Troybilt 21A-675B766 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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Rear-tine Tiller

Model 675B

Model 675B Shown (bumper styles vary)

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

WARNING: This unit isequippedwith an internal combustion engineand should notbe usedon or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system isequipped with a spark arrester meeting applicablelocal or state laws(if any). If aspark arrester isused, 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

ResourcesCode). Otherstates may havesimilar laws. Federallaws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler isavailable through your nearest engine

authorized servicedealer or contact the service department P.O. Box 361131Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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9/13/04

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page Content Page

Customer Support 2 Maintenance 16
Safety 3 Troubleshooting 23
Assembly 6 Parts List 24

Features and Controls 9 Warranty Back Cover

Operation 11

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SECTION1: SAFETY

This machine meets voluntary safetystan-
dard B71.8-1996, which is sponsored bythe
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,
and is published by the American National

Standards Institute.

Wheel GearLever

ReverseClutch Control_ I

ForwardClutch Lever

WARNING

The engine exhaustfrom this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.

SafetyAlertSymbol

,_ This is a safety alert symbol. It is used

andanyotherliteratureyou mayreceive.Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use ofthe tiller and its engine.

Know howto stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.

2. Neverallow childrento operatethetiller.

Neverallow adultsto operatethetiller with-

out proper instruction.

3. Keepthe area of operationclear of all

persons, particularly children and pets.

4. Keepin mind that the operatoror user is

responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoccur-

ring to other people,their property, and
themselves.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe

tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign

objects.

2. Besure allcontrol leversare released

andthe WheelGearLever isin ENGAGEpo-

sition beforestarting the engine.

in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you see

this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey

safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.

3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing

1. Carefullyreadthis Own-

Training

er's Manual,the separate
EngineOwner's Manual,

adequateouter garments. Avoid loosegar-
ments orjewelry that could getcaught in
moving parts.

4. Donotoperatethetillerwhenbarefootor
wearingsandals,sneakers,or light footwear.
Wearprotectivefootwearthatwill improve
footingonslipperysurfaces.

5. Donottillnearundergroundelectriccables,
telephonelines,pipesor hoses.If indoubt,
contactyour telephoneorutilitycompany.

6.Warning:Handlefuelwith care;itis highly
flammableandits vaporsareexplosive.Take
thefollowingprecautions:

a. Storefuel in containers specifically

b.Thegascapshall neverberemovedor

c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

Recoil
Rope

Starter

designedfor this purpose.

fuel addedwhile the engine is run-
ning.Allow theengineto coolfor sev-
eral minutes beforeadding fuel.

pipes, openflames, andsparksaway
from the fueltank and fuel container.

care. Neverfill fueltank indoors. Use
a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.

/

ForwardClutchLever

Depth
Regulator

Lever

CounterRotatingTines

Figl/re 1-1

e. Replaceall fueltank and container

caps securely.

f. If fuel isspilled, donot attemptto start

the engine,but move the machine
awayfrom the area of spillageand
avoidcreating anysource of ignition
until fuelvapors havedissipated.

7. Nevermakeadjustments whenengineis
running (unless recommendedby manu-

facturer).

Operation

1. Do not put hands orfeet near or under
rotating parts.

2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine,remove thewire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug,thoroughly inspectthe machine
for any damage,and repairthe damagebe-
fore restarting and operatingthe machine.

4. Exercisecautionto avoidslipping or fall-
ing.

5.Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,

stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug

wireandpreventitfromtouchingthespark

plug,andcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vi-

brationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

6.Stoptheengine,disconnectthespark

plugwireandpreventitfromtouchingthe

sparkplugwheneveryouleavetheoperat-

ingposition,beforeuncloggingthetines,

orwhenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments

orinspections.

7.Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleav-

ingthemachineunattended.Stoptheen-

gine.Disconnectsparkplugwireandmove

itawayfromthesparkplug.MoveWheel

GearLevertoENGAGE.

8.Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspect-

ing,stoptheengineandmakecertainall

movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect
thesparkplugwireandpreventitfrom
touchingthesparkplugtopreventacci-

dentalstarting.

9.Alwayskeepthetillertinehoodflap

down.

10.Neverusethetillerunlessproper

guards,plates,orothersafetyprotectivede-

vicesareinplace.

11.Donotrunengineinanenclosedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide

gas,adeadlypoisonthatisodorless,col-

orless,andtasteless.

12.Keepchildrenandpetsaway.

13. Neveroperate thetiller underengine

powerif the WheelGearLever is in DIS-

ENGAGE(FREEWHEEL).Inthis position,

thewheels will notholdthe tiller back

andthe revolvingtines could propelthe

tiller rapidlybackward,possiblycausing

lossofcontrol. Always move theWheel

GearLeverto ENGAGEbefore starting the

engine or engagingthe tines4Nheelswith
the Forward Clutch or the ReverseClutch.

14. Beawarethat the tiller may unexpect-

edly bounceupward or jump backward if
the tines should strike extremely hard

packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried ob-

stacleslike largestones, roots, or stumps.

If in doubt aboutthe tilling conditions, al-

ways usethe following operating precau-
tions to assist you in maintaining control

of thetiller:

a. Walkbehindand to one sideof the

tiller, usingone handon thehan-
dlebars.Relax yourarm, butuse a

securehandgrip.

b. Use slower enginespeeds.
c. Clear thetilling areaof all large

stones,rootsand other debris.

d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon

handlebars.If needbe, useslight
upwardpressureto keepthe tines

from diggingtoo deeply.

e. Beforecontacting hardpackedsoil

at the endof a row,reduceengine
speedand lift handlebarsto raise

tines out of thesoil.

f. In an emergency, stoptines and

wheels by releasingwhichever

ClutchLeverisengaged.Donotat-
temptto restrainthe tiller.

15. Donot overloadthe tiller's capacityby
attempting to till too deeplyat too fast a

rate.

16. Neveroperatethetiller at hightrans-
port speedsonslippery surfaces. Lookbe-

hind and use care when backing up.

17. Donot operatethetiller on aslopethat
is too steep for safety.When onslopes,
slow down and makesure you havegood
footing. Neverpermit thetiller to freewheel
down slopes.

18. Neverallow bystandersnearthe unit.

19. Onlyuse attachmentsand accessories

that are approved byGardenWay Inc.

20. Usetiller attachmentsandaccessories
when recommended.

21. Neveroperatethetiller withoutgoodvis-
ibility or light.

22. Neveroperatethetillerif youaretired,or
underthe influenceofalcohol,drugsormedi-

cation.

23.Operatorsshallnottamperwiththeengine-
governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor

controlsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedto
protecttheengineandallmovingpartsfrom

damagecausedby overspeed.Authorizedser-
viceshallbesoughtif a problemexists.

24. Donottouchenginepartswhichmaybe
hotfromoperation.Letpartscooldown

25.Pleaseremember:Youcanalwaysstopthe
tinesandwheelsby releasingtheForward
ClutchLeverortheReverseClutchControl

(whicheverleveryou haveengaged)orbymov-

ingtheThrottleControlLeverto STOP.

26.Toloador unloadthetiller,seetheinstruc-
tionsinSection4ofthisManual.

27. Useextremecautionwhenreversingor
pullingthe machinetowardsyou.

28.Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoin-
structionsandwithfeetwellawayfromthe

tines.

29.Neverpickupor carryamachinewhilethe
engineis running.

MaintenanceandStorage

1. Keepthe tiller, attachmentsand acces-
sories in safeworking condition.

2. Checkall nuts, bolts, andscrews at fre-
quent intervalsfor proper tightness to be
surethe equipment is in safeworking con-

dition.

3. Neverstorethetillerwithfuelinthefueltank
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare

presentsuchashotwaterandspaceheaters,
furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,electricmo-
tors,etc.).Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringin
anyenclosure.

4.Toreducethechancesofafirehazard,keep
theenginefreeofgrass,leaves,or excessive

grease.

5. Storegasoline in acool, well-ventilated
area,safelyawayfrom any spark- orflame-
producingequipment. Store gasolinein an
approvedcontainer,safelyawayfrom the

reachof children.

6. Referto the storageinstructions in the
Maintenancesectionof this Manualandthe

separateEngineOwner'sManualfor in-
structions ifthe tiller is to be storedforan

extendedperiod.

7. Neverperformmaintenancewhiletheen-

gine is running orthe spark plugwire is
connected,exceptwhen specificallyin-

structedto do so.

8. If the fueltank hasto be drained,dothis

outdoors.

SafetyDecals

Foryour safety andthe safety of others,
various safety andoperationaldecals are
located on your unit (seeFigure 1-2be-

low).

Keepthe decalscleanand legible atall

times. Contactyour local service dealeror
the factory for replacementsif anydecals

are damagedor missing.
Referto the Parts List in this manual for

decallocations, partnumbersand ordering
instructions.

ControlDescription

(onControlPanel)

TineWarning

StartingStabilization

Message(onengine)

WarningMessages

(onlinehood)

HotSurfacesMovingBelts

Warning(onbeltcover)

OperatingSymbols

Varioussymbds(shownhere,withworddescriptions)
mayheusedon'dle'dllerandengine.

NOTE:Yourunitmaynothaveallof_esymbds.

FAST SLOW STOP

* READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
* KNOWLOCATIONSAND FUNCTIONSOFALLCONTROLS.
* KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESANDSHIELDSIN PLACEANDWORKING.
. NEVERALLOWCHILDRENORUNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATETILLER.
° SHUTOFFENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREBEFOREMANUALLYUN-

CLOGGINGTINESORMAKINGREPAIRS.
. KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROM MACHINE.
. KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATINGPARTS.
° USEEXTREMECAUTIONWHENREVERSINGOR PULLINGTHEMACHINETOWARDS

YOU.

Figure 1-2:Locationof Safetyand OperatingDecals

I-.-I I,I

CHOKE CHOKE

ON OFF

TILLERDIRECTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

R

REVERSE

ROTATINGTINES

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LEVERDIRECTION

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Toprevent

personalinjury or property
damage,do notstartthe engine

until allassemblysteps are
completeandyou haveread

and understandthe safety and
operatinginstructions in this

Manual.

Introduction

Carefullyfollow these assemblysteps to
correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is

recommendedthatyou readthis Sectionin
its entirety beforebeginning assembly.

Inspect unit

Inspect the unitand carton for damageim-
mediatelyafter delivery.Contactthe carrier

(trucking company) if you find or suspect
damage. Inform them of the damageand

request instructions for filing a claim. To
protect your rights, put your claim in writ-

ing and maila copyto the carrierwithin 15
days after the unit has beendelivered.

Contact usatthe factory ifyou needassis-

tance in this matter.

Unpackingand Assembly
Instructions

STEP1:UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS

1. Removeanycard-board inserts and
packaging materialfrom the carton. Re-

move anystaples from the bottom ofthe
carton and removethe carton.

2. Cutthe large,plastictie strapthat se-
curesthe transmissiontubeto theshipping

pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top ofthe

tiller to avoid damaginganycables.

3. Abag with loosehardware is inside the
literature envelope.Checkthe contents

againstthe following list and Figure2-1.
Contactyour local dealeror the factory if

anyitems are missing or damaged.
NOTE:Forelectric start units, a second

hardwarebag is locatednearthe battery.

4. Thetiller is heavy.Youshould not at-

tempt to removeit from the shipping plat-

form until instructed to do so in these
"Assembly" steps.

HardwareBagPartsList

Ref. Qty. Description

1 2 3/8-16 x 1" HexHd. Screw
2 1 KeyedWasher

3 1 WheelGearLeverKnob
4 1 Height Adjustment Flange

(SeeFigure2-2)

5 2 3/8" FlatWasher
6 2 #10 Lockwasher

7 2 3/8"-16Nylock Lock Nut

8 2 #10-32 x 1/2" Rnd HdScrew
9 2 #10-32 Nut

18 1 CotterPin (not used)
11 4 PlasticTieStrap (2 not used)

Tools/ MaterialsNeeded

forAssembly

(1) 3/8" open-endwrench*
(2) 9/16" open-endwrench*
(1) 7/8" open-endwrench"
(1) Scissors (totrim plasticties)
(1) Ruler
(1) Smallboard (totap plastic knobon

lever)
(1) Tirepressure gauge
(1) Cleanoil funnel
(1) Clean,high-quality motor oil. Referto

the separateEngineOwner'sManual

for motor oil specificationsand quan-

tity required.

* Adjustablewrenchesmay be used.

IMPORTANT:Motor oil must beaddedto

the enginecrankcasebeforethe engine is

started. Followthe instructions inthis
"Assembly" Sectionand in the separate
EngineOwner'sManual.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the

tiller are as viewed from the

operator's position behind the
handlebars.

STEP2: ATTACHHANDLEBARS

1. Cutthe large, plastic cableties that se-
curethe handlebarends to the handlebar

mounting tabs onthe transmission top
cover.

2. Gentlylift handlebar(do not overstretch
attachedcable) and placehandlebarcross-
brace(B, Figure2-3) in front of curved
height adjustmentbracket (C).

4

O@ 8

7 10 11

Figure2-1:Loosehardware(shownin re-
ducedsize).

Figure2-2: Handlebarheightadjustmentuses
the flangehead screw.

Figure2-3:Forwardclutchcontrolcablenot
shownforclarity.

3. Withtheforwardclutchcable (N, Fig-
ure 2-4) ontheinside of handlebar,posi-

tion the handlebarends onthe outside of
thetwo mounting tabs (M, Figure 2-3) on

thetransmission top cover.

NOTE:Thecurved handlebarheightadjust-

ment bracket appearsas shown in C, Fig-

ure 2-3 for non-electric start units. For

electricstart units, the bracketisloosened
and moved to one side.

4. Loosely attach the handlebarsto the
mounting tabs withtwo 3/8-16 x 1"screws

(headsof screws goto inside of tabs), 3/8"

flat washersand 3/8"-16 lock nuts (O, Fig-

ure2-4).

Figure2-4: Attachhandlebars.

5. Move the handlebarsup or downto
align thethreaded hole in the cross-brace

with one of thefour slots in the curved
heightadjustment bracket.Placethekeyed
washer (E, Figure2-3) on the flange head

height adjustmentscrew (F)with the
raised keys(edges)of the washerfacing

down.

6. Threadthe height adjustment screw (F,
Figure2-3) into the holein the handlebar

cross-brace, makingsurethat the raised
keyson the washerfit intothe slot on the
height adjustmentbracket. Tightenthe
height adjustmentscrew securely.Next,
securelytighten thetwo screws and nuts

in the ends of the handlebar (M,Figure2-

3).

7. Toremovethe tiller from its shipping
platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel

gearcable(with attached lever- seeFigure
2-5) from around the chassis. Movethe
WheelGearLever(G) to the DISENGAGE
position--this allows the wheelsto rotate

freely. Usethe handlebarsto roll the tiller
off the platform.

IMPORTANT:Usethe DISENGAGE
position onlywhenthe engineis not

running. Beforestartingthe engine,the
WheelGear Levermust be placedin the
ENGAGEposition (seeSection3 for
details).

STEP3: ATTACHREVERSECLUTCH
CONTROLCABLE

1. Carefullyunwrap the reverseclutch
control cable(H, Figure 2-6) from its ship-
ping position and route it upalong the in-
sideedgeofthe left sidehandlebar.Aknob
and large hexnut (I) is installed on theca-

ble.

Left Side ReverseClutch

Handlebar Control Knob

SlotinControlPanel

'1

Figure2-6:Attachreverseclutchcontrolas-

semblytodotted holeinhandlebarpanel.

2. Insert the cableinto the slot inthe con-

trol paneland fit the threaded assembly

intothe holein theslot (seeFigure2-6). Be
surethat the flat sideof the threaded as-

sembly is aligned with theflat side of the
hole.Slide the hexnut (I) upthecable and

tighten it securely.

3. Testthe function ofthe reverseclutch
control cableby pulling the knob out and

releasingit. Theknob should return to its
neutral position againstthe taperedbush-
ing. If it doesn't, contact your local dealer
or the factory for technical.

STEP4: ATTACHFORWARDCLUTCH
CONTROLCABLE

1. Removeany fasteners (rubber bands,

tape, etc.) that may securethe Forward

ClutchControl levers(J, Figure 2-7) to the
handlebar.

Figure2-7: ForwardClutchControllevers(J).
Forwarddutch controllinkage (K).

2. Theforward clutch control cable (with
attachedspring) is hanging looselynear

the right-side wheel. Beingcareful not to

kink or stretch the cable,insert the z-con-
nector (L, Figure2-8 - end of the spring)

into the hole atthe end ofthe forward
clutch control linkage(K, Figure2-7).

Figure2-8

3. Attachthecableadjuster (A, Figure2-9)

to the bracketon the right-side handlebar.

Usetwo 1/2"wrenchesto loosenthe two

jam nuts (B)just enoughto slidethe cable

adjuster ontothe bracket.Then handtight-
enthe jam nuts.

Figure2-5:CarefullyunwrapWheelGearLe-
verandmoveleverto DISENGAGE.

NOTE: The Wheel Gear Lever will be
installed later in this procedure.

Figure2-9

CAUTION: Incorrect cable

adjustment couldcausethe
wheelsandtines to rotate

unexpectedly.Follow
adjustment procedures

carefully. Failureto dosocould
result in personal injury or

property damage.

4. Checkfor correct spring/caNetension
as instructedin Section 5, Checkingand

Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.

5. Whentension is correct, tightenthe two

jam nuts (B) securely.

STEP5: CHECKTRANSMISSIONGEAR

OILLEVEL

Thetransmission was filled with gearoil at

the factory. However,besure to checkthe

oil levelatthis time to makecertain it is
correct.

IMPORTANT:Do not operatethe tiller if

the gearoillevelislow. Doingso will result

in severedamagetothe transmission
components.

1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the
Depth Regulator Lever(R, Figure 2-13)

backand then slide it to the second notch
from thetop. NOTE:Ifthe lever does not

move, lift thetine hood flapand look for a
plastic tie securing the lever in place.Cut

and removethe tie.

2. Removethe oil levelcheck plug (M, Fig-
ure 2-10) on the left-side of thetransmis-
sion. (Dueto dried paint onthe plug

threads, it mayrequire some forceto re-

move the plug the first time.) Thegear oil
levelis correct if oilstarts to flow out ofthe

holeastheplug isremoved.If so, securely
reinstall the plug.

Figure2-10: Gear oil level checkplug.

3. If oil doesnot flow from the checkhole,
add oil as follows:

Figure2-11:Addinggearoil.

NOTE: Do not use automatic

transmission fluid or motor oil in the
transmission.

(a) Cleanareaaround the fill hole (N, Fig-
ure 2-11) and unscrewgear oil fill plug.

(b) If adding onlya fewounces ofgear oil,
useAPI rated GL-4or GL-5gearoil having
a viscosity of SAE140, SAE85W-140 or
SAE80W-90. If refilling an emptytrans-
mission, useonly GL-4gear oil havinga
viscosity of SAE85W-140 or SAE140.

(c) Using aclean funnel, slowly add gear
oil until it flows from the gear oil level
checkhole (N, Figure 2-11).

(d) Reinstalland tighten securelythe gear
oil fill plug (M, Figure2-10).

STEP6: ATTACHWHEELGEARLEVER

1. Insertthe WheelGearLever(P,Figure2-

12) upthrough theslot in thecontrol panel

that is labeled"WHEELGEAR."

2. Insert two#10-32 x 1/2"round head
screws downthrough the'%" marks onthe

control paneldecalandsecurelyattachthe
wheelgear mounting bracket usingtwo

#10 lock washersand #10-32 nuts.

3. Usea small board or rubber malletto

tap the Wheel GearLever knob securely

onto the lever (R, Figure2-13).

4. Securethe wheelgear cable and the re-
verseclutch control cableto the left-side

handlebarwith two plastic ties (S, Figure
2-13) locatedabouttwo feetapart.Snip off
anyexcesstie length.

STEP7: CHECKAIR
Usea tire pressuregauge to checkthe air

pressure in both tires. Deflateor inflate
both tires equallyto between15 PSiand

20 PSI. Besure that both tires are inflated
equallyor the unit will pull to one side.

Figure2-12: Attach Wheel GearLever.

Figure2-13:Attachwheelgearcableandre-
verseclutchcablewithcableties(S).

STEP8: CHECKHARDWARE

Inspectthe hardwareon the unit andtight-

en anyloose screws, boltsand nuts.

SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS

_ ARNING: Before

Tiller Features

This section describesthe locationand
function ofthecontrols on yourtiller. Refer

to Section4: Operationfor detailedoperat-

ing instructions.
Practice usingthese controls, with the en-

gine shut off, until you understandthe op-
eration ofthe controls and feel confident

with eachof them.
IMPORTANT:Referto theseparateengine

manufacturer's EngineOwner's Manual
for information about thecontrols onthe

engine.

Wheel Gear Lever

This lever (A,Figure3-1) hastwo posi-

tions: ENGAGEand DISENGAGE.

In the ENGAGEposition, the wheelswill
start turning when either the Forward
Clutch orthe ReverseClutch is engaged.

NOTE: The tines will also start turning

when either clutch is engaged.

,_ DANGER: Neverplacethe

TheDISENGAGE(freewheel)position plac-
esthe wheels infreewheeling modeto al-
low thewheelsto turn without starting the
engine.Usethe DISENGAGEposition only
whenthe engine is not running.

operatingyour machine,
carefully readand understand

all safety,controls and
operatinginstructions in this

Manual,the separateEngine
Owner's Manual,andon the
decalson the machine.Failure

to follow these instructions can

result in serious personal
injury.

WheelGearLever in
DISENGAGE(Freewheel)when

the engineis running.

HavingtheWheelGearLeverin
engagingthetines_vheelswith
eitherthe Forward Clutchorthe

ReverseClutch couldallow the

tines to propel thetiller rapidly

backward.Failureto follow this
instruction could result in

personalinjury or property
damage.

Figure3-1: Controlpanel.

Toshift to ENGAGE,gently (do not force)
move the leverforward while rolling the

tiller afew inches forward or backward.

(Moving thetiller helpsalign the transmis-
sionshift mechanism). Thewheelswill not

freewheelwhenthe leveris properly setin

the ENGAGEposition.

Toshift to DISENGAGE,move the lever
rearward, without rolling the tiller.The
wheels roll freelywhen the leveris proper-
ly setin the DISENGAGEposition.

ForwardClutchLevers

Twointerconnected levers (B, Figure3-1)
control engagementofthe forward driveto

the wheelsandpowerto the tines.

,_ WARNING: Neverengage

ToOperateForwardClutch:

1. Beforeengagingthe ForwardClutch,
putthe Wheel GearLeverintothe ENGAGE

position (see "WARNING"above).

2. Lift and holdone or both leversagainst

the handlebargrips to engagethe wheels

andtines.

3. ReleaseBOTHleversto disengage
wheelsand tines. All forward motion will

stop (engine will continue to run).

wheelsandtines with Forward
Clutchor ReverseClutchunless
WheelGearLever is in

ENGAGE.EngagingtheForward
Clutchor ReverseClutchwhen

wheelsare not engagedcould
allowthe tinesto rapidly propel

tiller backward.Failureto follow
this warning could result in

personalinjury or property
damage.

IMPORTANT:The ForwardClutch Levers
areconnectedto amechanicalinterlock

that automaticallyshifts a separateWheel
GearLever(A,Figure3-1) into ENGAGE

position when eitherForwardClutch Lever
is pulledupagainstthe handlebars.This is

asafety featuredesignedto preventthe
wheelsfrom being in DISENGAGE

(freewheel)position when the tines are
rotating.

Beforestarting the engine,testthe

function ofthe mechanicalinterlock as
follows:

1. PutWheel GearLeverinto DISENGAGE
position and roll tiller backand forth a few

inches.Wheels should roll freely.

2. Without rollingthe tiller, squeezeeither
Forward Clutch Leveragainst the handle-

bargrips. Asthe levers move upward,the

mechanicalinterlock automatically moves
theWheel GearLeverforward into the EN-

GAGEposition (roll tiller backand forth a
few inches). If it does,the wheels will not

roll freely whenyou push and pull on the

handlebars.

3. The mechanicalinterlock works proper-
ly if it functions as describedin Step 2. If

themechanical interlock does not function
properly, do not operatethe tiller until it
hasbeencorrected (seeyour authorized

dealeror contact the factory).

Reverse Clutch Control

This control (C,Figure3-1) engagesthe

reversedrive to the wheels andpower to

thetines. It is usedfor moving thetiller
short distances in a reversedirection.

ToOperateReverseClutch:

_ ARNING: Useextreme

1. Beforeengagingthe ReverseClutch,put
theWheel GearLever into ENGAGE.(see
"WARNING"at left).

2. Releasethe Forward ClutchLevers.

caution whenreversing or
pulling the machinetowards

you. Look behindto avoid

obstacles.Neverattemptto till
in reverse.Failureto follow this

warningcould result in
personalinjury or property
damage.

3.Tomovethetillerinreverse,firststopall
forwardmotion.Liftupthehandlebarsun-

tilthetinesclearthegroundandpullthe

ReverseClutchleverout.
Thewheelswillrotateinareversedirection

aslongastheleverisheldinREVERSE.To
stopthewheelsandtines,releasethelever

anditwillreturntoNEUTRAL.Neverat-

temptto till whilemovingin reversedi-
rection.

DepthRegulatorLever

This lever (E,Figure3-2) controls the till-
ing depthof the tines. Pullthe lever

straight backandslide it upor downto en-
gagethe notchedheight settings.

Figure3-2:DepthRegulatorLever.

Thehighest notch(leverall the way down)
raisesthe tinesapproximately1-1/2inches
off the ground. This"travel" position al-

lows the tiller to bemoved without the

tines digging into the ground.

Moving the lever up increasesthetilling
depth. Thelowest notch allows a tilling
depthof approximatelysix to eight inches,
dependingon soil conditions.

Forbest results, always begin tilling at a
very shallow depth setting and gradually
increasetilling depth.

Handlebar HeightAdjustment

Handlebarheight is adjustableto four dif-
ferent settings. Whensetting the height,
keepin mindthat the handlebarswill be
lower whenthe tines areengagedin the

soil.

WARNING: Wheneverthe

handlebarheight ischanged,

the ForwardClutchshift

mechanism must be
readjusted.Beforeadjusting or

checkingthe ForwardClutch
mechanism,shut engineoff,

disconnect spark plugwire and
prevent itfrom touching spark

plug. Failureto follow this
warningcould causethe

ForwardClutch mechanismto
operateimproperly which could

result in personal injury or
property damage.

ToAdjustHandlebarHeight:

1. Stopengine, wait for all parts to stop
moving andthen disconnectspark plug
wire.

2. Loosenthe two screws atlower endsof
handlebar.

3. Loosenheight adjustment screw (F,Fig-
ure 3-3) and pull keyedwasher (G)free

from slots in curved height adjustment
bracket.

EngineControls

IMPORTANT:Theengineis equippedwith

eithera chokecontrol ora primer bulb.

Referto the EngineOwner's Manual(in-
cluded intiller literature package)to iden-
tify which deviceis on your engine.

Recoil Starter

Therecoil starter (H, Figure3-4) is usedto
"pull-start" theengine.SeeEngineStarting
and Stopping in Section4 for detaileden-
gine starting instructions.

H

Figure3-4: Recoil starter handle.

EngineThrottle Lever

Thethrottle lever (D, Figure3-1) is usedto
adjust enginespeedas wellas stop the en-

gine. Usethe STARTposition whenstart-
ing the engine. Pullthe lever all way back

tothe STOPpositionto shut the engineoff.

,_ WARNING: PlaceDepth

to follow this warning could result in

personalinjury or property damage.

Regulator Leverin "travel"
position beforestarting engine.
This position preventsthetines
from touching the ground until

you arereadyto begintilling .Do

notattempt to till too deeplytoo
quickly. Graduallywork down

to deepertilling depths.Failure

Figure3-3: Handlebarheight adjustment.

4. Move handlebarsto a new slot setting
and insert the raisedkeyon the keyed
washer intothe slot. Tightenthe heightad-

justment screw securely.

5. Retightenthe two screws atends of
handlebar.

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SECTION3: OPERATION

WARNING: Before
operatingyour machine,

carefully readand understand
all safety (Section1),controls
(Section 3) andoperating
instructions (Section4) inthis

Manual,in the separateEngine
Owner's Manual,andon the

decalson the machine.Failure

to follow these instructions can

result in serious personal
injury.

Introduction

Readthis Section of the manualthorough-
ly beforeyou start the engine.Then,take

time to familiarizeyourself with the basic

operation of the tiller before using it. Find
an open, levelareaand practiceusing the

tiller controls without engagingthe tines in
the soil (put tines in "travel" setting). Only

after you've becomecompletely familiar
with thetiller should you begin using it in

the garden.

Break-In Operation

Perform thefollowing maintenanceduring

the first hours of newoperation (seeSec-
tion 5: Maintenanceandthe maintenance

section of the EngineOwner'sManual).

1. Changemotor oil after first 2 hours of
newengine operation.

2. Checkfor loose or missinghardwareon
unit. Tighten or replaceas needed.

3. Checktension on forward drive belt af-

ter first 2 hours of operation.

4. Checktransmission gear oil levelafter
first 2 hours of operation.

STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

Thefollowing steps describehow to start
and stop the engine. Donot engagethe

tinesorwheels untilyouhavereadall of
theoperatinginstructionsinthisSection.

Alsoreviewthe safetyrules in Section1:
Safetyand the tiller andenginecontrols

informationin Section3: Featuresand

Controls.

Pre-StartChecklist

Dothe following beforestarting the en-
gine.

1. Checkunit for looseor missing hard-
ware. Serviceas required.

ReverseClutchControl

ForwardClutchLever

RecoilRopeStarter

Figure4-1

2. Checkmotor oil level.SeeEngineOwn-
er's Manual.

3. Checkthat allsafety guards andcovers
are in place.

4. Checkair cleanerand enginecooling
system. SeeEngineOwner's Manual.

5. Selectaforward belt speedrange (see
ChangingBelt SpeedRangesin this Sec-

tion).

6. Fillthefueltank with gasolineaccording

to the directions inthe separate Engine

Owner's Manual.Follow allinstructions
and safety rules carefully.

_k ANGER: GASOLINEIS

7. Attachspark plug wire to spark plug.

Startingthe Engine

1. Completethe Pre-Start Check/isL

2. Putthe WheelGear Lever(Figure4-1)

into the ENGAGEposition.

HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND ITS
VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.

Followgasolinesafety rules in

this manual (seeSection 1)and

in the separateEngineOwner's
Manual.Failureto follow

gasolinesafety instructions can
result in seriouspersonalinjury
and property damage.

WheelGearLever

/

\

ForwardClutchLever

Depth
Regulator

Lever

CounterRotatingTines

_, AUTION: To helpprevent

• Beforestartingengine,putWheelGear

• Beforestartingengine,putForward

• Neverrunengineindoorsor inan

• Avoid enginemufflerand nearbyareas.

3. Putthe DepthRegulatorLeverinto the
"travel" position (lever all the way down)

sothat the tinesare clear ofthe ground.

4. Releaseall controls on the tiller.

5. If the engine is equipped with afuel

shutoff valve,turn the valveto the open
position, asinstructed in the separateEn-
gine Owner's Manual.

_ WARNING: Keepaway

6. Movethe EngineThrottle Leverinto the
STARTposition.

serious personalinjury or
damageto equipment:

LeverintoENGAGEposition.

ClutchLeversandReverseClutchControl

intoneutral (disengaged)positions by
releasingcontrols.

enclosed,poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorlessanddeadlygas.

Temperaturesintheseareasmayexceed

150oF.

from rotating tines. Rotating

tines will causeinjury.

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