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Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Horse/Big Red WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07754 (December 13, 2011 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller -
Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Horse/Big Red WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07754 (December 13, 2011 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller -
Operation Manual
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...expansion. Wait until fueling is to prevent unintended starting and operating. 12. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop before unclogging the tines, making an unusual noise or vibration, stop engine before starting the engine. c. Wait 5 minutes before starting . 5. Disconnect the ...safe working condition. Do not use care when in the ground and propel the tiller forward. Never fuel machine indoors. g. Be careful when tilling in a poorly ventilated area. The tines may catch in reverse or pulling machine towards you leave the operating position (behind...
...expansion. Wait until fueling is to prevent unintended starting and operating. 12. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop before unclogging the tines, making an unusual noise or vibration, stop engine before starting the engine. c. Wait 5 minutes before starting . 5. Disconnect the ...safe working condition. Do not use care when in the ground and propel the tiller forward. Never fuel machine indoors. g. Be careful when tilling in a poorly ventilated area. The tines may catch in reverse or pulling machine towards you leave the operating position (behind...
Operation Manual
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... READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions on this manual and on the machine. ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. WARNING- Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that... follow the warnings and instructions in this product. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. Important Safe Operation Practices ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. SAVE THESE...
... READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions on this manual and on the machine. ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. WARNING- Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that... follow the warnings and instructions in this product. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. Important Safe Operation Practices ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. SAVE THESE...
Operation Manual
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... gently move the wires aside if this , remove the height adjustment lever by turning the lever in your local dealer or the Troy-Bilt Technical Service Department if any of two height settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. Disassemble the handlebar assembly. See Fig.3-1. See...the handlebars. Secure with the wire harness toward the rear of Carton • One Tiller • One Hardware Pack • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Handlebar Support • One Wheels/Tines PTO Lever • One Handlebar Assembly • One Operator's Manual WARNING! Check that...
... gently move the wires aside if this , remove the height adjustment lever by turning the lever in your local dealer or the Troy-Bilt Technical Service Department if any of two height settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. Disassemble the handlebar assembly. See Fig.3-1. See...the handlebars. Secure with the wire harness toward the rear of Carton • One Tiller • One Hardware Pack • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Handlebar Support • One Wheels/Tines PTO Lever • One Handlebar Assembly • One Operator's Manual WARNING! Check that...
Operation Manual
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... Lever Depth Regulator Lever 3. Figure 3-5 Figure 3-3 8 Section 3- Assembly & Set-Up Figure 3-2 2. Ground the green (and red for electric start tillers) wire(s) to the neutral safety switch receptacle. Connect the safety wire assembly (green and yellow wires). See Fig. 3-2. 2. See Fig. 3-2 3. ...Set the Depth Regulator Lever to dislodge the tiller from the platform wheel wells. Lift the Handlebars high enough to clear the tiller tines and pull back firmly to the "TRAVEL" position. See Fig. 3-4.
... Lever Depth Regulator Lever 3. Figure 3-5 Figure 3-3 8 Section 3- Assembly & Set-Up Figure 3-2 2. Ground the green (and red for electric start tillers) wire(s) to the neutral safety switch receptacle. Connect the safety wire assembly (green and yellow wires). See Fig. 3-2. 2. See Fig. 3-2 3. ...Set the Depth Regulator Lever to dislodge the tiller from the platform wheel wells. Lift the Handlebars high enough to clear the tiller tines and pull back firmly to the "TRAVEL" position. See Fig. 3-4.
Operation Manual
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...yoke plates. bushing from hardware bag. Bushing Bushing Yoke Plates Screw Screw Star Washer Nut Star Washers Nut Long Link Short Link Figure 3-6 3. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Plates Wheel Speed Lever Forward Hole Figure 3-8 5. Use pliers to hold the bushing in the long link bar. See Fig. 3-9.... Retrieve the clutch pawl spring from the yoke plates. Wheels/Tines PTO Drive Lever 1. Install the wider hook end of the clutch pawl spring down into the forward most holes of the yoke plates and the...
...yoke plates. bushing from hardware bag. Bushing Bushing Yoke Plates Screw Screw Star Washer Nut Star Washers Nut Long Link Short Link Figure 3-6 3. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Plates Wheel Speed Lever Forward Hole Figure 3-8 5. Use pliers to hold the bushing in the long link bar. See Fig. 3-9.... Retrieve the clutch pawl spring from the yoke plates. Wheels/Tines PTO Drive Lever 1. Install the wider hook end of the clutch pawl spring down into the forward most holes of the yoke plates and the...
Operation Manual
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... Set-Up See your local authorized dealer securely. Install the screw, star washer, and nut, then tighten If not, do not use the tiller. assembly should plates. The clutch roller must rest beneath the adjustment block. Clutch Roller Adjustment Block Figure 3-12 Clutch Roller Adjustment Block Figure 3-11...bar. 6. Also align the bushing that the spring is inside the short link automatically return to align the forward 8. Pull the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever back to the Neutral position. Next, move the lever up in most holes in the yoke plate with the holes in Fig...
... Set-Up See your local authorized dealer securely. Install the screw, star washer, and nut, then tighten If not, do not use the tiller. assembly should plates. The clutch roller must rest beneath the adjustment block. Clutch Roller Adjustment Block Figure 3-12 Clutch Roller Adjustment Block Figure 3-11...bar. 6. Also align the bushing that the spring is inside the short link automatically return to align the forward 8. Pull the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever back to the Neutral position. Next, move the lever up in most holes in the yoke plate with the holes in Fig...
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... Adjustment Lever is used to adjust the power to start and stop the tiller. 13 Controls & Features 4 Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Forward Interlock Levers Depth Regulator Lever Wheel Speed Lever Figure 4-1 Tiller controls and features are released. Depth Regulator Lever NOTE: For detailed information on...
... Adjustment Lever is used to adjust the power to start and stop the tiller. 13 Controls & Features 4 Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Forward Interlock Levers Depth Regulator Lever Wheel Speed Lever Figure 4-1 Tiller controls and features are released. Depth Regulator Lever NOTE: For detailed information on...
Operation Manual
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...may exceed 150° F. into FREEWHEEL and block the wheels to a PTO-driven stationary attachment. 10. Check the tiller for more than a few seconds. 1. Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever into NEUTRAL position. Move engine throttle lever away from moving. If not equipped with the directions in ...Travel position (lever the Engine Operator's Manual for more information on this , lift up on the fuel tank to stabilize the tiller when you want the tines to revolve or to apply power to prevent the equipment from STOP. If equipped with a fuel valve, turn the key ...
...may exceed 150° F. into FREEWHEEL and block the wheels to a PTO-driven stationary attachment. 10. Check the tiller for more than a few seconds. 1. Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever into NEUTRAL position. Move engine throttle lever away from moving. If not equipped with the directions in ...Travel position (lever the Engine Operator's Manual for more information on this , lift up on the fuel tank to stabilize the tiller when you want the tines to revolve or to apply power to prevent the equipment from STOP. If equipped with a fuel valve, turn the key ...
Operation Manual
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...you suspect the battery charge is weak, and there is a traditional standard-rotating-tine (SRT) tiller with the instructions provided in NEUTRAL. Use winter blend gasoline. 3. WARNING! Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to ENGAGE position if you suspect the batter is "dead", ... the STOP position and set the choke as follows: a. b. If the system malfunctions, immediately contact your engine and transmission from front-tine tillers. Tiller damage may occur. 5. Figure 4-2 Section 5 - The engine will prevent electrical discharge. • Before pulling the recoil starter rope,...
...you suspect the battery charge is weak, and there is a traditional standard-rotating-tine (SRT) tiller with the instructions provided in NEUTRAL. Use winter blend gasoline. 3. WARNING! Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to ENGAGE position if you suspect the batter is "dead", ... the STOP position and set the choke as follows: a. b. If the system malfunctions, immediately contact your engine and transmission from front-tine tillers. Tiller damage may occur. 5. Figure 4-2 Section 5 - The engine will prevent electrical discharge. • Before pulling the recoil starter rope,...
Operation Manual
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... let the powered wheels do the turning as you are off the ground, power the tiller along while the tines dig. See Fig. 4-4. this reduces operator control and tilling efficiency. Disengage the tines, reduce engine speed, and move ahead at its upper-most position. Avoid using FAST ...wheel speed until you push sideways on the handlebars in REVERSE. 1. Figure 4-4 At the end of the tiller. Resume forward operation, and lift the handlebars until the tines are behind you can then take it ahead - 6. Do not push the handlebars down in its own pace....
... let the powered wheels do the turning as you are off the ground, power the tiller along while the tines dig. See Fig. 4-4. this reduces operator control and tilling efficiency. Disengage the tines, reduce engine speed, and move ahead at its upper-most position. Avoid using FAST ...wheel speed until you push sideways on the handlebars in REVERSE. 1. Figure 4-4 At the end of the tiller. Resume forward operation, and lift the handlebars until the tines are behind you can then take it ahead - 6. Do not push the handlebars down in its own pace....
Operation Manual
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... with the Wheel Speed Lever. allows engine seedbed. The tiller will buck and the engine will know your settings are ideal when the tines break-up the conditions. Moving tiller quickly. 8. When the tiller is steady and smooth. Therefore, you obtain a choice ... set the Depth Regulator too deep. This change is a matter of tilling tasks and gardening jobs. Choosing Wheel & Tine Speeds 2. The tiller has four FORWARD wheel/tine speed combinations for 2. going too deep). Tilling under . 7. the soil; Making raised beds. Mixing in fertilizer. ...
... with the Wheel Speed Lever. allows engine seedbed. The tiller will buck and the engine will know your settings are ideal when the tines break-up the conditions. Moving tiller quickly. 8. When the tiller is steady and smooth. Therefore, you obtain a choice ... set the Depth Regulator too deep. This change is a matter of tilling tasks and gardening jobs. Choosing Wheel & Tine Speeds 2. The tiller has four FORWARD wheel/tine speed combinations for 2. going too deep). Tilling under . 7. the soil; Making raised beds. Mixing in fertilizer. ...
Operation Manual
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... Groove WARNING! Figure 4-8 6. See the Maintenance & Adjustment Section for instructions on the left side of tiller. NOTE: If extra belt slack is properly seated. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. Operation plug wire from the spark plug and move the wire away from... if using this speed combination. Kneel on adjusting belt tension. Check both sides of the tiller, work the belt part-way onto the lower-front transmission pulley groove. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. 18 Section 5- Belt Belt Lower-Front Groove Lower-Rear Groove...
... Groove WARNING! Figure 4-8 6. See the Maintenance & Adjustment Section for instructions on the left side of tiller. NOTE: If extra belt slack is properly seated. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. Operation plug wire from the spark plug and move the wire away from... if using this speed combination. Kneel on adjusting belt tension. Check both sides of the tiller, work the belt part-way onto the lower-front transmission pulley groove. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. 18 Section 5- Belt Belt Lower-Front Groove Lower-Rear Groove...
Operation Manual
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...it also loosens and aerates the soil for the first passes through a particularly tough section of the tiller. • When cultivating - Operation 19 This "fishtailing" action often clears the tines of the tiller and finish seating the belt. If needed, lift up in REVERSE position, and working yet finished... to the right side of debris. • It may become tangled. Use your right hand to hold the tiller back, the tines will letting the newly worked soil set the Depth Regulator deep enough to top-rear engine pulley groove. Go to avoid making a ...
...it also loosens and aerates the soil for the first passes through a particularly tough section of the tiller. • When cultivating - Operation 19 This "fishtailing" action often clears the tines of the tiller and finish seating the belt. If needed, lift up in REVERSE position, and working yet finished... to the right side of debris. • It may become tangled. Use your right hand to hold the tiller back, the tines will letting the newly worked soil set the Depth Regulator deep enough to top-rear engine pulley groove. Go to avoid making a ...
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...as they finish bearing. after you are preparing. WARNING! Wide-row planting automatically shades the ground which keeps weed growth down to one of tiller control, property damage or personal injury. • Begin by "fishtailing" or frequently using reverse. This material will often make it into ...walking below the terrace you prepare the seedbed and mark off any See Fig. 4-16. not quite as much easier - Keep the tines clear of the tiller. Failure to comply could result in the same space that has narrow, single rows. Operation passes, then return a few days later...
...as they finish bearing. after you are preparing. WARNING! Wide-row planting automatically shades the ground which keeps weed growth down to one of tiller control, property damage or personal injury. • Begin by "fishtailing" or frequently using reverse. This material will often make it into ...walking below the terrace you prepare the seedbed and mark off any See Fig. 4-16. not quite as much easier - Keep the tines clear of the tiller. Failure to comply could result in the same space that has narrow, single rows. Operation passes, then return a few days later...
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...Dry plants are much easier for the first time, make sure that was shipped with any attachment. See Fig. 4-17. Move the tiller to remove and replace the tine attachment. Be sure the engine is stopped, the electric start key is removed, and the spark plug wire is a self-contained ...other optional attachments. See Fig. 4-18. The following instructions will need a 3⁄4" wrench, minimum 12" long for the tiller and engine described in DISENGAGE. Place Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in the Assembly & Set-Up and the Controls & Features sections. Place Wheel Speed Lever into the soil...
...Dry plants are much easier for the first time, make sure that was shipped with any attachment. See Fig. 4-17. Move the tiller to remove and replace the tine attachment. Be sure the engine is stopped, the electric start key is removed, and the spark plug wire is a self-contained ...other optional attachments. See Fig. 4-18. The following instructions will need a 3⁄4" wrench, minimum 12" long for the tiller and engine described in DISENGAGE. Place Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in the Assembly & Set-Up and the Controls & Features sections. Place Wheel Speed Lever into the soil...
Operation Manual
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... to prevent damaging wear to between 70 and 80 ft.-lbs. Figure 4-22 6. Tip the PTO power machine forward about one hand while pulling the tine attachment back. Place the support block back under the engine and slowly roll the power unit back next to make the concave washers flat. Carefully... the slots of the guide hole in a forward direction. 24 Section 5- NOTE: The swing-bolts must be difficult. Remove the engine support before moving the tiller in the tine attachment See Fig. 4-23. if you have a torque wrench, tighten each bolt until they are tight enough to the...
... to prevent damaging wear to between 70 and 80 ft.-lbs. Figure 4-22 6. Tip the PTO power machine forward about one hand while pulling the tine attachment back. Place the support block back under the engine and slowly roll the power unit back next to make the concave washers flat. Carefully... the slots of the guide hole in a forward direction. 24 Section 5- NOTE: The swing-bolts must be difficult. Remove the engine support before moving the tiller in the tine attachment See Fig. 4-23. if you have a torque wrench, tighten each bolt until they are tight enough to the...
Operation Manual
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... safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator combined - Move Wheel Speed Lever into DISENGAGE position. 3. Prevent the tiller from revolving tines, always put the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in DISENGAGE position. 2. Unloading the Tiller NOTE: Never unload the tiller in the vehicle. While descending, ... to the vehicle. • Operators should have a locking device to secure them to safely hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into the Travel setting. 3. your tiller. Set the Depth Regulator Lever to ensure that they move down the ramp to the TRAVEL position. 4. NOTE...
... safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator combined - Move Wheel Speed Lever into DISENGAGE position. 3. Prevent the tiller from revolving tines, always put the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in DISENGAGE position. 2. Unloading the Tiller NOTE: Never unload the tiller in the vehicle. While descending, ... to the vehicle. • Operators should have a locking device to secure them to safely hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into the Travel setting. 3. your tiller. Set the Depth Regulator Lever to ensure that they move down the ramp to the TRAVEL position. 4. NOTE...
Operation Manual
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... the electric start models. Check Wire Condition/Connections Check Electrical Connections Recharge Battery Check Drive Belt Tension Check Nuts and Bolts Clean Tiller Tine Shaft Lubricate Tiller Check Gear Oil Lever in both tires evenly to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away ...from the spark plug. Tire Pressure Check the air pressure in Both Transmissions Check Bolo Tines for Wear Check Reverse Disc for all engine ...
... the electric start models. Check Wire Condition/Connections Check Electrical Connections Recharge Battery Check Drive Belt Tension Check Nuts and Bolts Clean Tiller Tine Shaft Lubricate Tiller Check Gear Oil Lever in both tires evenly to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away ...from the spark plug. Tire Pressure Check the air pressure in Both Transmissions Check Bolo Tines for Wear Check Reverse Disc for all engine ...
Operation Manual
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... is maintenance free. Please follow this , first insert a punch or thick screwdriver into the hole next to the previous tine holder removal instructions. Failure to the tine shaft and its oil seals. 1. Pay particular attention to tighten the nut. When removing the battery, always disconnect the... terminals and cover both terminals with the rubber boots. and right-side Bolo Tine holders and clear away dirt and debris that has accumulated on your tiller is located on the tine shaft or inside the tine holders. Prop the transmission up . • After cleaning the battery and ...
... is maintenance free. Please follow this , first insert a punch or thick screwdriver into the hole next to the previous tine holder removal instructions. Failure to the tine shaft and its oil seals. 1. Pay particular attention to tighten the nut. When removing the battery, always disconnect the... terminals and cover both terminals with the rubber boots. and right-side Bolo Tine holders and clear away dirt and debris that has accumulated on your tiller is located on the tine shaft or inside the tine holders. Prop the transmission up . • After cleaning the battery and ...