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 the control cables on either side of the base, with the nut, but do this condition occurs... 4-1⁄2" high wood block to one 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 you have the items listed above (contact your ...
... 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 the control cables on either side of the base, with the nut, but do this condition occurs... 4-1⁄2" high wood block to one 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 you have the items listed above (contact your ...
Operation Manual
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... used to start and stop the tiller. 13 The keyswitch starter on all the controls and power to the transmission. Know how to regulate the tilling depth separate Engine Operator's Manual. handlebars to start , run and stop the engine. Wheel Speed Lever Keyswitch Starter (If So... Equipped) The Wheel Speed Lever controls the speed at which the wheels spin. their proper operation. Use the throttle lever to...
... used to start and stop the tiller. 13 The keyswitch starter on all the controls and power to the transmission. Know how to regulate the tilling depth separate Engine Operator's Manual. handlebars to start , run and stop the engine. Wheel Speed Lever Keyswitch Starter (If So... Equipped) The Wheel Speed Lever controls the speed at which the wheels spin. their proper operation. Use the throttle lever to...
Operation Manual
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... or FAST position. If the engine does not start right away, do 10. all instructions and safety rules carefully. 6. See Engine Operator's Manual. 4. Shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive lever into NEUTRAL position. 9. Check Engine Cooling System. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline in the separate Engine Operator... in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area. Be sure to roll the wheels while shifting the lever until you have read all the way to the top detent (notched) position. (on the fuel tank to stabilize the tiller when you want the tines to revolve or to apply power to...
... or FAST position. If the engine does not start right away, do 10. all instructions and safety rules carefully. 6. See Engine Operator's Manual. 4. Shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive lever into NEUTRAL position. 9. Check Engine Cooling System. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline in the separate Engine Operator... in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area. Be sure to roll the wheels while shifting the lever until you have read all the way to the top detent (notched) position. (on the fuel tank to stabilize the tiller when you want the tines to revolve or to apply power to...
Operation Manual
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...squeeze one of the system. Operation 15 Starting Electric Start Engine with Recoil Starter You may occur. 5. See the Engine Operator's Manual. If the wheels are frozen to FAST. 2. Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to ENGAGE position if you suspect the battery charge is weak, and...Interlock Levers and shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to ENGAGE unless Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is no visible damage. It operates in accordance with the recoil starter rope. Disconnect the cables from front-tine tillers. See the Engine Operator's Manual for assistance. Remove the ...
...squeeze one of the system. Operation 15 Starting Electric Start Engine with Recoil Starter You may occur. 5. See the Engine Operator's Manual. If the wheels are frozen to FAST. 2. Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to ENGAGE position if you suspect the battery charge is weak, and...Interlock Levers and shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to ENGAGE unless Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is no visible damage. It operates in accordance with the recoil starter rope. Disconnect the cables from front-tine tillers. See the Engine Operator's Manual for assistance. Remove the ...
Operation Manual
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... stalks should overlap the previous pass by hand or cut , and work under , and the roots break loose too easily. Please read the Engine Operator's Manual. Place Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in the Assembly & Set-Up and the Controls & Features sections. See Fig. 4-20. Dry plants are much easier for the... into the soil while still green. NOTE: Do not pull the roots out by onehalf the width of stalks, aim the tiller so that the stalks go between the left wheel and the transmission case. As you have Read all the way UP and engage the lowest notch for leverage. 4. 5. 6. 7. Let the...
... stalks should overlap the previous pass by hand or cut , and work under , and the roots break loose too easily. Please read the Engine Operator's Manual. Place Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in the Assembly & Set-Up and the Controls & Features sections. See Fig. 4-20. Dry plants are much easier for the... into the soil while still green. NOTE: Do not pull the roots out by onehalf the width of stalks, aim the tiller so that the stalks go between the left wheel and the transmission case. As you have Read all the way UP and engage the lowest notch for leverage. 4. 5. 6. 7. Let the...
Operation Manual
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... SLOW position and reduce the engine throttle speed. Unloading the Tiller NOTE: Never unload the tiller in DISENGAGE position. 2. If using engine power, move Wheel Speed Lever to FREEWHEEL, and manually push the tiller. Check the wheels as you . 5. Operation 25 Read the following provides information on tiller loading, unloading, and requirements before attempting to load or...
... SLOW position and reduce the engine throttle speed. Unloading the Tiller NOTE: Never unload the tiller in DISENGAGE position. 2. If using engine power, move Wheel Speed Lever to FREEWHEEL, and manually push the tiller. Check the wheels as you . 5. Operation 25 Read the following provides information on tiller loading, unloading, and requirements before attempting to load or...
Operation Manual
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...the reverse disc turns the lower pulley, or if it is located closer than 3⁄16" to hold the lever up in this manual for big cracks or missing chunks of rubber from making contact with grease. Moving the adjustment bolt upward will also solve the problem of...press on the reverse adjustment bolt. Measure the width of the outside edge of a tiller that the linkages for continuous or sustained reverse operation. Maintenance & Adjustments 35 pulley. Checking and Adjusting the Reverse Disc 1. Place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL, the switch body on its own. 2. Briefly...
...the reverse disc turns the lower pulley, or if it is located closer than 3⁄16" to hold the lever up in this manual for big cracks or missing chunks of rubber from making contact with grease. Moving the adjustment bolt upward will also solve the problem of...press on the reverse adjustment bolt. Measure the width of the outside edge of a tiller that the linkages for continuous or sustained reverse operation. Maintenance & Adjustments 35 pulley. Checking and Adjusting the Reverse Disc 1. Place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL, the switch body on its own. 2. Briefly...
Operation Manual
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... on top of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. Protect the internal cylinder against the side of the plunger. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to clean it counterclockwise). 7. 6. If the reverse disc is still warm, drain oil from the transmission drive... turn it - Refill with a feeler gauge. Store the battery in your engine manual literature. 4. Throttle Cable The throttle lever settings are present (space heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.). Never store the tiller with an electronic ignition. Now, while watching the mark, loosen the bolt 3⁄...
... on top of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. Protect the internal cylinder against the side of the plunger. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to clean it counterclockwise). 7. 6. If the reverse disc is still warm, drain oil from the transmission drive... turn it - Refill with a feeler gauge. Store the battery in your engine manual literature. 4. Throttle Cable The throttle lever settings are present (space heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.). Never store the tiller with an electronic ignition. Now, while watching the mark, loosen the bolt 3⁄...
Operation Manual
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Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com. 42 Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description GW-9245 V-Belt 742-04223 742-04224 Bolo Tine (LH), 12" Bolo Tine (RH), 12" 934-04231 Wheel, 16 x 4.6 x 8 756-04171 Reverse Disc 1909286P Throttle Cable Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com. 42 Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description GW-9245 V-Belt 742-04223 742-04224 Bolo Tine (LH), 12" Bolo Tine (RH), 12" 934-04231 Wheel, 16 x 4.6 x 8 756-04171 Reverse Disc 1909286P Throttle Cable Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Technical Manual
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... 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. Servicing the PTO Power Unit Transmission (continued) Wheel...
... 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. Servicing the PTO Power Unit Transmission (continued) Wheel...
Technical Manual
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... safety message. 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 professional service technicians who have any questions concerning the information contained in the OFF position and shift the Wheels/ Tines/PTO Drive Lever into seven...
... safety message. 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 professional service technicians who have any questions concerning the information contained in the OFF position and shift the Wheels/ Tines/PTO Drive Lever into seven...
Technical Manual
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...Tiller Attachment Tiller Drive Shaft Tiller Housing Cover Tiller Tine Shaft Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Tires/Wheels Transmission Pulley Wheel Shaft Wheel Speed Gears Wheel Speed 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 Use only genuine Troy-Bilt...approved covered metal safety container to avoid cutting yourself. A spark from spontaneous combustion. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 1-2 4/90 SECTION 1: General Information in an enclosed space. Remove all times. ...
...Tiller Attachment Tiller Drive Shaft Tiller Housing Cover Tiller Tine Shaft Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Tires/Wheels Transmission Pulley Wheel Shaft Wheel Speed Gears Wheel Speed 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 Use only genuine Troy-Bilt...approved covered metal safety container to avoid cutting yourself. A spark from spontaneous combustion. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 1-2 4/90 SECTION 1: General Information in an enclosed space. Remove all times. ...
Technical Manual
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...bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever. See the Owner/Operator Manual for wear. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever jumps out of problems are listed along with the tiller drive train. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at the end of the reverse disc and/or reverse... the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away from the spark plug. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following the repair procedures does not fix the problem. See the Owner/Operator...
...bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever. See the Owner/Operator Manual for wear. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever jumps out of problems are listed along with the tiller drive train. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at the end of the reverse disc and/or reverse... the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away from the spark plug. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following the repair procedures does not fix the problem. See the Owner/Operator...
Technical Manual
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... moving the eccentric lever by hand. See "Tightening the Castle Nut On the Wheel Speed Lever" in Section 7 of this manual. • Inspect the Wheel Speed Lever: ■ Lubricate the Wheel Speed Lever linkage where the connecting rod joins the shift lever and the connecting ...7 of fast speed. Replace the spirol pin. Wheel Speed Lever hard to rotate a full 360 degrees.) 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. • Check if the clutch is binding on...
... moving the eccentric lever by hand. See "Tightening the Castle Nut On the Wheel Speed Lever" in Section 7 of this manual. • Inspect the Wheel Speed Lever: ■ Lubricate the Wheel Speed Lever linkage where the connecting rod joins the shift lever and the connecting ...7 of fast speed. Replace the spirol pin. Wheel Speed Lever hard to rotate a full 360 degrees.) 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. • Check if the clutch is binding on...
Technical Manual
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... the transmission is new or rebuilt, the key on each side of reverse disc. It may be worn. • Inspect the fast and slow speed wheel gears. See the Owner/Operator Manual for wear or mis-adjustment. This means the bronze worm gear will turn but the pulley will not drive the... the power unit drive shaft worm. • If the transmission is new or rebuilt, the key may not have been installed. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-3 4/90 Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom...
... the transmission is new or rebuilt, the key on each side of reverse disc. It may be worn. • Inspect the fast and slow speed wheel gears. See the Owner/Operator Manual for wear or mis-adjustment. This means the bronze worm gear will turn but the pulley will not drive the... the power unit drive shaft worm. • If the transmission is new or rebuilt, the key may not have been installed. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-3 4/90 Wheels and/or Tines Do Not Turn Symptom...
Technical Manual
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.... • Inspect the tiller shaft bronze worm gear for the transmission drive pulley is more than .015" play in service for "Wheel and tines won't turn on the Tines/PTO Clutch; 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 do not. If...
.... • Inspect the tiller shaft bronze worm gear for the transmission drive pulley is more than .015" play in service for "Wheel and tines won't turn on the Tines/PTO Clutch; 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 do not. If...
Technical Manual
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Contact the TROY-BILT Technical Service Department for a special seal. • Be sure the transmission is worn or damaged. Remedy • An oil seal is filled with SAE 90 or SAE 140 gear oil. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-5 4/90 Oil Leaks Symptom Oil leaks...bearing cap: ■ Make sure the screws are the correct length. ■ Apply non-hardening gasket sealer to each of the tiller attachment housing. If the leak is from the wheel shaft oil seals. If the leak is worn or damaged: replace the seal. • Inspect the...
Contact the TROY-BILT Technical Service Department for a special seal. • Be sure the transmission is worn or damaged. Remedy • An oil seal is filled with SAE 90 or SAE 140 gear oil. SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-5 4/90 Oil Leaks Symptom Oil leaks...bearing cap: ■ Make sure the screws are the correct length. ■ Apply non-hardening gasket sealer to each of the tiller attachment housing. If the leak is from the wheel shaft oil seals. If the leak is worn or damaged: replace the seal. • Inspect the...
Technical Manual
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... HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 3-1 4/90 Before you begin your shop. See Figure 3-1. 0 OD O Figure 3-1: Pre-Disassembly Inspection of the following : a. There should be tightened to .010" play. If you see oil, make sure that it did not come from around one or both of the wheel ...rings has become dislodged from the snap ring groove(s). • If oil is an oil relief point. HOUSING COVER '1*--REAR BEARING CAP TILLER TINE SHAFT HOUSING COVER GASKET Figure 3-3: Pre-Disassembly Inspection of the engine by disconnecting the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away...
... HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 3-1 4/90 Before you begin your shop. See Figure 3-1. 0 OD O Figure 3-1: Pre-Disassembly Inspection of the following : a. There should be tightened to .010" play. If you see oil, make sure that it did not come from around one or both of the wheel ...rings has become dislodged from the snap ring groove(s). • If oil is an oil relief point. HOUSING COVER '1*--REAR BEARING CAP TILLER TINE SHAFT HOUSING COVER GASKET Figure 3-3: Pre-Disassembly Inspection of the engine by disconnecting the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away...
Technical Manual
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...SECTION 4: Transmission Removal and Installation TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 4-1 4/90 The PTO Horse Model transmission consists of the handlebar base. 2. To avoid injury, carefully follow the safety precautions in the OFF position and shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. ... the battery as a complete assembly by following the instructions in this section. Disconnect the recharging wire that leads from the tiller as described in these instructions. A DANGER The battery produces inflammable and explosive hydrogen gas and the electrolyte solution contains poisonous ...
...SECTION 4: Transmission Removal and Installation TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 4-1 4/90 The PTO Horse Model transmission consists of the handlebar base. 2. To avoid injury, carefully follow the safety precautions in the OFF position and shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. ... the battery as a complete assembly by following the instructions in this section. Disconnect the recharging wire that leads from the tiller as described in these instructions. A DANGER The battery produces inflammable and explosive hydrogen gas and the electrolyte solution contains poisonous ...
Technical Manual
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...remove the knob. 16. See the Owner/Operator Manual for you. 2. Or, if the wheel is not attached. 8. Remove the forward bolt on tillers so equipped) around the engine. 5. Remove the throttle control and cable (3) from the tiller attachment. Remove the bumper/guard attachment. This ... attach the yoke to the eccentric lever (10). 17. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL SECTION 4: Transmission Removal and Installation Page 4-2 4/90 e. Remove the Forward Interlock Wire Harness plug connector with the attached Wheel Speed Lever and I Tines/PTO Clutch Lever detent shifting plate (15...
...remove the knob. 16. See the Owner/Operator Manual for you. 2. Or, if the wheel is not attached. 8. Remove the forward bolt on tillers so equipped) around the engine. 5. Remove the throttle control and cable (3) from the tiller attachment. Remove the bumper/guard attachment. This ... attach the yoke to the eccentric lever (10). 17. PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL SECTION 4: Transmission Removal and Installation Page 4-2 4/90 e. Remove the Forward Interlock Wire Harness plug connector with the attached Wheel Speed Lever and I Tines/PTO Clutch Lever detent shifting plate (15...