Operation Manual
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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. 769-07754 (December 13, 2011 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. 769-07754 (December 13, 2011 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 -
Operation Manual
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... for various models. Please be sure that this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with your machine, for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. Table of product specifications for all times. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in this...of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 7 Controls & Features 13 Operation 14 Maintenance & Adjustments 26 Service 38 Troubleshooting 41 Replacement Parts 42 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your machine. If you can seek...
... for various models. Please be sure that this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with your machine, for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. Table of product specifications for all times. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in this...of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 7 Controls & Features 13 Operation 14 Maintenance & Adjustments 26 Service 38 Troubleshooting 41 Replacement Parts 42 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your machine. If you can seek...
Operation Manual
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..., but wheels do not Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever does not stay in forward Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever hard to shift into reverse Tiller stays in towards transmission and hitting it 2. Lubricate the eccentric lever and linkage to move 1. Contact authorized service dealer 1. Depth... Motor mount bars sticking 1. Contact authorized service dealer 5. Replace spring 1. Replace reverse disc 2. Depth Regulator Lever sticking 1. Straighten lever 2. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Wheels and tines do not turn Wheels and tines turn on top of ground, but stop or hesitate in soil Wheels...
..., but wheels do not Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever does not stay in forward Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever hard to shift into reverse Tiller stays in towards transmission and hitting it 2. Lubricate the eccentric lever and linkage to move 1. Contact authorized service dealer 1. Depth... Motor mount bars sticking 1. Contact authorized service dealer 5. Replace spring 1. Replace reverse disc 2. Depth Regulator Lever sticking 1. Straighten lever 2. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Wheels and tines do not turn Wheels and tines turn on top of ground, but stop or hesitate in soil Wheels...
Technical Manual
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... Removal 4-1 Separating/Attaching the PTO Power Unit and Tiller Attachment Transmissions 4-2 Installation 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 ...Service Inspection 3-1 SECTION 4. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL 4/90 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. (zeneral Information 1-1 Safety First 1-1 C- 4-k Reference Repair Index 1-2 SECTION 2. .'ransmission Troubleshooting 2-1 Forward and Reverse Shifting Problems...
... Removal 4-1 Separating/Attaching the PTO Power Unit and Tiller Attachment Transmissions 4-2 Installation 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 ...Service Inspection 3-1 SECTION 4. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL 4/90 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. (zeneral Information 1-1 Safety First 1-1 C- 4-k Reference Repair Index 1-2 SECTION 2. .'ransmission Troubleshooting 2-1 Forward and Reverse Shifting Problems...
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... hard to shift into forward. • 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. Remedy • Check the reverse... unintentional starting of forward. • Raise the belt adjustment block as the drive belt may be too tight. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following the repair procedures does not fix the problem. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever sticks in ...
... hard to shift into forward. • 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. Remedy • Check the reverse... unintentional starting of forward. • Raise the belt adjustment block as the drive belt may be too tight. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following the repair procedures does not fix the problem. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever sticks in ...
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PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-2 4/90 SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting Wheel Speed Shifting Problems Symptom Wheel Speed Lever drops out of this manual. • Disconnect the shift linkage from the eccentric lever and try moving ...
PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-2 4/90 SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting Wheel Speed Shifting Problems Symptom Wheel Speed Lever drops out of this manual. • Disconnect the shift linkage from the eccentric lever and try moving ...
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... the fast and slow speed pinion gears. It could be missing or broken. • Inspect the lugs on the transmission drive pulley. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-3 4/90 Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom Wheels and tines won't turn even though Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever seems...
... the fast and slow speed pinion gears. It could be missing or broken. • Inspect the lugs on the transmission drive pulley. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-3 4/90 Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom Wheels and tines won't turn even though Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever seems...
Technical Manual
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... a long time, the key that each key is fully seated. If there is new or rebuilt; Noise from Rear Tiller Bearing Symptom A growling or whining noise from the tiller attachment rear bearing. Remedy • Check for play , one or both snap rings are out of the ground but...adjustment. they may be worn and unable to one speed." See Page 2-3. Or, the holders may be worn. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-4 4/90 SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom Wheels turn on the Tines/PTO Clutch; Remedy • Make sure the ...
... a long time, the key that each key is fully seated. If there is new or rebuilt; Noise from Rear Tiller Bearing Symptom A growling or whining noise from the tiller attachment rear bearing. Remedy • Check for play , one or both snap rings are out of the ground but...adjustment. they may be worn and unable to one speed." See Page 2-3. Or, the holders may be worn. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-4 4/90 SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom Wheels turn on the Tines/PTO Clutch; Remedy • Make sure the ...
Technical Manual
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...hardening gasket sealer was applied to the outside edges. • An oil seal is worn or damaged: replace the seal. • Inspect the tiller tine shaft for minor damage at the oil seal location: ■ Inspect for corrosion, pitting, or scoring. ■ Use emery cloth to...Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-5 4/90 Oil Leaks Symptom Oil leaks from the rear bearing cap: • Inspect the rear bearing cap: ■ Make sure the screws are the correct length. ■ Apply non-hardening gasket sealer to seep out beteen the seal and the housing. Contact the TROY-BILT...
...hardening gasket sealer was applied to the outside edges. • An oil seal is worn or damaged: replace the seal. • Inspect the tiller tine shaft for minor damage at the oil seal location: ■ Inspect for corrosion, pitting, or scoring. ■ Use emery cloth to...Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-5 4/90 Oil Leaks Symptom Oil leaks from the rear bearing cap: • Inspect the rear bearing cap: ■ Make sure the screws are the correct length. ■ Apply non-hardening gasket sealer to seep out beteen the seal and the housing. Contact the TROY-BILT...
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.... . .5-2 Removing. . .5-1 Tiller tine shaft Installing. . .6-5 Removing. . .6-4 PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 8-1 4/90...tiller attachment. . .4-2 Shimming Pinion shaft. . .5-7, 5-8 PTO drive shaft. . .5-5 Tiller drive shaft. . .6-3 Tiller tine shaft. . .6-5 Wheel shaft. . .5-10 T Tiller attachment/PTO power unit Attaching.. .4-3 Separating . . .4-2 Tiller drive shaft Inspecting. . .6-2 Installing. . .6-3 Removing. ..6-1 Tiller tine shaft Inspecting. . .6-5 Installing. ..6-5 Removing. . .6-3 Tines/PTO clutch lever assembly Installing. ..5-5, 7-1 Removing. ..5-3, 7-1 Troubleshooting...
.... . .5-2 Removing. . .5-1 Tiller tine shaft Installing. . .6-5 Removing. . .6-4 PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 8-1 4/90...tiller attachment. . .4-2 Shimming Pinion shaft. . .5-7, 5-8 PTO drive shaft. . .5-5 Tiller drive shaft. . .6-3 Tiller tine shaft. . .6-5 Wheel shaft. . .5-10 T Tiller attachment/PTO power unit Attaching.. .4-3 Separating . . .4-2 Tiller drive shaft Inspecting. . .6-2 Installing. . .6-3 Removing. ..6-1 Tiller tine shaft Inspecting. . .6-5 Installing. ..6-5 Removing. . .6-3 Tines/PTO clutch lever assembly Installing. ..5-5, 7-1 Removing. ..5-3, 7-1 Troubleshooting...