Troy-Bilt E66M User Manual
Operator’s Manual
Rear-tine Tiller Model
664D—Pony
®
665B—ProLine
®
E666M—Pony®ES
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered 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 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 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019
PRINTED IN USA FROM NO. 770-10597C
(9/16/2004)
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Calling Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tiller Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warrany Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Rear-tine Tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information 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
ENGINE INFORMATION
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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- (330) 558-7220 or 1- (866) 840-6483 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 .
Copy Model Number Here
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TROY-BILT LLC
P. O. BOX
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-558-7220
866-840-6483
361131
Copy Serial Number Here
Safety
1
Section
3
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
– 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the
American National Standards Institute.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. When you see this symbol, read and
obey the message that follows it. Failure to
obey safety messages could result in personal
injury or property damage.
TRAINING
1. Carefully read this
Owner’s Manual, the separate Engine Owner’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 controls are released and
the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE
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. If in
doubt, contact your telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it is
highly flammable 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.
7. Never make adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
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 (and remove the ignition key on
electric start models), disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug, carefully inspect
the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the tiller.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (and remove the
ignition key on electric start models). Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug, and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine (and remove the ignition key on electric start models), disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug whenever
you leave the operating position, before
unclogging the tines, or when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
4 Section 1: Safety
7. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the machine unattended. Stop the
engine. Remove ignition key on electric
start models. Disconnect spark plug wire
and move it away from the spark plug.
Move Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine, remove the ignition
key on electric start models, and make
certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting. On electric
start models, always remove the cable
from the negative side (–) of the battery.
9. Always keep the tiller tine hood flap
down, unless using the hiller/furrower
attachment.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under
engine power if the Wheel Gear Lever is
in DISENGAGE (FREEWHEEL). In this
position, the wheels will not hold the
tiller back and the revolving tines could
propel the tiller rapidly, possibly
causing loss of control.
Always move the
Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE before
starting the engine or engaging the
tines/wheels with the Forward Clutch
Control or the Reverse Clutch Control.
14. Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump
forward if the tines should strike
extremely hard packed soil, frozen
ground, or buried obstacles like large
stones, roots, or stumps. If 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 hand on the handlebars. Relax your arm, but use a
secure hand grip.
b. Use shallower depth regulator set-
tings, working gradually deeper
with each pass.
c. Use slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, roots and other debris.
e. Avoid using downward pressure
on handlebars. If need be, use
slight upward pressure to keep the
tines from digging too deeply.
f. Before contacting hard packed soil
at the end of a row, reduce engine
speed and lift handlebars to raise
tines out of the soil.
g. In an emergency, stop tines and
wheels by releasing whichever
Clutch Lever is engaged. Do not
attempt to restrain the tiller.
15.
Do not overload the tiller’s capacity
by attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
16. Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing
up.
17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope
that is too steep for safety. When on
slopes, slow down and make sure you
have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Only use attachments and acces-
sories that are approved by the tiller
manufacturer.
20. Use tiller attachments and accessories when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Never operate the tiller if you are tired,
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed to protect the engine and
all moving parts from damage caused by
overspeed. Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Let parts cool down
sufficiently.
25. The battery on electric start model tillers
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Keep out of the
reach of children.
Antidote–
External Contact: Flush imme-
diately with lots of water.
Antidote–
Internal: Drink large quantities
of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable oil.
Call a doctor
immediately.
Antidote–Eye Contact: Flush with water
for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical
attention.
26.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, and smoking materials away.
Ventilate when charging batteries or when
using a battery in an enclosed space.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles when
working near batteries.
27. Please remember: You can always stop
the tines and wheels by releasing the
Forward Clutch Control Lever or the
Reverse Clutch Control knob (whichever
control you have engaged), or by moving
the Engine Throttle Control Lever (located
on engine) to STOP on recoil start models
or by turning the ignition key to OFF on
electric start models.
28. To load or unload the tiller, see the
instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.
29. Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the machine towards you.
30. Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from
the tines.
31. Never pick up or carry a machine while
the engine is running.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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.
Section 1: Safety 5
4. To reduce the chances of a fire
hazard, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from any sparkor flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container,
safely away from the reach of children.
6. Refer to the Maintenance section of
this Manual and in the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual for instructions if the
tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
7. Never perform maintenance while
the engine is running or the spark plug
wire is connected, except when specifically instructed to do so.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do
this outdoors.
DECALS
For your safety and the safety of others,
various safety message decals are on your
unit (see Figure below). Keep the decals
clean and legible at all times. Contact your
local service dealer or the factory for
replacements if any decals are damaged or
missing.
Refer to the Parts List pages for decal
locations and part numbers.
Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
• READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
• KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.
• KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.
WARNING
Control Descriptions
Starting Stabilization (on
top of engine or fuel tank)
Operating Instructions and
Warning Messages
Tine Warning (on right
side of hood flap)
Hot Surfaces/Moving Belts
(on top of belt cover)
Various symbols (shown here, with
word descriptions) may be used on the
tiller and engine.
Operating Symbols
FAST
SLOW
STOP
STOP
START
CHOKE
ON
CHOKE
OFF
REVERSE
R
ROTATING
TINES
ENGAGED
DISENGAGED
TILLER DIRECTION
LEVER DIRECTION
STOP
STOP
Assembly
2
Section
6
INTRODUCTION
Carefully follow these assembly steps to
correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is
recommended that you read this Section
in its entirety before beginning assembly.
INSPECT UNIT
Inspect the unit and carton for damage
immediately after delivery. Contact the
carrier (trucking company) if you find or
suspect damage. Inform them of the
damage and request instructions for filing
a claim. To protect your rights, put your
claim in writing and mail a copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered. Contact us at the factory if
you need assistance in this matter.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove any cardboard inserts and
packaging material from the carton.
Remove any staples from the bottom of
the carton and remove the carton.
2. Cut the large, plastic tie strap that
secures the transmission tube to the shipping pallet. Leave the handlebars on top
of the tiller to avoid damaging any cables.
3. A bag with loose hardware is inside
the literature envelope. Check the contents against the following list and Figure
2-1. Contact your local dealer or the
factory if any items are missing or
damaged.
NOTE: For electric start units, a second
hardware bag is located near the battery.
4. The tiller is heavy. You should not
attempt to remove it from the shipping
platform until instructed to do so in these
“Assembly” steps.
HARDWARE BAG PARTS LIST
Fig.
Ref. Qty. Description
1 2 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Hd. Screw
2 1 Keyed Washer
3 1 Wheel Gear Lever Knob
4 1 Height Adjustment Flange
Screw (See Figure 2-1A)
5 2 3/8" Flat Washer
6 2 #10 Lockwasher
7 2 3/8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut
8 2 #10-32 x 1/2" Round Hd.
Screw
9 2 #10-32 Nut
10 1 Cotter Pin (not used)
11 4 Plastic Tie Strap (2 not used)
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1) 3/8" open-end wrench*
(1) 7/16" open-end wrench* (electric
start unit only)
(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*
(1) 7/8" open-end wrench or 8" long
adjustable wrench
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Ruler
(1) Small board (to tap plastic knob on
lever)
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Clean oil funnel
(1) Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer
to the separate Engine Owner’s
Manual for motor oil specifications
and quantity required.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to
the engine crankcase before the engine is
started. Follow the instructions in this
“Assembly” Section and in the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller
are as viewed from the operator’s position behind the handlebars.
STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBARS
1. On electric start units, remove one
screw and lockwasher from the curved
height adjustment bracket (A, Figure 2-2),
loosen the second screw, and swing the
bracket to one side.
2. Cut the large, plastic cable ties that
secure the handlebar ends to the handlebar mounting tabs on the transmission
top cover.
3. Gently lift handlebar (do not overstretch attached cable) and place handlebar cross-brace (B, Figure 2-3) in front of
curved height adjustment bracket (C).
Figure 2-2: On electric start units, move
height adjustment bracket aside.
Figure 2-3: Forward clutch control cable not
shown for clarity.
Figure 2-1: Loose hardware (shown in
reduced size).
Figure 2-1A Handlebar height adjustment
uses the flange head screw.
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2
4
5
6
11
7
8
9
E
F
A
C
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until all
assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understand the safety and
operating instructions in this Manual.
Flange
10
B
M
WARNING
Section 2: Assembly 7
4. With the forward clutch cable (N,
Figure 2-4) on the inside of handlebar,
position the handlebar ends on the
outside of the two mounting tabs (M,
Figure 2-3) on the transmission top
cover.
NOTE: The curved handlebar height
adjustment bracket appears as shown in
C, Figure 2-3 for non-electric start units.
For electric start units, the bracket is loosened and moved to one side.
5. Loosely attach the handlebars to the
mounting tabs with two 3/8-16 x 1"
screws (heads of screws go to inside of
tabs), 3/8" flat washers and 3/8"-16 lock
nuts (O, Figure 2-4).
6. On electric start units, reattach the
height adjustment bracket (A, Figure 2-2).
Tighten both screws securely. Make sure
the handlebar cross-brace (B, Figure 2-3)
is under the bracket.
7. Move the handlebars up or down to
align the threaded hole in the cross-brace
with one of the four slots in the curved
height adjustment bracket. Place the
keyed washer (E, Figure 2-3) on the
flange head height adjustment screw (F)
with the raised keys (edges) of the
washer facing down.
8. Thread the height adjustment screw
(F, Figure 2-3) into the hole in the handlebar cross-brace, making sure that the
raised keys on the washer fit into the slot
on the height adjustment bracket.
Tighten the height adjustment screw
securely. Next, securely tighten the two
screws and nuts in the ends of the handlebar (M, Figure 2-3).
9. To remove the tiller from its shipping
platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel
gear cable (with attached lever - see
Figure 2-5) from around the chassis.
Move the Wheel Gear Lever (G) to the
DISENGAGE position--this allows the
wheels to rotate freely. Use the handle-
bars to roll the tiller off the platform.
NOTE: The Wheel Gear Lever will be
installed later in this procedure.
IMPORTANT: Use the DISENGAGE position only when the engine is not running.
Before starting the engine, the Wheel Gear
Lever must be placed in the ENGAGE
position (see Section 3 for details).
STEP 3: ATTACH REVERSE
CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
1. Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch
control cable (H, Figure 2-6) from its
shipping position and route it up along
the inside edge of the left side handlebar.
A knob and large hex nut (I) is installed
on the cable.
2. Insert the cable into the slot in the
control panel and fit the threaded assembly into the hole in the slot (see Figure 2-
6). Be sure that the flat side of the
threaded assembly is aligned with the flat
side of the hole. Slide the hex nut (I) up
the cable and tighten it securely.
3. Test the function of the reverse clutch
control cable by pulling the knob out and
releasing it. The knob should return to its
neutral position against the tapered
bushing. If it doesn’t, contact your local
dealer or the factory for technical
assistance.
STEP 4: ATTACH FORWARD
CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
1. Remove any fasteners (rubber bands,
tape, etc.) that may secure the Forward
Clutch Control levers (J, Figure 2-7) to the
handlebar.
2. The forward clutch control cable (with
attached spring) is hanging loosely near
the right-side wheel. Being careful not to
kink or stretch the cable, insert the z-connector (L, Figure 2-8 – end of the spring)
into the hole at the end of the forward
clutch control linkage (K, Figure 2-7).
3. Attach the cable adjuster (A, Figure
2-9) to the bracket on the right-side handlebar. Use two 1/2" wrenches to loosen
the two jam nuts (B) just enough to slide
the cable adjuster onto the bracket. Then
hand tighten the jam nuts.
Figure 2-6: Attach reverse clutch control
assembly to slotted hole in handlebar panel.
Figure 2-4: Attach handlebars.
Figure 2-5: Carefully unwrap Wheel Gear
Lever and move lever to DISENGAGE.
C
N
P
O
➥
I
H
Left Side
Handlebar
Reverse Clutch
Control Knob
Slot in
Control
Panel
Figure 2-7: Forward Clutch Control levers
(J). Forward clutch control linkage (K).
K
J
G
Figure 2-8
L
Figure 2-9
B
A
4. Check for correct spring/cable tension
as instructed in Section 5, Checking and
Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension
.
5. When tension is correct, tighten the
two jam nuts (B) securely.
STEP 5: CHECK TRANSMISSION
GEAR OIL LEVEL
The transmission was filled with gear oil
at the factory. However, be sure to check
the oil level at this time to make certain it
is correct.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if
the gear oil level is low. Doing so will
result in severe damage to the transmission components.
1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the
Depth Regulator Lever (R, Figure 2-13)
back and then slide it to the second notch
from the top. NOTE: If the lever does not
move, lift the tine hood flap and look for a
plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut
and remove the tie.
2. Remove the oil level check plug (M,
Figure 2-10) on the left-side of the transmission. (Due to dried paint on the plug
threads, it may require some force to
remove the plug the first time.) The gear
oil level is correct if oil starts to flow out
of the hole as the plug is removed. If so,
securely reinstall the plug.
3. If oil does not flow from the check
hole, add oil as follows:
NOTE: Do not use automatic transmission
fluid or motor oil in the transmission.
(a) Clean area around the fill hole (N,
Figure 2-11) and unscrew gear oil fill
plug.
(b) If adding only a few ounces of gear
oil, use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil
having a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W140 or SAE 80W-90. If refilling an empty
transmission, use only GL-4 gear oil
having a viscosity of SAE 85W-140 or
SAE 140.
(c) Using a clean funnel, slowly add gear
oil until it flows from the gear oil level
check hole (N, Figure 2-11).
(d) Reinstall and tighten securely the gear
oil fill plug (M, Figure 2-10).
STEP 6: ATTACH WHEEL GEAR
LEVER
1. Insert the Wheel Gear Lever (P, Figure
2-12) up through the slot in the control
panel that is labeled “WHEEL GEAR.”
2. Insert two #10-32 x 1/2" round head
screws down through the “+” marks on
the control panel decal and securely
attach the wheel gear mounting bracket
using two #10 lockwashers and #10-32
nuts.
3. Use a small board to tap the Wheel
Gear Lever knob securely onto the lever.
4. Secure the wheel gear cable and the
reverse clutch control cable to the leftside handlebar with two plastic ties (S,
Figure 2-13) located about two feet apart.
Snip off any excess tie length with
scissors.
STEP 7 ATTACHING THE BATTERY
CABLES (MODEL E666M)
The positive battery terminal is marked
Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is
marked Neg. (–).
1. Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from
the positive cable (heavy red wire).
2. Remove the plastic cover from the
positive battery terminal and attach the
positive cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. Make
certain that the rubber boot covers the
positive terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
3. Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from
the negative cable (heavy black wire).
4. Remove the black plastic cover from
the negative battery terminal and attach
the negative cable to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
IMPORTANT:
• If the battery is put into service after the
date shown on top of battery, charge the
battery as instructed in the Maintenence
section of this manual prior to operating
the tiller.
STEP 8: CHECK AIR
PRESSURE IN TIRES
Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air
pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate
both tires equally to between 15 PSI and
20 PSI). Be sure that both tires are
inflated equally or the unit will pull to one
side.
STEP 9: CHECK HARDWARE
FOR TIGHTNESS
Inspect the hardware on the unit and
tighten any loose screws, bolts and nuts.
Figure 2-10: Gear oil level check plug.
8 Section 2: Assembly
Figure 2-11: Adding gear oil.
Figure 2-13: Attach wheel gear cable and
reverse clutch cable with cable ties (S).
Figure 2-12: Attach Wheel Gear Lever.
S
R
P
N
M
Incorrect cable adjustment could cause
the wheels and tines to rotate unexpectedly. Follow adjustment procedures
carefully. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Features and Controls
3
Section
9
Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety,
controls and operating instructions in
this Manual, the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on
the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
INTRODUCTION
This Section describes the location and
function of the controls on your tiller.
Refer to the following section “Operation”
for detailed operating instructions.
Practice using these controls, with the
engine shut off, until you understand the
operation of the controls and feel confident with them.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine
manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual
for information about the controls on the
engine.
WHEEL GEAR LEVER
This lever (A, Figure 3-1) has two positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE.
In the ENGAGE position, the wheels will
start turning when either the Forward
Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch
Control is engaged (the tines will also
start turning when either clutch is
engaged).
The DISENGAGE position places the
wheels in the freewheeling mode to allow
the unit to be moved without the engine
running. Use the DISENGAGE position
only when the engine is not running. See
“DANGER” statement that follows.
To shift to ENGAGE, gently (do not force)
move the lever forward while also rolling
the tiller a few inches forward or backward. Moving the tiller helps to align the
shift mechanism with the transmission
wheel drive gears.
To shift to DISENGAGE (freewheel),
move the lever rearward, without rolling
the tiller. The wheels will roll freely
when the lever is properly set in the
DISENGAGE position.
FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL
The two interconnected levers (B, Figure
3-1) control the engagement of forward
drive to the wheels and tines.
To Operate the Forward Clutch Control:
1.
Before engaging the Forward Clutch
Control, put the Wheel Gear Lever in the
ENGAGE position (see “WARNING”
below).
2. Pull up and hold one or both of the
levers against the handlebar grips to
engage the wheels and tines.
3. Release BOTH levers to disengage
(stop) the wheels and tines. All forward
motion will stop (the engine will continue
to run).
Figure 3-1: Controls located on handlebar.
A
C
Never place the Wheel Gear Lever in
DISENGAGE (Freewheel) when the
engine is running.
Having the Wheel Gear Lever in
DISENGAGE and then engaging the
tines/wheels with either the Forward
Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch
Control could allow the tines to propel
the tiller rapidly forward or backward.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
Never engage the wheels and tines with
the Forward Clutch Control or the
Reverse Clutch Control unless the
Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE.
Engaging the Forward Clutch Control or
the Reverse Clutch Control when the
wheels are not engaged could allow the
tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward
or backward.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
B
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
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