To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Tiller. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

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If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us directly. Troy-Bilt’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more information.

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices.........................................

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Service......................................................................

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Assembly & Set-Up...................................................

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Troubleshooting......................................................

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Control & Features..................................................

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Replacement Parts.................................................

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Operation................................................................

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Warranty...................................................

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Maintenance & Adjustment..................................

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Record Product Information

Model Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking

Serial Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down at the front right corner of the tine shield. This information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

site, Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

◊Visit us on the web at www.troybilt.com

See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.troybilt.com/tutorials

◊Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220

◊Write to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

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