Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANTREAD SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH
Rear-tine PTO Tiller Models
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Section
1 Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
Training
c. Use slower wheel, tine and engine speeds
Section 1 Safety
Antidotes
Various symbols shown here, with word
Maintenance and Storage
Operating Symbols
Your unit may not have all of the symbols
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
K J L
Section 2 Assembly
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
DANGER
STEP 2 Install the Battery Cables
ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
Section 2 Assembly
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
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Wheel Speed Lever
Section 4 Operation
Starting the Engine
Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
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
Changing Belt From HIGH Range to LOW Range
Choosing Wheel and Tine Speeds
Section 4 Operation
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
Tilling Tips & Techniques
Clearing the tines
B. Terrace Gardening
Section 4 Operation
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
Section 4 Operation
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
For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings
Adding or Changing Gear Oil
Checking the Tine Attachment Oil Level
Section 5 Maintenance
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
Section 5 Maintenance
Reverse Disc Inspection
Reverse Drive System Maintenance
Section 5 Maintenance
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
Throttle Cable Maintenance
Storing Your Tiller
Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System
Testing the Forward Interlock Wiring System
Section 5 Maintenance
PROBLEM
Appendix A Troubleshooting
shooting Procedures
Connecting Rod
14 Engine Lacks Power
Appendix A Troubleshooting
13 Gear Oil Leak From Power Unit Or Tine Attachment Transmissions
17 Engine Shuts Off When Wheels/ Tines/ PTO Drive Lever Is In Forward
Troy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter
Appendix B Attachments & Accessories
Wheel Weights
Dozer/Snow Blade Attachment
DESCRIPTION
6 Parts List
WHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKE ASSEMBLY
PART
DESCRIPTION
Parts List
FORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
Parts List
PART
DESCRIPTION
DEPTH REGULATOR & TINE HOOD ASSEMBLIES
Parts List
PART
Parts List
WHEEL SPEED LEVER, BELT DRIVE SYSTEM, ENGINES, WHEELS
See Page See Page
ENGINES AND ENGINE MOUNT
WHEEL SPEED LEVER
BELT DRIVE SYSTEM
WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
Parts List
POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
See Page
TRANSMISSION COVER & SHIFT LEVER BRACKET ASSEMBLIES
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY
continued on page
Parts List
POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES Continued from page
See Page
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Parts List
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
Parts List
TILLER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND DIPSTICK
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
BOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES
Parts List
Parts List
STANDARD TILLING TINES
CUSTOM TILLING TINES
DESCRIPTION
Parts List
ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
MODELS E683G & E683F
DESCRIPTION
Parts List
Boot-terminal insulating
PART
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019
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