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WARNING: This unit isequipped with aninternal combustion engine and should not be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with aspark arrester meetingapplicable local or state laws (if any). tf a spark arrester is used,it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

Resources Code). Other states may havesimilar laws, Federallaws applyon federallands, Aspark arrester for the muffler is availablethrough your nearestengine
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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page Content Page

Customer Support 2 Maintenance and Adjustments 15
Safety 3 Off-season Storage 21

Assembly 6 Troubleshooting 22

Features and Controls 9 Parts List 23

Operation 11 Warranty Information Back Cover

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information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support
Department or an authorized service dealer.

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information.

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger

the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-

ual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

California Proposition 65 Warning:

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain

or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Training

1. Carefully read this Operator's Manual, the separate
Engine Owner/Operator's Manual, and any other
literature you may receive. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the tiller and
its engine. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the tiller. Never
allow adults to operate the tiller without proper

instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly children and pets.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people, their property, and themselves.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be
used and remove all foreign objects.

2. Be sure all control levers are released before
starting the engine.

3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing adequate
outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry
that could get caught in moving parts.

4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot or wearing
sandals, sneakers, or light footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.

5. Do not till near underground electric cables,
telephone lines, pipes or hoses. Ifin doubt, contact
your telephone or utility company.

6. Never make adjustments when engine is running
(unless recommended by the Engine
manufacturer).

WARNING: Handle fuel with care; it is highlyflammable

and its vapors are explosive. Take the following precautions:

a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed

for this purpose.

b. The gas cap shall never be removed or fuel

added while the engine is running. Allow the
engine to cool for several minutes before
adding fuel.

c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

open flames, and sparks away from the fuel

tank and fuel container.

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.

e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps

securely.

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine, but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.

Operation

1.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts.

2. Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

5. Ifthe unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.

6. Stop the engine before unclogging the tines, or
when making any repairs, adjustments or
inspections.

7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Stop the engine and move

the Wheel Shift Lever to FORWARD.

8. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,stopthe
engineandmakecertainallmovingpartshave
stopped.

9. Alwayskeepthetiller'sreartineshielddown.

10.Neverusethetillerunlessproperguards,plates,or
othersafetyprotectivedevicesareinplace.

11.Donotrunengineinanenclosedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxidegas,adeadly
poisonthatisodorless,colorless,andtasteless.

12.Keepchildrenandpetsaway.

13.Beawarethatthetillermayunexpectedlybounce
upwardorjumpbackwardifthetinesshouldstrike
extremelyhardpackedsoil,frozenground,or
buriedobstacleslikelargestones,roots,orstumps.

Ifindoubtaboutthetillingconditions,alwaysuse
thefollowingoperatingprecautionstoassistyouin
maintainingcontrolofthetiller:

a. Walkbehindandtoonesideofthetiller,

usingonehandonthehandlebars.Relax

yourarm,butuseasecurehandgrip.
b. Useslowerenginespeeds.
c. Clearthetillingareaofalllargestones,roots

andotherdebris.
d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon

handlebars.Ifneedbe,useslightupward

pressuretokeepthetinesfromdiggingtoo

deeply.
e. Beforecontactinghardpackedsoilattheend

ofarow,reduceenginespeedandlift

handlebarstoraisetinesoutofthesoil.

f. Inanemergency,stoptinesandwheelsby

releasingtheWheelEngagementHandle.

Donotattempttorestrainthetiller.

15.Donotoverloadthetitler'scapacitybyattemptingto
tilltoodeeplyattoofastarate.

16.Neveroperatethetillerathightransportspeedson
slipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen

backingup.

17.Donotoperatethetilleronaslopethatistoosteep
forsafety.Whenonslopes,slowdownandmake

sureyouhavegoodfooting.Neverpermitthetiller
tofreewheeldownslopes.

18.Neverallowbystandersneartheunit.

19.Onlyuseattachmentsandaccessoriesthatare
approvedbyTroy-BiltLLC.

20.Neveroperatethetillerwithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.

21.Neveroperatethetillerifyouaretired,orunderthe
influenceofalcohol,drugsormedication.

22.Operatorsshallnottamperwiththeengine-
governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor

controlsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedto
protecttheengineandallmovingpartsfrom

damagecausedbyoverspeed.Authorizedservice
shallbesoughtifaproblemexists.

23.Donottouchenginepartswhichmaybehotfrom
operation.Letpartscooldown

24.Pleaseremember:Youcanalwaysstopthetines
andwheelsbyreleasingtheWheelEngagement

Handle.

25.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullingthe
machinetowardsyou.

26.Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
andwithfeetwellawayfromthetines.

27.Neverpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.

MaintenanceandStorage

1. Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.

2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.

3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present such

as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). Allow engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the
engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Store gasoline in a coot, well-ventilated area, safely
away from any spark- or flame-producing
equipment. Store gasoline in an approved
container, safely away from the reach of children.

6. Refer to the storage instructions in the
Maintenance section of this Manual and the

separate Engine Owner's Manual for instructions if
the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

,_ WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAFETYLABELSFOUNDONYOURTILLER

SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGTHETILLER

NOTE: All references to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the

tiller are observed from operator's position.

ToolsNeededforAssembly

9/16" Wrench (Handle Mount Bracket)
7/16" Wrench or Nutdriver (Control Box)

Two 1/2"Wrenches (Threaded Cable Adjuster)
Phillips Screwdriver (Control Box)

AttachingtheHandle

NOTE: Before beginning assembly, unfasten the cables

and lay them across the back of the tiller. Having an
assistant will ease completion of the following steps.

1. Remove the lower handle hardware (two hex screws,
two lock washers, one carriage screw & one handle
crank) from the titler's frame.

2. Position the handle mount bracket over the tiller
frame.

3. Align the handle mount bracket's rear holes (either
upper or lower, depending on the operator's height)
with the holes in the tiller frame. Insert the carriage
bolt through the holes from right to left and secure it

with the handle crank.

4. Align the handle mount bracket's front holes with the
holes in the tiller frame. Using a 9/16" wrench, secure

the handle mount bracket to the tiller frame with the
hex screws and lock washers removed earlier.

AttachingtheControlBox

5. Remove the four Phillips screws and lock nuts from
the control box plate.

6. Insert the ends of the two springs into the holes found
in the control levers located on the underside of the

handle panel.

7. Using a Phillips screwddver and a 7/16" wrench,
secure the control box to the underside of the handle

panel with the four screws and lock nuts removed
earlier.

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AttachingtheShiftCable

8. Place the shift lever in the forward position. Insert the
end of the shift cable into the hole in shift lever

located on the underside the handle panel.

9. Position the shift cable's threaded adjuster in the slot
found on the shift lever mount bracket. (one nut below

the mount bracket and the flat washer, lock washer
and second nut above the mount bracket. See Inset).

10. Adjust the shift cable as follows:
a. Using a ½" wrench, thread the bottom nut

upward until the cable is taut.

b. Using a ½" wrench, thread the top nut

downward to secure the adjuster to the mount
bracket.

Position the shift cable (and three other cables)
against the left handle tube. Secure them to the
handle with the cable tie provided as shown in the
illustration at the top of the page.

GasandOilFill-up

Gasoline

Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual

packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.

0il

IMPORTANT:Pour the entire contents of the provided oil

bottle into the engine's oil fill.

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SECTION3: KNOWYOURTILLER

Wheel ShiftLever

Tine DirectionSelector

Wheel EngagementHandle

_Tine EngagementLever

Engine J

Starter Handle

DepthRegulatorLever

(DepthStake)

HandleHeightAdjuster

Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations above with
your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous

controls. Save this manual for future reference.

Engine

See the Briggs & Stratton Owner!Operator manual
packed with your unit for the location and function of the
controls on the engine.

Starter Handle

The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine.

WheelShiftLever

The shift lever is located on the
dght side of the handle panel

and has three positions,

FORWARD, NEUTRAL and

REVERSE. Place the wheel
shift lever in either FORWARD

or REVERSE before engaging
the drive handle. Always bring
the tiller to a complete stop
prior to moving the shift lever

from FORWARD to REVERSE
or vice-versa.

IMPORTANT: Never force the
shift lever. Doing so may result

in serious damage to the tiller's
transmission.

WheelEngagementHandle

The wheel engagement handle
is located below the tilter's
upper handle.

Closing the wheel engagement
handle with the wheel shift

lever in either FORWARD or

REVERSE will cause the tiller's

wheels to drive.

Releasing/Opening the wheel
engagement handle
automatically stops the tiller's
wheels from driving

NOTE: If the tiller's tines and

wheels are engaged, releasing/
opening the wheel engagement
handle automatically stops

BOTH the tiller's tines and the
tiller's wheels from driving.

Tine DirectionSelector

The tine direction selector (found in the lower left area the
handle panel) is used to alternate tine rotation between

FRT mode (Forward Rotating Tines) to CRT mode

(Counter Rotating Tines).

Operate the tiller inCRT mode when tilling virgin
ground, sod or hard soil.

Operate the tiller inFRT mode when cultivating or

tilling soft ground or previously tilled soil.

IMPORTANT: When operating the tiller in FRT mode,
always lower the depth regulator lever (for a shallower
tilling depth).

DepthRegulatorLever

The highest notch (lever all the
way down) raises the tines

approximately 1/2-inch off the
ground. This "travel" position

allows the tiller to be moved
without the tines digging into

the ground.

Moving the lever up increases
the tilling depth. The lowest
notch allows a tilling depth of
approximately six to eight
inches, depending on soil

conditions.

Tine EngagementLever

The tine engagement lever is
located on the left side of the

handle panel and has two
positions, ON and OFF. To
engage the tines and begin
tilling, place the lever in the ON
position. To disengage the

tines, move the lever into the
OFF position.

NOTE: The tlne engagement

lever cannot be placed in the

ON position without first closing
the wheel engagement handle.
Also, the tlne engagement
lever cannot be placed in the

ON position unless the wheel
shift lever is in the FORWARD

position. Refer to SafetyInterlock

Systemon Page 11.

HandleHeightAdjuster
The handle mount bracket can be adjusted downward (for

shorter operators) or upward (for taller operators) using
the handle height adjuster. Align the handle mount

bracket's rear holes with the holes in the tiller frame. Insert
the carriage bolt through the holes from right to left and

secure it with the handle crank.

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SECTION4: OPERATINGYOURTILLER

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all

instructions and warnings on the machine, in
this manual and the Briggs & Stratton Owner/
Operator manual packed with your unit before
operating the tiler.

SafetyInterlockSystem

IMPORTANT:Your tiller is equipped with an interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock
system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tiller.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

The Wheel Engagement Handle must be inthe closed
position in order to engage the tines

The Wheel Shift Lever must be in the FORWARD
position in order to engage the tines.

The Wheel Shift Lever cannot be moved out of the
FORWARD position unless the Tine Engagement

Lever is inthe OFF position.
The tines will automatically stop if the operator
releases the Wheel Engagement Handle.

The wheels will automatically stop ifthe operator
releases the Wheel Engagement Handle.

,_ WARNING: Do not operate the tiller if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system
was designed for your safety and protection.

Pre-StartChecklist

Do the following before starting the engine.

1. Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Service as
required.

2. Check motor oil level. Refer to separate Briggs &
Stratton Operator/Owner Manual.

3. Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.

4. Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. Refer
to separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner

Manual.

5. Select a tine direction (Refer to TineDirectionSelector
on page 10).

6. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline as instructed in the
separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and

its vapors are explosive. Follow gasoline safety

rules found on Page 3 in this manual, and in the
separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual. Failure to follow gasoline safety
instructions can result in serious personal injury
and property damage.

7. Set the tilling depth by moving the depth regulator
lever rearward, then either up or down into the
desired depth setting. Refer to DepthRegulatorLeveron
Page 10.

NOTE: Move the Depth Regulator Lever into the "travel"

position (lever all the way down) so that the tines clear the
ground. Use this position when practicing with or
transporting the tiller. When you are ready to begin tilling,
move the Depth Regulator Lever into the desired depth
setting. Refer to DepthRegulatorLeveron Page 10.

StartingEngine

Move choke control lever to CHOKE position.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

Move throttle control lever to FAST (rabbit) position.

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Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out slowly
until resistance is felt. When itbecomes slightly
harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
Then pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Maintain a grip on the starter handle and allow the
rope to recoil slowly.
Repeat the previous steps until engine starts. When

engine starts, move choke control gradually toward
the RUN position until the engine is running smoothly.

,_ WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or

in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and

deadly gas.

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StoppingEngine

Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See
Figure 1.

Figure 1

CAUTION: Never stop the engine by moving

the choke lever into the CHOKE position.
Backfire, fire or engine damage could result.

OperatingtheTiller

WARNING: Before tilling new ground,

contact your telephone and utilities company to
inquire if underground lines are on the property.

The following pages provide guidelines to using your tiller
effectively and safely in various gardening applications.

Be sure to read Tilling Tips & Techniques in this Section

before you actually put the tines into the soil.

1. Follow the Pre-StartCheckliston page 11. Be sure that
the wheel shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

2. Start the engine and allow itto warm up for a few
minutes. Move the throttle control into the FAST

speed setting.

IMPORTANT: Always operate the tiller with the throttle in
the FAST (rabbit) position.

3. For forward or reverse motion of the wheels and no
power to the tines:

a. Place the tine engagement lever in the OFF

position.

b. Place the wheel shift lever in either the

FORWARD position or REVERSE position.

NOTE: If you encounter difficulty repositioning the

wheel shift lever from FORWARD or REVERSE into

NEUTRAL or vice-versa, gently rock the tiller (slightly
push-and-pull the handlebar forward and backward) prior
to moving the wheel shift lever. Doing so will help fully
disengage the transmission's internal drive clutch.

c. Close the wheel engagement handle against

the handlebar to cause the wheels to drive. To

stop the wheels, release the wheel
engagement handle.

4. For forward motion of the wheels and power to the
tines:

a. Place the tine direction selector in either the

CRT position or FRT position.

NOTE: Operate the tlller in CRT mode when tilling virgin

ground, sod or hard soil. Operate the tiller in FRT mode

when cultivating or tilling soft ground or previously tilled

soil.

b. Place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD

position.

c. Close the wheel engagement handle against

the handlebar to cause the wheels to drive.

d. Place the tine engagement lever in the ON

position to begin tilling.

IMPORTANT: To stop the wheels and tines, release the
wheel engagement handle.

WARNING: Do not push down on the
handlebar to try to make the tiller till more

deeply. Doing so prevents the wheels from
holding the tiller back and can allow the tines (in
CRT mode) to rapidly propel the tiller backward
toward the operator, which could result in loss of
control, property damage, or personal injury.

As the tiller moves forward, relax and letthe wheels
pull the unit along while the tines dig.

Walk behind, and a littleto one side of the tiller.
Use a light but secure grip with one hand on the

handlebars, but keep your arm loose.
Let the tiller move ahead at itsown pace. Do not push

down on the handlebar inan attempt to force the tiller

to dig deeper. If necessary, stop the tiller, turn off the

engine and reposition the depth regulator lever to
adjust tilling depth before restarting and operating the

tiller.

5. To turn the tiller around:

a. Practice turning in a level, open area with the

tines not engaged.

b. To start a turn, carefully raise the handlebar

until the engine and tines are balanced over the

wheels.

c. With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the

handlebar to move the tiller in the direction of

the turn. After completing the turn, slowly lower
the tines into the soil.

StoppingtheTiller andEngine

1. To stop the wheels and tines, release/open the wheet
engagement handle.

2. To stop the engine, move the engine throttle lever to
STOP. Refer to Figure 1.

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TILLINGTIPS& TECHNIQUES

Tilling Depths • Thistiller canbeoperatedin CRT(counter-rotatingtine) mode.Asthe wheelspullforward,

thetines rotatebackward•Thiscreatesan"uppercut"tineactionwhichdigsdeeply,uprooting

_"L, WARNING: Before soilandweeds.Don'toverloadtheenginewhenoperatingin CRTmode,butdig asdeeplyas

,_lk tilling' €°ntact y°ur possibleon eachpass.0n laterpasses,thewheelsmaytendto spininthesoft dirt. Helpthem

alongby liftingup slightlyon thehandlebar(orsimply switchto operatingin FRTmode)•

,_, B te ephoneor ut t es

companyand inquireif
underground equipment or
linesare usedonyour

property. Donottill near
buried electriccables,

telephonelines, pipesor

hoses.

• Avoidthetemptationto pushdownonthehandlebarin anattemptto forcethe tiller to dig
deeper.Doingsotakestheweight offthe poweredwheels,causingthemto losetraction.
Withoutthe wheelsto holdthetiller back,thetineswill attemptto propelthetiller backward,

towardsthe operator•(Sometimes,slightdownwardpressureonthe handlebarwill helpget

through aparticularlytoughsectionofsodor unbrokenground,butinmostcasesthis won't

benecessary.)

• Whencultivating(breakingupsurfacesoil aroundplantsto destroyweeds),adjustthetinesto dig only l'_to 2"deep.Usingshallowtilling
depthshelpspreventinjury to plantswhoseroots oftengrow closeto thesurface•If needed,lift up onthe handlebarslightly to prevent

thetinesfrom diggingtoo deeply•(Cultivatingona regularbasisnot onlyeliminatesweeds,italso loosensandaeratesthe soil for better

moistureabsorptionand fasterplantgrowth.)Wateringthe gardenareaa few dayspriortotilling will maketilling easier,aswill letting

the newlyworkedsoil setfor a dayor two beforemakinga final,deeptilling pass.

ChoosingCorrectTine Depth&Rotation With experience,you will findthe "justright" tilling dePth addfine rotation combination

thatisbestfor yourgardenunderspecificconditions.

• Operatethetiller inCRTmodewhentillingvirgin ground,sod or hardsoil.

• 0peratethetiller inFRTmodewhencultivatingortilling softgroundor previouslytilled soil.

IMPORTANT:When operatingthe tiller in FRTmode,alwayslowerthe depth regulatorlever(for a shallower tilling depth).

Letthe Tiller DotheWork

Whiletilling, relaxand letthewheelspullthe
tiller along while the tines do the digging.
Walkon thesidethat is not yet finished (to

avoidmakingfootprints in thefreshlytilled
soil) and lightly,but securelygrip the han-

dlebarwith just onehand. Always operate
thetiller with the throttle inthe FAST(rab-

bit) position.

AvoidMakingFootprints

Whenever possible,walk on the untilled

sideof theunitto avoidmakingfootprints in
your freshly tilled or cultivated soil. Foot-

prints causesoil compactionthat can ham-
per root penetrationand contribute to soil
erosion. They can also '!plant" unwanted

weed seeds back into the freshly tilled
ground.

AvoidTilling Soggy,WetSoil

Tillingwet soil often resultsin large,hard

clumpsof soilthat can interferewith plant-
ing. Iftime permits,wait a dayor two after

heavyrainsto allow the soil to dry before

tilling. Testsoil by squeezingit intoa ball.If

it compressestoo easily,it istoo wettotill.

PreparingSeedbeds

•Whenpreparingaseedbed,gooverthesamepathtwiceinthefirst row,thenover-

lapone-halfthe tiller width on the rest of the passes(seeSeedbed1). Whenfin-
ishedin onedirection,makea secondpassata right angle(Seedbed2). Overlap

eachpassfor bestresults(in veryhardground,it maytakethreeor four passesto

thoroughly pulverizethe soil.) Seedbed1

Cultivating

Seedbed2

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TILLINGTIPS& TECHNIQUES(CON'T)

Tilling OnSlopes

Readthefollowing recommendationsbeforetilling on slopes:

A%

youmust gardenon a moderateslope,pleasefollow two very importantguidelines:

If

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1.Till onlyon moeerateslopes,neveronsteepgroundwherefooting s difficult reviewsafe-
[y rulesin Section1: Safet/of this manual).

2. We recommendtilling up and clownslopes ratherthan terracing.Tilling verticallyon a
slopeallows maximumplantingareaandalsoleavesroomfor cultivating.

IMPORTANT:WhenrHHngon slopes,besurethe correctoil levelis maintainedintheengine
(checkeveryone-halfhourofoperationLTheinclineofthe slopewillcausetheoil togravitate

WARNING: Donot
operatetiller on aslopetoo

steepfor safeoperation. Till
slowly andbe sureyou have
good footing. Neverpermit

tiller to freewheeldown
slopes. Failureto follow this

warning could result in
personalinjury.

awayfrom its normal levelandtn_scanstarveenginepartsofrequiredlubrication.Keepthe

motoroil levelatthe ful pointatall t_mes!

Tilling Upand DownSlopes {VerticalTilling)

• Tokeepsoilerosionto a minimum,besureto addenougnorganicmatterto theSOl{sothat it hasgoonmoisture-holdingtextureandtry
Eoavoidleavingfootprints orwheelmarks.

•Whentilling vertically,try tomakethefirst _assuphillasthetillerdigs moreeeeplygong uphillthanitdoesdownhill. In softsoil orweeds.

you mayhaveto lift thehandlebarsslightlywhile goinguphill.Whengoing downhill,overlapthefirst passbyaboutone-halfthewidth of
thetiller.

ClearingtheTines

Thetineshavea self-clearingactionwhicheliminatesmosttanglingof debrisinthe
tines.However,occasionallydrygrass,stringystalksortoughvinesmaybecometan-
gled.Followtheseproceduresto helpavoidtanglingandto cleanthetines,if neces-

sary.

Toreducetangling,setthedepthregulatordeepenoughto getmaximum chopping

actionasthe tineschopthematerialagainsttheground.Ais0,trYtotill undercrop

residuesor covercropswhiletheyaregreen,moistandtender.

• Whiletilling, try swayingthe handlebarsfrom side to side(about6" to !2"). This

"fishtail!rig"actionoftenclearsthet{nesofdebris.

• If tanglingoccurs,liftthetinesout ofthesoil andrunthetiller in reversefor afew

feet.Thisreversingact{onshouldunwindagooddealofdebris.

• It maybenecessaryto removethedebrisby hand(a
pocketknifewill he!pyouto cutawaythematerial).

,_ WARNING: Beforeclearingthe

tinesbyhand,stoptheengine,allowall

movingpartstostop.Failuretofollow

thiswarningcouldresultin personal

injury,

Loading and Unloadingthe Tiller ' Usesturdyrampsandmanually(engineshut • Whengoingdownramps,walkbackward

off) rollthetillerintoandoutof thevehicle, withthetillerfollowingyou.Keepalertfor any

_hb WARNING: Loadingand Twoor morepeopleareneededtodothis. obstaclesbehindyou.Positionapersonat

unloadingthetiller int0avehicleis •TTherampsmustbestrongenoughtosupport eachwheelto controlthespeedofthetiller.
potentiallyhazardous.Doingso is thecombinedweightofthetiller andanyban- Never godownrampstiller-firstlasthetiller

NOTrecommendunless dlers.Therampsshouldprovidegoodtraction couldtipforward.
absolutelynecessary,asthiscould to preventslipping;theyshouldhavesiderails • Placewoodenblocksonthedownhillsideof

resu{tin personalinjuryor to guidethetilleralongtheramps;andthey thewheelsifyouneedtostopthetil!erfrom
propertydamage.However,ifyou shouldhavealockingdeviceto securethemto rollingdowntheramp.Also,usethe blocksto
mustloador unloadthetiler, thevehicle, temporarilykeepthetiller inplaceonthe

followtheguidelinesgivennext. • Thehandlersshouldwearsturdyfootwearthat ramps(if necessary),andto chockthe wheels

•Beforeioadingorunloading,St0ptheengine, willhelpto preventSflpping. in placeafterthetiler isinthe vehicle.
wa{tforallpartsto stopmovingandallowthe • Positiontheloadingvehiclesothattheramp °Afterloadingthetiller,preventitfrom rolling
engineandmufflercool. angleisasflataspossible(thelessinclineto byplacingthewheelshiftleverinthe FOR-
. Thetilleristoo heavvandbulkyto liftSafely the ramp,thebetter).Turnthevehicle'sengine WARDposition.Chockthewheelswith blocks

byoneperson.Twoormorepeopleshould_ offandapplyitsparkingbrake, andsecurelytiethe ti!lerdown.

sharetheload. • Whengoingupramps,standinthenormal

operating positionandpushthetilleraheadof

you.Haveapersonateachsideto turn the
wheels.

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SECTION5: MAINTENANCEANDADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Before performing any

maintenance, or repairs, turn the engine off and
allow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface,

place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD
position and chock the tilter's wheels.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

PROCEDURE NOTES

Check motor oil level 2, 3
Clean engine 2, 7

Check drive belt tension 1,4
Check nuts and bolts 1,4

Change motor oil 1,4, 6

Lubricate tiller 4, 8

Service foam pre-cleaner air filter 7
Service paper air filter 7
Check gear oil level in transmission 1, 5

Check tines for wear 5
Check air pressure in tires 5

Service spark plug 7
Clean tiller 8

NOTES

1. After first 2 hours of break-in operation.

2. Before each use.

3. Every5 operating hours.

4. Every 10 operating hours.

5. Every 30 operating hours.

6. Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions.

7. See Engine Owner's Manual for service
recommendations.

8. After each use.

Engine

Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Follow the instructions carefully.

EngineOil

Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator!Owner Manual
packed with your unit for instruction on changing the
engine oil and for information regarding the quantity and
proper weight of motor oil.

AirCleaner

Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air
cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton

Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Spark Plugs

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner

Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

CleaningtheTiller

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow mud and debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part
of the machine, especially around the bottom frame
cover, under the belt cover, around the belts, pulleys,
shifter linkage and other moving parts.

Remove the belt cover at least once a season and
clean any debris away from belts and pulleys

Clean around the bottom frame cover and the
underside ofthe tine shield and with a garden hose

after each use.

IMPORTANT:Thoroughly dry the tine shield and entire
machine after each cleaning. Lubricate any pivot points
and all axles to inhibit rust from forming and metal parts
from corroding and seizing over time.

Lubrication

Engine

WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, turn the engine off and

allow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface,
place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD

position and chock the titler's wheels.

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.

PivotPoints& Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the depth regulator lever,
handle height adjuster and levers (found on underside of
the handle panel) at least once a season with light oil.

Remove the belt cover at least once a season and clean
any debris away from belts and pulleys before lubricating

pivot points on pulley brackets with a light oil.

Axles(Wheel &Tine)

Remove each wheel and tine holder from its axle at least
once a season and before extended storage. Clean each

axle and lubricate with an all-purpose grease before
reinstalling each wheel and tine holder.

Transmission

Checkingfor 0il Leaks

Before each use, check your tiller for signs of an oil leak--
usually a dirty, oily accumulation either on the unit or on

the floor where it has been parked.
A little seepage around a cover or oil seal is usually not a

cause for alarm. If a small puddle forms below the tiller
within hours, however, then service is required.

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Ignoring a leak can result in severe transmission damage.

If a cover leaks, try tightening any loose screws or bolts. If
the fasteners are tight, a new gasket or oil seal may be
required. If the leak is from around a shaft and oil seal, the
oil seal probably needs to be replaced. See an authorized

service dealer.

ChangingOil

Oil level should be visually checked if evidence of a leak
is present. Oil should be added in such cases, but
changing the transmission oil as part of general
maintenance is unnecessary

CheckingOilLevel

Check the oil level after every 30 hours of operation and
whenever there is any oil leakage.

IMPORTANT:Never operate the tiller if the transmission is
low on oil.

1. Position the tiller on a level surface.

2. Remove the fill plug found on the front of the

transmission. See Figure 2.

J

Figure 2

3. The drive shaft (visible through the transmission plug

opening) should be half-submerged. Ifnecessary,
slowly add SAE 85W140 oil until the drive shaft is
approximately half-submerged.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT add oil to the top of the
transmission housing. Do NOT fully submerge the drive
shaft with oil. Doing so will not allow for oil expansion and
may result in serious damage to the transmission.

CheckingHardware

Check the unit for loose or missing hardware after every

10 operating hours. Loose or missing hardware can lead
to equipment failure, poor performance, or oil leaks.

Be sure to check the three mounting screws located on
each of two end caps found at the rear of the transmission
(See Figure 3). Lift the tine flap to service those screws.

Figure 3

IMPORTANT: If loosened or removed, a sealant (Loctite

Ultra Black TM Silicone 5900) must be applied to these

screws before they can be reused without risking the loss
of transmission oil.

Adjustments

WARNING: Before performing any

maintenance or repairs, turn the engine off and
allow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface,

place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD
position and chock the titler's wheels.

HandleHeight

The handle mount bracket can be adjusted downward (for
shorter operators) or upward (fortaller operators) using
the handle height adjuster.

Unthread the handle crank and remove the carriage
bolt which secures handle mount bracket to the tiller

frame. See Figure 4.
Pivot the handlebar upward or downward to align the
handle mount bracket's rear holes (either upper or
lower) withthe holes in the tiller frame.
Re-insert the carriage bolt through the holes from
right to left and secure it with the handle crank.

Figure 4

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ShiftCable

If the tiller's wheels do not "freewheel" when the wheel
shift lever is inthe NEUTRAL position, the shift cable is in

need of adjustment. Refer to Step 10 on Page 8 for
detailed instructions.

Tine EngagementCables

If the tines fail to drive when the tine engagement lever is
placed in the ON position, or if the tines fail to stop when
the tine engagement lever is placed in the OFF position,

DO NOT OPERATE THE TILLER. The tine engagement
c able is in need of adjustment.

1. Remove the belt cover by removing the top screw and
washer (and loosening the side screws) which secure

it.

2. To adjust the cable:
a. Loosen the inside hex nut found on the cable

adjuster.

b. Loosen the outside hex nut found on the cable

adjuster.

c. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull

outward to take up slack (usually no more than
1/4-inch) in the cable before retightening both

hex nuts loosened earlier.

Wheel EngagementCable

1. Adjust the wheel engagement cable as follows:
a. Using a ½" wrench, loosen the upper hex nut

found on the cable adjuster.

b. Loosen the lower hex nut found on the cable

adjuster.

c. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull

outward to take up slack (usually no more than
1/4-inch) in the cable before retightening both

hex nuts loosened earlier.

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SECTION6: SERVICE

)

ChangingtheBelts

WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level

surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine off
and allow it to cool before removing the belt(s).

All belts on your tiller are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present.

IMPORTANT:The belts found on your tiller are specially
designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute

(non-OEM) belt can be dangerous by not disengaging
completely. For a proper working machine, always use

factory approved belts.
To replace the belts on your tiller, proceed as follows:

Tine DriveBelts

1. Remove the belt cover by removing the top screw and

washer (and loosening the side screws) which secure
it.

2. Remove the belt keeper rod by removing the screw
and washers which secure it.

3. Remove the forward tine belt as follows:

a. Loosen, but do not remove, the hex nuts which

secure the two idler pulleys.

b. Unloop the belt from around the bottom pulley.
c. Unloop the belt from around the two idler

pulleys.

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4. Begintheremovalthereversetinebeltasfollows:

a. Applypressureontheidlerpulleystorelieve

tensiononthereversetinecableandthewheel

drivecable.

b. Carefullyunhookeachcable-end.

5. Unloopthewheeldrivebeltfromaroundtheengine
pulley.

6. Unloopthereversetinebeltfromtheenginepulley.

NOTE: Replace the reverse tine belt first and the

forward tine belt second. Lastly, reattach the wheel drive
belt to the engine pulley orproceed by replacing it.

NOTE: To install replacement belts, perform steps 1-6

in reverse order.

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WheelDrive Belt

NOTE: The wheel drive belt is under the least amount of

load and will wear at a slower rate. It may not be
necessary to replace the wheel drive belt as often as the

tine belts. Inspect the belt and read the following steps
before proceeding.

1. Remove the left wheel by removing the cotter pin and
clevis pin which secure it. Use ajack stand or wood

blocks to secure the left wheel axle and stabilize the
tiller.

2. Remove the upper two screws which secure the
bottom frame cover and pivot it downward.

3. Remove the wheel drive belt from around the lower
idler pulley as follows:

a. Loosen, but do not remove, the hex bolt which

secures the lower idler pulley.

b. Unloop the belt from around the lower idler

pulley and transmission pulley.

4. Remove the wheel drive belt from around the upper
idler pulley as follows:

a. Carefully remove the small spring from the

upper pulley's idler bracket.

b. Gently pry the belt keeper tab upward with a

flathead screwdriver.

c. Carefully unloop the wheel drive belt from

around the upper idler pulley.

NOTE: To install a replacement belt, perform steps 1-4

in reverse order.

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Tines

The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at
the beginning of each tilling season and after every 30
operating hours.

_lb WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level

surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine off
and allow it to cool before inspecting or
removing the tines.

NOTE: The tine shield end-covers (left side and right

side) must be removed in order to take off either a single
tine holder or individual tines. The end-covers are

secured to the tine shield housing with three hex nuts
each.

Tine Inspection
With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and
pointed. Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling

depth and reduced effectiveness when chopping up and
turning under organic matter.

RemovingandInstallingTines

1. Use a pair of pliers to remove the internal cotter pin
and clevis pin that secures each tine holder to the tine

shaft.

2. Use a rubber mallet to tap the tine holder free of the
tine axle and slide the tine assembly off the tine axle.

NOTE: The tine shield and handlebar are not shown for

clarity. It is NOT necessary to remove the tine shield and
handlebar to service the tiller tines.

3. Use a 9/16" socket wrench, and a 9/16" box wrench
to remove the hex nuts, washer(s) and bolts that

secure each tine to the tine holder.

NOTE: It is recommended that tines be changed one at

a time for ease in reassembling

4. Install a replacement tine in the exact orientation as
the tine just removed. Note the location and
orientation of washers were applicable.

5. Repeat Steps 1-through-4 above to remove the other
tine assembly and individual tines.

6. When reinstalling the tine assemblies onto the tine
axles, be sure to first remove any rust, uneven spots
or burrs from the tine axle, using fine sandpaper.
Then grease the tine axle before reinstalling the tine

assemblies.

Tires

Off-seasonStorage

When the tiller won't be used for extended periods,
prepare it for storage as follows:

Clean and lubricate the tiller as instructed in Section7:
MAINTAININGYOURTILLERon page 15.

Check for loose parts and hardware (see Checking
Hardwareon page 16).
Protect the engine by performing the engine storage
instructions in the separate Briggs & Stratton
OperatodOwner Manual packed with your tiller.

A WARNING: Never exceed the maximum Store unit in a clean, dryarea.

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire. _ WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel

AJL

container indoors where there is an open flame,

Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's spark or pilot light such as on water heater,

recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

21

PROBLEM

Enginedoesnot start

Engineruns poorly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLECAUSE

Spark plug wire disconnected.
EngineThrottle Controt Lever incorrectly set,
Fueltank empty.

Choke control in incorrect position,

Stalegasoline.
Dirty air filter,
Fouledor incorrectly gapped spark plug,

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Misadjusted throttle control.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

1.

2.

3.

1.

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
7,

8.

9.

Dirt or water in fuel tank. 10,
Fouledor incorrectly gapped spark plug. 1,

Dirty air filter(s). 2,

Carburetor out of adjustment. 3.

Stalegasoline, 4.
Dirt or water in fuel tank. 5.

Enginecooling system clogged. 6.

Engineoverheats. Engine cooling system clogged. 1,

Carburetor out of adjustment. 2.
Oil levelis low, 3.

Engine does not shut off Misadjusted throttle control, 1.
Wheels andTines will notturn improper use of controls. 1.

Worn, Broken or misadjosted belt(s), 2.

Internal transmission wear or damage. 3.
Bott and key loose in transmission pulley. 4.

Tines turn, but wheels don't. Wheel Drive Pins not in axle, 1.

internal transmission wear or damage, 2.
Wheel drive belt slipping 3.
Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt, 4.

Wheels Turn,but Tines Don't.

Poortilling performance.

Wheel drive cable broken
Tine hotder mounting hardware missing.

Internal transmission wear or damage.
Worn tines.

improper Depth Regulator setting,

Belt(s) slipping,

5.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

CORRECTION

Reconnect wire. (SeeEngineOwner's Manual)
Put lever in STARTposition.

Add fuel,
See Page 11, Starting the Engine,

Drainfuel and add fresh fuel,

Clean or replacefilter.

inspect spark plug (see EngineOwner's Manual
SeeEngine Service Dealer.
SeeEngine Service Dealer
SeeEngine Service Dealer.

inspect spark plug (see EngineOwner's Manual
Clean or replace(see Engine Owner's Manual).
See Engine Service Dealer.

Replacewith fresh gasoline.

SeeEngine Service Dealer.
Clean air cooting system (see Engine Owner's Manual).

Cleanair cooling area(see EngineOwner's Manual),
See EngineService Dealer.

Check oil level (see EngineOwner's Manual).

SeeEngine Owner's Manual or EngineService Dealer.

ReviewSection 3 and Section 4.

ReviewSection 5to adjust or replacebelt.
Contact local dealer or the factory,
Tighten bott. Check that key is in place.

ReptaceWheel Drive Pins
Contact authorized service dealer

ReviewSection 5to adjust wheel drive cable

ReviewSection 5to adjust or replacebelt.
Contact authorized service dealer.

Replacehardware,
Contact local Dealeror the Factory.

See"Tines" (Section 5).

See"Tilling Tips & Techniques," Section 4,

SeeSection 5 to adjust tine cable(s) or reptacebelt.

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SECTION7: MODEL654J PARTSLIST

5

4

Wheels andTines

13

16

15

11

10

3

@

1

2

12

17 18

14

REF

PARTNO.

NO.

1 642-04015
2 712-3054

3 736-0169
4 736-0208

5 736-0253
6 738-0688
7 738-0689
8 742-0305
9 618-04120

DESCRIPTION

AdapterAssembly,Tine

Nut,3/8-24,Hex,Lock
Washer,Lock,3/8,RegularDuty
Washer,Flat,.51x 1.5x .07
Washer,Bell,.525x 1.00x.050

Screw,Shoulder1/2Diax .325

Screw,Shoulder1/2Diax .180,3/8-2
Tine,Articulating
TransmissionAssembly,DualDirection

REF

PARTNO.

NO.

10 710-1194
11 712-0161
12 746-04150
13 634-0240
14 634-0241
15 711-1017
16 714-0104
17 714-0149B
18 711-0415

DESCRIPTION

Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.O0,Gr5
Nut,HexLock,#10-24,Gr2,Nylon
Cable,Shift,Wheel
Wheel,Complete,14x4.5x6, RH,Gray
Wheel,Complete,14x4.5x6, LH,Gray
Pin,Clevis,.250x1.53
Pin,Cotter,.072Dia.x 1.13Lg

InternalCotterPin
Pin,Clevis,3/8, 1.75

23

HandlebarandControls

22

14

26

25

12

38

13

23

B

22

3

C 36

13

13

18

11

10

10

34

17

C 113

26

17/ I +

3O

32 31

16

6

15

14 4

28

13

29

20

5 35

24

HandlebarandControls

REF

PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

NO.

1 647-04026
2 649-04014
3 686-04038
4 686-04040

5 710-3119
6 710-04198

710-04202

8 710-0501
9 710-0539

10 710-0946
11 710-1656

12 712-0116
13 712-0324

14 720-04039
15 725-0157

16 731-046!6
17 731-04644

18 732-0193
19 732-0590A
20 736-0105

22 736-3012
23 736-3052

25 738-04072
26 738-04088

27 741-0862
28 746-04098

29 746-04099
30 746-04100
31 746-04107

32 746-04108
33 750-04226

34 786-04162
35 786-04199

36 786-04212
37 786-04213

38 786-04214

BailAssembly,Control,Wheel
HandleAssembly,Loop

LeverAssembly,Control,Tine
LeverAssembly,Pivot

HexScrew,3/8-16,.75,Gr5
Screw,Carriage,3/8-16,6.00,Gr5

Screw,Machine,1/4-20,2.500
HexScrew,1/4-20,2.0,Gr5
HexScrew,3/8-24,1.75,Gr5
Screw,Machine,1/4-20,0.625

HexScrew,1/4-20,6.00,Gr5
Nut,JamLock,3/8-24,Gr5,Nylon

Nut,HexLock,1/4-20,Gr8,Nylon
Knob,Shift

Cable,Tie,3/16x .05x7.4
Box,Control,Select,Tine

Block,Mounting,Bail
Spring,Compression,.39x.60x.88Lg

Spring,Compression
Washer,Bell,.375x.870x .063
Washer,Wave,.390x .625x.016
Washer,Flat,.406x 1.00x.105
Screw,Shoulder,.373x.830,1/4-20
Screw,Shoulder,.373x.180x 1/4-20
Ball,Detent,.250

Cable,Clutch,Drive,Wheel
Cable,Clutch,Drive,Tine

Cable,Engagement,Tine
Block,Control,Select,Tine
Block,Control,Engage,Tine
Spacer,.270x .375x5.00Lg
Bracket,Mounting,Control
Crank,Adjustment,Handle
Bracket,Mounting,Control
Lever,Shift
Bracket,Pivot,Interlock

25

DriveSystem

4

46 A

16

2

18

10 18

32 21

31

7

6

23

15

27

5 38

ReverseTineClutchCable

(ShownforReference)

35

40

28

38

WheelClutchCable

(ShownforReference) 8

25

22

33

21 13

18

3

\ 12 34

ForwardTine ClutchCable

(Shownfor Reference)

44

3O

21

I 14

B

?

J

F

48 43 11

18

9

24

45

4

26

Drive System

REF

PARTNO.

NO.

1 686-04034
2 710-0117

3 710-0378
4 710-0599

5 710-0624
6 710-0642
7 710-0723
8 710-0902
9 710-3008
10 710-3144

11 712-0266
12 712-0700

13 712-0702
14 714-04032
15 731-04590
16 732-0320
17 732-0545
18 736-0119
19 736-0185

20 736-0329
21 736-0362

22 736-0452
23 736-3090
24 1918749
25 747-04191
26 750-04221

DESCRIPTION

REF

PARTNO.

NO.

BracketAssembly,Clutch 27 750-04223

HexScrew,5/16-24,1.00,Gr5 28 750-04225

HexScrew,5/16-18,2.50,Gr5 29 750-04258

Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.500 30 750-04259

HexScrew,5/16-24,1.50,Gr5 31 750-04261

Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 32 750-0043

HexScrew,3/8-16,1.25,Gr5 33 754-0346

HexScrew,3/8-24,3.75,Gr5 34 754-04036

HexScrew,5/16-18,.75,Gr5 35 754-04056

HexScrew,3/8-16,2.00,Gr5 36 756-0137

Nut,JamLock,3/8-16,Gr2 37 756-0313

Nut,Flange,9/16-18,Gr2 38 756-0399

Nut,Flange,7/16-20,Gr2 39 756-04081

Key,Square,.1875x 3.625 40 756-04082

Cover,Belt 41 756-04090

Spring,Extension,38 x&25 42 786-0149

ExtensionSpring.35x1.14 43 786-04177
Washer,Lock,5/16,RegularDuty 44 786-04178
Washer,Flat,375 x.738x.063 45 786-04180
Washer,Lock,1/4,RegularDuty 46 786-04182
Washer,Flat,.330x1.25x .06,Ht 47 710-3056
Washer,Bell,.396x 1.140x .005 48 712-0420
Washer,Flat,260 x.720x.060 49 726-0201

Bumper 50 736-0451

Keeper,Belt 51 786-04223

Spacer,.330x1.25x 1.605

DESCRIPTION

Spacer,.390 x .750 x .812
Spacer,1.030x 1.375x .830 Lg
Hub, Pulley, Input, 5/8
Hub, Pulley, Input, 1/2
Spacer,.330 x 1.250 x .845
Spacer.33 x 1.00D

V-belt

Belt
Belt

Pulley, idler, Flatw/Flange 2.25 OD
Pulley, idler, Flat1.88OD
Pulley, Idler,V-type 3.5 Dia
Pulley,31,3.088 Eft Dia
Pulley,41,5.0 Eft Dia
Pulley, Engine,3 Belt
Keeper,Belt,idler
Frame,Engine
Bracket,Clutch, Forward
Cover,Bottom, Frame,Engine
Bracket,Mounting, Cover,Belt
HexScrew,5/16-18, 3.25, Gr5
Nut, HexLock, 5/16-18, Gr5, Nylon
Nut, Speed,.3125 ID
SaddleWasher, 320 x .93 x .060
Weight

27

Transmission

31 53

36

54

59-63*

5

38 2

4

5\

10 _ 15

31]

42

58*

35

47

12

39

40

33

20

7**

13

23

55

68

28

7O

56

59-63"

57 5_1 36

19

49

17 25

22

43

17

26 37

21 39*

14

5331

7**

70

71 .

69

34

Shims used"As Required"to obtainbetween .005" and .015" allowable end-play

** If loosenedor removed,a sealant(Loctite Ultra BlackTM Silicone5900) mustbe applied

to thesescrewsbeforethey can be reusedwithoutriskingthe lossoftransmissionoil.

***These washersare foundonly off replacementtransmissions.Removeanddiscard

the washerswhen mountingthe transmissiontothe tiller's tine shield bracket.

28

Transmission

REF

PARTNO.

NO.

1 611-04033
2 619-04069

3 619-04070
4 686-04039A

5 710-1880
6 710-0425
7 710-3015
8 710-04049
9 710-04048
10 711-04261

11 711-04263
12 711-04178

13 711-04177
14 711-04168
15 712-0161
16 715-0221
17 716-04026
18 716-04027
19 716-0865

20 717-04088
21 717-04084

22 717-04083
23 717-04087
24 717-04093
25 717-04090
26 718-04074
27 718-04065
28 718-04008

30 721-0212
31 721-04073

33 721-04069
34 721-04065
35 721-04064
36 721-04036
37 736-04153

DESCRIPTION REF PARTNO.

NO.

ShaftAssembly,Detent 38 736-0119

Housing,Transmission 39 736-0492

Cover,Housing,Transmission 40 736-0419

LinkAssembly,Shift 41 736-3008

HexScrew,5/16-18,.75,Gr5,Patch 42 736-04102

Screw,Machine,#10-24,0.625 43 736-0495

HexScrew,1/4-20,.75,Gr5 44 736-0617

FlangeScrew,5/16-18,.625,Gr5 45 737-0356

FlangeScrew,5/16-18,1.0,Gr5 46 737-0353

Shaft,Wheel,.750Diax 15.46Lg 47 741-04077

Shaft,Tiller,Tine 48 741-04075

Shaft,Worm,Drive 49 741-0973

Shaft,idler,.500Diax 1.823Lg 50 741-0336

Shaft,Drive 51 741-0678

Nut,HexLock,#10-24,Gr2,Nylon 52 741-0469

Pin,Dowel,3/16x 3/4 53 741-0340

Ring,Retaining,External,1.188DiaShaft 54 1909950

Ring,Retaining,Int, 1.25DiaBore 55 1918377

Ring,Snap,.500 56 GW-1086

Gear,Spur,30t 57 GW-1132-2

Gear,Spur,34t 58 GW-1132-3

Gear,Spur,lot 59 GW-1166-1

Gear,Spur,13t 60 GW-1166-2

Gear,Worm,30t 61 GW-1166-3

Gear,Worm,40t 62 GW-1166-4

Collar,Clutch 63 GW-1166-5

Cover,Bearing,Rear 64 GW-1224-1

Cover,Bearing,Rear 65 GW-1224-2

OilSealx.375 66 GW-1224-3

Seal,Oil,.750Shaftx 1.125Bore 67 GW-1224-4

O-Ring,1/4x 3/8x .07 68 GW-50032

Seal,.750Shaftx1.783Borex .375 69 GW-9400

Seal,.563Shaftx1.25Borex.25 70 GW-9401

Seal,Oil,1.00Shaftx 1.500Bore 71 GW-9517
Washer,Flat,.751x.975x.01 72 GW-9727

DESCRIPTION

Washer,Lock,5/16,RegularDuty
Washer,Flat,.760x1.500x.010
Washer,Flat,.62x 1.12x.03
Washer,Flat,.344x.750x.120
Washer,Flat,.5685x .875x.04
Washer,Thrust,1.00x .632x.025
Washer,Thrust,.750x 1.250x.0615
Grease,Seal
Oil,85w140
Bearing,Hub
Bearing,9/16x1.25x.650Lg
Bearing,Sleeve,.627x .81x .80
Bearing,Flange,5/8x3/4x3/4
Bearing,Sleeve,.503x .626x .600
Bearing,Thrust,Roller.625xl.125x.078
Bearing,Sleeve,.75x1.00x 1.00
Ring,Heavy,External,.984ID
Housing,Cover

Bushing,1.005x1.25x 1.5
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1234 x .062
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1234 x .010
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1.375x .062
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1.375x .030
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1.375x .015
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1.375x .010
Washer,Flat,1.015x 1.375x .005
Washer,Flat,1.50x1.75x .010
Washer,Flat,1.50x1.75x .030
Washer,Flat,1.50x1.75x .005
Washer,Flat,1.50x1.75x .062

Gasket,GearHousing

Cup,Bearing

Bearing,Cone

Ring,Retaining,internal

Plug,Pipe,3/8

29

16

19

A

21
22

®

TineShield

?

!

8

18

®

10

7

13

12

13

7

1

7

2O

2O

7

14

15

7

6

REF
NO.

1
2

3
4
5
6

7
8
9
10

11

PARTNO.

686-0044A
710-0597

710-0604
710-0874
710-3039
712-0324

712-0429
715-0108
726-0106
736-3089

738-0849

Description

CoverAssembly,End
HexScrew,1/4-20,1.00,Gr5

Screw,Self-tapping,5/16-18,0.625,
HexScrew,5/16-18,1.25,Gr5
HexScrew,5/16-18,.50,Gr5
Nut,HexLock,1/4-20,Gr8,Nylon
Nut,HexLock,5/16-18,Gr5,Nylon
Pin,Spring,1/4Diax 1.00Lg

Nut,Speed,Cap1/4Rod

Washer,Flat,345 x1.00x.lO0

Screw,Hex,5/16-18x .75

REF
NO.

12
13

14
15
16
17

18
19
20
21

22

PARTNO.

747-0432
786-0113

786-04171
786-04172
786-04179
786-04184

786-04215
786-04216

GW-55088
GW-9384

GW-9534

Description

Rod,TillerFlap

Shield,Tine,Rear

Bar,Depth

Bar,Drag,Depth

Shield,Tine

Bracket,Shield,Tine

Bracket,Mounting,Bar,Depth,LH

Bracket,Mounting,Bar,Depth,RH

Bush,.438x .323x.400

SpringTorsion

Spacer,.350x .268x .375

30

31

TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT PRODUCT

IS COVERED

All Troy-Bilt branded rear tine walk-behind tillers with gear drive transmissions.
This warranty begins on the date of purchase and is warranted by Troy-Bilt LLC for the life of the
tiller, to the original purchaser only.

WHAT IS COVERED Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair or replace any part found to be defective in material or

BY THIS WARRANTY workmanship without charge for parts and labor

This limited lifetime warranty also applies to non-powered attachments and accessories.

Powered attachments and accessories are warranted separately by their manufacturers. Refer

to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items for terms and conditions.

WHAT IS NOT This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, misuse,
COVERED BY THIS abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of peril

WARRANTY or other natural disaster.

The following items are not covered after the first year of this residential use limited warranty:
belts, batteries, bushings, seals, tines, tires, wheels, paint, appearance items, and similar items
that are normally replaced through periodic maintenance.

Charges for pick-up, delivery, and service calls are not covered by this warranty.

Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer is not covered by this
warranty.

Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt LLC service parts are not covered by this warranty.

The engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer. Refer to the engine
manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions.

LIMITED

COMMERCIAL

USE WARRANTY

If used for commercial, institutional, industrial, rental, or demonstrator purposes, the warranty

on the tiller islimited in duration to 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, misuse,
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of
peril or other natural disaster.

HOW TO OBTAIN

SERVICE

Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase, through your local authorized service
dealer. To locate a dealer in your area, consult your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at

P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483, or log on to our Web site at

www.troybilt.com.

The provisions set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt LLC shall

not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or expense of any kind, including but not limited to cost of

equipment rental, loss of profits, or costs of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by the equipment.

Any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited

in duration to the period of ownership by the original purchaser (and a maximum of 90 days from the date of sale if the tiller is

purchased for commercial or other non-residential use).

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer, or contact us at:

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483