IMPORTANTREAD SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH
Operator’s Manual
Rear-tine PTO Tiller Models
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1 Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
Section
Training
Antidotes
Section 1 Safety
c. Use slower wheel, tine and engine speeds
Maintenance and Storage
Operating Symbols
Various symbols shown here, with word
Your unit may not have all of the symbols
2 Assembly
Tools/Materials Needed for Assembly
Loose Parts List Qty. Description
Introduction
Section 2 Assembly
Adjustment
Wire
STEP 4 Connect Forward Interlock Wire Harness
Section 2 Assembly
K J L
STEP 6 Check Gear Oil Levels
STEP 9 Adjust Air Pressure in Tires
STEP 8 Attach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable
STEP 7 Add Motor Oil to Engine
Oil Level Hole
STEP 2 Install the Battery Cables
ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
DANGER
Section 2 Assembly
3 Features and Controls
PTO Attachments Feature
E C D
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
Section 3 Features and Controls
Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever
Wheel Speed Lever
Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
Section 3 Features and Controls
Keyswitch Starter
Engine Controls
Engine Throttle Lever
Pre-Start Checklist
4 Operation
INTRODUCTION
Break-In Operation
Section 4 Operation
Starting the Engine
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Wheel Speed Lever
Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
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
Section 4 Operation
Choosing Wheel and Tine Speeds
Changing Belt From HIGH Range to LOW Range
Use shallow depth regulator settings. Till gradually deeper
Tilling Tips & Techniques
TABLE 2-4 WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE
Let the tiller do the work
Do not use FAST wheel speed position when on sloped ground
Avoid making footprints
Suggested tilling patterns
Tilling on slopes
Clearing the tines
B. Terrace Gardening
Tilling Tips & Techniques
Section 4 Operation
POWER COMPOSTING
Wide-Row Planting
Tilling Under Corn
Soil Enrichment Idea
PTO POWER UNIT
VERY IMPORTANT
Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment
Removing Tine Attachment
PTO POWER UNIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Tine Attachment
Setting Up Stationary Attachments
Section 4 Operation
Setting Up Non-Powered Attach- ments
Starting The Engine
Operating Stationary Attachments
Stopping the Engine
5 Maintenance
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
Every
Tiller Lubrication
Section 5 Maintenance
Tighten Bolts and Nuts
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 Attachment Oil Level
For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings
Section 5 Maintenance
Adding Gear Oil to the PTO Power Unit Transmission
Draining and Filling the PTO Power Unit Transmission
Adding Gear Oil to the Tine Attachment Transmission
Draining and Filling the Tine Attachment Transmission
Drive Belt Maintenance
Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
How to Measure Belt Tension
5/16 1/4 Belt Adjustment Tool
Replacing the Drive Belt
Removing the Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt
Section 5 Maintenance
Section 5 Maintenance
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
Bolo Tine Maintenance
Adjusting Reverse Drive
Adjustment Bolt Jam Nut
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
Inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System
Testing the Forward Interlock Wiring System
Storing Your Tiller
Section 5 Maintenance
Appendix A Troubleshooting
shooting Procedures
PROBLEM
Connecting Rod
Appendix A Troubleshooting
13 Gear Oil Leak From Power Unit Or Tine Attachment Transmissions
14 Engine Lacks Power
17 Engine Shuts Off When Wheels/ Tines/ PTO Drive Lever Is In Forward
Appendix B Attachments & Accessories
Wheel Weights
Troy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter
Dozer/Snow Blade Attachment
6 Parts List
WHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKE ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
PART
Parts List
FORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART
DEPTH REGULATOR & TINE HOOD ASSEMBLIES
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART
See Page See Page
WHEEL SPEED LEVER, BELT DRIVE SYSTEM, ENGINES, WHEELS
Parts List
WHEEL SPEED LEVER
BELT DRIVE SYSTEM
ENGINES AND ENGINE MOUNT
WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
See Page
POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
Parts List
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION COVER & SHIFT LEVER BRACKET ASSEMBLIES
continued on page
See Page
POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES Continued from page
Parts List
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
Parts List
TILLER ATTACHMENT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
NOTE 1 THESE SCREWS HAVE A SPECIAL SEALING DESIGN
THAT CAN NOT BE REUSED WITHOUT RISKING THE
LOSS OF TRANSMISSION OIL. IF THESE SCREWS
TILLER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND DIPSTICK
Parts List
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
BOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES
Parts List
STANDARD TILLING TINES
CUSTOM TILLING TINES
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
MODELS E683G & E683F
ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
Parts List
Parts List
Boot-terminal insulating
DESCRIPTION
PART
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019
TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
