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Rear-finePTO TillerModels

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iMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark attester 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 have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester

for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 36113! Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BJLT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 770-10598D

(10/15/2004)

TABLE8F CONTENTS

Content Page

CaNing Customer Support .................................................... 2

Safety ................................................................... 3

AssemMy ................................................................. 6

Features and Controls ....................................................... 11

Operation ................................................................ 14

Maintenance .............................................................. 28

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 41

Attachments & Accessories .................................................. 43

Parts List ................................................................. 44

Warrany Unformation ........................................................ Back Cover

FJNDJN6MODELNgMBER

This Operator's ManuaUis an important part of your new Rear°tine THUer,UtwHUheUpyou assemMe, prepare and
maintain the unit for best performance, PUease read and understand what it says,

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infer°
mation from it in the space provided below, This information is very important if you need help from our Customer
Support Department or an authorized dealer,

You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is
explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment
in the space below

Copy Model Number Here

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www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, ON 44136

P. O. BOX 361131
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ENGINEJNFSRMATJON

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, speci°
fications, warranty and service, Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual packed sepa-

rately with your unit for more information,

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If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance
of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- [phone] or 1- [phone] to reach a Customer Support representative, Please have
your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call, See previous section to locate this
information, You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call,

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Safe_yAmertSymbem

This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71,8

- 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Unstitute, Unc,, and is pubfished by the

American NationaU Standards Unstitute,

,_ This is asafetyalertsymboI_ It is used inthis

Failureto obeysafety messagescould result in personal
injury or property damage.

1. Carefuilyreadthis Owner'sManual,the
separateEngineOwner's Manual,andany
other literature you mayreceive. Bethor-
oughiy famiiiar with the controis and the
proper useof the tiiier and its engine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickiy.

2. Neveraliow chiidren to operatethe
tiller. Neverallow adults to operate the
tilier without proper instruction.

3. Keepthe areaof operation clear of aii
persons, particularly chiidren and pets.

4. Keepin mindthat the operator or user
is responsible for accidentsor hazards
occurring to other people,their property,

andthemselves.

1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe
tiiier isto be usedand removealIforeign

objects.

2. Putthe Wheelsfrines/PTO Drive Lever
into NEUTRALbeforestarting the engine.

3. Do not operatethe tiiier without
wearingadequateoutergarments. Avoid

loose garments or jewelrythat coutdget
caught in moving parts.

4. Do not operatethe tiiier when barefoot
or wearingsandals,sneakers,or iight

footwear. Wear protective footwear that
wiii improve footing on siippepysurfaces.

5. Do nottiii near underground electric
canes, teiephoneiines,pipes or Iloses. If

in doubt,contactyour telephoneor utility
company.

manuaiand on the unit to alert youto
potential hazards. Whenyou seethis symbol,
readand obeythe messagethat foliows it.

6. Warning: Handlefue!with care;it is
highly fiammabie andits vaporsare
expiosive. Besureto takethe following
precautions:

a. Storerue! in containers specifically

designedfor this purpose.

b. The gascapshaii never be removed

or rue!addedwhiie the engineis

running. Ailow the engineto cooi

for severalminutes before adding
fuel.

¢. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, openflames,and sparks
away from the fueitank andfueI

container.

&Fiii fuei tank outdoors with extreme

care. Neverfill fueI tank indoors.

Useafunnel or spout to prevent

spiiiage.

e. Repiaceaii rue!tank and container

caps securely.

f. If fuel isspiiied, do not attempt to

start the engine, but movethe

machineawayfrom the areaof
spiiiage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
havedissipated.

7. Nevermakeadjustments when engine
is running (unless recommendedby

manufacturer).

1. Donot put hands orfeet nearor under
rotating parts. Donot aiiow handsor any

other part ofthe body or ciothing nearthe

rotating tines or nearany other moving

part. Thetines beginto rotate forward

A

Theengine exhaustfrom this productcontains
chemicalsknownto the State of California to cause

cancer,birth defectsor other reproductive harm.

oncethe enginestarts, the Tines/PTO
Clutch Leveris in the ENGAGEposition,

the Forward Interlock Leversare squeezed
closed and the Wheelsfrines/PTO Drive

Leveris shifted to FORWARD.The tines
rotate in Reversewhether the Interlock

Leversareciosedor open.

2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.

Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, removethe wire from thespark

piug wire and prevent it from touching the

spark piug. ThorougNy inspect the

machinefor any damageand repair the
damagebefore restarting and operating

the machine.

4. Exercisecautionto avoid slipping or
falling.

5. If the unit should start to vibrate abhor-

marly,stop the engine,disconnect the
spark piugwire and prevent it from
touching the spark piug, andcheck imme-

diatelyfor the cause.Vibration is
generaiiya warning of trouble.

6. Stopti_eengine,disconnectthe spark

piug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark piugwheneveryou ieavethe

operatingposition, before uncloggingthe
tines, or when makingany repairs,adjust-

ments or inspections.

7. Takeali possible precautionswhen

leavingmachine unattended.Stopengine.

Disconnectspark plug wire andmove it
away from spark piug. Removeignition

key on electdcstart models

Section1: Safety

8. Beforecleaning,repairing, or inspect=
ing, stop the engineand makecertain atI

moving partshavestopped. Disconnect

the spark piug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark piug to prevent acci=

dentaIstarting.

9. The flap on thetine hood must be
down when operatingthe tiiier, unless

using the Hiiier/Furrowerattachment.

10. Neverusethe tiiier unless proper
guards, piates,or other safetyprotective

devicesare in place.

11. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area.Engineexhaustcontains carbon

monoxide gas, a deadlypoison that is
odorless, coloriess, and tasteless.

12. Keepchildren and pets away.

13. Neveroperatethe tiiier underengine
power if the WheeISpeedLeveris inthe

FREEWHEELposition. In FREEWHEEL,

the wheels wiii not hold thetiiier backand
the revoiving tines could propei the tiiier

rapidly, possibtycausingioss of controi.
AIwaysengagethe WheetSpeedLeverin

either FASTor SLOWposition before
starting the engineorengagingthe tines

with the WheeIs/Tines/PTODrive Lever.

14. Be aware that the tiller may unexo
pectedlv bounce upward or jamp

forward ifthe tines should strike
extremely hard packedsoil, frozen

ground, or buried obstacles like large
stones, roots, or stumps, ff in doubt
about the tilling conditions,always use
the following operating precautions to
assist you in maintaining control of the

tiller:

a. Walk behind and to one side of the

tiller, using one handonthe han-
dlebars. Relax your arm, bnt rise a
secnre handgrip.

b. Use shallower depth regulator

settings, working gradually deeper
with each pass.

c. Use slower wheel, tine and engine

speeds.

d. Clear the tilling area of all large

stones, roots and other debris.

e. Avoid using downward pressureon

handlebars.If need be, use slight
npward pressure to keep the tines
from digging too deeply.

f. Before contacting hard packedsoil

at the endof arow, reduce engine
speed and lift handlebarsto raise
tines out of the soil.

g. Jn an emergency, stoptines and

wheets byshifting the
WheelsiTinesiPTO Drive Lever

intoNEUTRAL.tf you can not

reach the leveror have lostcontrom
of the tiller, let go of the handle=

bars and aHcontroms,go not
attempt to restrain the tiller.

15. Donot overioadthe tiiier's capacity by

attempting to till too deeplyat too fast a

rate.

16. Neveroperatethe tiller at high

transport speedson hard or slippery
surfaces. Look behindanduse carewhen

backing up.
t7. Donot operatethetiiier on a slope

that istoo steep for safety. Whenon
slopes, slow down andmakesure you

havegood footing. Neverpermit the tiiier

to freewheel down slopes.

18. Neverallow bystandersnear the unit.

19. Only useattachmentsand accessories

that areapproved bythe manufacturerof
the tiller.

28. Usetiiier attachments and acces-
sories when recommended.

21. Neveroperatethe tiller without good
visibility or iight.

22. Neveroperatethe tiiier if you are
tired, or underthe influenceof alcohol,

drugs or medication.

23. Operatorsshali not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controis the maximum safe

operatingspeedto protect the engineand

ali moving partsfrom damagecausedby

overspeed. Authorized service shail be

sought if a problemexists.

24. Donot touch engineparts which may
behot from operation. Letparts cool
downsufficiently.

25. POBON/OANGER--CAUSES
SEVEREBURNS.Thebattery onelectric

start models contains suifudc acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyesor clothing. Keep

out of reachof children.

Antidotes:
External- Flushimmediately with lotsof

water.
Internal- Drink largequantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,

beateneggs orvegetableoil. Calla
doctor immediately.

Eyes- Fiushwith water for 15minutes.
Getprompt medicai attention.

26. DANGER=BATTERIESPRODUCE
EXPLOSIVEGASES. Keepsparks, flame

or smoking materiaisaway. Ventilate
whencharging battery or using in an

enctosedspace. Alwayswear safety
goggteswhen working near battery.

27. Pieaseremember:You canalways
stop thetines and wheels by releasingati

controis, or by moving the ignition switch
and/orthrottle control lever on the engine

to OFFor STOP.

28. To ioador unloadthe tiller, seethe
instructions in Section4 of this Manual.

29. Useextremecaution when backingor
puliing the machinetowards you.

30. Startthe enginecarefuiiy accordingto
instructions and with feet well awayfrom

the tines.

31. Neverpick up or carry a machine
whiiethe engineis running.

32. When ioading or unioadingthe tiller,
alwaysdisengagetines anduse siower
wheeland enginethrottle speeds. Use
sturdy ramps wideandstrong enoughto
easiiysupport the tiiier (280-to-325 ibs.
dependingon model) and operator.
Nevergo down ramps in FORWARD
drive--the tiiier couid tip forward,
exposingyou to the tines (which should
be disengaged). Always useREVERSE
driveand backdown ramps. Togo up
ramps, use FORWARDdrive andfollow

the tiller.

33, The ForwardInterlock SafetySystem
should betested for correct functioning
everytimethe tiller or PTOpower unit is

used. SeeSection4 in this Manual.

34. If using the optional DozerBlade,
either removethe tine attachment, or

disengagethe tines with the Tines/PTO
CiutchLever. Revolvingtines are
dangerous.

Section1: Safety

Maintenance and Sterage

1. Keepthetiiier, attachments and acces-
sories insafeworking condition.

2. Checkali nuts, boits, and screws at
frequent intervalsfor proper tightness to
be surethe equipment is in safe working

condition.

3. Neverstore the tiiier with fue! inthe
fueJtank insidea buiiding where ignition

sources are presentsuch ashot water
and space heaters,furnaces, ciothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
Aiiow engine to cool beforestoring in any

encJosure.

Decals

Foryour safetyandthe safetyof others,
various safety and operationaldecalsare
located on your unit (Figure 1).

Keepthe decalscleanand legibleat all
times. Contactyour Iocai service dealer
or the Factoryfor repiacementsif any
decals are damagedor missing.

4. To reducethe chancesof a fire hazard,
keepthe enginefreeof grass, leaves,or

excessivegrease.

5. Storegasoiine in a cooi, weJi-ventiiated
area,safetyaway from any spark-or

flame-producing equipment. Store
gasolinein anapprovedcontainer, safeiy

awayfrom the reachof chiidren.

6. Referto the Maintenancesections of

this Manuaiandthe separate Engine

Owner's Manualfor instructions if the

tiller is to be stored for an extended

period.

7. Neverperform maintenancewhiie the
engine is running or the spark piug wire is

connected,exceptwhen specifically
instructed to do so.

8, If the fuel tank hasto bedrained, do
this outdoors.

Referto the PartsList for decallocations,
descriptions andpart numbers.

Operating Symbols

Varioussymbols (shown here,with word
descriptions)areusedonthetillerandengine=
Yourunitmaynot haveaiiofthesymbols=

oDEAD THEOWNER'SMANUAL,

KNOW LOCATmONSAND FUNCTmONSOFALLCONTROLS.

oKEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESAND SHmELDSINPLACEAND WORKmNG.

NEVERALLOW CHmLDRENOR UNBNSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATETILLED.

*SHUT OFFENGINEAND DmSCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREBEFOREMANUALLYUNCLOG=

GiNGTINESOR MAKINGREPAIRS.

- KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.

*KEEPAWAY FROM ROTATmNGPARTS.

USE EXTREMECAUTmONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLINGTHE MACHINETOWARDS YOU.

F) EngineStabiHzaNan.

Tapaf fuemtank.

Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals.

(Briggs & Stratten engine shown)

B) WARNmNG:EngineIgMNan.
Emectricstartmadamsamy.

@ H I÷1

FAST SLOW STOP ON OFF TmNES

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

CHOKE CHOKE ROTATING

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To preventpersonal injury or property
damage, do net start the engine until
all assembly steps are complete and
you have read and understand the
safety and operatinginstructionsin this

manual.

introduction

Carefuliyfoiiow these assembIysteps to
correctly prepareyour tiiier for use. It is

recommendedthat you readthis Section

in its entirety beforebeginning assembly.

NOTE:Threedifferent Norse modeltiiiers

are covered in this Manual.Useonly the
information applicableto your model.
Tiiier engines vary by model.Your engine

mayappeardifferentlythan those found

in illustrations of this manual.

inspect Unit

h_spectthe unit andcartonfor damage
immediately after deiivery. Contactthe
carrier (trucking company) if you find or
suspect damage. Inform them ofthe
damageand request instructions for fiiing
a claim. To protect your rights, putyour
ciaim inwriting and maiIa copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered.Contactus atthe Factory
if you needassistancein this matter.

STEP1: Unpacking Jnstructiens

NOTE:Donot severelybendany ofthe
control cablesonthe unit.

1. The tiiier is heavy. Donot attemptto

removeit from the shipping piatform until
instructed to do so in these Assembly
steps.

2. RemoveatI unassembtedparts from
the carton. Thehardwarebag is included
in your literature packaging.

3. Checkthat you havethe items iisted
below (contact your local dealeror the

Factoryif anyitems are missing or
damaged).

NOTE: Usethe screw iengthtemplate
(Figure2-1) to identify screws.

LoosePartsList

Qty. Description

1 HandlebarAssembly
1 Wheels/TinesPTODrive Lever

Thefor'towingitems

are in thehardwarebag:

1 26 oz. BottteSAE30W Oil
1 Clutch PawiSpring

1 BeltAdjustingTooI
2 PiasticCabieTies

1 Curved HeadScrew, 1/4-20 x 2
1 FlangedLockNut, 1/4-20
1 PanHeadScrew,#10-32 x 1/2

The following parts (electric start models

only), packagedseparately.

2 Nuts, 1/4-20

(for battery terminals)

2 Screws, 1/4-20x5/8

(for battery terminais)

2 Keys

(in ignition switch)

NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the

tiller are as viewed from the

operator's position behind the han-
dlebars (unless otherwise noted).

Teols/J_ateriaJs Needed
for Aosembly

(1) 3/8" open-endwrench*
(2) 7/16" open-endwrench*
(2) 1/2" open-endwrench*
(1) 9/16" open-endwrench*
(1) 3/4" open-endwrench*
(1) Fiatbladescrewdriver
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Tire pressuregauge
(1) 4-1/2" high wood block to prop unit

* Adjustable wrenchesmaybeused.

Figure 2-1: Toidentify length of screw,
place screw on template as shown and
measure distance between bottom of screw

head andtip of screw.

STEP2: Attach Nandiebar

JNJPORTANT: When disassembling

handlebar assembly, keep ieft-side clamp
and ratchet separated from the right-side
clamp andratchet.

1. Disassemblethe handlebarassembly.

To do this, removethe heightadjustment

leverbyturning the iever in a counter-
clockwise direction (Figure2-2).

2. Placethe handlebarends on either side

ofthe base,with the wire harnesstoward
the rearof the base(Figure2-2).

3. Instalithe heightadjustment iever
through the rigirt-side clamp, handlebar
end, ratchet,and base;then out through

the ieft-side ratchet,handlebarend, and
ciamp (Figure2-2). Securewith nut, but

don't fully tighten.

J_IPORTANT:Do not force the height
adjustment ieverthrouglr the handlebars.
The interlock wires maybe blocking the

leverand could bedamaged.You may
gently movethe wires asideif this

condition occurs.

4. Raisehandlebarsto oneof two height
settings andtighten the height adjustment

lever. Also, makesureali other mounting
hardware is securelytightened.

Left-Side

Figure 2=3. Fully assembled handle=
bars.

Section2: Assembly

Height
Adjustment Bass

Lsvsr BeJr

Wits
Harness

FRONT

OFT&LEfl ....

Figure 2-2. Handlebar assembly.

NOTE:Fully assembledhandlebar

assembly sllould appearasshown in

Figure2=3.

STEP3: Meve Tiller 8ff Shippin9

Piatferm

1, Setthe DepthRegulator Lever

(A, Figure2-4) to Travel position. Dothis
by lifting the tiiier bythe handlebars,then
puliing straight back on the iever and
siiding down to the highest notched
setting.

2. Setthe WheelSpeedLever(B, Figure
2=4)to Freewheelposition. To dothis,

movethe ieverapproximately halfway
betweenthe FastandSlow settingswhiie
you rockthe tiiier forward andbackward

untilthe wheels movefreely.

3. Lift Handlebarshigh enoughto clear
tiiier tines and pull back firmly to disiodge
the tiller from the piatform wheel wells.

STEP4: Cenneet Ferward

Figure2-4: Photo shows the Depth
Regulator Lever (A) and the Wheel
Speed Lever (B).

handlebar baseand swing the handlebars
out to the rigilt side.

interlock Wire Harness

1. Removeany dirt from the Forward

Interlock wire harness plug (C, Figure
2-5) andits receptacle(D).

2, Connectthe ForwardInterlockwire
harness plug (C,Figure2-5) to the recepo

tacie (D).

STEP5: Attach
Wheels/Tines/PT8 grive Lever

1. Loosenthe bolt (Figure2=2)on the 7

2, Removeboth sets of nuts, star
washers, screws, and one bushing

(A,B,C,D,E, F,G,Figure2=6)from the

yoke plates (H). Thereis abushing inside
the sl_ortlink d). Becareful not to loseit

when removing screw (G).
3, Slide the ptatesat the end of the

Wheets/Tines/PTOLeveroverthe yoke
plates (Figure2-9). To aidin the next
step, insert ascrew temporarily into the
forward most holes (J, Figure2=7)of the

Figure 2=& Forward Interlock Wire
Harness connection.

yoke plates and the lever.

4, Align the rear most holes of theyoke

platesandthe Wheets/Tines/PTOLever.
Uselong nosepiiers to holdthe bushing

(L, Figure 27) in placewhile inserting the

screw (K) through the leverandyoke

plates.Install star washer(g, Figure2-6)

and nut (A), then handtighten.

5, Retrievethe clutch pawl spring (Figure
2=8)from hardware bag.

Section2: Assembly

Removethe temporary screw (J, Figure
2=7)from the forward holes and move the

WheeIsffines/PTO LeverfuJlyforward.
[nstalI the wider hook end of the dutch

pawt spring (M, Figure2=8) down into the
smaii holeatthe endof the handle. Use

piiers to insertthe other end into the hole
in the long link bar (N).

NOTE:Do not bend or overstretch the
spring while instailing.

6. Pull the Wheets/Tines/PTOLeverback

to align the forward most holes (O,Figure

2=9)inthe yokeplate with the holes in the
lever plates. Also align the bushing that is
insidethe short link bar (P). [nstalI the
screw, star washer, and nut, then tighten
securely.

Securelytighten allother hardware (Q,R,
Figure2=9). Also ensurethat the spring

(S) is properly seatedat both ends.

Completedassembly should appearas
illustrated in Figure2-9.

7. Test the operation of the
Wheets/Tines/PTOLever. Pushthe iever

down until it engagesinthe Forward
position. The clutch roller (T,Figure2o

10) must rest beneaththe adjustment
block (U). Next, movethe iever up to the

Neutral position. The clutch rolier (T,
Figure2=11)shouid rest on the faceof the
adjustment block (U). To test Reverse,iift
and hoid the iever aii the way up in
Reverseposition, then iet it go. Thelever
should automaticaliy return to the Neutrai
position (Figure2=11). If not, do not use

the tiiier. Seeyour local authorizeddealer

or carlthe FactoryTechnicalService
Departmentfor instructions.

Figure 2-9: Fully assembled

Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever assembly.

Figure 2=6: Illustration shows the yoke plates (H), nuts, washers, and
screws (A, E, B, F, D, G), bushing (C), and long and short finks (t, J).

Figure 2=7: Drive Lever assembly.

Figure 2=8: Clutch pawl spring. Tilt

WheelslTineslPTO Lever fully

forward before installing spring.

Figure 2=10 Forward position; roller
(7")rests under the adjustment

block (U).

Figure 2=11: Neutral position; rofler
(T) rests against middle area of the

adjustment block (U).

STEP6: CheckGearOil Levels

'four tiller hastwo separatetransmis=
sions: one for the PowerUnit (Figure2-

12), the other for the TineAttachment
(Figure2-13). Bothtransmissions were
fiiied at the factory with SAE#85W-140
weight gear oil (withan A.PJ rating of
GU4). CheckieveIin both transmis-
sions to verify that theyare stiii correct.

SeeSection5, TransmissionGearOff
MaflTtenancefor compiete information

on howto checkand fill the transmiso
sions.

Section2: Assembly

JNIPORTANT:Checkgear eli ievet in both
transmissions after the first 2 hours of

new tiiier operation, then every 30

operating hours thereafter. SeeSection 5

for instructions.

Figure 2=12: Checking oil level on
Power Unit Transmission.

Figure 2o13: Checking oil level on
Tine Attachment Transmission.

STEP7: Add Motor Oil to Engine

1. Beforeadding motor oiI, park the tiller

oil ieveIground. Levelthe engine by

placing asturdy block under the tines or
the tines depth regulator bar.

2. Referto the EngineOwner's Manuai

provided with your tiiier for detaiiedinfor-

mation onhow to add motor oil and for

motor oilspecifications.

iMPORTANT:One 26 oz. bottle of motor

eli is included with your tiiier. Check the

eli ievei as instructed in the Engine

Owner's Manual provided with your tilier

BEFOREpouring the full amount of the

bottle into the engine.

iMPORTANT:

° Changeengine oil after first 2 hours of

new operation.

, Checkengine eli ieve! every 5 hours of

operation or each use.

STEP8: Attach Engine Throttle
Lever and Cable

Forshipping purposes,the throttle cabie,
together with the throttie iever, is wound
around the engine. Carefuiiyunwind the

cabte. If the throttle controi iabetis
covered with aclearprotective coating,

peel it off.

To avoid electric shock from a short

circait (electric start tillers only}, never

allow the throttle cabte to teach the

battery. Route cabte bebw the battery,

on the outside or the batteryholder.

To attach thethrottle lever and cable:

1. Runthe throttle cableup the inside
edge of the right handlebarand position
the lever as shown in Figure2-14.

2. Fromthe outside of the handlebar,
insert the curved headscrew (A, Figure2-

14),through the handlebarand the center

hole in thethrottie lever mounting
bracket.

3. Loosely instali the flanged iocknut
and movethe throttle lever back to the

STOPposition.

4. Fromthe iever side of the bracket,
thread a pall headscrew (B, Figure2-14)
through the smaiihoie in thethrottle iever
bracket and into the handlebar. Tighten
the screw securely.

5. Securelytighten both theflanged lock
nut and the curvedheadscrew.

6. Usetwo piastic ties to securethe
throttte cableto the right handlebar intwo
places (Figure2-15). Loop eachtie
around the handlebar andcable (serrated
side faces in) andpuilthe ties tight. Trim

the ends.

B A

Figure 2-14: Engine Throttle Lever

position and installation.

Figure 2-15: Plastic Ties placement
on handlebars.

STEP9: Adjust Air Pressure in
Tires

Forshipping purposes,the tires may be

overinflated. Checkthe air pressure in
eachtire andadjust them to between10
and 20pounds per squareinch. You

must inflate each tire to equalair

pressuresto preventthe tiller from pulling
to one side.

Assembly is compiete for recoiistart
tillers. SeeAssemb/ing TheE/ectric

Start System if you own an electric
start tiller; otherwise, refer to Section
3, Contro/sfor information oil tiller

controls.

Section2: Assembly

ASSEMBLINGTHE ELECTRICSTARTSYSTEM

ThefoiiowJngsteps expiaiu howto Jnstaliandcharge the battery on electrJcstart tJiiers. Foryour safety',foliow ali steps andobserve
all accompanying safety messages=Section5 contains other generalbattep/maintenance and recharginginstructions=

1. Usea 5/8" long screw (K, Figure2=18)
and 1/4=20hexnut (L)to connectthe

Battery producesexplosive gases.
++Keep away sparks, flames, and

cigarettes.

++Ventilate area when chargingor using

battery in an enclosed space.

®Make sure battery vent tube is always

openafter battery is filled with acid.

Remove metal jewemrybefore working
near the battery or near the electrical
system. Failure to comply may cause a

short circuit, resulting in emectfical
burns, a shock, or battery gas

explosion.

positive (+) battery cabte(B) to the
positive (marked +) battery post (C).

Makesurethat this is the cabieon the left

side, with oneendattached to the
solenoid (D).

2. Slidethe black rubber boot (E)corn=
pietely overthe batterypost andcable

connector.

3. Usea 5/8" iong screwand 1/4=20hex
nut to connectthe negative (-) battep/

cable (F)to the negative(marked-)
batte_' post (G) andsecurewith screw

(H)and nut (I)=

4. Slidethe black rubber boot (J) corn=
pietetyoverthe batterypost and cable

connector.

To Avoid Personal tnjury or Property
Damage:

+Do not touch positive battery terminal

and any surrounding metal objects
with tools, jewelry or other metai

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 terminal. 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.

NOTE:Ifthe battery is put into

serviceafter the dateshown onthe
top ofthe battery,charge for a

minimum of onehour at 6=10

amps. Referto the Maintenence
section of this manualfor more

detailedinstructions regarding
proper batterycharging procedure

STEP1: Connect the Wire
Harness Beeeptacie

t. Beforeinstaiiing the batteryand its
hold-down clamp, insertthe plastic wire
harness receptacle(A,Figure2-18)into
the prongs of the keyswitch (M) located
on the hoW-downctamp.

2. Removethe ignition keys from the
keyswitch and store themsafelyaway.

Donot insertthe keyinto the keyswitch
untiiyou compietethis section and read

Section 3, Contro/s.

STEP2: install the
Battery Cables

NOTE:The cableterminals should be

toward the rear (keyswitch side) of the
battery posts.

Assembly is complete for electric start
tiliers. SeeSection 3, Controlsfor

information on tiller controls.

Never jump start the battery with a
vehiclebattery or chargingsystem. This
may produce a battery explosion,

causing acid orelectrical burns.

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Figure 2o18: Battery cable assembly.

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Before operating your machine,
carefully read and understand all
safety, controls, operating instructions

in this Manual, the separate Engine

OwneCs Manual and on the decals on
the machine.

Failure to follow these instructionscan
result inseriuus persunalinjury.

Jntreduction

This section describes the location and
function of the controls andfeatures on
your tiiier. Referto Section 4, Operation

for detaiiedoperating instructions=

Practiceusingthesecontrois, with the

engine shut off, untiiyou completely

understandthe operation ofthe controls

and feelconfident with each of them=
iMPORTANT:Referto the separateengine

manufacturer's Engine Owner's Manuai

for information about the controls on the
engine.

NOTE:Aii referencesto ieft,right, front
and rearof the machinearebasedon a

position behindthe handiebarsandfacing
forward.

PTO Attachments Feature
In addition to powerful tiiiing capabiiity,

you can quickly convert your machine
into a PTO(PowerTake=Off)PowerUnit
that is capabteof towing or powering

various TROY-BILTattachments=
You canaccessthis capabiiity by

removing the tines attachment (powered
bythe PTOPower Unit). The PTOPower
Unit isthen avaiiabtefor enginepowered
attachments,or for puiiing or towing non-
poweredattachments= SeeSection 4,

PTOPower Unitfor detaiiedinformation
on instaiiingand operatingTROY-BILT

PTOattachments=

Wheelo/TiueoiPTODrive Lever

Usethe VVheets/Tines/PTODriveLever (A,
Figure3-1) to engageand disengage
powerto thetransmission=

Figure 3-1:

A= Wheels/Tinee/PTO Drive Lever

B= Forward Interlock Levers
C= Wheel Speed Lever

D= Tines/PTO Clutch Lever

This lever has three operating positions:

FORWARD,NEUTRALand REVERSE.

,, FORWARDis engagedwhen the leveris

moved down untilthe clutch roller (G,
Figure3-2) engagesinto the detent

position underthe adjustment block (H,
Figure3-2). You wilI definitely feelthe

leverengageinto this position.

Usethe FORWARDsetting to movethe

wheels andtines forward, or to apply
power to an optional PTO(Power Take

Off) attachment. (Seealso Forward

InterlockLevers.)

To stop the wheeis,tines or any PTO
attachment,movetheIeverto NEUTRAL

by tapping the iever upwards(Figure
3=3)and releasing=

REVERSEis engagedwhenthe lever is
pushed (with an open palm) aiithe way

up and heid inthat position (Figure 3-4)=
Usethis setting to movethe wheetsin

reverse=To stop moving in reverse,
reteasethe lever; it automatically returns

to the NEUTRALposition.

/F

E= Depth Regulator Lever
F= Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever

G= Engine Throtde Lever

JNIPOflTANT: Do not operatethe tines or
any PTOattachment in REVERSE.

NEUTRAListhis control's normai non=

operating position. Theiever returnsto

NEUTRALwhenit is tappedout of the
FORWARDposition or releasedfrom the

REVERSEposition. NEUTRALposition

is betweenFORWARDand REVERSE

(Figure3-3)= Usethis setting to stop

the wheels, tines orany PTOattach=

merit.

IMPORTANT: Always shift to NEUTRAL

before starting the engine or before
engaging the wheels, tines or any PTO
attachment.

Forward interlock Levers

The Forward h_ter!ockLevers(B,

Figure3-1) areattached undereach

handlebargrip.
You must squeezeat ieastone of these

interlock ievers up against the handlebar
grip wheneverthe Wheets/Tines/PTO

Drive Leveris engagedin FORWARD

position.

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Section3: FeaturesandControls

Yer!fy Pos!tion of Clutch Roller

When you sNft between FORWABDI

NEUTRAL and REVERSEI the clutch
roller at the base of the

Wheeb!Tines/PTO Drive Lever should

be pesitiobed as shown in Eigures3_2,

3:3 and 3'4, Verify the position Ofthe
clutch roller as you shift the bver_ If it

is not POSitbnedcorrect!y, contact the
Factory or see your local authorized Wheel Speed Lever

dealer.

Figure 32: FORWARD position; relier
(G)rests under the adjustment block (H).

Figure 3-3: NEUTRAL position; relier
(G) rests against middle area of the ado

justment block (H).

Figure 3-4: REVERSE position; relier
(G) rests against upper area of the ado

justment block (H).

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If both Forward Interlock Leversare
releasedbefore first returning the

Wheels/rines/PTO Drive Leverto

NEUTRAL,the enginewill stop.
iMPORTANT: The Forward Interlock

Levers are a safety control that stops the
engine should you lose control while
going forward and cannot shift into

NEUTRAL.

Usethe Wheel SpeedLever(C, Fig.3-1)
to select oneofthree operating positions:

SLOW,FASTorFREEWHEEL.
o SLOW- Lever moved alIthe waydown.

Most effective for normal tilling or for
low-speedtransport.

®FAST- Lever moved all the way up.

Most effective for cultivating or for fast-
speedtransport.

FREEWHEEL- Leverin betweenSLOW
and FAST(wheelswill roll freely). Used

whentransporting the machineon level
ground withoutenginepower,and when
usingstationaryPTOattachments.

IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission

damage, always move Wheels/Tines/PTO

Drive Lever into NEUTRALbefore shifting
the Wheel SpeedLever.

IMPORTANT: When shifting into SLOW

or FAST,gently roll the machine forward

or backward to help fully engage the
wheel gears. When engaged, the wheels
will not turn unless the engine is running

and the Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever is
engagedin FORWARDor REVERSE.

Tines/PT8 Clutch Lever

Usethis lever(D, Figure3-1)to engageor

disengagepowerfrom thetransmission

PTOclutchto the tinesor any PTOattach-

ment. Thiscontrol hastwo operating

positions: ENGAGEand DISENGAGE.
,, ENGAGE- Levermovedinto detentsiot

farthestfromengine. Usethis positionto
operatetinesor otherPTOattachments.
Aftershifting to ENGAGE,brieflyoperate
machineinFORWARDto helpfully
engagethe PTOclutch.

,, DISENGAGE- Levermovedinto detent

slot nearestengine. Usethis positionto
disengagepowerto tines or otherPTO
attachmentsbeforetransporting, loading,
turning, or operatingin reverse.

IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission
damage, always move the Wheels/Tines/

PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL before
shifting the Tines/PTOClutch Lever.

#epth Regalater Lever

Usethis lever (E,Figure3-1) to regulate

the tiiiing depthof the tines. This control

alsohasaTRAVELposition, which
enablestransport withthe tines off the
ground.

To operate the lever, lift up on the handle-

bars, puffthe Depth R%uiator Lever
straight back, and then slide it up or down

to one of the eight detent height settings.
The eight detentpositions offer arangeof

tine heightsettings. This enabbs you to

selectthe heightthat is most effectivefor
a particular condition. The top detent
position isthe TRAVELsetting. Usethe
second or third detent from the top for
shallow tilling and cuItivating. Usethe
other @tents for deepertiffing and for
powercomposting.

To avoid personal injary,
always place the tines in the TRAVEL

position before starting the engine.
This prevents the tines from touching

the gronnd nntil yon are ready to begin
tilling.

Handlebar Height Adjustment

Lever

Usethis lever (F, Figure3-1) to adjustthe
handlebarsto oneof two heightsettings.

1, To changethe height, hoidthehandb-
barswith onehandand ioosenthe leverin

acounterclockwisedirection.

2. Movethe handlebarsto oneofthe two
presetheightsettings.

3. Retightentheiever.
NOTE:You can swapthe positions of the

insidehandlebar ratchets to changethe

two presetsettings by approximately four

inches higller or iower. SeeSection 2,
Step2: Attach Handfebarfor detailed
assembly information.

The tiller handlebars can be swung out

300to the right side for use only with the

PTOChipper/Shredder attachment. This
is done by looseningthe mounting bott

on the handlebar base, Never operate

your tiller or attachments, otherthan the

PTOChipper/Shredder, with the handleo
bars in the right side position. Doing so
could result in unsafe handling and

personalinjury.

Engine Throttle Lever

Usethe throttle lever(G, Figure3-1) to
adjust engine speedaswell asto start
and stop the engine.

Movethe leverawayfrom the STOP
position before starting the engine.

Enginespeedsarevariableand range
betweenthe FASTand SLOW. Usethe

STOPposition to turn the engine off.

NOTE:A secondary'throttle lever is
located on the front ofthe 8HPand IOHP

engines. AseparateOn/Offswitch may
alsobe availableontheengine. (See

EngineOwner'sManualfor information.)
Keyswitch Starter

Thekeyswitch starter on electricstart
models (A, Figure3=5)has three

positions: OFF,RUNandSTART. Turn
the keyto STARTto start the engine=

Releasethe keyand
it wilI returnto the

RUNposition. Turn
the keyto OFFto

stop the engine,
(Another way to

stop the engine is to
move the engine
throttle leverto the Figure 3-5
STOPposition,)

Section3: FeaturesandControls

Engine Controls

Referto the enginemanufacturer's Engine
Owner's Manual (included in thetiller lit-
erature package)to identify the controls
on your engine.

IMPORTANT:An engine On/Offswitch, a
secondary throttle control, a choke lever
and a fuet iine shut=off control may be
located on the engine. Refer to your

Engine Owner's Manual for detailed
information.

To avoid serioas personal injury or

damage to equipment, do not start your
engine at this time. Completestarting

instructionsare described in Section 4,

Operation.

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Before operating your machine,

carefullyread and understand all safety
(Section 1), controts (Section 3) and

operating instrnctions (Section 4) in

this Manual, in the separate Engine

Owner's Manual, and on the decals on

themachine.

FaUnre to follow these instructionscan
resnlt inserious personaminjury,

Readthis Section ofthe manual

thoroughiy beforeyou start the engine.
Then,takethe time to famiiiarizeyourself
with the basic operation of the tilbr
before using it in your garden= Findan
open, level areaandpractice usingthe
tiibr controis without the tines engaging
the soii (put tines in Travelsetting--
Section 3, Depth RegulatorLeve,9. Onty
after you've becomecompieteiy famiiiar
with the tflier shoutd you begin using it in
the garden=

Your tUbr and its optional PTO Power

Unit attachments are capable of
cansing sefions injury to nntrained or

careless operators.

To avoid serious personal injury or

property damage, read the Owner's
Manual that is provided with any
optional accessories or attachments
before using the tiller or PTO Power

Unit.

Break-in Operation

Perform the following maintenanceduring

the first hours of newoperation (see

MaflTtenanceSectionin this Manuaiand
maintenanceinformation in the Engine

Owner's Manuai).
1, Changeengineoii after first 2 hours of

newengine operation.

Figure: 4=1

2. After the first 2 hours of new
operation,checkthe gearoiI levelsin the

PTOPower Unit and the tine attachment

transmissions.

3. Checkfor loose or missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replaceasneeded.

4. Checktension onforward drivebelt

after first 2 hours of operation.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Thefollowing stepsdescribe how to start
and stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to engage

the tines, wheels, or any PTOattachment

untii you have read ali of the operating
instructions in this Section. Atso review

the safety rubs in Section 1, Safety and
the tiller and engine controis information

in Section 3, FeaturesandControls.
Pre=StartCheoklist

Makethe following checks and perform

the foiiowing services beforestarting the
engine.

1. Readthe Safetyand Controls Sections
inthis Manual Readthe separate Engine
Owner'sManuaiprovided by the engine

manufacturer.

2, Check unit for looseor missing
hardware. Serviceas required.

3, Checkengine oil level. SeeEngine
Owner's Manual.

4. Shift the Wheeis/Tines/PTODrive iever
(Figure4-2) into NEUTRALposition. See

Section3, Controlsfor more information
on this iever.

5, Check Safety'Guards. AIIguards and
covers must besecurelyin place.

6, Check air cieaner. SeeEngineOwner's
Manual.

7. Attach sparkpiug wire to spark piug.
8, Check EngineCooling System. Clear

cooiing fins and air intakescreen of
debris.

9. Select High/Low BettSpeedrange.

10. Adjust HandlebarHeight.

11. FilIthe fuettank with gasolinein
accordancewith the directions in the

separateEngineOwner's Manual. Foliow
alIinstructions andsafety rules carefully.

GASOUNEIS HIGHLY FLANINIABLEAND
iTS VAPORSAREE×PLOSIVE.

Follow gasoline safety rules in this
Manual (Section 1) and in the separate
Engine Owner's N_annal.

Failure to follow gasoline safety instruc-
tions can result in serious personal
injnryand property damage.

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Figure 4-2: Tiller and engine controls.

Section4: Operation

EngineThrottle
Lever

Forward

interlockLevers

Depth
RegaJatar

Lever

Starting the Engine:

To help prevent serious
personalinjuryor damage to equipment:

,_Always place Wheels/Tines/PTO[}rive

Lever into NEUTRAL before starting
engine, and before engaging wheels,
tines orether PTO=dfivenattachments.

,,Never run engine indoors or in

enclosed, poorly ventihted areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly

gas,

,,Avoid engine muffler and nearby

areas. Temperatares in these areas
may exceed150OF.

1. With the engineoff, placethe
Wheets/Tines/PTODriveLever (Figure

4=2)in the NEUTRALposition. If in the

FORWARDposition, tapthe ieversharpiy
upward, it should automatically move into

NEUTRALposition.

2. Putthe DepthRegulatorLever in the
Travel position (leveralIthe way down)

so that the tines areoff the ground. To do
this, lift up on the handlebars,pulI the

lever (Figure 4-2) back,and push it down
ali the way to the top detent (notched)

position.

3. Movethe WheelSpeedLever(Figure
4=2)to eitherthe SLOWor FASTposition.

Besureto rolithe wheelswhiieshifting the

leveruntil thewheelsengage.

NOTE:If usinga PTOstationaryattach°
meet,movetheWheel SpeedLeverinto

FREEWHEELandblock the wheelsto

preventtheequipmentfrom moving(Figure
4=29onpage29).

4. MovetheTines/PTOClutchLeverinto
DISENGAGEposition(Figure4=2).

NOTE:UsetheENGAGEpositionifyou want

thetinesto revolveor to applypowerto a

PTO=ddvenstationap./attachment.

5. If engine is equippedwith a fuel valve,

turn valveto OPENposition as instructed
in the separateEngineOwner's Manual.

6. If engine is equippedwith an ON/OFF

switch, move the switchto ON.

7. Moveengine throttie lever (Figure4=2)

away from STOP.

8. Chokeor prime engine as instructed in

the separateEngineOwner's Manual.

9. If not equippedwith an electric start

system, placeone hand on the fuel tank to
stabiiizethe unitwhen you pu!Ithe recoii
starter rope. Usethe recoii starter ropeto
start the engineasinstructed in the
separateEngineOwner's Manual.

10. If equipped with an electric start

system, turnkeyto STARTpositionto crank
enginethenreleasewhenenginestarts. If

theenginedoesnotstartright away,donot

holdkeyatSTARTfor morethanafew

seconds. Releasethentry againafterashort

pause. Damageto startermotorcanoccurif
itiscrankedmorethan15secondsper
minute.

11. Iftheenginedoesnotstart aftera
numberoftries,refertotheEngineOwner's
Manualforspecificinstructions.

12. When engine starts, movetheThrottle
Leverto the SLOWposition andthen

graduatiy movechokeiever (on enginesso
equipped) to OFFor RUN position.

13. Movethe throttle speedcontrol to
FASTsetting whentilling.

Starting Electric Start Engines

with the Re€ell Starter Repe
You may,at somepoint, haveto start an

etectric start engine with the recoii starter

rope. Beforeattempting to doso,
perform the foiiowing appiicabiesteps:

®If you suspectthe battery chargeis

weak,and there is no visible damage.

Disconnectcabtes from batteryand
cieanboth cableterminais, and the
batte_' posts in accordancewith the
instructions providedin Section 5,

BatteryCareandMaintenance.

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Section4: Operation

Reconnectthe cabins and securely

tighten to battery posts. Theenginewiii

rechargethe battery if the battery is still

good.

o If you suspectthe batter is "dead", or if

the batteryis damaged, disconnect,and

remove it. Haveit checkedby a
quaIifiedtechnician=

®If battery hasbeenremoved,wrap came

terminals at endof positive cablewith

electricaItapeand secure the cableto

the batterybracket.Thiswill prevent

electricaldischarge.
Beforepulling the recoil starter rope,

turn the keyswitchto the RUNposition.

Move theThrottle Leverawayfrom
STOPposition andset the chokeas

applicable=Sen EngineOwner's Manual.

Cold Weather gperatien

Whentemperatures fall below40°F. do
the following s_ensto protect your

engine aria transmission from _amage:

1. Referto the EngineOwner's Manual
for motor oil specifications for cold

weather operation. Usewinter blend
gasoline

2. Warm up the enginebefore putting it
undera load.

3. Usewinter-blena gasoline,

4. Usethe correct weight gearoil in PTO
PowerUnit [ransmission.

5. Warm up thetransmission c2earoil as

follows: With engine running, move
Wheel SpeedLever(Figure4-2) to

FREEWHEEL_thenblock wheelssothey

can't roll, put Tines/PTOClutch Le/or

into DISENBAGE.then squeezeoneof

the Forwardinterlock Leversana snift
the Wheels!Tines!PTODrive Leverto

FORWARD.

6. if wheelsarefrozen to the grouna,
melt ice with warm water.

Stepping the Engine and Tiller

1. Tostop the wheels andtines, movethe
Wheets/Tines/PTODriveLeverinto

NEUTRALposition andthen releaseboth
ForwardInterlock Levers=

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2. Move the engineThrottle Leverto the
STOPposition. Thenon electric start

models,turn the keyto OFF. Removethe
keyfor safekeeping.

NOTE:Theenginemayhavea separate

Throttle Control LeverandON/OFFswitch

onthe engine. Thesecontrols can also be
usedto stopthe engine. Seethe Engine

Owner'smanuaifor information specific

to your engine.

Operating the Tiller

Whenfirst practicing, keepthe Tines/PTO

CiutchLeverin DISENGAGEposition and

the Wheel SpeedLeverin SLOWposition.

To avoid serious personal injury or
damage to equipment:

,_Always placeWheeJsiTines/PTODrive

Lever in NEUTRAL before starting
engine, and before engaging wheels,

tines orother PTOattachments.

®Be sate there are no obstacles behind

you before moving inreverse.

®Wheels/TinesiPTO Drive Lever should

aatomaticaJly retnrn to NEUTRAL

when released from REVERSE

position, tf it does not, move lever to
NEUTRAL manually and discontinne
ase until you adjust the lever. Sen
Seotion 5, Checking and Adjustind

Reverse Drive System.

No reverse motion should occur if
WheeJsf[inesiPTO Drive Lever is not

held up in REVERSE. See Section 5,

Checkiflg and Adjustifld Reverse

Drive System for adjnstment steps.

Do not use tiller artless properly
adjusted.

,, Always retnrn to NEUTRALand Jetall

motion stop before shifting to
FORWARDor REVERSE.

Thefoiiowing pagesprovide guidelines
for using your tiiier effectively and safely

in various gardening applications. Be

sure to readTf/ling Tips& Techniques,in
this Section, beforeyou actually putthe

tines into the soii.
This isa traditional standard=rotating-tine

(SRT)tiiier with forward rotating tines. It
operatesinacompietely different manner

than counter-rotating-tine (CRT)tiflers, or
from frontofinetiflers.

lVleving the Tiller Forward and Tilling

1. Start the engineandgraduatiyincrease
enginespeedto FAST(see Starting the
Engine,this Section).

The Forward interlock Safety System is
designed for the operator's safety. Do

not disoonneot or attempt to defeat the
purpose of the system. Jf the system

maJfnnotJons,immediatelycontact your
ideal anthorized dealer or the

TROY=BtLTTeobnJcal Service Depart =

meet for assistanoe. Do not ase the
tiller or the PTO power nnit until the
Forward tnterlook Safety System is

functioning property. Always test the
system before asing the tiller or PTO

power anit.

2. Test the Forward Interlock Safety
System. See TestingForwardinterlock

System,this Section.

Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating

tines wiJJcaase injury.

3. When practicing,setthe Depth
R%uiator Leverto Travelposition.
Otherwise,setthe Depth Regulator Lever

to a desireddepth.

4. MoveTines/PTOClutchLever to
ENGAGEposition if you wantthe tines to

turn. If practicing, leavein DISENGAGE.

tNIPORTANT: Do not move Tines/PTO
Ciutch Lever to ENGAGE unless

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
NEUTRAL Tiller damagemayoccur!

5. To movethe tiller forward and engage

the tines, squeezeand hold eitherForward

Interlock Lever(Figure4-3)againstthe
handlebargrip, then movethe

Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Leverdown to
FORWARDposition.

Figure 4=3: Moving tiller forward:
squeeze one Forward interlock Lever
and then move Wheels/Tines/PTO

Drive Lever down to FORWARD.

6. Whenthetiller moves forward, reiax
and ietthe wheelspower the tiiier along
whiie the tines dig. Walk behind andto

one side of the tifler. Watkon the side
that is notyettilled (Figure4-4). Usea

firm grip on the handlebarsbut keepyour
arm relaxed,

JNtPORTANT:Letthe tiiier move aheadat
its own pace. Do not push it ahead--this

reduces operator controi and tiiiing effi=
ciency. Do not push handlebarsdown in

an attempt to dig deeper-- this takes
weigilt off the wheels, reduces traction,

and causes the tines to try to propel the
tiller.

Stopping Forward Motion and Tines

1. To stop forward motion, tap
Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverupward

into NEUTRAL.Then releasethe Forward
Interlock Levers. Thewheels and tines

wiii stop and the enginewill continue
running.

2. in an emergency, reieaseaiI of the
controi ievers. This stops forward motion

and shuts-off the engine.

To Help Avoid Personal injury or
Damage to Equipment:

®Be sure no obstaclesare behind you
before operatingthe tiller in REVERSE.

® Disengage the tines, reduce engine
speed, and move the Wheel Speed

Lever to SLOW position before
operating in REVERSE. Avoid using

FAST wheel speed until you are
familiar with backing the tiller.

Figure 4=4: Guide tMer with one hand.

Moving the Tiller in Reverse
tN_PORTANT: Do not till while in

REVERSE,

1. Shift the Tines/Wheels/PTODrive Lever
(Figure4=2) into NEUTRALand movethe

WheetSpeedLeverto the SLOWposition.

2. Move Tines/PTOClutch Lever(Figure
4-2) into DISENGAGEposition.

3. Verify that the areabehindyou is clear.

4. Lift upthe handlebarsuntii tile tines
are off theground, then shift the
Wheeisffines/PTO Drive Lever aii the way
up andhoW. Youdo not needto squeeze

the Forward Interlock Leversto use
reverse.

5. Theunit immediatelyengagesin
reverse.Periodicaliy checkbehindyou
whiie hewing the handlebarsup and the
Wheels/Tines/PTOLeverin its upper-most
position.

Stopping Reverse Motion
Releasethe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive

Lever- the ieverautomaticaiiy returnsto
the NEUTRALposition. Thisstops tile
wheeis immediately. (The Forward
Interlock Leverswill not stop REVERSE
motion.)

To Stop the Engine
Move the engineThrottleLeverto the

STOPposition. Then,on electricstart
models, turn keyto OFF. Removethe key
for safekeeping.

Section4: Operation

Making Turns

Turningthe tiiier is easyand just requires
practice. First find the balancepoint
betweenthe engine andthe tines by iifting

up the handlebars (Figure4°5). Onceyou
find the balancepoint, then iet the
poweredwheets dothe turning as you
push sideways on the handlebarsin the
direction of the turn. Practicetheturning

maneuverdescribedherein aiarge open
area. Oncecomfortabieturning the tiiier,
you can then take it to the gardenarea.

1. Atthe end of a row, movethe Wheeis/
Tines/PTODriveLever(Figure4-2) to

NEUTRALposition andreducethe engine
speed.

2. Movethe Tines/PTOClutch Lever

(Figure4-2) into the DISENGAGE
position.

3, Resumeforward operation, and lift
handlebars until tinesareoffthe ground

(Figure4°5). Find the balancepoint
betweentile engine andthe tines. Then

push the handlebarsin the direction of the
turn. Be vely camfuf to keep feet and legs

away from the fines (which should be dis°

engaged). Letthe poweredwheels do the

hard work. The inside wheelwiii pivot in
placewhiie the outside wheei drivesthe

tifler around inthe direction ofthe turn.

Figure 4-5: Turning the tiller.

NOTE:Use REVERSEif necessaryto turn
in alimited space.

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Section4:

4. When the turn is complete, shift to
NEUTRALandlower the handlebars=

Move Tines/PTOCiutcil Leverbackto
ENGAGEposition and resumeforward
operation.

Transporting The Tiller Around
Year Property

Whenthe engineis running, thetiiieSs
poweredwheatsmakemovingthe tiiier to
and from the gardeneasy. If the engineis
not running set the WheelSpeedLeverto
FREEWHEELposition to roll thetiller to

another location.

To help avoid personal injury from
revolving tines, always pat the

TinesiPTOCtutsh Lever in DISENGAGE
position before transporting, loading,or

unloading tiller.

1. Placethe Tines/PTOClutch Leverin
DISENGAGEposition.

2. MoveDepthRegulatorLeverdownalIthe
wayintotheTravelsetting.

3. If using engine powel; move Wheel
SpeedLeverto either SLOWor FAST,and

usethe Wheeis/Tinee/PTODrive Leverto
drivethe wheats.

4. If the engineis stopped, move Wheel
SpeedLeverto FREEWHEEL,and
manually pushtiller.

Tenting the Forward
lnterinsk Safety System

TheForward Interlock SafetySystem is
designedto shutthe tiiier engine off

immediately if you iosecontroi and
cannot stop moving FORWARDby

shifting theWheets/Tines/PTODriveLever
into NEUTRAL=Whenyou releaseboth

Forward Interiock Levers,they send
ground to the ignition systemthereby

stopping the engine. Squeezingone or
both ievers up against the handlebars

enabiesthe ignition system; therefore,
you must squeezeat ieast one lever

wheneverthe Wheeis/Tines/PTODrive
Leveris engagedin FORWARD=

iNIPORTANT: The interlock system aiso
prevents the engine from starting if the
Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever is engaged

in FORWARD.

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The Forward Interlock Safety System is
designed for the operator's safety. De
net dissonnect or attempt to defeat the
purpose of the system, if the system

maJfnnetions, immediatelycontactyour
local anthorized dealer or the

TROY=BtLTTeshnisal Service Depart=

meet for assistance. Do not use the

filler or the PTO power unit until the
Forward hterlesk Safety System is
functioning properly. Always test the
system before using the tiller or PTO
powerunit.

How to Cheek the interlock System

The Forward Interlock System has an
electro=mechanicaldesign,and so is
subject to normal wearand possible mat=
function. Checkthe system for proper

operationeachtime prior to usingthe

tiller or PTOpower unit.

Figure 4-6: Plug and receptacle of
Forward Interlock Safety System

must be securely connected.

To test the Forward Interlock System:

1. Movetiller outside to levelground.
Removeany obstacles.

2. Checkthat the Forward Interlock wire
harnessplug, at the bottom of the handle°

bars (Figure4°6), is securelyconnected

to the receptacieon the top, right side of
the transmission.

3. Move WheeiSpeedLever (Figure4=2)

to SLOWposition and moveTines/PTO

Clutch Leverto DISENGAGE.

4. Start engine as describedunder
Starting and Stopping theEngine,in this

section. Setenginethrottle iever to

SLOW,and iet enginewarm up.

5. Squeezeand holdjust oneof the
ForwardInterlock Leversagainsttire

handlebargrip while moving the Wheels/

Tines/PTO DriveLeverdown to

FORWARD(Figure4-3). Asthe tiiier
movesforward, releasethe Forward Inter°

lock Leverbriefly. Theengineshould

start to staiiout if the interiock system is
working properly. If it doesstart to stali,

quickiysqueezethe iever up against the
handlebargrip, and then return the

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Leverto

NEUTRAL.Repeatthis test to checkthat

the engine begins to stail out when the

other ForwardInterlock Leveris released.

6. If the engine does not begin to shut off

when either ForwardInterlocklever is

released,shut the engine off, removethe
key (if electric start), andde net operate

the tiller or PTOpower unit until the
system has beenrepaired and isfuns=

tioning properly.

IMPORTANT:Toavoid possible damage

to the ForwardInterlock Safety system,

do not use high=pressuresprays nearthe

wire harness receptacleorneutrai plunger
assembly.

Loading and gnlnading the Tiiiet

Thefollowing provides information on
tiiier ioading, unloading, and requirements

beforeioading and unloadingthe tiiier.
Readthe foiiowing instructions carefuliy

beforeattempting to loador unloadyour

tiller.

Before Leading or Unloading the

Tiller

° Rampsmust bestrong enoughto

support the combined weight of the tiiier
and handlers.Theyshould providegood
traction to preventslipping; they should
haveside raiisto guide thetiiier along
the ramps; andthey shouid havea
locking deviceto securethemto the

vehicle.

° Handlersshould wear sturdy footwear

that will help to preventslipping.

Section4: Operation

oTurn the vehicle'sengine off and apply

its parking brake.

o Positionthe ioading vehicie sothat the

rampangie is asflat aspossibie (the

less inclineto the ramp, the better).

Leading the Tiller

1. Use ioading ramps that arestrong and
wide enough to safely hold the weight of
the tiiier andthe operator combined--
your tiller weighs between280 and 325

Ibs,

2. Move theTines/PTOClutch Lever
(Figure4-2) into DISENGAGEposition.

3. Setthe Depth Regulator iever(Figure

4-2) to the Travelposition.

4. Move WheelSpeedLever (Figure4-2)

into SLOWposition and reducethe
enginethrottle speed.

5. Sisiftthe Wheels/fines/PTO Lever
(Figure4-2) into FORWARDposition and

foiiow the tiiier upthe ramps(Figure 4-7).
Checkthe wheelsasyou movethe tiiier
forward. Ensurethat they move up the
center of each ramp.

6. Preventtiiier from roiiing invehicie.
LeaveWheei SpeedLeverin FASTor

SLOWposition, chock wheels with blocks
and tie down the tiller.

Figure 4=7: To go up ramps, use
FORWARD drive.

unmeadingthe Tiller

iMPORTANT:fgeverunload tire tiiier in

FORWARDdrive. Thetiiier couid tip

forward andexposeyou to the tines

(which shouid be disengagedas

instructed).

1. Use loading ramps that arestrong and

wide enough to safely hotdthe weight of
the tiiier andthe operator combined--
your tiller weigtrs between280 and 325

Ibs.

2. MovetheTines/PTOClutch Lever
(Figure4-2) to DISENGAGEposition.

3. Setthe DepthRegulator Lever(Figure

4-2) to the Travelposition.

4. MoveWheelSpeedLever (Figure4-2)

to SLOWposition andreducethe engine
throttle speed.

IMPORTANT: Look behind you before
you back down the rampto ensurethat ali

is clear. Whiie descending,keepchecking
for obstacies behindyou.

5. Moveand hold tire Wheets/Tines/PTO
Leverinto REVERSEdriveand backdown

the ramps (Figure4°8). Checkthe wheets
asyou movethe tiiier backward. Ensure

that they movedown the centerof each

ramp.

Figure 4=8: To go down ramps, use
REVERSE drive.

Changing Speed Belts

Your tiiier hastwo belt-driven speed

ranges- HIGH RANGEand LOWRANGE

- you pick one or the other by deciding

which setof pulieygrooves to movethe
forward beltinto. By movingthe belt
from onespeed rangeinto the other, in

combination with the FASTand SLOW
wheelspeeds,you obtain achoice of four

different forward wheel speedsand two
different fine speeds.

To help avoid serieas personal injary,
stop the engine, remove the ignition

keel, discenneot spark plug wire and
move the wire away from the spark

plug, and let engine and muffler cool
down beforechanging belt speeds.

Changingthe belt from LOWrange into

HIGHrange (or backagain) isa matter of
moving the belt from oneset of puliey

grooves to asecond set of pulley grooves.

This changeis donequickiy andwithout
tools (Figures4-9 through 4-13).

Figure 4=9: Belt range positions.

Whenthe tiiier is moving in REVERSE,the
wheels are powered by a rubberreverse

disc, not by the beit=Therefore,you have
onlytwo reversespeedsSLOWand FAST,

as set with the WheetSpeedLever=
Tabie4=1shows the rangeof wheeiand

fine speeds avaiiabiewhen usingthe two

beltspeed rangesand the FASTand
SLOWselections onthe WheelSpeed

Lever=

Table 4-1

Available wheel and fine speedsat 3080 RP_

engine speed.

Wheel

Belt Speed Wheel Tine

Position Lever Speed Speed

LowRange Slow ,5MPH 146RPM
LowRange Fast 12MPH 146RPM

High Range Slow ,7MPH 200RPM
High Range Fast 1,72MPH 200RPM

Changing Belt From LOW Range

te HIGH Range

1. To avoid personalinjury, shut off
engine, iet alimoving partscome to a
compiete stop, then disconnect spark

piug wire from spark piug and move it
away from spark piug before making any
adjustments. Wait for the engineand

muffler to cooi down.

2. Move Wheels,rrines/PTODrive Lever

into NEUTRAL.

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Section4: Operation

The HiGH speed belt range position
combined with a FAST wheel speed
setting propels the tiller at the fastest
pace. Reduce the enginethrottle speed
when starting outto hob avoid personal

injury or propertydamage if using this

speed combination.

3. Kneelon fefiside of tiller. To create
beit slack, reachoverto right side ofthe

pulieys and push in atthe center of the
beit with a finger. At the sametime, use

your ieft hand to work the belt part=way
onto the iower=fronttransmission pulley

groove (Figure 4=10).

4. Goto right sideof tiller andfinish
seatingthe beit.

5. Stiil holding the iever up in REVERSE
position, and working from the ieft side of
thetiiier, move the beit from the lower-
front transmission grooveto the lower-

reartransmission groove.

6. Goto the right side of thetiiier and
finish seatingthe belt (Figure4-13).

Figure 4-11: Low range to high

range. Shows moving belt from top=
rear groove onto top-front groove.

7. Checkboth sides of the high range
puiiey grooves to verify that the belt is

properly seated.

Figure 4o10: Low range to high range.
Shows moving belt from lower-rear
groove onto IowerWront groove.

4. Goto the other side ofthe tilier to
finish seatingthe belt onto the putley
groeve.

5. Working from the left sideof the tiiier,
work the bett as muchas possible onto

thetop-front engine pulley groove (Figure

4-ff).

6. Finish seatingthe belt from the right
sideof thetiller.

tNIPORTANT: Proper beittension is
important for good performance. See

Section 5, Drive Belt Maintenance for
information on belt maintenance schedule

and procedures.

NOTE: If extra belt slack is needed to
move the belt, just raise the

Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up into

REVERSE.This iowers the engine pulley,

and createsmore slack.

Changing Belt Frem HiGH Range te

LOW Range

1. To avoid personal injury,shut off
engine,iet aii movingparts come to a
complete stop, then disconnect spark
plug wire from spark piug and movewire
away from sparkpiug before making any
adjustments. Letengine and muffler cool.

2. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Leverinto NEUTRAL.

3. Standon Ieftside of tiller. Useyour
right handto holdthe Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Leverup into REVERSEposition.
Useyour ieft handto movethe belt off

top-front enginepuiiey groove to top-rear
engine pulleygroove (Figure4-12).

Figure 4-12: High range to low
range. Shows moving belt from top-
front groove onto top-rear pulley
groove.

Figure 4-13: High range to low
range. Shows moving belt from

Iowet- front onto Io wet-rear groo re.

7. Checkthatthe bettisfully seatedinthe
pulley grooves. Checkthis from both

sides of the tiiier.

Choosing Wheel

and TineSpeeds

Your tilier hasfour FORWARDwheei/tine
speedcombinations for handling avariety

of tiiiing tasksand gardening jobs. Exper-
iment withthe fine depth, enginespeed,
and wheel/finespeedanddeterminethe
combination that provides the best

results. Hereare some tips:

1. Advancethe throttle leverso the engine
hassufficient power.

2. Whentiffing untiiied or hard earth, do
not set the DepthRegulatortoo deep.The
tiiier will buckandthe enginewill load

down.

3. You will know your settings areideal
whenthe tines break-upthe soil easily,
the enginedoes not iabor, andyour
progress is steadyandsmooth.

SeeTable2, Wbee/Speedand BettRange

Se/ectionGuidefor recommendations.

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