Reverse Clutch Cable

1.Unwrap the reverse clutch cable from its shipping position and route it up to the handlebar. See Fig. 3-7. Be sure that the cable is routed beneath the Forward Clutch Bail.

Cable Bracket

Hex Nut

Reverse Clutch

Cable

Figure 3-7

2.Insert the cable through the slot in the cable bracket and position the flat side of the threaded assembly next to the flat side of the hole. Slide the hex nut up the cable and tighten it securely.

3.Fasten the reverse clutch cable to the left side handlebar with a cable tie.

4.Test the function of the reverse clutch by pulling out and releasing the cable knob. The knob should return to its neutral position (resting against bracket). If it doesn’t, contact your local dealer or Troy-Bilt LLC for technical assistance.

Set-Up

Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure with a tire guage. Deflate or inflate the tires equally to between 15 and 20 PSI.

NOTE: Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the tiller will pull to one side.

Gas & Oil Fill Up

WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other sources of ignition.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual packed seperately with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully.

Transmission Gear Oil

The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, you should check the gear oil level at this time to make certain it is correct.

NOTE: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmission components.

1.With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever back and then all the way up until the lowest notch in the lever is engaged. See Fig. 3-8.

Depth Regulator Lever

Figure 3-8

2.Remove the oil fill plug from the transmission housing cover and locate the main drive shaft situated inside the housing. See Fig. 3-9.

Oil Fill Plug

Figure 3-9

3.The gear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately halfway up the side of the main drive shaft.

4.If the oil level is low, add gear oil by referring to the Maintenance & Adjustments Section.

Section 2 — Assembly & Set-Up