You now own one of the finest reartine rototillers available. Your new
TUFFY® Model tiller allows you to till
and cultivate your garden with ease, and
accomplish dozens of other property
management projects as well. Your tiller
is famous for its ruggedness, perfor
mance and high-quality engineering. We
know you’ll enjoy using it.
Please carefully read this Manual. It
tells you how to safely and easily assem
ble, operate and maintain your machine.
Be sure that you and any other operators
carefully follow the recommended safety
practices at all times. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or prop
erty damage.
Of course, if you should ever have any
problems or questions, or for a free re
placement copy of this Manual, please
contact your local authorized service
dealer or call us Toll-Free. Our tele
phone numbers and mailing addresses
are listed on Page 4 and on the back
cover of this Manual.
We want to be sure that you are com
pletely satisfied at all times.
This is a safety alert
symbol. It is used in
this Owner/Operator
Manual to alert you
A
this symbol, read and obey the
safety message that follows it.
Failure to obey the safety message
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
to potential hazards.
Whenever you see
Be Sure To Return Your Warrant)
Registration Card
Be sure to fill
out and mail
your Warranty
Registration
Card, which is
located in your
literature pack
age. The infor
mation contained
on this: card will register your ma
chine with us and entitle you to full
coverage under our Troy-Bilt Full
No-Time-Limit Warranty.
NOTE: An Ownership Transfer
Card is included in this Manual.
This card should be filled out and
returned to us ONLY if you trans
fer ownership of your machine to
someone else.
i'll;.
This machine meets voluntary safety stan
dard B71.8 - 1986, which is sponsored by
the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,
and is published by the American National
Standards Institute.
WARNING:
A
The engine exhaust from
this product contains
chemicals known to the
State of California to
cause cancer, birth de
fects, or other reproduc
tive harm.
Owner’s Record
Please write tlie Model and Serial
numbers of your machine in
the spaces provided. You
can find the location of
these numbers by refer
ring to the illustration
below.
...Please contact your local TROY-BILT® Tiller
authorized dealer or call or write the Factory. When calling
or writing, please be sure to provide the Model and Serial
Numbers of your machine (refer to Page 3).
If You Need Engine
Service:
If your engine should ever require
service or re- ,==.===
pair, contact
your nearest
authorized
engine service
dealer.
To find the name and address of
your nearest authorized engine
service dealer, look in the Yellow
Pages of the telephone book under
:
............
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“Engines-Gasoline” (call us if you
need assistance in obtaining en
gine service or parts).
Please remember that your engine
is covered by the engine manufac
turer’s Limited Warranty. Any
unauthorized work performed on
the engine during the warranty pe
riod may void the warranty. For
full details on the engine manufac
turer’s Limited Warranty, refer to
the separate Engine Owner’s
Manual.
U.S.A.
(Toll Free)
For Technical
Service;
1-800-520-5520
For Parts
Service:
1-800-648-6776
International
calls:
518-391-7000
Canada
(Toll Free)
For Technical
Service and Parts
Service:
1-800-225-3585
If You Need Parts:
Factory specified replacement
parts for your machine are
available from either your
TROY-BILT® Tiller autho
rized dealer or directly
from the Factory.
To order a part from
the Factory, refer to
your separate Parts
Catalog to find the part
number, description, and quantity
of the part you need. Then,
call or write our Parts
Department, being sure to
provide the Model and
Serial Numbers of your
machine.
Our trained parts special
ists will gladly assist you if
you have any difficulty in
identifying the part that you need.
Sectio
"
Please read and follow all of the
safety rules in this Safety Seclion.
Failure to comply could result in
serious personal injury or prop
erty damage.
If you should lend this equipment
to another person, make sure that
he or she reads, understands, and
always follows these safety in
structions.
It you are not completely sure
about any of the information
found here or elsewhere in the
Manual, please contact either
your local authorized dealer or the
factory tor assistance.
WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA
AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest-covered, brush-cov
ered, or grass-covered land, or on land covered with grain,
hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en
gine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an
internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continu
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine
exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ig
nite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to com
ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area. Contact your authorized engine dealer for in
formation about obtaining a spark arrester.
TRAINING
A
This is a safety alert
symbol. It is used
in this Owner/ Oper
ator Manual and on
your equipment to
alert you to poten
tial hazards.
Whenever you see
this symboi. read
and obey the safety
message that fol
lows it. Failure to
obey those safety
messages could re
sult in serious per
sonal injury or cause
property damage.
1. Rc;ui llii.'' ()u iier/Operator
\huuMl ;iiul ilk' ^гparate Engine
Owner's Manua carefully before
operating this equipment. Be com
pletely familiar with the controls
ami ilie prnper Use of this equipmeni. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. \e\er allow children or un
named adults to operate this equip
ment.
3. Keep I lie aie; of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
elnldivn and pels. Keep bystanders
at least 2.S feel -ovay from the area
of operai ion.
OPERATING AREi
4. Familiarize yourself with all of
the safety and operating decals on
this equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.
5. Do not run engine in an en
closed area. Engine exhaust con
tains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, col
orless, and tasteless. Do not oper
ate this equipment near buildings,
windows, or air conditioners.
6. Do not allow hands or any
other part of the body or clothing
near the rotating tines or near any
other moving
part. The tines
begin to rotate
forward once
the engine starts
and the Forward
Clutch Bail is
engaged.
A WARNING
à
&
7. Before inspecting or servicing
any part of the equipment, shut off
the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug and move wire
away from the spark plug.
8. Do not operate this equipment
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or when you
are tired or ill.
9. Keep in mind ihai ihe operator
or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other peo
ple, their property, and themselves.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the tiller will be used. Re
move foreign objects before tilling.
2. Make sure that all control levers
are released and both wheels are in
Wheel Drive position before start
ing the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing suitable clothing. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts
of the tiller or its engine.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
2. Use extreme caution when on or
crossing driveways, walks or roads.
Be alert for hidden hazards or traf
fic. Do not carry passengers.
3. If you hit a foreign object, stop
the engine, let all moving parts
come to a complete stop, discon
nect spark plug wire, move wire
away from the spark plug, and in
spect for damage. Repair damage
before restarting.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slip
ping or falling.
4. Do not operate the tiller when
you are barefoot, in
sandals, sneakers or
other light footwear.
Wear shoes that grip
well on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground
electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes, or hoses. Contact your tele
phone or utility to verify locations
of underground cables or lines.
6. Handle gasoline with care; it is
highly flammable, and has explo
sive vapors.
a. Use an approved gas container.
b. Gas caps shall never be re
moved or fuel added with en
gine running. Engine shall be
5. If abnormal tiller vibration oc
curs, stop engine immediately, dis
connect the spark plug wire and
move wire away from spark plug.
Check for the cause. Carefully in
spect for any damage. Eix the prob
lem before using the
tiller again.
6. Stop the
engine, dis
connect the spark
plug wire and move wire away
from spark plug before leaving the
operating position, unclogging
tines, or making repairs, adjust
ments or inspections.
7. Before leaving tiller unattended,
make sure that all control levers are
released, stop engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move wire away
from plug to prevent accidental
starting. Be sure both wheels are
in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or in
specting, stop the engine, let all
moving parts stop, and disconnect
allowed to cool before refuel
ing. Operators shall not smoke.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames, or
sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Eill fuel tank outdoors using
extreme caution. Never add
fuel indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace fuel caps securely and
clean up fuel spills before
starting the engine.
7. Never attempt to make any ad
justments while the engine is run
ning or the spark plug wire is con
nected, except when so instructed.
spark plug wire and move wire
away from spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must
be down when operating tiller.
10. Never operate the tiller unless
safety guards or other protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an en
closed area. Engine exhaust con
tains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, col
orless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under
engine power if the wheels are in
the FREEWHEEL position. In
FREEWHEEL, the wheels will not
hold the tiller back and the revolv
ing tines could propel the tiller
rapidly, possibly causing loss of
control. Always engage the
wheels with the Wheel Drive Pins
in WHEEL DRIVE position be
fore starting the engine or engag
ing the tines with the Forward
Clutch Bail.
14. The tiller could unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump forward
and be propelled away from you if
the tines strike or catch very hardpacked soil, sod, frozen ground, or
any buried obstacle such as large
stones or roots. If in doubt about
tilling conditions, use the follow
ing precautions to assist you in
maintaining tiller control:
a. Walk behind and on either
side of the tiller, using one
hand on the handlebars.
Relax your arm, but use a se
cure hand grip.
b. Use shallow depth regulator
settings, gradually working
deeper with each tilling pass.
c. Use slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of big
stones, roots and other debris.
e. Avoid putting downward pres
sure on the handlebars. If
necessary, apply slight upward
pressure to prevent the tines
from digging too deeply.
f. Avoid contacting hard-packed
soil or sod at the end of a row
by reducing engine speed and
lifting handlebars up to raise
tines out of the soil,
g. In an emergency, stop tines
and wheels by releasing the
Forward Clutch Bail. Do not
attempt to restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overload the machine
capacity by trying to till too deeply
at too fast a rate.
16. Never use the tiller at high
ground speeds on slippery surfaces.
17. Do not operate tiller on a slope
too steep for safety. On slopes,
slow down and be sure you have
good footing. Don’t let the tiller
“freewheel” down slopes.
18. Clear the area of bystanders be
fore tilling.
19. Use only attachments and ac
cessories approved by Garden Way
Incorporated.
20. Use tiller attachments and ac
cessories when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without
good visibility or light.
22. Never operate the tiller if you
are fatigued, or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with
the engine-governor settings on the
machine; the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed and
protects the engine and all moving
parts from damage caused by over
speed. Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts that
may be hot from operation (muffler,
fins, etc.). Make certain all parts
have cooled down before inspect
ing, cleaning or repairing.
25. Remember—^To stop the tines
and wheels, release the Forward
Clutch Bail.
26. Look behind and exercise cau
tion when backing up.
27. To load or unload the tiller
from a vehicle, see complete in
structions in Section 4.
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
1. Never perform maintenance
when engine is running or spark
plug wire is connected except
when specifically directed to do so.
2. Keep tiller, attachments and ac
cessories in safe working condition.
3. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws
frequently for proper tightness.
Always verify your equipment is in
safe working condition.
4. Never store the machine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside a build
ing where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark, or where igni
tion sources are present (such as
hot water and space heaters, fur
naces, clothes dryers, etc.).
5. Let the engine cool down before
storing it in an enclosure.
SAFETY DECALS
Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment
are kept clean and in good condition. There are other
decals located on your equipment for operation and
6. To reduce fire hazard possibili
ties, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves or grease.
7. Store gasoline in a cool, wellventilated area, safely away from
any spark- or flame-producing
equipment. Store gasoline in an
approved container, safely out of
the reach of children.
8. Refer to the Maintenance sec
tion in this Manual for storage in
formation if your tiller is to be
stored for an extended period.
controls identification. If you need a replacement
decal, please refer to the Parts Catalog that accompa
nied this Manual.
Section
Please carefully follo'-v the steps in
this Section to pioperiy assemble
your new machine. These steps wiil
not take very long and they wiii as
sure you of having assembled your
machine correctly.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or prop
erty (lamacje. do not attempt to
start the engine until all assemlily
steps are complete and you have
read and understand the safety and
operating instructions in this
Manual.
Tools Needed:
One 3/8" Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
Two 7/16" Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
Two 9/16" Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
Funnel (to add oil)
Rag (to clean up any
spilled oil)
Block of Wood (to support
liller v.'hen removing wheei)
Ruler (for belt tension check)
1. Package Inspection
Inspect carton and its contents
upon delivery for evidence of
damage.
If you find or suspect any damage,
contact the carrier (trucking com
pany) immediately. Inform them
of the specific damage and that
you wish to file a claim. To pro
tect your rights, be sure to put this
in writing to the carrier within 15
days after your machine arrives.
The carrier will let you know how
to proceed with your claim.
Please let us know if you need any
assistance with this matter.
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1
FIG. 2-1. Place screw on fop of tem
plate and measure distance between
bottom of screw head and tip of
screw.
2. Package Contents
NOTE: Wait until you have as
sembled the handlebars before
moving the tiller off the shipping
platform.
Carefully unpack the carton and
check that you have received the
items listed below. If any items are
missing or damaged, please con
tact us for replacements.
• Tiller/Engine Assembly
• Handlebar Support (see A, Fig.
2-2).
• Handlebar Assembly (see L,
Fig. 2-2).
• Handlebar Panel (see K, Fig.
2-2).
• Hardware bag - includes:
NOTE: Use screw length tem
plate (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.
• (1) Slotted hd. screw,
#10-24 X 2" long
• (6) Curved head screws,
5/16"-18x 1-1/2” long
• (1) Hex hd. screw,
l/4"-20x 1-1/4" long
• (2) Hex hd. screws,
3/8"-16x3/4" long
• (4) Hex hd. self-threading
screws, l/4"-20x 1/2" long
• (2) Flat washers, 3/8"
• (6) Split Lockwashers, 5/16"
• (1) Hex locknut, l/4"-20
• (6) Hex nuts, 5/16”-18
• (2) Hex locknuts, 3/8"-16
• (1) Cable spring
• (1) Cable bracket (see R,
Fig. 2-4).
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must
be added to the engine before it
is started! The oil fitting proce
dure is exptained in Step 7.
NOTE: “LEFT” and “RIGHT”
sides of tiller are as viewed from
the operator’s position behind the
handlebars.
3. Attach the Handlebar
1. Attach the legs of the handlebar
support (A, Fig. 2-2) loosely to the
inner sides of the tiller frame using
two 3/8"-16 X 3/4" hex hd. screws
(B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-
16 hex locknuts (D).
2. Using the middle holes in the
handlebar support brackets (E and
F, Fig. 2-2), loosely attach the sup
port brackets to the handlebar sup
port (A) using two 5/16"-18 X 1-
1/2" curved hd. screws (G), 5/16"
split lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-
18 hex nuts (I). NOTE: If a sup
port bracket will not move, loosen
attaching screw (J) and nut.
3. Attach the handlebar panel (K,
Fig. 2-2) to the handlebar assem
bly (L) using four l/4"-20 X 1/2"
self-threading screws (M). Tighten
the four screws securely.
4. Attach the handlebar assembly
(L) to the handlebar support (A)
using four 5/16"-18x 1-1/2"
curved hd. screws (G), 5/16" split
lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hex
nuts (I). Tighten the four screws
securely.
5. Tighten all handlebar mounting
hardware securely.
4. Move Tiller Off Shipping
Platform
To roll the tiller without the engine
running, the wheels must be
placed in their FREEWHEEL po
sition, as described below.
1. Use a sturdy block to raise one
wheel off the ground.
2. Remove the hair pin cotter (N,
Fig. 2-3) and clevis pin (O). Slide
the wheel inward on the axle (P)
and reinstall the clevis pin and hair
pin cotter through the axle only
Fig. 2-2: Assemble handlebar.
(not through the wheel hub).
Repeat with the other wheel.
3. Using the handlebar as a lever,
roll the tiller to a flat area.
IMPORTANT: Before starting
the tiller’s engine, the wheels must
be placed in their WHEEL DRIVE
position (pins through wheel hubs
and axle). This procedure is de
scribed in “Wheel Drive Pins” on
Pages 12-13 in Section 3.
Fig. 2-3: Wheel in FREEWHEELING
position.
5. Install Wheel Drive Cable
1. Place the cable bracket (R, Fig.
2-4) on the handlebar support (A)
as shown.
2. Attach the cable bracket using a
1/4"-20 X 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (S,
Fig. 2-4) and l/4"-20 hex locknut
(T). Tighten securely.
3. Unwrap the forward clutch cable
(U, Fig. 2-4) from around the en
gine and slide the thin cable wire
into the slot in the cable bracket.
Push the cable connector (V, Fig.
2-4) up through the hole in the
bracket until the groove in the con
nector snaps into place on the
bracket.
4. Insert the #10-24 x 2" slotted hd.
screw (W, Fig. 2-5) into the cable
spring (X).
5. Thread the screw (W) into the
cable adjuster (Y).
6. Hook the cable spring (X) into
the “V”-shaped bend in the for
ward clutch bail (Z, Fig. 2-6).
7. Lift and hold the forward clutch bail
against the handlebar. See Fig. 2-7.
8. Measure the distance between
the coils of the cable spring (Fig.
2-7). The length should be approx
imately 1-7/8”. If the length is in
correct, you will have to make an
adjustment to the cable tension as
described in “Checking and Ad
justing Belt Tension” on Page 28.
Fig. 2-5:
Assemble spring
and adjuster.
W-
Y-
10
6. Check Level of
Transmission Gear Oil
The transmission was filled with
gear oil prior to being shipped.
However, you should check the
gear oil level to make certain it is
correct.
1. With the tiller on level ground,
pull the Depth Regulator Lever
(AA, Fig. 2-8) back and then all
the way up until the lowest notch
in the lever is engaged.
2. Remove the plastic fill plug
(BB, Fig. 2-9) from the transmis
sion housing and look into the
filler hole.
3. Inside the hole there is a
grooved worm (CC, Fig. 2-10) on
the drive shaft. If the gear oil level
is correct, the gear oil should be
approximately half way up the
sides of the worm.
4. If the gear oil level is low, add
gear oil by referring to “Checking
and Topping off Transmission
Gear Oil” on Page 24. DO NOT
OPERATE TILLER IF GEAR
OIL LEVEL IS LOW. SEVERE
DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION
WIEL RESULT.
Fig. 2-8: Adjust Depth Regulator
Lever.
Fig. 2-9: Remove gear oil fill plug.
lO NÛ
c>—b
Fig. 2-10: Gear oil should be half
way up sides of worm.
7. Add Motor Oil to Engine
The tiller is shipped without oil in
the engine. PERMANENT EN
GINE DAMAGE WILL RESULT
IF THE ENGINE IS RUN WITH
OUT OIL.
1. Refer to the Engine Owner’s
Manual (supplied with tiller) for
engine oil specifications and
capacities.
2. With the tiller on level ground,
pull the Depth Regulator Lever
(AA, Eig. 2-8) back and then all
the way up until the lowest notch
in the lever is engaged.
3. Unscrew the engine oil fill plug
(DD, Fig. 2-11). Using a clean
funnel, slowly add oil until the oil
level reaches the overflow point in
the oil fill tube. ALWAYS
MAINTAIN THE OIL LEVEL AT
THE OVERFLOW POINT.
4. Securely replace the oil fill plug.
8. Check Hardware for
Tightness
Check all nuts and screws for
tightness.
IMPORTANT: Before operating
your tiller, make sure you read the
following Sections in this Manual,
as well as the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual;
• Section 1: “Safety”
• Section 3: “Tiller and Engine
Controls”
• Section 4; “Operation”
11
Fig. 2-11: Add motor oil to engine.
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