Mtd OEM-290101 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The rear (tine section) of your PTO Horse
Model Tiller can be removed in minutes, leaving
the Power Unit free to pull a cart or other drag­behind implement with the aid of the Tow Hitch.

This is a standard tow hitch design which can
be used for attachments including the TROY­BILT Sweep Cultivator. You may also use it with
other attachments you already own, such as a
lawn roller, four-wheel shredder, or a drag-mat.

However, before using such equipment with
your new Tow Hitch, refer to the operating
instructions and safety rules provided with the
attachment being used.

When you attach a piece of equipment like a
dump cart, which requires pivoting action for
turning, you must put one pin through the center
holes of the Tow Hitch. When you hook-up a
piece of equipment that has no pivoting action,
such as the Sweep Cultivator, you must put two
pins through the outer holes of the Tow Hitch.

Before installing the Tow Hitch, you must
remove the tines (or any other attachment) from
the back of your tiller.

The Tow Hitch Attachments includes the
following components:

Part No. Description Qty.

1900779 Hitch– Mounting Plate................1

GW-9363 Hitch Pin.....................................1

GW-2006 Dust Caps – two, protective

covers (shown in Figure 2).......2

GW-2288 Label – Warning.........................1

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Step 1: Remove the Tine Attachment

A. If you have kickstand, move it down as
shown in Photo 1.

B. If you do not have a kickstand, place a sturdy
box or block under the engine for stability when
the Tine Attachment is removed. See Photo 2.

Figure 1: Tow Hitch attachment.

Photo 1: Put down the kickstand.

CAUTION

• Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
machine, shut off the engine, make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in
personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

• Maximum load capacity of the Tow Hitch is 400
pounds.

• Never allow riders on any attachments being
towed. See other safety rules on the back page.

CAUTION

Put Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL
position. Stop engine, let all moving parts come
to a complete stop, and disconnect spark plug
wire. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury of property damage.

Tow Hitch Attachment

OEM-290-101 / 290-101-081

PTO Horse Model Tiller

C. Place the Tines/PTO Lever in the
DISENGAGED position. See Photo 3.

D. Using a long

3

/4" wrench, loosen, but do not

remove, the two swing-bolts which connect the
transmissions of the Power Unit and the Tine
Attachment Unit, until you can swing the bolts
outward. See Photo 4.

E. With one hand on the handlebars, tip the
Power Unit forward about one inch while pulling

back on the Tine Attachment with your other
hand. This releases the Power Unit alignment
pin from the alignment hole on the Tine
Attachment. Refer to Photo 5.

F. Remove the Tine Attachment and set it aside.

G. Because so many PTO Horse Model Tiller

owners use their power units with other Troy­Bilt attachments, Troy-Bilt has designed a
Tine Cradle which is a convenient accessory for
storing the Tine Attachment in a level position.
This prevents transmission gear oil leakage and
also assists in the removal and replacement of
the Tine Attachment. Refer to Photo 6 below
showing the Tine Attachment in place on the
Tine Cradle. To order a Tine Cradle for your
Horse Model Tiller, order Part No. GW-12583.

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Photo 2: Place a block or box under the engine.

Photo 6: Tine Attachment stored on Tine Cradle.

Photo 5: Remove the Tine Attachment.

Photo 3: Tines/PTO Lever in DISENGAGED position.

Photo 4: Move the swing-bolts outward.