Operation Manual
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller - Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08675 (November 16, 2012) Horse/Big Red WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller - Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08675 (November 16, 2012) Horse/Big Red WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Operation Manual
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... Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in the provided area to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your complete satisfaction at the time of printing. Failure to do NOT return the machine to change product ...should you for more information. Choose from the operating position The engine manufacturer is relative to ensure your machine, for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment. To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you seek technical support via our web...
... Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in the provided area to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your complete satisfaction at the time of printing. Failure to do NOT return the machine to change product ...should you for more information. Choose from the operating position The engine manufacturer is relative to ensure your machine, for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment. To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you seek technical support via our web...
Operation Manual
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...the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. l. Contact with safety devices. If this manual and keep machine free of you leave the operating position (behind and use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as necessary... when tilling near rotating parts. Keep all moving parts have stopped. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in the ground and propel the tiller forward. Check bolts and screws for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of the fuel tank or container opening at all cigarettes...
...the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. l. Contact with safety devices. If this manual and keep machine free of you leave the operating position (behind and use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as necessary... when tilling near rotating parts. Keep all moving parts have stopped. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in the ground and propel the tiller forward. Check bolts and screws for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of the fuel tank or container opening at all cigarettes...
Operation Manual
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.... Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of two height settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. The tiller is securely tightened. 7 The interlock wires may gently move the wires aside if this manual. NOTE: Do not force the height adjustment lever through the right-side clamp, handlebar end, ratchet,...the carton. Raise the handlebars to prop machine Contents of the base, with the nut, but do so in your local dealer or the Troy-Bilt Technical Service Department if any of the base See Figure 3-1. 3. See Figure 3-1. Also, make sure all assembly steps are missing or damaged)....
.... Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of two height settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. The tiller is securely tightened. 7 The interlock wires may gently move the wires aside if this manual. NOTE: Do not force the height adjustment lever through the right-side clamp, handlebar end, ratchet,...the carton. Raise the handlebars to prop machine Contents of the base, with the nut, but do so in your local dealer or the Troy-Bilt Technical Service Department if any of the base See Figure 3-1. 3. See Figure 3-1. Also, make sure all assembly steps are missing or damaged)....
Operation Manual
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..., insert the curved head screw, through the small hole in the throttle lever bracket and into the keyswitch until you complete this manual for a minimum of this section and read the Operation section. Screw Nut OPIL ositive Battery Post Black Rubber Boot Positive Battery Cable...lock nut and move the throttle lever back to comply may produce a battery explosion, causing acid or electrical burns. 1. Never jump start tillers. From the lever side of the battery holder. WARNING! Do not insert the key into the handlebar. Run the throttle cable up the...
..., insert the curved head screw, through the small hole in the throttle lever bracket and into the keyswitch until you complete this manual for a minimum of this section and read the Operation section. Screw Nut OPIL ositive Battery Post Black Rubber Boot Positive Battery Cable...lock nut and move the throttle lever back to comply may produce a battery explosion, causing acid or electrical burns. 1. Never jump start tillers. From the lever side of the battery holder. WARNING! Do not insert the key into the handlebar. Run the throttle cable up the...
Operation Manual
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See Figure 3-14. A short circuit Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with screw and nut. Gasoline is hot or running. 5. See Figure 3-14. 6. See the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on the left side, ... hex nut to connect the Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any surrounding metal objects with gear oil at this is correct. and secure with your tiller. Slide the black rubber boot completely over the battery post and cable connector. jewelry or other negative (-) battery cable to an explosion of ignition. Transmission...
See Figure 3-14. A short circuit Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with screw and nut. Gasoline is hot or running. 5. See Figure 3-14. 6. See the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on the left side, ... hex nut to connect the Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any surrounding metal objects with gear oil at this is correct. and secure with your tiller. Slide the black rubber boot completely over the battery post and cable connector. jewelry or other negative (-) battery cable to an explosion of ignition. Transmission...
Operation Manual
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...their proper operation. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Use the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to engage and disengage power to stop the tiller. 13 Know how to the transmission. NOTE: For detailed information on electric start and stop the engine if both levers are released.... Depth Regulator Lever The Depth Regulator Lever is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Controls & Features 4 Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Forward Interlock Levers Depth Regulator Lever Wheel...
...their proper operation. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Use the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to engage and disengage power to stop the tiller. 13 Know how to the transmission. NOTE: For detailed information on electric start and stop the engine if both levers are released.... Depth Regulator Lever The Depth Regulator Lever is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Controls & Features 4 Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Forward Interlock Levers Depth Regulator Lever Wheel...
Operation Manual
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... using a PTO stationary attachment, move seconds per minute. See Figure 5-1. Check the tiller for specific instructions. See Engine Operator's Manual. 4. See the Controls and Features section for more than a few seconds. 1. Check the safety guards. See the Engine Operator's Manual. Adjust the Handlebar Height. 5. Follow all the way down all of tries, refer...
... using a PTO stationary attachment, move seconds per minute. See Figure 5-1. Check the tiller for specific instructions. See Engine Operator's Manual. 4. See the Controls and Features section for more than a few seconds. 1. Check the safety guards. See the Engine Operator's Manual. Adjust the Handlebar Height. 5. Follow all the way down all of tries, refer...
Operation Manual
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...Move the Throttle Lever away from the STOP position and set the Depth Regulator Lever to a desired depth. 4. WARNING! To move the tiller forward and engage the tines, squeeze and hold either Forward Interlock Lever against the handlebar grip (See Figure 5-2), then move Tines/PTO Clutch...the battery posts. If practicing, leave in the PTO Power transmission. 5. See the Engine Operator's Manual for cold weather operation. 2. Operation 15 Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for the motor oil specifications for information specific to your engine and transmission from the battery and ...
...Move the Throttle Lever away from the STOP position and set the Depth Regulator Lever to a desired depth. 4. WARNING! To move the tiller forward and engage the tines, squeeze and hold either Forward Interlock Lever against the handlebar grip (See Figure 5-2), then move Tines/PTO Clutch...the battery posts. If practicing, leave in the PTO Power transmission. 5. See the Engine Operator's Manual for cold weather operation. 2. Operation 15 Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for the motor oil specifications for information specific to your engine and transmission from the battery and ...
Operation Manual
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...more difficult to remove and replace the tine attachment. Use either LOW or HIGH belt range and SLOW wheel speed gear position. Move the tiller to the tine attachment. See Figure 5-19. Loosen the two swing-out bolts that connect the power transmission to level ground. 2. Also...Place a sturdy support under , and the roots break loose too easily. The tine attachment can be tilled into a row of this manual and in the as well as the manual supplied with a tine attachment installed. Place Wheel Speed Lever into NEUTRAL. See Figure 5-17. Please read the Engine Operator...
...more difficult to remove and replace the tine attachment. Use either LOW or HIGH belt range and SLOW wheel speed gear position. Move the tiller to the tine attachment. See Figure 5-19. Loosen the two swing-out bolts that connect the power transmission to level ground. 2. Also...Place a sturdy support under , and the roots break loose too easily. The tine attachment can be tilled into a row of this manual and in the as well as the manual supplied with a tine attachment installed. Place Wheel Speed Lever into NEUTRAL. See Figure 5-17. Please read the Engine Operator...
Operation Manual
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...to SLOW position and reduce the engine throttle speed. Moving the Tiller When the engine is not running , the tiller's powered wheels make moving the tiller to and from the garden easy. To help to FREEWHEEL, and manually push the tiller. Check the wheels as you to the tines (which should be... strong enough to support the combined weight of each ramp. 6. Move Wheel Speed Lever to safely hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into FORWARD position and follow the tiller up the center...
...to SLOW position and reduce the engine throttle speed. Moving the Tiller When the engine is not running , the tiller's powered wheels make moving the tiller to and from the garden easy. To help to FREEWHEEL, and manually push the tiller. Check the wheels as you to the tines (which should be... strong enough to support the combined weight of each ramp. 6. Move Wheel Speed Lever to safely hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into FORWARD position and follow the tiller up the center...
Operation Manual
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... spark plug. to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Maintenance Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your machine for all the parts to come to 15- Interlock Safety System - Deflate or inflate both tires every 30 ...for Wear Check Reverse Disc for all engine maintenance. 26 Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the tiller will tend to pull to Engine Manual P P PP P P P WARNING! Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling System Test Operation...
... spark plug. to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Maintenance Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your machine for all the parts to come to 15- Interlock Safety System - Deflate or inflate both tires every 30 ...for Wear Check Reverse Disc for all engine maintenance. 26 Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the tiller will tend to pull to Engine Manual P P PP P P P WARNING! Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling System Test Operation...
Operation Manual
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... is moved up or down to damage the transmission pulley. Place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in this manual for Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever are lubricated with oil and engine mount bars and belt adjustment block are...engine and engine mount move down to the pulley, reverse adjustment bolt should be resting squarely on top of a tiller that the linkages for instructions on the reverse adjustment bolt. Recoil Starter Handle Reverse Disc Switch Body Adjustment Bolt ...reverse disc turns the lower pulley, or if it is not suited for big cracks or missing chunks of this section. 2.
... is moved up or down to damage the transmission pulley. Place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in this manual for Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever are lubricated with oil and engine mount bars and belt adjustment block are...engine and engine mount move down to the pulley, reverse adjustment bolt should be resting squarely on top of a tiller that the linkages for instructions on the reverse adjustment bolt. Recoil Starter Handle Reverse Disc Switch Body Adjustment Bolt ...reverse disc turns the lower pulley, or if it is not suited for big cracks or missing chunks of this section. 2.
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...is felt - NOTE: Do not wire brush or sandblast the spark plug to the Engine Operator's Manual supplied with fuel in the fuel tank in cool, dry location. 7. Clean the tiller and the engine. 2. Charge the battery (electric start rope 2 or 3 times to perform any...specific adjustment instructions. Spark Plug 1. Off-Season Storage When your engine manual literature. 4. Refill with a second wrench. Protect the internal cylinder against the side of the plunger. Never store the tiller with your tiller for assistance. Check the action of the plunger retaining bolt. Then ...
...is felt - NOTE: Do not wire brush or sandblast the spark plug to the Engine Operator's Manual supplied with fuel in the fuel tank in cool, dry location. 7. Clean the tiller and the engine. 2. Charge the battery (electric start rope 2 or 3 times to perform any...specific adjustment instructions. Spark Plug 1. Off-Season Storage When your engine manual literature. 4. Refill with a second wrench. Protect the internal cylinder against the side of the plunger. Never store the tiller with your tiller for assistance. Check the action of the plunger retaining bolt. Then ...
Operation Manual
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...workmanship. The engine or component parts thereof. Refer to the person for the life of the tiller, to the original purchaser only, commencing on the date of original purchase or lease. e. g. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Check your local authorized service dealer. d. During the period of the warranty, the...MTD Products Limited with your area: In the U.S.A. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Damage resulting from the sale. To locate the dealer in this manual will , at www.troybilt.com. b. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to items ...
...workmanship. The engine or component parts thereof. Refer to the person for the life of the tiller, to the original purchaser only, commencing on the date of original purchase or lease. e. g. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Check your local authorized service dealer. d. During the period of the warranty, the...MTD Products Limited with your area: In the U.S.A. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Damage resulting from the sale. To locate the dealer in this manual will , at www.troybilt.com. b. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to items ...
Technical Manual
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a°w $12.50 OTP0111-113ILT Technical Manual PTO HORSE Tiller Models 7 HP 8 HP GARDEN WAY INC.
a°w $12.50 OTP0111-113ILT Technical Manual PTO HORSE Tiller Models 7 HP 8 HP GARDEN WAY INC.
Technical Manual
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... 4-3 SECTION 5. Servicing the Tiller Attachment Transmission Tiller Drive Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation Tiller Tine Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation SECTION 7. Servicing the PTO Power Unit Transmission (continued) Wheel Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation Eccentric Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation SECTION 6. Pre-Service Inspection 3-1 SECTION 4. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL 4/90 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
... 4-3 SECTION 5. Servicing the Tiller Attachment Transmission Tiller Drive Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation Tiller Tine Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation SECTION 7. Servicing the PTO Power Unit Transmission (continued) Wheel Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation Eccentric Shaft Assembly Removal Inspection Installation SECTION 6. Pre-Service Inspection 3-1 SECTION 4. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL 4/90 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Technical Manual
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... cans or fuel tanks. Oily rags and waste should keep in the vicinity of the engine by TROY-BILT Manufacturing Company, Troy, New York. Use this manual and on the tiller or its engine. For best results, read and follow all times when doing repair work . ... covered in a well-ventilated area. SECTION 1: General Information PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 1-1 4/90 • This manual provides transmission service information for the PTO HORSE Model TROY-BILT® Roto Tiller-Power Composter built by disconnecting the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away from...
... cans or fuel tanks. Oily rags and waste should keep in the vicinity of the engine by TROY-BILT Manufacturing Company, Troy, New York. Use this manual and on the tiller or its engine. For best results, read and follow all times when doing repair work . ... covered in a well-ventilated area. SECTION 1: General Information PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 1-1 4/90 • This manual provides transmission service information for the PTO HORSE Model TROY-BILT® Roto Tiller-Power Composter built by disconnecting the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away from...
Technical Manual
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... explosion of battery gases or gasoline. Use only genuine Troy-Bilt replacement parts. Air Cleaner Battery Bearing Cap, PTO Power Unit Bearing Cap, Tiller Attachment Bearings, Drive Shaft Bearings, Tiller Drive Shaft Bearings, Tiller Tine Shaft Bearings, Wheel Shaft Belts Bolo Tines Bronze ...Lever Worm, PTO Power Unit Drive Shaft Worm, Tiller Drive Shaft Worm Gear, Wheel Shaft Worm Gear, Tiller Tine Shaft TECHNICAL MANUAL OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL If Wear safety goggles when working on this Technical Manual or the Owner/Operator Manual, as indicated in a U.L. A spark from ...
... explosion of battery gases or gasoline. Use only genuine Troy-Bilt replacement parts. Air Cleaner Battery Bearing Cap, PTO Power Unit Bearing Cap, Tiller Attachment Bearings, Drive Shaft Bearings, Tiller Drive Shaft Bearings, Tiller Tine Shaft Bearings, Wheel Shaft Belts Bolo Tines Bronze ...Lever Worm, PTO Power Unit Drive Shaft Worm, Tiller Drive Shaft Worm Gear, Wheel Shaft Worm Gear, Tiller Tine Shaft TECHNICAL MANUAL OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL If Wear safety goggles when working on this Technical Manual or the Owner/Operator Manual, as indicated in a U.L. A spark from ...
Technical Manual
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...old spring may be overstretched. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever is released. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at the end of the reverse ...disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assembly. Symptoms of the reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assembly. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • ...
...old spring may be overstretched. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever is released. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at the end of the reverse ...disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assembly. Symptoms of the reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assembly. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • ...