Troy-Bilt 12087 User Manual
$4'
Owner/Operator
Manual
PTO HORSE
Tiller
• Safety
• Assembly
50
Models
12087 (7HP Standard)
12088 (7HP Electric)
12089 (8HP Standard)
12090 (8HP Electric)
12204 (10HP Electric)
• Features and Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED
Dear Owner,
You now own one of the finest reartine rototillers available. Your new PTO
Horse Model tiller allows you to till and
cultivate your garden with ease, and ac
complish dozens of other property man
agement projects as well. Its PTO capa
bility allows it to power a variety of at
tachments, including a chipper/shredder
and a log splitter. Your tiller is famous
for its ruggedness, performance 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, please contact
your local authorized service dealer or
call us Toll-Free. Our telephone num
bers 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
^
this symbol, read and obey the
safety message that follows it.
Failure to obey tfie safety message
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
symbol. It is used in
this Owner/Operator
Manual to alert you
to potential hazards.
Whenever you see
Be Sure To Return Your Owner Registration Card
Be sure to fill
out and return
your Owner
Registration
Card, which is
located in your
literature pack
age. The infor
mation con
tained on this card wiil register
your machine with us and entitle
you to full coverage under our
Warranty.
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This machine meets voluntary safety stan
dard B71.8 - 1996, which is sponsored by
the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,
and is published by the American National
Standards Institute.
WARNING:
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 the 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.
Model Number:
Serial Number;
Model and Serial Number location
SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................4
SECTION 1: SAFETY.....................................................5
Training..................................................................................................5
Preparation............................................................................................6
Operation...............................................................................................6
Maintenance and Storage......................................................................8
Decals....................................................................................................8
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY...................................................9
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Tiller Features and Controls Identification
Engine Features and Controls Identification........................................23
SECTION 4: OPERATION
Break-In Operation
Test Forward Interlock Safety System
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Cold Weather Operation......................................................................28
To Operate Tiller..................................................................................29
Turning Around
Transporting Your Tiller.......................................................................31
To Change Belt Speeds.......................................................................32
Tilling in the Garden.............................................................................34
The PTO Power Unit............................................................................40
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
Required Maintenance Schedule.........................................................44
Tighten Bolts and Nuts.........................................................................45
Tiller Lubrication...................................................................................46
Transmission Gear Oil Maintenance....................................................46
Drive Belt Maintenance........................................................................49
Reverse Drive Maintenance
Bolo Tine Maintenance........................................................................54
Tine Shaft Maintenance.......................................................................56
Tire and Wheel Maintenance
Engine Oil Maintenance.......................................................................56
Air Cleaner, Throttle Cable, Ignition System, Spark Plug
Battery Care.........................................................................................58
Storing the Tiller...................................................................................60
Inspect Forward Interlock Wiring System
Troubleshooting Forward Interlock Safety System
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24
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44
52
56
57
60
60
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES..................................61
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES..
TILLER SPECIFICATIONS....
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65
INDEX.................................................................. 66
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If you have any
HOWTO
REACH
US
GARDEN WAY
INCORPORATED
1 Garden Way
Troy. NY 12180
USA and
Canada:
Customer
Service:
1-800-437-8686
Technical
Service-
1-800-520-5520
Parts Service:
1-800-648-6776
FAX:
(518) 391-7332
Outside the
USA and
Canada:
Customer
Service:
(518) 391-7007
Technical
Service:
(518) 391-7008
Parts Service:
(518) 391-7006
FAX:
(518) 391-7332
Questions or
Problems...
...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
If You Need Parts:
Factory specified replacement
parts for your machine are avail
able from either your TROYBILT® Tiller authorized
dealer or directly from the
Factory.
To order a part from the
Factory, refer to your
separate Parts Catalog to
find the part number.
“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.
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.
Section
Please read and follow all of fhs
safety rules in this Safety Section
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.
If you are not completely sure
about any of the information
found here or elsewhere in the
Manual, please contact either
your local authorised dealer or the
factory for 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
4. Keep in mind that the operator
or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other peo
ple, their property, and themselves.
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 symbol, 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. Read this Owner/Operator
Manual and the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual carefully before
operating this equipment. Be com
pletely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this equip
ment. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children or un
trained adults to operate this equip
ment.
3. Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
children and pets. Keep by
standers at least 25 feet away from
5. Familiarize yourself with all of
the safety and operating decals on
this equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.
6. Do not mn engine in an en
closed area. Engine exhaust con
tains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, col
orless, and tasteless.
7. 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
WARNING
the engine
starts, the
Tines/PTO
Clutch Lever is
&
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in the ENGAGE
position, the Forward Interlock
Levers are squeezed closed and
the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
Safet^
is shifted to FORWARD. The tines
rotate in Reverse whether the In
terlock Levers are closed or open.
8. Before inspecting or servicing
any part of the equipment, shut off
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the tiller will be used. Re
move foreign objects before tilling.
2. Put the Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Lever in NEUTRAL before
starting 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.
4. Do not operate the tiller when
you are barefoot, in sandals, sneak
ers or other light footwear. Wear
the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and move wire away
from the spark plug.
protective footwear that grips 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
flammable, the vapors explosive.
Take the following precautions;
a. Use an approved gas container.
b. Gas cap shall never be re
moved or fuel added with en
gine running. Engine shall be
allowed to cool before refuel
ing. Operators shall not smoke.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames, or
9. Do not operate this equipment
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or when you
are tired or ill.
sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors using
extreme caution. Never add
fuel indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and con
tainer caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not at
tempt to start engine, but move
the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid cre
ating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors dissipate.
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.
OPERATION
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1. Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
2. Use extreme caution when on or
crossing gravel driveways, walks or
roads. Be alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3. If you hit a foreign object, stop
the engine (remove key on electric
start models), let all moving parts
come to a complete stop, discon
nect spark plug wire and move
wire away from the spark plug, and
inspect for damage. Repair dam
age before restarting.
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4. Exercise caution to avoid slip
ping or falling.
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. Fix the prob
lem before using the tiller again.
Vibration is generally a warning
sign of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, remove the key
on electric start models, and dis
connect the spark plug wire and
move wire away from spark plug
before leaving the operating posi
tion, unclogging tines, or making
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
7. Take all possible precautions
when leaving the machine unat
tended. Shift into neutral, stop en
gine (remove key on electric start
models), and disconnect spark plug
wire and move wire away from
plug to prevent accidental starting.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or in
specting, stop the engine (remove
key on electric start models), let all
moving parts stop,
and disconnect
spark plug
wire and
move wire
away from spark plug to prevent
accidental starting. For electrical
safety on electric start models, al
ways disconnect the negative (-)
cable from the battery post.
9. Flap on tine hood must be down
when running tiller, unless using
the hiller/furrower attachment.
10. Never operate the tiller unless
safety guards or other protective
safety devices are in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains 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 Wheel Speed
Lever is in the FREEWHEEL posi
tion. In EREEWHEEL, the wheels
will not hold the tiller back and the
revolving tines could propel the
tiller rapidly, possibly causing loss
of control. Always engage the
Wheel Speed Lever in either EAST
or SLOW position before starting
the engine or engaging the tines
with the Wheel s/Tines/PTO Drive
Lever.
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. Let go of the han
dlebars and all controls. Do not try
to restrain it. If in doubt about till
ing conditions, use the following
precautions to assist you in main
taining 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 wheel, tine and en
gine throttle 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 the
tines and wheels by shifting
the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive
Lever to NEUTRAL. If you
can not reach the lever or have
lost control of the tiller, let go
of the handlebars and all con
trols. Do not try to restrain it.
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 hard or slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing up.
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
“free-wheel” down slopes.
18. Clear the area of bystanders be
fore tilling.
19. Use only attachments and acces
sories approved by Garden Way Inc.
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. POISON/DANGER—
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. The
battery on electric start models con
tains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep
out of reach of children.
Antidotes: External- Elush imme
diately with lots of water.
Internal- Drink large quantities of
water or milk. Eollow with milk of
magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
Eyes- Flush with water for 15 min
utes. Get prompt medical attention.
26. DANGER-BATTERIES
PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE
GASES. Keep sparks, flame or
smoking materials away. Ventilate
when charging battery or using in an
enclosed space. Always wear safety
goggles when working near battery.
27. Remember—To stop tines and
wheels, either put Wheels/
Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEU
TRAL, or move Throttle Lever to
STOP position. If you lose control
of the tiller and can not reach the
levers, let go of the handlebars and
controls and do not try to restrain
the tiller. The Forward Interlock
Safety System will stop the engine.
28. Look behind and exercise cau
tion when backing up. For added
safety, put Wheel Speed Lever in
SLOW position before reversing.
29. When loading or unloading the
tiller, always disengage tines and
use slower wheel and engine throt
tle speeds. Use sturdy ramps wide
and strong enough to easily support
the tiller (280-to-325 lbs., depend
ing on model) and operator. Never
go down ramps in FORWARD
drive—the tiller could tip forward,
exposing you to the tines (which
should be disengaged). Always
use REVERSE drive and back down
ramps. To go up ramps, use FOR
WARD drive and follow the tiller.
30. The Forward Interlock Safety
System should be tested for correct
functioning every time the tiller or
pro power unit is used. See
Section 4 in this Manual.
31. If using the optional Dozer
Blade, either remove the tine attach
ment, or disengage the tines with
the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever.
Revolving tines are dangerous.
32. Use extreme caution when re
versing or pulling machine towards
you.
33. Start the engine carefully ac
cording to instructions and with feet
well away from the tines.
34. Never pick up or carry a ma
chine while the engine is running.
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MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
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
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.
hot water and space heaters, fur
naces, clothes dryers, etc.).
5. Let the engine cool down before
storing it in an enclosure.
6. To reduce fire hazard possibili
ties, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves or grease.
SAFETY DECALS
Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment
are kept clean and in good condition. The safety
decal locations are shown (at a reduced size) below.
There are other decals located on your equipment for
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.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained,
do so outdoors.
10. Follow manufacturer’s recom
mendations for safe loading, unload
ing, transport, and machine storage.
operation and controls identification. They are shown
in your Parts Catalog. If you need a replacement
decal, please refer to the Parts Catalog that accompa
nied this Manual.
A) WARNING: Hot Surfaces decal.
On Briggs & Stratton engines, located
on top of the air cleaner housing.
F) Engine Stabilization
decal. On Briggs & Stratton
engines, located on the fuel
tank.
Decal Locations
C) WARNING: Operating and
Safety Instructions decal.
B) WARNING: Engine Ignition. On elec
tric start models only.
E) Forward
Interlock Lever
decals (2).
D) Power Unit Operating
Instructions decal.
Section
Please carefully follow the steps in
this Section to propeily assemble
your new machine. These steps
will not take vciy long and they
will assure you of having assem
bled your machine correctly.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or
property damage, do not start the
engine until all assembly 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
One 9./16' Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
One 3/4' Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
Two 7/16 Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
Two 1/2' Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
One Flat Blade Screwdriver
Scissors ito trim plastic ties)
Quality Motor Oil (refer to the
Engine Owner Manual
provided with your unit
for motor oil specifica
tions and capacities).
Tire Pressure Gauge
A strong 4 /7 high prop (a
w'ood box. a brick, or
boards)
Subjects covered
in this Section:
• Inspection After Delivery
• Unpacking and Checking
Contents
• Attach the Handlebars
• Remove Tiller from Shipping Platform
• Connect Forward Interlock Wire Harness
• Attach Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
• Check Gear Oil Levels in Power Unit and Tine
Attachment Transmissions
• Add Motor Oil to Tiller Engine
• Attach Engine Throttle Lever to Handlebar
• Adjust the Air Pressure in the Tires
• Assembling the Electric Start System
Inspection After Delivery
Inspect your machine immediately
after it has been delivered. Make
sure that neither the carton nor the
contents have been damaged.
If you find or suspect any damage,
contact the carrier (trucking com
pany) right away. Inform them of
the specific damage and that you
wish to file a claim. To protect
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.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must
be added to the engine before it
is started. The procedure for
adding oil is explained later on
in these assembly instructions.
STEP1; Unpacking Contents
If you haven’t done so, unpack
and check the loose parts as listed
in the table on page 10. Contact
us if any parts are missing.
A. Remove the handlebars and the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
(Items 1 and 2 in Photo 2-1). You
may need to cut a plastic tie to free
the handlebars from its shipping
location. Set them on a clean sur
face. Do not get dirt on the wire
harness plug located at the bottom
of the handlebars!
B. Remove the loose parts from
the plastic envelope that contained
these instructions (Items 3 through
8 in Photo 2-2).
C. If you ordered an Electric Start
Tiller, take out the items from a
sealed plastic hardware package
under the battery clamp (Items 9
through 11 in Photo 2-3). Your ig
nition keys are in the keyswitch.
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Wire
Harness
Plug
1-
2-
1- Handlebars
2- Wheels/Tines/
PTO Drive Lever
Photo 2-1. Put Handlebars (Item #1) and Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever (Item #2)
aside.
Table 1 - Carton Contents Parts List
KEY
QTY
DESCRIPTION FOR MODEL:
7HP 7HP 8HP 8HP
Elec. Std. Elec.
Std.
Photo 2-1:
1 1
2 1
Handlebars
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Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
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Photo 2-2:
3 1 Clutch Pa\A/l Spring.....................................
4
1 Belt Adjusting Tool.......................................
5
2
6 1
7 1
8 1
Plastic Cable Ties
Curved Head Bolt, 1/4“-20 x 2" (Grade 5)..
Flanged Lock Nut, 1/4"-20
Panhead Screw, #20 -24 x 1/2"
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Use This Ruler
to Check the
Hardware
Lengths
Photo 2-2. Parts inside the litera
ture envelope.
Photo 2-3:
9
2 Nuts, 1/4"-20, for battery terminals
10 2
11
Bolts, 1/4"-20 X 5/8“, for battery terminals
1 Battery Vent Tube........................................
2
Keys for Electric Start Models......................
(located in ignition keyswitch)
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10
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Photo 2-3. Parts for Electric Start
Tiller models. (Ignition keys are
not shown.)
STEP 2: Attach the Handlebars
Do not move tiller off shipping
platform unless handlebars are at
tached. This makes moving the
tiller easier and more controllable.
All the parts shown in Figure 2-4
(except the handlebars) are shipped
assembled. You must disassemble
these parts in order to attach the
handlebars.
A. Unwind the Handlebar Height
Adjustment Lever (Figure 2-4)
counterclockwise. Be prepared to
catch the nut, left clamp and left
ratchet as you remove the lever.
Completely withdraw the lever,
taking with it the right clamp and
right ratchet. Keep mating clamps
and ratchets grouped together.
Asseiiiblv
B. Place the handlebar ends on ei
ther side of the handlebar base and
the wire harness at the bottom of
the handlebars at the rear of the
base (Fig. 2-4).
C. Hold the right-side ratchet and
right-side clamp in position next to
right handlebar arm. Insert adjust
ment lever through the clamp, han
dlebar, ratchet and the base. Let
the adjustment lever protrude from
the other side of the base.
Note: The lever should pass freely
through the holes in the handlebar
ends. If it won’t- do not force it.
The wires to the Forward Interlock
Safety System may be blocking the
lever. Push a pencil through the
holes to gently move the wires
aside.
D. Position the left-side ratchet
and left-side clamp next to the left
handlebar arm (see Fig. 2-4). Move
the adjustment lever all the way
through these parts. Hold the nut
in place and screw the lever into it.
Don’t fully tighten the lever yet.
E. Raise the handlebars (jiggling
them on the ratchets helps) to one
of two pre-set height settings.
Then tighten the lever (Photo 2-5).
Figure 2-4. Unwind the Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever to separate the
handiebar assembly parts. Keep the mating ieft-side ratchet and damp
grouped together, and the right-side ratchet and damp grouped. Place the
handlebars so the ends are on either side of the handlebar base. Reas
semble ail parts securely.
Left Side
Clamp With
Nut
Photo 2-5. When handlebars are in position, reassemble all the compo
nents. Insert the Handlebar Adjustment Lever from right to left through all
the parts. As shown above, securely tighten the lever.
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STEP 3; Remove Tiller from
Shipping Platform
A. The Depth Regulator Lever
(Photo 2-6) may be secured to its
own mounting bracket with a plas
tic tie strap. Removing the tie
strap lets you move the Depth
Regulator Lever up or down. To
check, lift the hinged flap at the
end of the hood and look for a tie
strap around the lever. Use a scis
sors to cut it loose.
B. Move the Wheel Speed Lever
(Photo 2-6) to FREEWHEEL posi
tion which lets the wheels turn
freely. FREEWHEEL
position is midway be
tween SLOW and
EAST positions. Then
lift the handlebars up
to clear the tines from
the platform. Pull the
handlebars firmly back
to roll the wheels out
of the platform wheel
wells.
C. Roll the tiller to a
level area where you
can complete the as
sembly steps.
Photo 2-6. Move tiller off shipping platform. Move
Wheel Speed Lever up or down to take wheels out
of gear.
STEP 4: Connect Forward Interlock Wire Harness
B. Before connecting the plug, be
sure that it and the receptacle it’s
going into are clean.
A. Connect the plug on the wire
harness that leads from the lower
ends of the handlebars into the
wire harness receptacle on the top,
right side of the transmission
(Photo 2-7). This connection com
pletes the wiring circuit for the
Forward Interlock Safety System.
It must be connected or the engine
will not start.
^ WARNING
To avoid personal injury, test
the Forward Interlock Satety
System prior to each use of
the tiller to be sure it is func
tioning properly. See Section
4 in this Manual for the test
ing procedure to use.
STEP 5: Attach the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
This control lever is shown in Photo 2-1. To attach
it, you’ll need the clutch pawl spring (see Photo 2-2).
A. Loosen the large bolt at the top
of the handlebar base (Photo 2-8)
with a 3/4" wrench. Don’t remove
it. Swing the handlebars out of the
way to the right side of the tiller.
B. With two 1/2" wrenches, re
move and save the nut, star washer,
bushing and bolt from the hole at
the rear of the clutch yoke assem
bly plates (see Fig. 2-9, items A,
B, C, D).
C. Using two 1/2" wrenches, re
move (and save) the nut, star
washer and bolt (items E, E, and G,
Eigure 2-9) attaching the short ver
tical link to the center of the yoke.
Keep the short link (with a bushing
inside it) upright after the bolt
Photo 2-8. Loosen the large bolt
securing the handlebar base.
Swing handlebars to right side.
comes out. If it swings down,
reposition it upright again.
Photo 2-7. Connect forward inter
lock wire harness plug to recepta
cle.
Tools required: one 3/4" and two 1/2" wrenches.
D. Slide the plates located at the
end of the PTO drive lever over the
yoke and align the upper hole in
the plates with the hole at the rear
of the yoke (refer to Photo 2-10).
Insert the bushing (C, Figure 2-9)
inside the yoke and install the bolt
through the lever’s plates, bushing
and yoke. (Tap the bolt if neces
sary.) Add the star washer and nut
and tighten the nut finger-tight.
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Figure 2-9. First remove hardware from rear of yoke plates (hardware items
A, B, C, and D); then remove hardware securing short, upright steel link to
yoke plates (hardware items E, F, and G).
E. Look at both ends on the clutch
pawl spring. One hook end has a
wider opening. Insert the end with
the wider opening fully into the
small hole in the lever (hook point
ing down). See A, Figure 2-11.
F. Tilt the lever fully up and insert
the other end of the spring in the
hole in the top of the long steel
link (B, Figure 2-11). A pliers
may help. Do not overstretch the
spring. (Note: push handlebars to
Figure 2-11. Install clutch pawl
spring.
the right for extra clearance.)
G. Pull the lever back down. See
Photo 2-12. Insert bolt removed
earher (per paragraph C) back in the
remaining holes in the lever, yoke
and short vertical link. Add star
washer and nut.
H. Securely tighten both bolts.
I. Swing handlebars to the
straight-ahead position and tighten
the bolt in the handlebar base.
J. Test the operation of the lever.
Push it down until it’s engaged in
the FORWARD position. See
Photo 2-13 (the roller at the end of
Photo 2-13. Push lever down into
FORWARD position. The roller
must go under the adjustment
block.
the shift linkage must be engaged
beneath the belt adjustment block).
Next, move the lever up to the
NEUTRAL position- lift or tap it
up and let it go. The roller should
be resting on the face of the belt
adjustment block (Photo 2-14).
Last, lift and hold the lever all the
way up in REVERSE positionthen let it go. It should automati
cally return to the NEUTRAL po-
Photo 2-10. Insert bushing, then in
stall bolt through upper hole in
lever and yoke plates. Loosely add
the star washer and the hex nut.
Photo 2-12. Pull lever back down.
Reinstall last bolt, star washer and
nut as shown above.
Photo 2-14. When lever is in NEU
TRAL, roller rests against the face
of the adjustment block.
sition. If not, do not use the tiller.
See your local authorized Dealer
or call our Technical Service
Department for instmctions.
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Asseiniii?
STEP 6: Check Gear Oil Levels in Power Unit Transmission and Tine Attachment Transmission
Your tiller has two separate
transmissions: one for the Power
Unit; the other for the Tine Attach
ment. Both were filled with SAE
#85W-140 weight gear oil (with
an A.P.I rating of GL-4) at the
Factory. Please check level in both
transmissions to verify that levels
are still correct.
To Check Power Unit
Transmission:
A. Put the tiller on level ground.
B. Pull Depth Regulator Lever
back and then up so tines are rest
ing on the ground (Photo 2-15).
C. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove
oil level check plug on left side of
the transmission (just above the
wheel shaft). See Photo 2-16. You
may need to break the grip of any
dried paint on the check plug.
D. Oil should seep out hole if
level is correct (in cold weather, it
will seep out slowly). Reinstall
plug securely if gear oil level is
correct.
E. If no oil seeped out, see if tilt
ing tiller slightly toward check
hole (roll right wheel on a 1" thick
board) causes oil to seep out. If oil
starts to seep, only a, small amount
should be added. But - if there is
still no oil seeping out, the oil level
may be seriously low. In either
case, add the correct amount of
gear oil before using the tiller —
see “Adding or Changing Gear
Oil” in Section 5 of this Manual.
To Check Tine Attachment
Transmission:
Two different gear oil level
checking procedures for the tine
attachment transmission follow.
Use the procedure described first
for Tine Attachment dipsticks
with a ‘Check Cold’ marking.
Use the second procedure if dip
stick has both ‘cold’ and ‘hot’
markings at end. First remove
dipstick from tine transmission
(Photo 2-17) to see which type
dipstick you have. Then replace
dipstick.
For Dipsticks With ‘Check Cold’ IVIarkina:
A. Put the tiller on level ground.
B. Pull Depth Regulator Lever
back, then push it down all the way
to engage its top notch. This raises
tines off ground and lets tiller rest
on drag bar.
C. Place a support under engine to
prevent tiller from tilting too far.
Now slide three pieces of 2" x 4"
lumber under drag bar - raising
drag bar about 4-1/2" above
ground. This elevation is needed
to take an accurate “cold” gear oil
reading (“cold” means tiller was
never operated, or 2 hours have
passed since it was used last).
D. Wait two hours with tiller ele
vated (allow more time if tempera
ture is below 40°F).
E. Loosen and remove transmis
sion dipstick. (Photo 2-17). Wipe
with a clean rag.
F. Holding dipstick so markings
face rear of tiller, lower it straight
down into sump hole until it
touches driveshaft inside (Photo 2-
17). Don’t force or try to thread it
back in - or reading won’t be cor
rect.
G. Remove dipstick and check oil
level. It should be within crosshatched area or even slightly above
the ‘Max’ marking. If correct, re
place dipstick and remove boards.
H. If no oil showed on dipstick,
correct amount of oil must be
added to tine transmission. For
complete instructions, see “Adding
or Changing Gear Oil” in Section 5
of this Manual.
For Dipsticks With Hot/Cold Markings:
A. Follow Steps A and B given for
other type of dipstick.
B. Put one 2"x4" board under drag
bar- raising tiller and drag bar
about 3-1/2” above ground. This
elevation is for a ‘cold’ gear oil
reading (tiller never used or 2
hours since used last).
C. Follow Steps D, E, and F given
for other dipstick type.
Photo 2-15: Pull Depth Regulator
Lever back and then up to lower
the tines to the ground.
Photo 2-16: Gear oil should seep
out from oil level check hole in
power unit transmission.
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Photo 2-17: Remove dipstick to
check gear oil in tine attachment
transmission. Insert dipstick so
markings face rear of tiller.
D. Remove dipstick and check
that gear oil level is within or
above ‘Cold’ range marking (use
of ‘Hot’ marking is explained in
Section 5). If correct, replace dip
stick and remove the board.
E. If the level is incorrect, see
“Adding or Changing Gear Oil” in
Section 5 of this Manual.
IMPORTANT
Recheck gear oil level in both trans
missions after the first two hours of
new tiller operation, then every 30
operating hours thereafter. See
Section 5 for instructions.
STEP 7: Add Motor Oil to Engine
Add high-quality API-rated
“SF” or “SG” motor oil to engine
before starting. Refer to the Engine
Owner Manual provided with your
unit for motor oil specifications and
capacities.
To Add Oil:
A. Park the tiller on level ground.
Place a sturdy block under the drag
bar at the rear of the tiller to level
the base of the engine.
B. An oil fill tube is located on
each side of the engine. Either can
be used. See Photo 2-18.
C. Clean around the oil fill tube and
remove the oil fill plug. Use a clean
funnel and slowly pour motor oil
into the tube until the oil reaches the
top of the fill hole.
D. Reinstall the oil fill plug and re
move the block under the drag bar.
IMPORTANT:
> Always maintain oil level at the
overflow point in the oil fill tube.
' Check engine oil level every 5
hours of operation or daily.
' Change engine oil after first 5
hours of new operation.
Photo 2-18: Add
oil until it reaches
top of oil fill tube.
STEP 8: Attach Engine Throttle
Lever to Right Handlebar
The throttle cable (with throttle
lever) is wound around the engine
for shipping purposes. Carefully
unwind the cable. If the throttle
control decal is covered with a pro
tective coating, peel it off. Attach
the lever as follows.
A. You will need the curved head
bolt, flange locknut, panhead
screw and two plastic ties which
are shown in Photo 2-2, Page 10.
B. Run the throttle cable up the in
side edge of the right handlebar
and position the lever as shown in
Photo 2-19.
C. From the outside of the handle
bar, insert the curved head bolt
through the handlebar and the cen
ter hole in the throttle lever mount
ing bracket.
D. Loosely install the locknut.
E. Move the throttle lever to the
STOP position.
F. From the lever side of the
bracket, thread the panhead screw
into the small hole in the throttle
lever bracket and into the handle
bar. See Photo 2-19. Tighten the
screw securely.
G. Use a 7/16" wrench to securely
tighten the locknut and the curved
head bolt.
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H. Using two plastic ties, secure
the throttle cable to the right han
dlebar in two places, as shown in
Photo 2-20. Loop each tie around
the handlebar and cable (serrated
side faces in) and pull the ties
tight. Trim the ends.
Photo 2-19: Attach engine throttle
lever to handlebar.
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I
Photo 2-20: Use plastic ties in two
places to hold cable to handlebars.
WARNING
On electric start tillers, to
avoid electric shock from a
short circuit, never allow
throttle cable to touch the
battery. Route cable below
the battery, on the outside of
the battery holder.
STEP 9; Adjust the Air Pressure in the Tires
A. For shipping purposes only, the
tires are overinflated.
B. Before using the tiller, check
the air pressure and adjust it to betiveen 10-to-20 psi (pounds per
square inch). Each tire should be
inflated to the same pressure.
Important
If you have a recoil start tiller,
it is now completely assem
bled. If you have an electric
start tiller, please continue
with the few remaining steps.
ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
The following steps explain battery activation, battery charging and installation. For your safety, follow
all steps and observe all accompanying safety messages. Section 5 has further general battery maintenance and
recharging instructions you will find helpful.
STEP 1: Activating and Charging the Battery
Important
The battery was shipped
“dry.” It needs battery elec
trolyte fluid (battery-grade
sulfuric acid) added to it. It
must then be fully charged
with a battery charger before
being used.
Adding electrolyte fluid to the
battery and battery charging can be
dangerous work. The electrolyte
contains acid that can burn or blind
you. Battery charging also pro
duces explosive gases.
To ensure that the battery is
properly activated and charged,
you should review these instruc
tions with your battery technician.
It is strongly recommended
that you have the battery acti
vated and charged by a trained
professional (Troy-Bilt Dealer,
service station, farm equipment
dealer, etc.) if you are not experi
enced with these procedures.
A
DANGER
Battery produces explosive
gases.
• Keep sparks, flames, and
cigarettes away.
• Ventilate area when charg
ing or using battery in an en
closed space.
• Make sure venting path of
battery is always open once
battery is filled with acid.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte fluid is
poisonous and burns severely.
Electrolyte is a sulfuric acid
solution. Avoid spills or con
tact with skin, eyes, clothing.
• To prevent accidents, wear
protective clothes, rubber
gloves and shield eyes with
safety goggles when working
on or near the battery.
• Neutralize acid spills with a
baking soda and water solu
tion. Neutralize electrolyte
container with same solution.
Then rinse with clear water.
Antidote: External- Flush with
water; Eyes- Flush with water
for 15 minutes and get imme
diate medical attention.
Antidote: Internal- Drink large
quantity of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten eggs, or vegetable oil.
Call a doctor immediately.
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To Activate the Battery:
A
WARNIHG
Remove metal jewelry before
working near the battery or
near the electrical system.
Failure to comply may cause
a short circuit, resulting in
electrical burns, a shock, or
explosion of battery gases.
For shipping purposes only, the
unserviced battery and its hold
down clamp were installed back
wards at the factory. When rein
stalling the battery and hold-down
clamp, be sure to turn them around
so they face in the opposite direc
tion from which they were shipped.
A. Use a 7/16" wrench to remove
the two WA” long bolts and the two
1/4" whiz nuts securing the front
and rear hold-down clamp legs to
the battery bracket (Photo 2-23).
Lift off the clamp. Remove battery.
Save the hardware.
B. If there is a short piece of
sealed plastic tubing covering the
vent fitting on the negative side of
the battery (see Photo 2-23), re
move and discard it.
C. Put the battery on a level work
surface, far away from heat- or
flame-producing sources like
stoves, water heaters, dryers, fur
naces, etc.
D. Take off the six filler caps on
top of the battery. Put them aside.
Refer to Photo 2-24.
E. Be sure you are wearing pro
tective clothes, rubber gloves and
eye protection. Fill each cell to the
“Upper Level” line printed on the
battery case using battery-grade
electrolyte solution. (This is 1.265
specific gravity sulfuric acid.)
Temperature of battery and elec
trolyte is ideal when between
bO^^F-to-SO^F. Do not add water or
any other liquid to the battery dur
ing this initial activation.
F. Let battery stand for 30 min
utes. Check electrolyte level in
each cell. Add more electrolyte
solution if needed. Don’t overfill
battery-this could lead to flooding
from the cells during charging.
Photo 2-23:
Remove
hold-down
damp (A).
Remove
the piece
of clear
plastic tub
ing (B)if
so supplied.
Photo 2-24: Remove all six filler
caps (A). Fill each cell up to the
“Upper” level line (B).
To Charge the Battery:
A. Follow one of the three charg
ing methods described next for
maximum starting capacity and
longest battery life.
Note: The electrolyte solution
within the cells is gassing freely
when the surface of the electrolyte
is covered with small bubbles.
When checking for bubbles, al
ways wear safety goggles to pro
tect eyes. A flashlight makes the
inspection easier. Inspect all cells.
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Our Recommended Method:
Charge the battery at a rate of 1-to2 amperes until all cells gas freely.
Do not exceed 24 hours charging.
First Alternative Chai^g Method:
Charge the battery at a rate of 4-to6 amperes until all cells gas freely.
Do not exceed 8 hours charging.
Second Alternative Charging Mdhod:
Charge the battery at a rate from
6-to-12 amperes until all cells gas
freely. Do not exceed 4 hours
charging time.
B. Turn off the charging equip
ment and disconnect the charger
cables from the battery terminals.
C. Recheck electrolyte level in
each cell. Top off any low cells
with electrolyte solution up to the
“Upper” level line.
D. Securely replace all six filler
caps. Use a baking soda and water
mixture to rinse off electrolyte that
may have spilled on the battery.
A DANGER
Never jump start the battery
with a vehicle battery or charg
ing system. This may produce
a battery explosion, causing
acid or electrical burns.
DANGER
To Avoid Personal Injury or
Property Damage;
• Batteries produce explosive
gases - always keep sparks
and flame away from battery.
• Ventilate area when charg
ing or using the battery.
• During charging, don’t
leave battery unattended.
Charging time need not be
continuous.
• Follow safety rules and in
structions supplied by battery
and charger manufacturers.
• Do not charge battery at a
rate higher than 12 amperes
to avoid generating excessive
heat and gassing which could
damage the battery.
DANGER
To Avoid Personal Injury or
Property Damage:
• Do not touch positive bat
tery terminal and any sur
rounding metal objects with
tools, jewelry or other metal
items. Failure to comply
could cause a short circuit
leading to electrical burns or
explosion of battery gases.
• Never bring a gas can near
the positive (+) battery termi
nal. A short circuit could
occur leading to an explosion
of the gasoline or the battery
gases. Always fill the engine
fuel tank from the front or
side of the engine.
STEP 2: Connect the Wire Harness Receptacle
A. The keyswitch (A, Figure 2-25)
is part of the hold-down clamp as
sembly (D). The prongs at the
back of the keyswitch must be se
curely inserted into the plastic wire
harness receptacle (B).
B. Remove the pair of ignition
keys from the keyswitch. Store
them safely away. Do not put a
key in the keyswitch until you have
read the sections in this
Owner/Operator Manual covering
features, controls and operation.
Figure 2-25: First connect Keyswitch (A) to wire harness (B). Then, the acti
vated battery must be secured to mounting platform (C) using the hold
down clamp (D) with its mounting hardware (H, I). Last, install plastic vent
tube (E) over the vent fitting (F), and down into vent tube shield (G).
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STEP 3: Installing the Battery
A. Carefully place the activated
battery back on the battery mount
ing platform as seen in Fig. 2-25,
The side of the battery with the
terminals (the posts) and the fill
lines on it must face the rear of
the tiller. [Another way to verify
the correct placement of the bat
tery is when the positive (-I-) bat
tery post is on the left side of the
tiller as you face forward when
standing behind the handlebars.]
A
B. Place the battery hold-down
CAUTION
Incorrect installation of the
battery can resuit in eiectrical system damage.
Follow these installation in
structions carefully to avoid
damage to your tiller.
clamp (D, Figure 2-25) over the
battery, and secure the two legs of
the clamp to the platform (C) using
the two bolts and whiz nuts (FI, I)
removed previously. Insert the
bolts up from the bottom. Tighten
the hardware to make the battery
secure, but don’t overtighten the
nuts or the clamp tabs will bend.
STEP 4: Installing the
Battery Cables
A. Locate the two (2) 5/8" long
bolts and l/4"-20 hex nuts shown
in Photo 2-3 on page 10. Use them
to connect the loose ends of the
two battery cables to the two bat
tery terminals (posts).
B. On the left side of the tiller (as
viewed from behind the handle
bars), connect the loose end of the
positive (+) battery cable (A,
Figure 2-26 - this is the red cable
already attached at the other end to
the solenoid) to the positive (+)
battery post (B). Flold the cable
terminal against the side of the
post facing the keyswitch. Install
and tighten a bolt (E) and nut (F)
with two wrenches.
C. Slide the pre-installed black
rubber boot (G) completely over
the battery post and hardware.
D. Repeat this procedure on the
right side of the battery. Position
the end of the negative cable (C)
against the negative battery post
(D) as shown, and secure it with
the remaining bolt (E) and nut (F).
Again, slide the black rubber boot
completely over the battery post.
E. Check the lower end of the vent
tube shield into which you inserted
the clear plastic vent tube. The
lower end of the black shield must
be located in front of the wheel
shaft axle. Move it there if neces
sary. Your electric start tiller is
now fully assembled.
C. The clear plastic vent tubing
must be installed next. If coiled
up, straighten it out. Slide one end
of the tube (E, Figure 2-25) over
the vent fitting (F) at the top of the
battery. Slide the other end down
into the black vent tube shield (G).
WARNING
Improper battery venting can
cause a battery to explode,
resulting in severe personal
injury.
Be sure the vent tube is not
crimped, pinched or folded.
Figure 2-26: Connect positive (+) cable (A) to positive battery post (B).
Connect negative (-) cable (C) to negative battery post (D). Be sure to posi
tion bolts (E) and nuts (F) as shown. After the connections are secure, slide
black rubber boots (G) completely over battery posts.
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Section
Learn the locations of the features
and controls on your machine
before slatting the engine, laking
the time now to understand the lo
cation. tunction and opeiation of
these controls Vi/ill greatly add to
the productive use, safe operation,
and enjoyment of your machine,
for detailed step-by-step operating
instructions, please refer to
“Section 4: Operation."
TILLER FEATURES AND CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION
The major tiller controls and features are identified and illustrated on the
next few pages. The use and operation of each control and feature is cov
ered in detail in Section 4 “Operating Instructions.”
A WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT:
Before using your tiller or PTO
Power Unit for the first time, be
come thoroughly familiar with the
operation of the controls by mov
ing them to their various posi
tions while the engine is not run
ning. The proper operation of
each control is discussed in detail
in Section 4.
NOTE: All references to left, right,
front and rear of the machine are
determined by standing behind the
handlebars and facing the direction
of forward travel
Figure 3-1; A- Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever; B- Forward Interlock
Levers; C- Wheel Speed Lever; D- Tines/PTO Clutch Lever; E~ Depth
Regulator Lever; F- Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever.
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
This lever (A, Figure 3-1)
engages and disengages power
from the engine to the transmis
sion. It has three operating posi
tions: FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE.
To stop the wheels, tines or any
PTO attachment, move the lever to
NEUTRAL by lifting or tapping
the lever upwards and letting it go
(in NEUTRAL the clutch roller
will be located on the face of the
adjustment block, as shown in
Photo 3-lB).
FORWARD - Lever moved down
until it engages in drive position
(clutch roller at end of lever is en
gaged below adjustment block, as
shown in Photo 3-1 A). Use this
setting for forward motion of the
wheels and tines, or to apply power
to any optional PTO (Power Take
Off) attachment.
REVERSE - Lever moved all the
way up and held in that position
(clutch roller will be located higher
on the face of the adjustment
block, as shown in Photo 3-lC).
Use this setting for moving the
machine in reverse. To stop mov
ing in reverse, let go of the lever
and it will automatically return to
the NEUTRAL position.
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Check Position of Clutch Rolier
• Do not operate the tines or any PTO attachment
when in REVERSE.
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Photo 3-1 A: When the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
the FORWARD position, the clutch roller will be engaged
b^ow the adjustment block.
NEUTRAL - Lever moved in between FORWARD
and REVERSE positions. Use this setting to stop the
wheels, tines or any PTO attachment.
• Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting the
engine or before engaging the wheels, tines or any
PTO attachment.
Forward Interlock Levers
A Forward Interlock Lever (B, Figure 3-1) is
located below each handlebar grip.
At least one of these interlock levers must be kept
squeezed against a handlebar grip whenever the
'N^eels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is engaged in FOR
WARD. (The levers do not affect operation when the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in REVERSE.)
If both interlock levers are released before first
returning the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to
NEUTRAL, the engine will stop.
Important - This is a safety feature should you lose
control of your tiller and cannot stop forward mo
tion by moving the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
into NEUTRAL.
Photo 3-1B: When the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
the NEUTRAL position, the clutch roller (G) must be located
approximately as shown on the face of toe adjustment block
Photo 3-1C: When the Wheeis/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is held
up in the REVERSE position, the clutch roller (G) must be
located higher on the face of the adjustment block (H).
Wheel Speed Lever
Use this lever (C, Fig. 3-1) to select a wheel speed
or the freewheel position. There are three operating
positions; SLOW, FAST and FREEWHEEL.
SLOW - Lever moved all the way down. Use for nor
mal tilling or for low-speed transporting.
FAST - Lever moved all the way up. Use for cultivat
ing or for fast-speed transporting.
FREEWHEEL - Lever in between SLOW and FAST
positions (wheels will roll freely). Use for transporting
the machine on level ground without engine power and
when using stationary PTO attachments.
• To avoid transmission damage, always put the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL
before shifting the Wheel Speed Lever.
• When shifting into SLOW or FAST, gently roll the
machine to help fully engage the wheel gears. When
engaged, the wheels will not turn unless the engine
is running and the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is
engaged in FORWARD or REVERSE.
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