Operation Manual
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Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07754 (December 13, 2011 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Horse/Big Red WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07754 (December 13, 2011 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 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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...the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us on this manual may cover a range 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...available at the rear of the machine are observed from the experts. Throughout this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. All information in personal injury or property damage. You can seek help from the operating position The engine manufacturer...
...the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us on this manual may cover a range 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...available at the rear of the machine are observed from the experts. Throughout this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. All information in personal injury or property damage. You can seek help from the operating position The engine manufacturer...
Operation Manual
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... in forward Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever hard to shift into reverse Tiller stays in towards transmission and hitting it 2. Lubricate lever 41 Straighten or replace linkage 2. Depth Regulator Lever is sticking 2. Adjust drive belt (See Maintenance & Adjustments Section) 2. Use a shallower setting 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Wheels and tines do not turn Wheels...
... in forward Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever hard to shift into reverse Tiller stays in towards transmission and hitting it 2. Lubricate lever 41 Straighten or replace linkage 2. Depth Regulator Lever is sticking 2. Adjust drive belt (See Maintenance & Adjustments Section) 2. Use a shallower setting 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Wheels and tines do not turn Wheels...
Technical Manual
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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 2-1 Wheel Speed Shifting Problems 2-2 Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn 2-3 Wheel Shaft Moves To One Side 2-4 Noise From Rear Tiller Bearing 2-4 Oil Leaks 2-5 SECTION 3. Transmission Removal and Installation...
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 2-1 Wheel Speed Shifting Problems 2-2 Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn 2-3 Wheel Shaft Moves To One Side 2-4 Noise From Rear Tiller Bearing 2-4 Oil Leaks 2-5 SECTION 3. Transmission Removal and Installation...
Technical Manual
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SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following the repair procedures ...the lever, The old spring may be overstretched. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at the end of problems are listed along with the tiller drive train. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever sticks in reverse when the.../Operator Manual for instructions. • Install a new clutch pawl spring at TOLL-FREE 1-800-833-6990. Tiller stays in forward. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on the lever...
SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following the repair procedures ...the lever, The old spring may be overstretched. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at the end of problems are listed along with the tiller drive train. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever sticks in reverse when the.../Operator Manual for instructions. • Install a new clutch pawl spring at TOLL-FREE 1-800-833-6990. Tiller stays in forward. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on the lever...
Technical Manual
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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 the lever. ■ Check the tension on the Wheel Speed Lever's castle nut. Wheel ...
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 the lever. ■ Check the tension on the Wheel Speed Lever's castle nut. Wheel ...
Technical Manual
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... the bronze worm gear on the transmission drive pulley. they may be worn. • Inspect the fast and slow speed wheel gears. 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 the power unit drive shaft. Tines turn...
... the bronze worm gear on the transmission drive pulley. they may be worn. • Inspect the fast and slow speed wheel gears. 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 the power unit drive shaft. Tines turn...
Technical Manual
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...8226; Make sure the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever is engaged. • Adjust the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever. • Make sure the power unit or tiller attachment's dog clutch key is missing. they may be sheared or missing. the key may be missing. See Page 2-3. Remedy • Check for ...play in place and that hold the tine holders to mesh with the tiller drive shaft worm. • Inspect the keys that each key is new or rebuilt; PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-4 4/90 SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom Wheels turn but the wheels...
...8226; Make sure the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever is engaged. • Adjust the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever. • Make sure the power unit or tiller attachment's dog clutch key is missing. they may be sheared or missing. the key may be missing. See Page 2-3. Remedy • Check for ...play in place and that hold the tine holders to mesh with the tiller drive shaft worm. • Inspect the keys that each key is new or rebuilt; PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-4 4/90 SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom Wheels turn but the wheels...
Technical Manual
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... SAE 140 gear oil. Contact the TROY-BILT Technical Service Department for corrosion, pitting, or scoring. ■ Use emery cloth to remove any minor defects. ■ Attempt to seat the seal so that it is on an undamaged part of the tiller housing: • Apply non-hardening... or damaged: replace the seal. • Inspect the tiller tine shaft for minor damage at the oil seal location: ■ Inspect for a special seal. • Be sure the transmission is worn or damaged. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-5 4/90 Oil Leaks Symptom Oil...
... SAE 140 gear oil. Contact the TROY-BILT Technical Service Department for corrosion, pitting, or scoring. ■ Use emery cloth to remove any minor defects. ■ Attempt to seat the seal so that it is on an undamaged part of the tiller housing: • Apply non-hardening... or damaged: replace the seal. • Inspect the tiller tine shaft for minor damage at the oil seal location: ■ Inspect for a special seal. • Be sure the transmission is worn or damaged. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-5 4/90 Oil Leaks Symptom Oil...
Technical Manual
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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...