilling up and down slopes
Clearing the tines
Terrace Gardening
Power Composting
Wide-Row Planting
Tilling Under Corn
As you move forward into a row
Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment
Removing Tine Attachment
Move the tiller to level ground
To Avoid Personal Injury or Damage to Equipment
PTO Power Unit Operating Instructions
Installing the Tine Attachment
Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- ments
Operating Stationary Attachments
Stopping the Engine
Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever -22 into Engage
Every
Procedure
Hours
Tighten Bolts and Nuts
Maintenance
Tiller Lubrication
Transmission Gear Oil Maintenance
Checking the Power Unit Oil Level
Checking for Oil Leaks
Checking Gear Oil Levels
Adding or Changing Gear Oil
Checking the Tine
Important Two
For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings
Adding Gear Oil to PTO Power Unit Transmission
Reinstall the oil level check plug. Tighten it securely
Draining and Filling PTO Power Unit Transmission
Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission
Drive Belt Maintenance
Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
How to Measure Belt Tension
Belt Adjustment Tool
Replacing the Drive Belt
Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive
Removing the Belt
Push the belt upward to create slack in the belt Figure
Reverse Drive System Maintenance
Reverse Disc Inspection
Checking and Adjusting Reverse the Drive System
Installing a New Reverse Disc
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Disc
Replacing the Reverse Disc
Adjusting Reverse Drive
Bolo Tine Maintenance
Checking Tines for Wear
Single Tine Replacement
Removing and Replacing a Tine Holder Assembly
Removing Tine Holder Assembly
Replacing Tines Holder Assembly
Tine Shaft Maintenance
Tire and Wheel Maintenance
Air Cleaner Maintenance
Throttle Cable Maintenance
Testing the Forward Interlock Wiring System
Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System
Storing Your Tiller
Troubleshooting Procedures
Connecting Rod
Linkage
Eccentric
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Tines Turn, But Wheels Won’t
Wheel Weights OEM-290-266
Troy-BiltPTO Log Splitter OEM-290-258
Row Marker Attachment OEM-290-257
Sweep Cultivator OEM-290-260
Description QTY
Part Description
Parts List
725-04367 Handlebar Wire Harness Assy
GW-9250 Handlebar Switch-forward
GW-9548 Bolt-Hex hd., flanged self-locking
GW-9119
710-3005
710-04049
712-04065
1900864
Wheel Speed LEVER, Belt Drive SYSTEM, ENGINES, Wheels
Wheel Speed Lever
Belt Drive System
Engines and Engine Mount
Wheel Assemblies
Power Unit Transmission Assemblies
Drive Shaft Assembly
Pinion Shaft Assembly
From
Transmission Housing
Transmission Assembly
Part Description QTY
Miscellaneous Parts
Parts List
Tiller Drive Shaft Assembly
Transmission Housing and Dipstick
Bolo Tine Assemblies
Description QTY Standard Tilling Tines
Description QTY Custom Tilling Tines
Models E683G & E683F
GW-96515 Cable-battery, positive and negative
Washers for cables and wires 736-0119
725-04346 Wire Harness & Connecting
GW-97020
TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019