Troybilt 21A-654J66 Owner’s Manual
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WARNING: This unit isequipped with aninternal combustion engine and should not be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with aspark arrester meetingapplicable local or state laws (if any). tf a spark arrester is used,it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may havesimilar laws, Federallaws applyon federallands, Aspark arrester for the muffler is availablethrough your nearestengine
authorizedservice dealer or contact theservice department, P,O,Box 361131 Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILTLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTEDINU.S.A. FORMNO. 769-01146
(3/17/2004)
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page Content Page
Customer Support 2 Maintenance and Adjustments 15
Safety 3 Off-season Storage 21
Assembly 6 Troubleshooting 22
Features and Controls 9 Parts List 23
Operation 11 Warranty Information Back Cover
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This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new rear-tine tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain
the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and
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locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at rear surface of the tine shield. This
information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support
Department or an authorized service dealer.
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The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to
_erformance, power-rating, specifications, warranty engine
manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more
information.
and service. Please refer to the
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-
ual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain
reproductive harm.
Training
1. Carefully read this Operator's Manual, the separate
Engine Owner/Operator's Manual, and any other
literature you may receive. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the tiller and
its engine. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the tiller. Never
allow adults to operate the tiller without proper
instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people, their property, and themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be
used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Be sure all control levers are released before
starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing adequate
outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry
that could get caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot or wearing
sandals, sneakers, or light footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric cables,
telephone lines, pipes or hoses. Ifin doubt, contact
your telephone or utility company.
6. Never make adjustments when engine is running
(unless recommended by the Engine
manufacturer).
WARNING: Handle fuel with care; it is highlyflammable
and its vapors are explosive. Take the following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
b. The gas cap shall never be removed or fuel
added while the engine is running. Allow the
engine to cool for several minutes before
adding fuel.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
open flames, and sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine, but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
Operation
1.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
2. Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
5. Ifthe unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine before unclogging the tines, or
when making any repairs, adjustments or
inspections.
7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Stop the engine and move
the Wheel Shift Lever to FORWARD.
8. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,stopthe
engineandmakecertainallmovingpartshave
stopped.
9. Alwayskeepthetiller'sreartineshielddown.
10.Neverusethetillerunlessproperguards,plates,or
othersafetyprotectivedevicesareinplace.
11.Donotrunengineinanenclosedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxidegas,adeadly
poisonthatisodorless,colorless,andtasteless.
12.Keepchildrenandpetsaway.
13.Beawarethatthetillermayunexpectedlybounce
upwardorjumpbackwardifthetinesshouldstrike
extremelyhardpackedsoil,frozenground,or
buriedobstacleslikelargestones,roots,orstumps.
Ifindoubtaboutthetillingconditions,alwaysuse
thefollowingoperatingprecautionstoassistyouin
maintainingcontrolofthetiller:
a. Walkbehindandtoonesideofthetiller,
usingonehandonthehandlebars.Relax
yourarm,butuseasecurehandgrip.
b. Useslowerenginespeeds.
c. Clearthetillingareaofalllargestones,roots
andotherdebris.
d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon
handlebars.Ifneedbe,useslightupward
pressuretokeepthetinesfromdiggingtoo
deeply.
e. Beforecontactinghardpackedsoilattheend
ofarow,reduceenginespeedandlift
handlebarstoraisetinesoutofthesoil.
f. Inanemergency,stoptinesandwheelsby
releasingtheWheelEngagementHandle.
Donotattempttorestrainthetiller.
15.Donotoverloadthetitler'scapacitybyattemptingto
tilltoodeeplyattoofastarate.
16.Neveroperatethetillerathightransportspeedson
slipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
backingup.
17.Donotoperatethetilleronaslopethatistoosteep
forsafety.Whenonslopes,slowdownandmake
sureyouhavegoodfooting.Neverpermitthetiller
tofreewheeldownslopes.
18.Neverallowbystandersneartheunit.
19.Onlyuseattachmentsandaccessoriesthatare
approvedbyTroy-BiltLLC.
20.Neveroperatethetillerwithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
21.Neveroperatethetillerifyouaretired,orunderthe
influenceofalcohol,drugsormedication.
22.Operatorsshallnottamperwiththeengine-
governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor
controlsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedto
protecttheengineandallmovingpartsfrom
damagecausedbyoverspeed.Authorizedservice
shallbesoughtifaproblemexists.
23.Donottouchenginepartswhichmaybehotfrom
operation.Letpartscooldown
24.Pleaseremember:Youcanalwaysstopthetines
andwheelsbyreleasingtheWheelEngagement
Handle.
25.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullingthe
machinetowardsyou.
26.Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
andwithfeetwellawayfromthetines.
27.Neverpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
MaintenanceandStorage
1. Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present such
as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). Allow engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the
engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Store gasoline in a coot, well-ventilated area, safely
away from any spark- or flame-producing
equipment. Store gasoline in an approved
container, safely away from the reach of children.
6. Refer to the storage instructions in the
Maintenance section of this Manual and the
separate Engine Owner's Manual for instructions if
the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
,_ WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAFETYLABELSFOUNDONYOURTILLER
SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGTHETILLER
NOTE: All references to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the
tiller are observed from operator's position.
ToolsNeededforAssembly
9/16" Wrench (Handle Mount Bracket)
7/16" Wrench or Nutdriver (Control Box)
Two 1/2"Wrenches (Threaded Cable Adjuster)
Phillips Screwdriver (Control Box)
AttachingtheHandle
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, unfasten the cables
and lay them across the back of the tiller. Having an
assistant will ease completion of the following steps.
1. Remove the lower handle hardware (two hex screws,
two lock washers, one carriage screw & one handle
crank) from the titler's frame.
2. Position the handle mount bracket over the tiller
frame.
3. Align the handle mount bracket's rear holes (either
upper or lower, depending on the operator's height)
with the holes in the tiller frame. Insert the carriage
bolt through the holes from right to left and secure it
with the handle crank.
4. Align the handle mount bracket's front holes with the
holes in the tiller frame. Using a 9/16" wrench, secure
the handle mount bracket to the tiller frame with the
hex screws and lock washers removed earlier.
AttachingtheControlBox
5. Remove the four Phillips screws and lock nuts from
the control box plate.
6. Insert the ends of the two springs into the holes found
in the control levers located on the underside of the
handle panel.
7. Using a Phillips screwddver and a 7/16" wrench,
secure the control box to the underside of the handle
panel with the four screws and lock nuts removed
earlier.
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AttachingtheShiftCable
8. Place the shift lever in the forward position. Insert the
end of the shift cable into the hole in shift lever
located on the underside the handle panel.
9. Position the shift cable's threaded adjuster in the slot
found on the shift lever mount bracket. (one nut below
the mount bracket and the flat washer, lock washer
and second nut above the mount bracket. See Inset).
10. Adjust the shift cable as follows:
a. Using a ½" wrench, thread the bottom nut
upward until the cable is taut.
b. Using a ½" wrench, thread the top nut
downward to secure the adjuster to the mount
bracket.
Position the shift cable (and three other cables)
against the left handle tube. Secure them to the
handle with the cable tie provided as shown in the
illustration at the top of the page.
GasandOilFill-up
Gasoline
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.
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IMPORTANT:Pour the entire contents of the provided oil
bottle into the engine's oil fill.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURTILLER
Wheel ShiftLever
Tine DirectionSelector
Engine J
Starter Handle
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations above with
your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous
controls. Save this manual for future reference.
Engine
See the Briggs & Stratton Owner!Operator manual
packed with your unit for the location and function of the
controls on the engine.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine.
WheelShiftLever
The shift lever is located on the
dght side of the handle panel
and has three positions,
FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. Place the wheel
shift lever in either FORWARD
or REVERSE before engaging
the drive handle. Always bring
the tiller to a complete stop
prior to moving the shift lever
from FORWARD to REVERSE
or vice-versa.
IMPORTANT: Never force the
shift lever. Doing so may result
in serious damage to the tiller's
transmission.
Wheel EngagementHandle
_Tine EngagementLever
DepthRegulatorLever
(DepthStake)
HandleHeightAdjuster
WheelEngagementHandle
The wheel engagement handle
is located below the tilter's
upper handle.
Closing the wheel engagement
handle with the wheel shift
lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE will cause the tiller's
wheels to drive.
Releasing/Opening the wheel
engagement handle
automatically stops the tiller's
wheels from driving
NOTE: If the tiller's tines and
wheels are engaged, releasing/
opening the wheel engagement
handle automatically stops
BOTH the tiller's tines and the
tiller's wheels from driving.
Tine DirectionSelector
The tine direction selector (found in the lower left area the
handle panel) is used to alternate tine rotation between
FRT mode (Forward Rotating Tines) to CRT mode
(Counter Rotating Tines).
Operate the tiller inCRT mode when tilling virgin
ground, sod or hard soil.
Operate the tiller inFRT mode when cultivating or
tilling soft ground or previously tilled soil.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tiller in FRT mode,
always lower the depth regulator lever (for a shallower
tilling depth).
DepthRegulatorLever
The highest notch (lever all the
way down) raises the tines
approximately 1/2-inch off the
ground. This "travel" position
allows the tiller to be moved
without the tines digging into
the ground.
Moving the lever up increases
the tilling depth. The lowest
notch allows a tilling depth of
approximately six to eight
inches, depending on soil
conditions.
Tine EngagementLever
The tine engagement lever is
located on the left side of the
handle panel and has two
positions, ON and OFF. To
engage the tines and begin
tilling, place the lever in the ON
position. To disengage the
tines, move the lever into the
OFF position.
NOTE: The tlne engagement
lever cannot be placed in the
ON position without first closing
the wheel engagement handle.
Also, the tlne engagement
lever cannot be placed in the
ON position unless the wheel
shift lever is in the FORWARD
position. Refer to SafetyInterlock
Systemon Page 11.
HandleHeightAdjuster
The handle mount bracket can be adjusted downward (for
shorter operators) or upward (for taller operators) using
the handle height adjuster. Align the handle mount
bracket's rear holes with the holes in the tiller frame. Insert
the carriage bolt through the holes from right to left and
secure it with the handle crank.
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