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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. 770-10598C

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page Content Page
Customer Support 2 Maintenance 28
Safety 3 Troubleshooting 41

Assembly 6 Attachments & Accessories 43

Features and Controls 11 Parts List 44
Operation 14 Warranty Information Back Cover

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

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.

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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.

Section

Safety AmertSymbem

This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8

- 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is pubfished by the

American National Standards Institute.

,_ This is asafetyalertsymbol. It is used inthis

Failureto obeysafety messagescould resultin personal
injury or property damage.

1. Carefullyreadthis Owner'sManual, the
separateEngineOwner's Manual,and any
other literature you mayreceive.Bethor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the
proper useof the tiller and itsengine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.

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

3.Keepthe areaof operation clearof alI
persons, particulariy chiidren and pets.

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

andthemselves.

1, Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the
tiller 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 jeweirythat could get
caught in moving parts.

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

footwear. Wear protective footwear that
wiii improve footing on slippery surfaces.

5, Do nottiii near underground electric
cabies,teiephoneiines, pipes or hoses. If

in doubt,contactyour telephoneor utility
company.

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

6, Warning: Handlefue!with care;it is
highly flammable andits vaporsare
explosive. Besureto takethe following
precautions:

a. Storefue! incontainers specifically

designedfor this purpose.

b. The gascap shall never beremoved

or fue!addedwhiie the engine is

running. Allow the engineto cooI

for severalminutes before adding
fuel.

¢. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, openflames, and sparks
away from the fuettank and fueI

container.

d. FiiifueItankoutdoors with extreme

care. Neverfill fueI tank indoors.

Usea funnel orspout to prevent

spiiiage.

e. Replaceali fue!tank and container

caps securely.

f. If fuei isspiiied, do not attemptto

start the engine, but movethe

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

7. Nevermakeadjustments whenengine
is running (unless recommendedby

manufacturer).

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

other part ofthe body or clothing nearthe

rotating tines or nearany other moving

part. Thetines beginto rotateforward

A

The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

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

Leveris shifted to FORWARD.Thetines
rotate in Reversewhether the Interlock

Leversare closed or open.

2. Exerciseextremecautionwhen on or
crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.

Stayalert for hidden hazardsor 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. ThorougHy inspect the

machinefor any damageand repair the
damagebefore restarting and operating

the machine.

4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.

5. If the unit should start to vibrate abhor-

marly,stopthe engine,disconnectthe
spark piugwire and prevent it from
touching the spark piug, andcheck imme-

diatelyfor the cause.Vibration is
generaiiyawarning 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 precautions when

leavingmachineunattended.Stopengine.

Disconnectsparkplug wire andmoveit
away from spark piug. Removeignition

key on electdcstart models

Section1: Safety

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

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. Neveruse the tiiier unlessproper
guards, piates,or other safetyprotective

devicesareinplace.

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. Neveroperate thetiiier 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 WheetSpeedLever in

either FASTor SLOWposition before
starting the engineorengagingthetines

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 handon the 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 a row, 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 havelostcontrom
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 behindandusecare when

backing up.
t7. Donot operatethetiiier on aslope

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

havegood footing. Neverpermit the tiiier

to freewheel down slopes.

18. Neverallow bystandersnearthe unit.

19. Only useattachmentsandaccessories

that areapproved by the manufacturer of
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 influence of 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. Letpartscool
downsufficiently.

25. POBON/OANGER--CAUSES
SEVEREBURNS.Thebattery on electric

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

out of reachof children.

Antidotes:
External- Flushimmediately with lots of

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

beateneggs orvegetableoil. Calla
doctor immediately.

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

26. DANGER=BATTERIESPRODUCE
EXPLOSIVEGASES. Keepsparks, flame

or smoking materiaisaway. Ventilate
whencharging battery or using inan

enctosedspace. Alwayswear safety
goggteswhen working near battery.

27. Pieaseremember:Youcanalways
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 unloadthetiller, seethe
instructions in Section4 of this Manual.

29. Useextreme caution when backing or
puliing the machinetowards you.

30. Startthe engine carefuiiy according to
instructions and with feet well awayfrom

the tines.

31. Neverpick up or carry a machine
whiiethe engine is running.

32. When ioading or unioadingthe tiller,
alwaysdisengagetines andusesiower
wheelandenginethrottle 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 and follow

the tiller.

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

used. SeeSection 4 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, andscrews at
frequent intervalsfor propertightness to
be surethe equipment is in safe working

condition.

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

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

encJosure.

Deca_$ A) WARNmNG:HotSurfaces. C) WARNING:Operatingand
Foryour safetyand the safety of others, Tepeftheair umeanerheusing. Safetymnstruutiens

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,safetyawayfrom any spark-or

flame-producing equipment. Store
gasolinein anapprovedcontainer, safeiy

awayfrom the reach of chiidren.

6. Referto the Maintenancesections of

this Manuaiandthe separate Engine

Owner's Manualfor instructions if the

tilier is to be stored for an extended

period.

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

connected,exceptwhen specifically
instructed to do so.

8, If the fuel tank hasto be drained, 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 FUNCTmONSOFALLCONTHOLS.

*KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESAND SHmELDSiNPLACEAND WORKmNG.

NEVERALLOW CHmLDRENOR UNBNSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATETILLED.

*SHUT OFFENGINEAND DmSCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIHEBEFOREMANUALLYUNCLOG=

GiNGTINESOR MAKINGHEPAIRS.

- KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.

*KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATmNGPARTS.

USE EXTHEI_,_ECAUTmONWHEN HEVEHSmNGOH PULLINGTHEMACHINETOWARDS YOU.

Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals.

(Briggs & Stratten engine shown)

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CHOKE CHOKE HOTATING

FAST SLOW STOP ON OFF TmNES

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

Section

To preventpersonal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until
aJJ assembly steps are complete and
you have read and understand the
safety and operatinginstructionsinthis

manual

introduction

Carefuiiyfoiiow these assembiy steps to
correctly prepareyour tiiier for use. It is

recommendedthat you readthis Section

in its entirety beforebeginning assembly.

NOTE:Threedifferent Horse modeltiiiers

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

mayappear differently than thosefound

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
damageandrequestinstructions for fiiing
a claim. To protect your rights, putyour
ciaim inwriting and maiIacopyto the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered.Contact us atthe Factory
if you needassistanceinthis matter.

STEP1: Unpacking instructions

NOTE:Donot severelybend any ofthe
control cableson the unit.

1. The tiiier is heavy. Donot attemptto

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

2. RemoveaiI ueassembtedparts from
the carton. Thehardware bag is included
in your literature packaging.

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

Factoryif any items are missing or
damaged).

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

LoosePartsList

Qty. Bescription

1 HandlebarAssembly
1 Wheels/TinesPTODrive Lever

Thefor'towingitems

are in thehardware bag:

2 20 oz. BotttesSAE30W Oil
1 Clutch PawiSpring

1 BeltAdjustingTooI
2 PiasticCabieTies

1 Curved HeadScrew, 1/4-20 x 2
1 FlangedLock Nut, 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 terminals)

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).

Toels/MateriaJs Needed
for Assembly

(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) Fiatblade screwdriver
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Tire pressuregauge
(1) 4-1/2"high wood block to prop unit

* Adjustable wrenchesmaybeused.

Fi lure 2-1: Toidentify lengthof screw,
place screw on template as shown and
measure distance between bottom of screw

head andtip of screw.

STEP2: Attach Nandlebar

JNIPORTANT: 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 ieverinacounter-
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 left-side ratchet,handlebarend,and
clamp (Figure2=2).Securewith nut, but

don't fully tighten.

t_IPORTANT: Do not force the height
adjustment ieverthrough the handlebars.
The interlock wires maybeblockingthe

leverandcould bedamaged.You may
gentiy movethe wires aside if this

condition occurs.

4. Raisehandlebars to one of two height
settings andtiglrten the height adjustment

lever. Also, makesureali other mounting
hardware is securelytightened.

Left-Side

Clamp

and Nat

Figure 2=3. Fully assembled handle-

bars.

Section2: Assembly

Right
Clamp

Left

Clamp

Nat

Wire
Harness

FRONT
OFTILLER

Figure 2-2. Handlebar assembly.

NOTE:Fullyassembledhandlebar

assembly should appearas shown in

Figure2=3.

STEP3: Meve Tiller Off Shipping

Piatferm

1. Setthe DepthRegulator Lever
(A, Figure2=4)to Travelposition. Dothis

by lifting the tiiier bythe handiebars,then
puiiing straight back on the ievm and
siiding down to the highest notched
setting.

2. Setthe WheetSpeed Lever(B, Figure

2=4)to Freewheelposition. To do this,

movethe ieverapproximately halfway

betweenthe Fastand Siow settingswhiie
you rockthe tiiim forward andbackward

untilthe wheeis movefreely.

3. Lift Handlebarshigh enoughto ciear

tiiier tines and pull back firmty to dislodge
the tiller from the platform wheel wells.

STEP4: Cenneet Ferward

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

handIebarbaseand swing the handlebars
out to the dglrt side.

interlock Wire Harness

1. Removeany dirt from the Forward
Interlock wire harness plug (C, Figure

2=5)and its receptacle(D).

2. Connectthe ForwardIntmiock wire

harness plug (C,Figure2=5)to the recepo
tacle (D).

STEP5: Attach
Wheels/Tines/PT8 Drive 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 piates (H). Thereis a bushing inside
the si_ortlink (i). Becarefuinot to loseit

when removing screw (G).

3. Siide the ptatesat the end of the
Wheeis/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
platesand the Wheets/Tines/PTOLever.

Uselong nosepiiers to hold the bushing
(L, Figure 27) in placewhile inserting the

screw (K) througtl the lever andyoke

plates.Install star wasller (B, Figure2=6)

and nut (A), then handtighten.

5. Retrievethe clutch pawl spring (Figure
2=8)from hardwarebag.

Section2: Assembly

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

Wheelsffines/PTO Lever fuliy forward.
[nstalI the wider hook end of the dutch

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

piiers to insertthe other endinto 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)in the yoke plate with the holesin 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 all other 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 reston 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 authorized dealer

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 (Figure 2-

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

SeeSection5, TransmissionGearOff
MaflTtenancefor compiete information

on howto checkandfill the transmiso
sions.

Section2: Assembly

iMPORTANT: Checkgear oii ievet in both

transmissions after the first 2 hours of

new tiiier operation, then every 30
operating hours thereafter. SeeSection5

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 thetiller
oil ieveiground. Levelthe engine by
placing asturdy block underthetines 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:Two 20 oz. bottles of motor
oii areincluded with your tiiier. Checkthe

oii ievei as instructed in the Engine
Owner's Manual provided with your tiiier
BEFOREpouring the full amount of each
bottle into the engine.

iMPORTANT:
° Changeengine oil after first 2 hours of

new operation.

. Checkengine oii ieve! every 5 hours of

operation or each use.

STEP8: Attach Engiee Throttle
Lever and Cable

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

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

peel it off.

To avoid electric shock from a short

circait (electric start tiJJers only), never

allow the throttle cabte to roach the

battery. Route cabte below the battery,

on the outside of the batteryholder.

To attach thethrottle leverand cable:

1. Runthe throttle cableupthe 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 levermounting
bracket.

3. Loosely instaii the flanged iocknut
and movethe throttle leverbacktothe

STOPposition.

4. Fromthe leverside of the bracket,
thread a pall headscrew (B, Figure 2=14)
through the smaiihoiein the throttle iever
bracket and into the handlebar. Tighten
the screw securely.

5. Secureiytighten both theflanged lock
nut and the curvedheadscrew.

6. Usetwo plastic tiesto securethe
throttle cableto the right handlebar intwo
places (Figure2=15). Loop eachtie
around the handlebar and cable (serrated
side faces in) andpulIthe ties tight. Trim

the ends.

f} A

Figure 2-14: Engine Throttle Lever

position and installation.

Figure 2o15: Plastic Ties placement
on handlebars.

STEP9: Adjust Air Pressurein
Tires

Forshipping purposes,the tires maybe

overinflated. Checkthe air pressure in
eachtire and adjust themto between10
and 20pounds per squareinch. You

must inflate each tire to equalair

pressuresto prevent thetiller from pulling
to one side.

Assembiy is compiete for recoiistart
tiilers. SeeAssembling TheElectric

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

controls.

Section2: Assembly

ASSEMBLINGTHE ELECTRICSTARTSYSTEM

ThefoiiowJngsteps expiaiu howto Jnstaliandchargethe battery on electrJcstart tJiiers. Foryour safety',foliow alisteps and observe
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).

Makesurethatthis is the cabie on the left

side, with oneend attachedto the
solenoid (D).

2. Slidethe black rubberboot (E)corn=
pietely overthe batterypost and cable

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)andnut (I)=

4. Slidethe black rubberboot (J) corn=
pietetyoverthe battery post and cable

connector.

To Avoid Personal tnjury or Property
Damage:

+Do not touch positivebattery 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

serviceafterthe dateshown on the
top ofthe battery,charge for a

minimum of onehourat 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 keysfrom the
keyswitch and store themsafelyaway.

Donot insert the 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.

Section

3 =ea u

Before operating your machine,
¢arefuJJy read and understand aJJ
safety, controls, operating instructions

in this Manual, the separate Engine

Owner's Manual and on the decals on
the machine.

Failure to fellow these instructionscan
result inseriuus persunalinjury.

Jntreduetion

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

for detaiiedoperating instructions.

Practiceusingthese controis, with the

engine shut off, untiiyou completely

understandthe operation ofthe controls

and feelconfident with eachof them.
iMPORTANT:Referto the separateengine

manufacturer's Engine Owner's Manuai

for information about the controls on the
engine.

NOTE:Aiireferencesto ieft,right, front
and rearof the machineare basedon 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 capable of 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 ortowing non-
poweredattachments. SeeSection 4,

PTOPower Unitfor detaiiedinformation
on instaiiingand operatingTROY-BILT

PTOattachments.

Wheelo/TiueoiPTODrive Lever

Usethe VVheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever (A,
Figure3-1) to engageand disengage
powerto thetransmission.

Figure 3-1:

A= Whee/s/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 engagedwhenthe 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

Interlock Levers.)

To stop the wheeis,tines or any PTO
attachment,movethe Ieverto 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.

NEUTRALis this control's normai non-

operating position. Theiever returns to

NEUTRALwhen it is tappedout of the
FORWARDposition or releasedfrom the

REVERSEposition. NEUTRALposition

is betweenFORWARDandREVERSE

(Figure3-3). Usethis setting to stop

the wheels, tines orany PTOattach-

ment.

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 ieastoneof 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
Faptory or see your local authorized Wheel Speed Lever

dealer.

Figure 32: FORWARD pos_on; rotier
(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 ad-

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 operatingpositions:

SLOW,FASTor FREEWHEEL.
* SLOW- LevermovedalIthe 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 rollfreely). Used

whentransporting the machineonlevel
ground withoutenginepower,andwhen
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.

TinesiPT8 CJutchLever

Usethis lever(D, Figure3-1) to engageor

disengagepowerfrom thetransmission

PTOclutchto the tines or any PTOattach-

ment. Thiscontrol has two operating

positions: ENGAGEand DISENGAGE.

ENGAGE- Levermovedinto detentstot
farthestfrom engine. Usethis positionto

operatetinesor other PTOattachments.
Aftershifting to ENGAGE,brieflyoperate
machinein FORWARDto helpfully
engagethe PTOclutch.

,, DISENGAGE- Levermovedinto detent

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

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

alsohasa TRAVELposition, which
enablestransport withthe tines off the
ground.

To operate the lever, rift up on the handle-

bars, pulIthe DepthRegulatorLever
straight back, and then slide it up or down

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

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 cultivating. Usethe
other @tents for deepertilling and for
powercomposting.

To avoid personal injury,
always place the tines in the TRAVEL
position before starting the engine.
This preventsthe tines from touching
the gronnd nntil yon are ready to begin
tilling.

Handlebar Height Adjustment

Lever

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

1, To changethe height, hoidthehandb-
barswithonehandandioosenthe leverin

acounterclockwisedirection.

2. Movethe handiebarsto oneofthe two
presetheightsettings.

3. Retightentheiever.
NOTE:Youcan swapthe positions of the

insidehandlebarratchetsto changethe

two presetsettings by approximately four

inches higiler or iower. SeeSection2,
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 leveraway from the STOP
position before starting the engine.

Enginespeedsare variableand range
betweenthe FASTandSLOW. Usethe

STOPposition to turn the engine off.

NOTE:A secondarythrottle leveris
located on the front ofthe 8HPandIOHP

engines. AseparateOn/Offswitch may
alsobeavailableontheengine. (See

EngineOwner'sManualfor information.)

Keyswitch Starter

Thekeyswitchstarter on electricstart
models (A, Figure3-5) hasthree

positions: OFF,RUNand START. 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 fue! iine shut-off controi may be
located on the engine, Refer to your

Engine Owner's Manual for detailed
information.

To avoid serioae personal injury or

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

instructionsare desoNbed in Section 4,

Operation.

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Section

Before operating your machine,
carefullyread and understand all safety

(Section 1), ¢ontrots (Section 3) and
operating instrnotions (Section 4) in

this Manual, in the separate Engine

Owner's Manual and on the deoamson

themachine.

FaUnre to follow these instructionscan
resnlt inserious personaminjury,

Readthis Section ofthe manual

thoroughiy beforeyou start the engine.
Then,take the timeto famiiiarizeyourself
with the basic operation of the tilbr
before using it in your garden. Findan
open, level areaand practice 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 tiller and its optional PTO Power

Unit attachments are capable of

oansingsefions injury to nntrained or
carelessoperators.

To avoid serious personal injury or

property damage, read the Owner's

Manual that is provided with any
optionaJ accessories or attachments
before using the tiller or PTO Power

Unit.

Break-in i)peration

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

newengineoperation.

Figure: 4=1

2. After the first 2 hours of new
operation,checkthe gear oiI levelsinthe

PTOPower Unit and the tine attachment

transmissions.

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

4. Checktension on forward drivebelt

after first 2 hours of operation.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Thefollowing stepsdescribehow 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 controls information

in Section 3, Featuresand Controls.
Pro=StartChecklist

Makethe following checks and perform

the following services beforestarting the
engine.

1. Readthe Safetyand Confl'otsSections
inthis Manual Readthe separate Engine
Owner'sManuai provided 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/PTODriveiever
(Figure4-2) into NEUTRALposition. See

Section3, Controls for 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.

g. Sebct High/Low Belt Speedrange.

10. Adjust HandlebarHeight.
11, FilIthe fuettank with gasolinein

accordancewith the directions in the
separateEngineOwner's Manual. Foliow

alIinstructions andsafetyrules carefully.

GASOUNEIS HIGHLY FLANJNIABLEAND
iTS VAPORSAREE×PLOSIVE.

Follow gasoline safety rules in this
Manual (Section 1) and in the separate
EngineOwner's N_annaJ.

Failure to folJow gasoline safety instruc-
tions can resuJt in serious personal
injnryandproperty 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/PTODrive Lever (Figure

4=2)in the NEUTRALposition. If in the

FORWARDposition, tap the iever sharply
upward, it should automatically move into

NEUTRALposition.

2. Putthe DepthRegulator Leverinthe
Travel position (leveralI the way down)

so that the tines areoffthe 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 either theSLOWor FASTposition.

Besureto rolithe wheelswhiie shifting the

leveruntil thewheelsengage.

NOTE:If usingaPTOstationaryattach°
meet,movethe WheelSpeedLeverinto

FREEWHEELandblock the wheelsto

preventthe equipmentfrom 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'sManual.

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 engineasinstructed in

the separateEngineOwner's Manual.

9. If not equippedwith an electric start

system, placeone hand on the fueltankto
stabiiizethe unitwhen you pu!I the 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

theenginedoesnotstart rightaway,donot

holdkeyatSTARTfor morethana few

seconds. Releasethentry againafterashort

pause. Damageto startermotorcan occurif
itiscrankedmorethan15secondsper
minute.

11. Ifthe enginedoesnotstart aftera
numberoftries,refertotheEngineOwner's
Manualforspecificinstructions.

12. When engine starts, movetheThrottle
Leverto the SLOWposition andthen

graduatiy movechoke iever (onenginesso
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 some point, haveto start an

etectric start engine with the recoii starter

rope. Beforeattemptingto do so,
perform the foiiowing appiicabiesteps:

®Ifyoususpectthe battery chargeis

weak,andthere is no visible damage.

Disconnectcabtes from batteryand
cieanboth cableterminais, and the
batten' posts in accordancewith the
instructions providedin Section5,

BatteryCareand Maintenance.

15

Section4: Operation

Reconnectthe cables and securely

tighten to battery posts. Theenginewiii

rechargethe battery if the battery is still

good.

o If you suspectthe batteris "dead", or if

the batteryis damaged, disconnect,and

remove it. Haveit checkedby a
quaIifiedtechnician.

®If battery hasbeen removed,wrap cable

terminals at endof positive cable with

electricaItapeandsecurethe cableto

the batterybracket.Thiswill prevent

electricaldischarge.
Beforepuffingthe recoil starter rope,

turn the keyswitchto the RUN position.

Move theThrottle Leverawayfrom
STOPposition andset the choke as

applicable.See EngineOwner's Manual.

Cold Weather Operation

Whentemperaturesfail below40% eo
the following s_ensto protectyour

engine ana 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-blenDgasoline,

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

5. Warm up thetransmission c2earoil as

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

FREEWHEEL_thenblock wheelssothey

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

into DISENBAGE.then squeezeone of

the ForwardInterlock Leversandsnift
the Wheels!Tines!PTODrive Leverto

FORWARD.

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

Stepping the Engine and Tiller

1. Tostop the wheels andtines, movethe
Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever into

NEUTRALposition andthen releaseboth
ForwardInterlock Levers.

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2. Move the engineThrottle Leverto the
STOPposition. Thenonelectric start

models,turn the keyto OFF. Removethe
keyfor safekeeping.

NOTE:Theengine may havea separate

Throttle Control LeverandON/OFFswitch

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

Owner'smanuai for 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 placeWheelsiTiees/PTO Drive

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

tines orother PTOattachments.

®Be sure there are no obstacles behind

you before moving inreverse.

* Wheels/TinesiPTO Drive Lever should

automatically return to NEUTRAL

when released from REVERSE

position, tf it does not, move lever to
NEUTRAL manually and discontinue
use until you adjust the lever. See
Seotion 5, Checking and Adjustind

Reverse Drive System.

,,No reverse motion should occur if

Wheels[TinesiPTO Drive Lever is not
held up in REVERSE. See Section 5,

Checkiflg and Adjustind Reverse

Drive System for adjustment steps.

Do not use tiller unless properly
adjusted.

,, Always return to NEUTRALand let all

motion stop before shifting to
FORWARDor REVERSE.

Thefoiiowing pagesprovideguidelines
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
operatesin a compietely different manner

than counter-rotating-tine (CRT)tillers, or
from front-fine tillers.

lVleving the Tiller Forward and Tilling

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

The Forward Interlock Safety System is
designed for the operator'ssafety. Do

not disoonneot or attempt to defeat the
purpose of the system, if the system

malfunctions, immediatelycontactyour
IDeal authorized dealer or the

TROY=BtLTTeohnical Service Depart =

meet for assistance. Do not use the
tiller or the PTO power unit until the
Forward hterlook Safety System is

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

power anit.

2. Test the Forward Interlock Safety
System. See TestingForward interlock

System,this Section.

Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating

tines will caase injury.

3. When practicing,setthe Depth
Regulator Leverto Travelposition.
Otherwise,set the DepthRegulatorLever

to a desireddepth.

4. MoveTines/PTOClutchLever to
ENGAGEposition if you wantthetines 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 andengage

the tines, squeezeand hold eitherForward

Interlock Lever(Figure4-3) against the
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 movesforward, reiax
and ietthe wheels power the tiiier along
whiie the tines dig. Walk behind andto

one side of the tifler. Watkonthe 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. Thewheelsandtines

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 obstacles are 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.

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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

WheetSpeedLever to 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, thenshift the
Wheeisffines/PTO Drive Lever aii the way
up andhoW. Youdo not needto squeeze

the Forward Interlock Leversto use
reverse.

5. Theunit immediatelyengages in
reverse.Periodicaliycheckbehind you
whiie hewing the handlebarsupandthe
Wheelsfrines/PTO Leverin 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 electric start
models, turn keyto OFF. Removethe key
for safekeeping.

Section4: Operation

Making Turns

Turningthe tiiier is easyand just requires
practice. First find the balancepoint
betweenthe engineandthe 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

maneuverdescribed herein a iarge open
area. Oncecomfortabie turning the tiiier,
you can then take it to the gardenarea.

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

NEUTRALposition and reducethe engine
speed.

2. Movethe Tines/PTOClutch Lever

(Figure4-2) into the DISENGAGE
position.

3, Resumeforward operation,andlift
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 poweredwheelsdothe

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:UseREVERSEif necessaryto turn
in alimited space.

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Section4:

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

Move Tines/PTOCiutcil Leverbackto
ENGAGEposition and resumeforward
operation.

Transporting The Tiller Around
Year Property

Whenthe engine is running, thetiiieSs
poweredwheatsmake moving the 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. MoveDepthRegulatorLeverdownalI the
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

TheForwardInterlock Safety System is
designedto shut the tiiier engineoff

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 wearandpossible 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 securely connected

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 ieverto

SLOW,and iet enginewarm up.

5. Squeezeand holdjust oneof the
ForwardInterlock Leversagainst tire

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 Lever is 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), anddenet operate

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

tioning properly.

IMPORTANT:Toavoid possible damage

to the ForwardInterlock Safetysystem,

do not use high=pressuresprays nearthe

wire harness receptacleor neutrai plunger
assembly.

Loading and gnlnading the Tiiiet

Thefollowing provides information on
tiiier ioading, unloading, and requirements

beforeioadingand unloadingthe tiiier.
Readthe foiiowing instructions carefuliy

beforeattemptingto loador unloadyour

tiller.

Before Leading or Unloading the

Tiller

° Rampsmust bestrong enoughto

support the combined weight of the tiiier
and handlers.They should provide good
traction to preventslipping;they should
haveside raiisto guidethetiiier along
the ramps; andthey shouid have a
locking deviceto securethemto the

vehicle.

° Handlersshould wear sturdy footwear

that will help to preventslipping.

Section4: Operation

oTurn the vehicle'sengineoff and apply

its parking brake.

o Positionthe ioading vehicie so that the

rampangieis asflat as possibie (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 Wheelsfrines/PTO Lever
(Figure4-2) into FORWARDposition and

foiiow the tiiier upthe ramps (Figure4-7).
Checkthe wheelsasyou movethe tiiier
forward. Ensurethat they move up the
center of each ramp.

6. Preventtiiier from roiiing in vehicie.
LeaveWheei SpeedLeverin FASTor

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

Figure 4=7: To go up ramps, use

unmeadingthe Tiller

iMPORTANT:fgeverunloadtire 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 hotdtire weight of
the tiller andthe operator combined--
your tiller weigirs between280 and 325

Ibs.

2. Movethe Tines/PT0 Ciutch Lever
(Figure4-2) to DISENGAGEposition.

3. Setthe DepthRegulator Lever (Figure

4-2) to the Travelposition.

4. MoveWheel SpeedLever (Figure4-2)

to SLOWposition and reducethe 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 REVERSEdrive and 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 Brits

Your tiller hastwo belt-drivenspeed

ranges- HIGH RANGEandLOWRANGE

- you pick one or the other by deciding

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

combination with the FASTand SLOW
wheelspeeds,you obtain a choice of four

different forward wheel speedsand two
different tine speeds.

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

key, disconnect spark plug wire and
move the wire away from the spark

plug, and let engine and muffler cod
down before changing belt speeds.

Changingthe belt from LOWrangeinto

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

grooves to asecond set of pulleygrooves.

This changeis done quickiy and without
tools (Figures4-9 through 4-13).

Figure 4=9: Belt range positions.

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

disc, not by the belt. Therefore, you have
onlytwo reversespeedsSLOWand FAST,

as set with the WheelSpeedLever.
Table4-1 shows the range of wheeiand

tine speeds availablewhen usingthe two

bdt speed rangesand the FASTand
SLOWselections onthe WheelSpeed

Lever.

Table 4-1

Available wheel and tine speeds at 3888 RP_

engine speed.

Wheel

Belt Speed Wheel Tine

Position Lever Speed Speed

Low Range Slow ,5MPH 146RPM
Low Range Fast 12MPH 146RPM

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

Changing Belt From LOW Range

in HIGH Range

1. To avoid personalinjury, shut off
engine, iet alimoving partscometo 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 cooIdown.

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 help 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 and finish
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 the tiiier 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.
Changing Belt Frem HiGH Range te

LOW Range

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

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

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

3. Standon Ieftside of tiiier. Useyour
right handto holdthe Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Leverupinto REVERSEposition.

4. Goto the other side ofthe tilier to Useyour ieft handto movethe belt off
finish seatingthe belt onto the putley top-front enginepuiiey groovetotop-rear

groove, engine pulleygroove (Figure4-12).

5. Working from the left sideof the tiller, _ ::::
work the bett as muchaspossibie onto

thetop-front enginepulley groove (Figure
4-11).

6. Finish seatingthe beltfrom the right
sideof thetiller.

JNIPORTANT: 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 puiley,

and createsmore slack.

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. Checkthat the bett is fully seatedin the
pulley grooves. Checkthis from both

sides of the tiiier.

Choosing Wheel

and TineSpeeds

Your tilier hasfour FORWARDwheei/tine
speedcombinationsfor handling avariety

of tiiiing tasksandgardeningjobs. Exper-
iment withthe fine depth, enginespeed,
and wheel/finespeedand determine the
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 engine will 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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Section4: Operation

TABLE2..4: WHEELSPEEDANDBELT RANGE

!MpORTANT_ For COrre_twheel speed and be!t range _hoiees when es!ng attachments m' accessories

ether than tinee, read the OwneriOperater t_lanual previdedwith the altochment er aeee_sery,

SLOWGEAR,LOWBELTRANGE
For:

,,Tilling insod,
oTilling inhardclay'.

oTilling understandingcorn°

stalks intoughsoil conditions.
oTilling undercovercrops.
o Preparinga deepseedbed.

oTilling instony soil.
oTilling underresiduesand

organicmatter.

Mixing in fertilizers,manure.

SLOWGEAR,NIGHBELTRANGE

For:

oTilling insod or hardclay.
oTilling understandingcorn°

stalks(slow,steadyspeed
allowstime toshredstalks).

oTilling undercovercrops

(bestwheelspeedandbelt
speedrangeill most soils).

oPreparingseedbeds(best

speedchoicein mostsoils).
oTilling instony ground.
oBuildingraisedgardenbeds.

oMixing infertilizer.
oUsinghiller wings in hard

soil.
oMixingfertilizer and manure.

oTilling residuesandorganics.

Let the tiller do the work

oWhiietiffing, relaxand iet the wheeis

puli the tiiier alongwhiie thetines do
the digging. Waik on the side that is not
yet finished (to avoid making footprints

in tire freshly tiffedsoii) and iightly, but

securelygrip the handlebarwith just

one hand (Figure4°4).

oAvoid pushing down on the handlebars

in an attempt to force the tiiier to dig

deeper. Doingso takesthe weight off
the poweredwheeis,causing them to

losetraction. Without thewheels

helping to hoid thetiiim back,the tines

wiii attempt to propeithe tiiier - often

causingthe tiiier to skip rapidly across
the ground. (Sometimes, slight

downward pressure on the handlebars

will helpget through a particularly
tough section of sod or unbroken

ground, but in most casesthis won't be

eecessa%)

TilliRg depths

oAvoid flying to dig too deeply too

quickly, especiallywhen busting sod or

tilling soil that hasn't beentilled for

some time. Useehaliow depthsettings

(only an inch or two deep) for the first

passesthrough the gardenarea.

FASTGEAR,LOWBELTRANGE
For:

oGoingover seedbedfor the

lasttime beforeplantingcrops.

oCoveringoverseedsill wide

rowor plot planting(lift hall°
dlebarsto avoidgoing tee
deep).

oHillingandfurrowing,
oMaking raisedbeds.

oCultivating(lift handlebarsto

avoidgoing too deep).

oTilling largeareas.
oTillingorganicmatter in.

oCultivatingbetweenraised

bedswith optional

hiller/furrowerattachment.

iques

With eachsucceeding pass,adjustthe
depth regulator to dig another inch or

two deeper. (Watering the garden area

afew days prior to tilling wiii make

tiiiing easier,as wiii ietting the newly

worked soii set for aday or two before
making a final, deeptiiiing pass.)

oWhencultivating (breakingup the

surfacesoii around piantsto hetp

destroyweeds), usevery shaiiow depth

settings to preventinjuryto piantswhose

roots oftengrowctoseto the surface. If
needed,lift up onthe handlebarsslightiy

to preventthe tinesfrom diggingtoo

deepiy. Cultivatingona regularbasisnot
ontyeiiminateeweeds,it alsoloosensand

aeratesthe softfor bettermoisture
absorptionandfasterplant growth.

Avoid tilling wet, soggy soil

Tiiiing wet soii often results iniarge, hard

ctumps of soil that can interfere with
pianting. Iftime permits, wait a day or

two afterheavyrainsto aliow the soii to

dry before tiiiing. Testthe soft by
squeezingit into a bali. If it compresses

too easily,it istoo wet to till.

FASTGEAR,RmGNBELTRANGE

For:

Preparingseedbedsfor
planting.

Coveringseedswith lessneed
to hold upthehandlebars.

Cultivating(tillertravelsfaster,
rideshigheronthesoil; allows

engineRPIVlto bereduced;
handlebarsdon't haveto be

raised).
Keepinglargeareastilled and

cultivatedin thesummer.
Tillingorganicmatterunder.

Movingtiller quickly.
Cultivatingbetweenraised

bedsusing theoptional
hiller/furrower.

Te help avoid personal injnry, he aware
that the tiller can onexpectedly hoonce
ap or jompahead and propel away from
yeo if the tines strike hard or frozen

greand, or hefted obstacles like large
stones, roots or stomps. Always oae
the following preeaotione te help

maintain controlofthe tiller:
,, Walk behind and to the aide of the

tiller. Deeonehandon the handlebars,
relaxing yeor arm hat with a aecore

handgrip.
,, Useshallow depth regomatersettings.

Till gradaally deeper.

,, Dee slower wheel, tine and engine
speeds.

,, Clear the tilling area of all large
atones,roots and etherdebris.

,, De net pot downward preaaoreonthe
handlebara, if needed, applyelight
opward handlebarpresaare to keep the

tines from digging tee deeply.
,, Avoid contacting hard soil or sod at

the end of a row = redoce engine speed
and lift handlebarste raise tines oct of
the soil.

,, in An Emergency, atop tines and
wheels by moving Wheels/Tines/PTO

Drive Leverte NEUTRAL. If yeo cannot
reachthe lever or havelost control,Let

De Of TheHandlebarsand All Controls.

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Section4: Operation

P$

Avoid making footprints

Whenpossible,watkonthe untilledside
of the unitto avoid makingfootprints in

the freshly tilled soil (Figure4-4). Foot-

prints causesoii compactionthat can
hamperroot penetrationand contribute

to softerosion. Theycan also"piant"

unwantedweedseedsbackinto the
newlytilled soil.

Suggestedtilling patterns

° Whenpreparingaseedbed,go over

the same path twice in the first row,
then overlapone-halfthe tiller width

on the rest of the passes(Figure4-

14). When finished in onedirection,
makea second pass ata right angle as
shown in Figure4-15. Overlapeach
passfor best results (in very hard
ground it may takethree or four
passesto thoroughly pulverizethe
soil).

* [f the gardensizewilt not permit

lengthwiseandthen crosswisetiffing,

then overlapthe first passesby one-

half atiiier width, foiiowed by succes-
sive passesat one=quarterwidth
(Figure4-16).

, With pianning,you can aliow enough

room between rows to cultivate
(Figure4-17). Leaveroom for the

hood width, pius enoughextraroom
for future plant growth.

Tilling an slopes

[f you must gardenon sioping ground,
pleasefollow two very important guide-

lines:

1. Tiii only on moderateslopes, never
on steep inciines where footing is
difficult (reviewsafetyrules in the
"Safety" Section ofthis Manual).

2. We recommendtilling up and down
slopes ratherthan terracing. Tiiiing
vertically onasiopealiows maximum
planting areaandalso leavesroom
for cultivating.

IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes,
be sure the correct oii Ievei is main-

tained in the engine (check every one-
half hour of operation). The incline of
the slope wiii causethe oiito slant away

from its normal ieveIand this can starve
engine parts of required iubrication.

Keepthe engine oil levelat the fulI point

at atl times!
A. Tilling up and down slopes:

, To keepsoii erosion to a minimum, be

sureto addenoughorganic matterto
the soft so that it hasgood moisture=

hoiding texture andtry to avoid leaving
footprints or wheelmarks.

To avoid serious persona[ injury or
damage to the equipment:

®Donot operate tiller on a smopetoo
steep for safe operation. Go slowly

on any slope. Make sure you have
good footing.

® Wear footwear that increases
staMlity and reduces slippage.

. Do not use FAST wheel speed
positionwhen on sloped ground.

,, Do not shift the Wheel Speed Lever

when headingup or down a slope. [f

lever is accidentally moved to FREE
WHEEL position, the tiller could roll

out of control.
®Topreventengine damage due to oil

starvation (on slopes,the engine is
inclined and oil moves away from
surfaces that need lubrication), he

sure the correct oil level is main-
rained during all uphill/downhill

tilling operations. Check the level of
the oil in yourengine after everyone-

half hourof operation.

* When tilling vertically, tryto makethe

first pass uphiii as thetiller digs more

deeplygoing uphiii than it does
downhiii. Insoft soii or weeds,you

may haveto iift the handiebarsslightly

whiie going uphiiL Whengoing

downhill, overlapthe first pass by

about one=halfthe width of thetiller.

HINT: Forbestresults, usethe HIGH
bett rangeand SLOWwheel speedlever

position. SeeChangingBpeedBeltsin

this section for more information on
changing to high range.

!iiiiiii_......

Hgure4-14

Figure4-15

Figure4-16

Figure4-17

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Figure 4-18

8. Terrace 6ardening:

oWhenastops is too steep or too short

for verticaltilIing, it may be necessary
to tiII across the slopeand create

terraced rows. Terraces are rows that
are cut into the side ofa slope, creating

a narrow, but flat areaon which to
plant.

oOn a iong siope, you can makeseveral

terraces, one belowthe other.

oTerracesshould be onty 2-to-3 feet

wide. Diggingtoo far into the side of
the siope will expose poor subsoii that
is unproductivefor piants.

, To createaterrace, start at thetop of

the siope and work down. Gobackand
forth across the first row as shown in

Figure4-18.

o Eachsucceeding lowerterraceis

started by walking belowthe terrace
you're preparing. Foraddedstabiiity of
thetiiier, aiways keepthe uphiii wheel
in the soft, newiytiiied soii. Donot tiff

the iast 12"or moreof the downhiil
outside edge of each terrace. This

untiiiedstrip hetpsprevents the
terracesfrom breakingapartand
washing downhiiL it also provides a
walking pathbetween rows.

DOWNHULL

C. Tilling across elopes

without terracing

o if verticai or terracinggardeningaren't

practical for you, thenyou can tiii
laterally across a siope. We don't

reaiiyrecommendthis method as it

cancreate unsure footing andinvites
soii erosion.

oStudy the terrain to makecertainthe

slope is not too steepfor safetiiiing.

if possibie, maketerraced rows ortill

vertically.

o Movethe belt into LOW bett rangeand

the Wheel SpeedGearLeverto SLOW
position. As interracegardening,start
atthe top ofthe siopeandoverlapthe
first pass byhalf thewidth of the tiller.

Foraddedstabiiity, keepthe uphiii
wheeiinthe soft, newiytiiied soil Each
succeedingterracedareais started by
walking be/owthe terrace you are
preparing (Figure4=19).

Section4: Operation

iques

Clearing the tines

Thetines havea self-clearingaction
which helpsto eliminate mosttangiing

of debris. However,occasionaiiydry

grass, stringy stalksor tough vines may

becometangled.
Foliowthese procedures to hetp avoid

tangiing andto clearthetines, if

necessary.

Before clearing the tines by hand, stop

the engine, allow all moving parts to
stop and disconnect the spark plug

wire. Failure to fellow this warning

could result inpersonal injury.

oTo reducetangling, set the Depth

Regulatordeepenough to get

maximum "chopping" actionas the
tines chop the materiaiagainst the
ground. Also, try to till under crop

residuesor cover crops while they are
green, moist andtender.

oWhiie power composting, try swaying

the handiebars from sideto side (about
6"to 12"). This "fishtaiiing" action

often clearsthe tines of debris.

o It maybenecessaryto removethe

debris by hand(a pocketknife will help
you to cutawaythe materiai).

Figure 4=19: Make a terrace in just 4

or 5 passes with the tiller.

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Section4: Operation

POWERCOMPOSTING
Powercomposting meanstiiiing under

and burying inthe soii ali mannerof
organic matter suchascrop residues,
leaves,grass ciippings and cover crops.

This materiaiwiii decompose during the

non-growing seasonand add important
naturai nutrients to the soil

After tiffing under crop residues,add
more organic matter such as ieaves,
grass clippings andevenkitchen scraps.
Whentiiied into the soil,this organic
matter wili decomposeand add even
more important nutrients to the soft.

After power composting, you may want

to plant a"green manure" covercrop to

protect the softduring the off-season.

ue$

iq

1, As you moveforward into a row of
stalks,aim the tiller sothat the stalksgo

betweenthe ieft wheei andthe transmis-
sion case (Figure4-19). Donot usethe

right wheel becausedamagecould occur

to the aircleaner,carburetor orthrottie

linkage.

When power ¢ompoating,do net keep
the Depth Regulator Lever at a deep
setting if the tiller jumpsor bucks.

tf jumping or backing occurs, move
the Depth Regulator Lever down to
one of the ehaJJowersettings and
then aJowJyincrease the tilling depth
on Jaterpasses.

Failure to comply couldresult in Joss
of tiJJer ¢entreJ,property damage or
personaJinjury.

Begin bycomposting crop residuessuch
as ieftover vines, staiks, stems and
roots. Powercompost these crop

residuesas soon astheyfinish bearing.
The sooner this is done,the better,as
tender green matter is easierto tiii

under. Usethe deepestdepth regulator

setting possible without causingthe

engineto iabor or the tiller to jump

ahead.

Standingcornstaiks of reasonabieheight

canbepower composted (Figure4-20).

Pushing over (but not uprooting) corn-

stalks wiii often makeit easierfor your
tiiier to chop up the staiks. Keepthe
tines ciear of excessivetangling by "fish-
tailing" or frequentIyusing reverse.

Makesevera!passes,then return a few

days iaterto finish off any remaining

stubble.

Growacrop of ciover, aifaifa,
buckwheat,peas,beans,rye grass,
grain, or kaleandthen tiff it into the soil
prior to the pianting season.

Wide-Row Planting

The wide-row planting techniqueis

spreadingseedsanywhere from 10
inchesto 2 feet wide or more=Asa

resuit,you cangrow anywherefrom 3 to
4 times (or more) produce in the same
spacethat is normaliy set aside for an
areathat hasnarrow, single rows.

Wide-row planting automaticallysilades

the ground which keepsweed growth

down and atso hoids moisture in the
soii. And of course,harvesting is much

easier- everything is rigllt at handto be
picked. Preparingwide rows is easy--
after you preparethe seedbedand mark
off the rows with string, hand-broadcast

the seeds as if seeding alawn (not quite

as much as iawnseed). Coverwith soil
andtamp the areafirmty with a hoe.

Tilling Under Corn

After corn is harvested,the stalks shoutd
betiffed into the soft whiie stiii green.

Dry piants are moredifficult to tiii under,
andthe roots break ioosetoo easiiy=

iMPORTANT: Do not puii the roots out
by hand or cut the staiks before tilling.

Staiks that are firmly anchored by their
roots are much easier for the tines to

chop, cut, and work under=

Figure 4=20: Tilting under corn
stalks.

2. Eachnew passshoutd overlap the
previous pass by one-half the width of

the tinct=

3. Tiii asdeepiy as possible= Puii the
Depth Regulatorali the way UP and
engagethe lowest notch for deeptiiiing.
Useeither LOWor HIGHbait rangeand
SLOWwheel speedgearposition.

Letthe tiiied-in stalks decomposefor a
weekor so. Thentiii inthe remaining
residueas deepaspossible=

$OHEnrichment idea

Trench Compesting _ Trench cem,
posting is easy with the eptionai

HiJJer.Furrawer Attachment (Section

5). Dig a trench, potin aJl kinds of
organic matter, and cover with soil

Earthworms and microbeswig breakit
downqoickJy.

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Section4: Operation

PTOPOWERUNiT

Your tiller is aself-contained PTO(Power
Take-Off) PowerUnitthat was shipped

with atine attachment instaliod. Thetine
attachment can be quickly removedand

ropiacedwith other optional attachments.
Thefoliowing instructions wili famiiiadze
you with your PTOPower Unit. Please

readthese pagescarefully.

Figure 4-21: PTO Power Unit and tine
attachment.

Before operating year PTO Power
Unit for the first time, make sure that

you have:

,_Read all the safety instructionsin

Section 1 of this Manual and in the
Manual supplied with any attach-

mont.

® Road the contromsinformation and

operating procedures for the tiller

and engine described in Sections 3
and 4 of this Manual and in the

EngMeOwner's Manual.

®Roadand understand the assembly

instructions, controls information,

and operating procedures for the
attachment as described in the

Attachment Owner's ManaaJ suppmied
with the attachment.

Thefo!iowing stepsexplain howto

removeand replacethe tine attachment.
You will needa 3/4" wrench (minimum
12"Iongfor leverage).

Removing Tine Attachment

1. Movethetiiier to ievotground.

2. Besu/e the engineisstopped,the

e/ect//cstair keyis/emoved,andthespa/t
p/ug wifeis disconnectedandmovedaway

from sparkp/ug.

Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment

Figure 4-22: PTO Power Unit controls.

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT:

® Stoptheengine,remove theomectric

start key, disconnect the spark plug
wire and Jotthe engine and muffJor

teembeforeremovingor MstaHMg any

attachment.

,, Do not place hands, teeM, or any

objectnearor Msido thePTO access

area whim the ongMe is running.

®When removing or roplacMg the tine

attachment, be careful of the sharp

edges on thetiIMrhood. Wear thick
gloves for hand protection.

® When the tino attachment io

removed, always prop it up with a

hMck topreventtheattachmentfrom

faJJingforward.

3. Placea sturdy support underthe
engineto prevent the enginefrom tipping

forward when thetine attachment is

removed (Figure4-23).

4. PIacetheWhools/Tines/PTODriveLever
into NEUTRAL(Figure4-22).

5. PlaceTines/PTOClutch Leverin
DHSENGAGE(Figure4-22).

Figure 4-23: Block up engine.

6. PlaceWheelSpeedLever into FREE
WHEEL(Figure4-22).

7. Loosenthe two swing-out boits (Figure
4-24) that connectthe power unit trans-

mission to the tine attachmentand swing
outthe boits (Figure4-25).

HINT: Looseningswing-out boits canbe
difficult, Usean extra-long wrench for

leverage,

8. Tip the PTOpower unit forward about
one inchwith one hand whiio puliingthe

tine attachment back(Figure4-26). The
guide pin onthe power unit wiii slide out

of the guide holeinthe tine attachment
(Figure4-27).

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Section4: Operation

Figure 4=24: Loosening attachment

swingobolts.

10. The PTOPowerUnit is now readyto
install other powered ornon-powered

attachments. Seethe attachment's

Owner'sManual for instaIiation and
operationinstructions specificto that

attachment.

installing the Tine Attachment

1. Move the two PTOPower Unit swing=
out bolts outward and slidethe washers

up againstthe boit heads.

2. Removethe support btockfrom under
the engineandslowiy roii the power unit

backnext to the tine attachment. Mace

the support biock back underthe engine.

3. Removethe dust cap (or protective
wrapping) from the dog clutch coupling

onthe tine attachment.

4. Carefuliyalignthe guide pin on the
PTOPower Unit with the alignment hole
inthe tine attachment and bring the two
units together (Figure4°27).

PTOPOWERUNiT

OPERATINGiNSTRUCTIONS

To help avoid personal injury or
damage to eqaipment, read the attach°
ment's Owner's Nlanual sapplied with
each attachment before installing or
operating an attachment, Please read
all control, operation and safety

instractions.

The foiiowing are operating instructions

specificaliyfor the PTOPower Unit. Read

the separateOwner'sManuatsuppiied

with eachattachment beforeattempting
to assemble,attach,transport or operate
the attachment. If needed,pteasecontact

usfor a repiacementmanual. Seethe

backcover for customer support

information.

Figure 4=25: Moving swing=bolts
outward.

t_IPORTANT: Store tine attachment in a
level, upright position to prevent gear oil

from leakingfrom the dipstick area.

Figure 4=26: Pulling attachment
away from power unit.

9. To keepthe tine attachment dog clutch
coupiing clean,cover with the dust cap

(oil someattachments)or plastic wrap.

26

Figure 4=27: Aligning guide pin with

mounting hole.

5. Move the two swing=boitsintothe
slots of thetine attachment. Alternately
tighten eachboit untii they aretigilt
enough to makethe concavewashers fiat.

Thebolts must be very tight- if you have

a torque wrench, tighteneachbolt to
between 70and 80 ft.=fbs.

J_IPORTANT: The swing=boits must be
kept very tight to prevent damaging wear

to the dog clutch coupiing, alignment pin

or the alignment hoie. Check bolt

tightness evepj2q/2 operating hours.

6. Removethe engine support before

moving the tiller inaforward direction.

To help avoid personal injury, always
disengage the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever
before towing any attachment.

Someattachmentshavea drive shaft ora
hydraulic pump that is powered bythe

engineon the PTOPower Unit. These
units are caiied Stationary Attachments,
sincethey remain in one iocation when
operating. Attachmentscan betowed to a

work site with the PTOPower Unit as
described in OperatingNon=Powered

Attachments. Otherattachments are
puiied or towed behindtile PTOPower

Unit. Theseattachments arecalled Non-
PoweredAttachments.

Setting UpStationary Attachments

To help avoid personal injury, never
allow people to ride on any PTO Power

Unit or attachment.

1. Movethe Tines/PTOClutchLeverto
DISENGAGE.

2. MoveWheel SpeedLever (Figure4-22)

to FREEWHEEL,then block aJiwheels

(Figure4-29) to preventtheequipment
from rolling.

Section4: Operation

Figure 4-28: Forward tntedock Wiring
A - PTO Power Unit interlock Harness

B ° Forward Interlock Receptacle
C °Attachment lnteHock Wire

3. Onthe PTOPower Unit,unpIug the
ForwardInterlock Wire Harnessthat leads

from the baseofthe handlebars(A,Figure
4-28) to the receptacle(B) located on the

top, right side ofthe transmission cover.

4. Onthe StationaryAttachment,locate

the interiock wire (C, Figure4-28) and
cleancontacts on plugand receptacle(B).
This connection enablesyou to operate

the Wheets/Tines/PTODriveLeverin

FORWARDwithout havingto squeezea
ForwardInterlock Lever.

5. Connectthe plug from the Stationary

Attachment (C, Figure4-28) to the recep-
tacle on the PTOPower Unit (B). The

connection must betight.
Setting Up Nee-Powered Attach-

ments

1. Move theTines/PTOClutch Lever
(Figure4-22) to DISENGAGE

2. Move the WheelSpeedLever(Figure

4-22) to either SLOWor FASTposition
To do this, rolithe PTOPower Unit while
shifting lever until wheels engage.

3. Verify that the Forward Interlock Wire
Harnessplug atthe baseof the handle-

bars (A, Figure4-28) is connectedto the

ForwardInterlock Wire Harness recepta-

cle (B) on thetop right side ofthe
transmission.

Starting The Engine
iMPORTANT: Referto Co/d Weattier

Operationinstructions, in this section,

before operating intemperaturesbelow
40%=

1. Movethe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Leverinto NEUTRAL.To find NEUTRAL

(besure engineis off), push ieverdown

and engageit in FORWARDthen tapthe
lever upward to automatically move into

NEUTRAL,

2. Movethe Tines/PTOClutch Leverinto

To avoid injury,do not run the engine in
an enclosed or poorly vented area.
Engine exhaast contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

3. Start Engine. SeeSta/ting and
StoppflTgthe Engine,in the beginningof

this section,for detaiiedstarting informa-
tion. Atso seethe EngineOwner's Manual.

4. Fornon-poweredattachmentsonlytest

the ForwardInterlock SafetySystem. See

Testingthe Forward flTtertockSafety

System,inthis section, for aprocedure.

Operating Statinnar_] Attachments

1. MoveTines/PTOClutch Lever(Figure

4-22) into ENGAGE.

2. To applypower to PTO-drivenattach-
ments, moveWheeis/Tines/PTOLever
(Figure4-22) downto FORWARDposition
(do not useREVERSEwit!",,stationary

attachments).

3. To stopthe PTOPower Unit,tap the

Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLever upward

into NEUTRALposition.
Operating Nen-Pnwered Attachments

(or tn Tow Statinnary Attachments)

1. To moveforward, squeezeand how
one ForwardInteriock Lever(Figure 4-30)
up againstthe handlebars,and movethe

Wheeis/Tines/PTODriveLever downto

FORWARD.

Figure 4-30: Moving drier forward:

squeeze one Forward tntedoek Lever
and then move Wheels/Tines/PTO

Drive Lever down to FORWARD.

2. To stopforward motion, tap

Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLever upward

into NEUTRALthen releasethe Forward
Interlock Levers.

3. To stopforward motion in an

emergency, releaseaIIPTOPowerUnit
controls (stops engine).

4. To movein reverse,reducethe engine

speedthenshift the WheelSpeedLever

into SLOW. Moveand hold the

Wheelsfrines/PTO DriveLeveralitheway

up. Ensurethat the areabehindyou is

clear of aiiobstacles,before moving the

leverinto REVERSE.

Figure 4-29: Block wheels on PTO Power Unit and stationary
attachment.

5. To stop movingin REVERSE,release

the Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever.

Stepping the Engine
Movethe EngineThrottle Leverto STOP.

Turn keyswitchto OFFonelectricstart

models.

27

Section

t_EQUJRED MA|NT_:NANCE SCH_:DLilLE

Before inspecting, cleaning or
servicingthe machine, shut off engine,
wait for aJJmoving parts to come to a

completeatop, disconnect spark pJug

wire and move wire away from spark

pJUg.Remove JgflitJoflkey 0fl electric
start models.

Failure to fellow these instructionscan

result in serious personal injary or

propertydamage.

NOTE: All referencesto left, right, front

and rear ofthe machinearedeterminedby
standing behindthe handlebarsandfacing

thedirectionof forwardtravel,

Aa

Noted

PROCEDURE

Before Every Every Every

Each 10 25 30

Use Hours Noars Hours

Checkengine oii ieveI

Every5

operatinghrs.

Cleanenginecooling system

Test operation of Forward Interlock

Section4

SafetySystem

Forward Interlock SafetySystem-

checkwire condition,connections

Checkelectrical connections

Rechargebattery

o

Before/after

Iong storage

Checkdrivebelt tension

o

After initial

2 hours

Checknutsandboits

o

After initiai

2 hours

Cleantiller tine shaft

o

Lubricate tiiier
Changeengine oii*

More often
in dusty or

dirty areas

Cieanfoam element air filter
Checkpapereiementair filter

More often
in dusty or
dirty areas

Checkfor oii ieaks

After initial

2 hours

CheckgearoiI levelin

both transmissions

After initiai

2 hours

Checkbolotinesfor wear
Checkreversedisc for wear
Checkair pressure in tires

o

* During enginebreak=inperiod, changeengineoilafter first 2hours of operation,

28

Section5:

Before inspecting, ¢meaningor servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving partsto come

to a ¢ompmetestop, disconnect sparkplug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition

key, if so equipped,

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious persenaminjuryor propertydamage.

Tighten Bolts and Nuts

Checkfor loose or missing hardware
every ten (10) operating hours. Failureto
tighten or replacefasteners cancause
poor performance,equipmentdamageor
oii leakage. Seeyour PartsCataiogfor
complete fastener descriptions.

Most hardware on your tiiier isvisibie.
Payparticuiar attentionto hardware

shown in Figures5-1,5=2, 5=3and 5=3A.

1. Checkthe transmission pulley
mounting bolt (Figure5-1). If the washer

behind the boit headis ioose, the boit
needstiglrtening. To do this, first insert a
punch or thick screwdriver into the hole
next to tire bolt and wedgethe tooi
against the side of the motor mount
casting. This immobilizes the pulleywhile
you tighten the bolt.

2. Cireckjam nut onieft side of neutral

plungerassembly(Figure5-2). If loose,
immobiiize bolt headwith onewrench and

useanother wrenchto tighten the nut=

3. Checkthe three rear bearingcap

screws underthe depth regulator

mounting bracket (A, Figure5-3). If any

is loose, it cancause an oil leak or drive
shaft end play.

4. Checkthe five bolts securing thetiller
housingcoverto the Ieftside of the trans-
mission (B in Figure5-3). Gearoil can
leakfrom a Dose housing cover. To
reachthe boits, removethe ieft side tine

hoider. SeeBnto TineMaintenancein this
Sectionfor tine holder removaldirections.

5. Check both swing-bolts (C, Figure5=3)

that connectthe power unittransmission
to the tine attachment. Both boltsshould

becheckedevery2-1/2 hours of
operation, if ioose, wear canoccur on the
locating pin ontlre power unit, and cause

enlargement of the locatinghole inthe
tine attachment. Using a torque wrench,
tighten theseboltsto 70-to-80 ft.-ibs.

6. Checkthe iocknut that fastensthe

shifting iinkageto the eccentricshifting

lever (D, Figure5-3). Do not tighten the
Iocknut againstthe eccentric lever, it

should be very closeto, but not touching
the iever.

7. Checkthe four bolts and nuts securing
left and right tine holders to the tine shaft
(Figure5-3A).

JNtPORTANT: Give screws or bolts tlrat

go into the transmission housing a
coating of non=hardening gasket seaiant
to prevent gear oil from leaking.

Tiller Lubrication

Proper lubrication of tire tilIer's rnechani=

cal parts is anessentialpart of good

maintenance. Lubricationshould be done

after everyten (1O)hours of operation=

Useordinary motor oii (#30 weight or
lighter) where oii is specified. Usea

quaiity greasewith a metaiiubricant
where grease is recommended (regular
grease is acceptable)=Do not over

lubricate. If there is a buiid=upof dirt,

removethe build=upandre=applyoil or
gtease=

\ .

Figure 5-3A: Tine holder hardware
must be fight.

Figure 5-1: Check bolt on transmission pulley.

Figure 5-2: Check jam nut on plunger assembly. 29

Figure 5-3: Gendy tilt filler forward to check fasteners.

Section5: Maintenance

iMPORTANT: Do not allow oiI or grease

to contact the pulleys, drive belt or

reverse disc. This can cause the belt or
disc to slip onthe putieys.

Lubricatethe numbered areasin Figures
5-4 and 5-5, asfoliows:

1. Oii the wheetshaft betweenthe wheel
hubsandthe transmission housing

(A, Figure5-4).

2. Oii aii pivoting and connecting points
on ti_eWheels/Tines/PTODrive Leverand

the Wheei Speed Lever(B, Figure5=4)=

3. Greasethe faceofthe beltadjustment
block (C,Figure5-4)=

4. OiI the DepthRegulator Lever,
including the spring in the mounting

bracket(D, Figure5-4)=

5. Oii the furl iength of thethrottle cable
casing (E,Figure5-4).

6. Oii threads on HandlebarHeightAdjust-
ment Lever(F,Figure5-4)=

7. Greaseieft- and right-side engine
mounting barsat the top, the middie,and

bottom (6, Figure 5-4)=

8. Greasethe zerkgrease fitting iocated
on the pivot point atthe end of theWheei
SpeedLever(H,Figure5-4)= If Wheel
SpeedLeverhasa greasefitting on pivot
assembiy,appiy2-to-3 strokes of multi-
purposegreaseat beginningandendof

tilling season.

9. Keepthe PTOaccessareaweli-greased
(I, Figure5-5). if theTines/PTOCiutch

Leverbecomeshard to move, squirt some
off into its accesshole, and work it back

and forth to disperse the oil.

TransmissionGear
Oil Maintenance

Checkingfor Oil Leaks

At25-hour operationintervals, checkthe

tiiier for eli ieaks= Inspect for eli accumu-

btions onthe tiller or the floor where it's
stored=

If tilling during very hot weather,the gear
oiI may heat up andexpandinside the
transmissions. To aliow for this eli

expansion,both the power unit transmis-
sion and the tine attachment transmb-

sions haveoil reliefvents (Figure5-6).

Figure 5-6: Oil relief vent locations.

Theventsallow smail amounts of oil to
seepout.

If aseriousieak is discovered,please
contact your authorized dealer or the

FactoryTechnicaiServiceDepartmentfor
serviceadvice.

A smaii amount of eli seepageor wetness

G

Figure 5=4: Tiller lubrication points
(wheel removed for clarity).

Figure 5=5: Use grease fiberafly in PTO access area.

3O

around a shaft opening or

cover is no cause for

aiarm. Buta heavycon-
centration of eli is more

serious. You should
tighten alibotts immedi-

ately,andrepiaceany
worn seais or gaskets.

It maybe impossibie to
determine how much eli

has beeniost, so check the
eli ieveisinthe PTOtrans-

mission and the tine
attachmentbefore using

the tiiier again. Add any

necessarygear off.
Serious damageto the

transmission components

can resuit from operation
whengear oil levels are

low.

Checking Gear Oil Levels
Every30 hours of operation, @eckthe

gear eli Ievelin boththe power unit trans-
mission and the tine attachmenttransmis-

sion. Operatingthemwhiie iow on gear
oil (evenbriefly) can cause serious
damageto internai components.

Preparation

1. Thetransmissions must be coot,
since hot gear eli expandsand gives a

faise reading=

2. The power unit transmission andthe
tine attachment transmission must be

connectedwhenchecking (or adding)
gear oil.

Checkingthe Power Unit Off Level

t. Movethe tiiier to ievei ground. Move
the Depth Reguiator up so the tines rest

on the ground.

2. Usea 3/8" wrenchto removethe oil
levelcheck piug on the left side ofthe

transmission housing (Figure5-7)=

Section5:

Figure 5=7: Remove oil level check

plug, Gear oil should seep out if

the level is sufficient.

3. If the oil level is correct, oil will seep
out ofthe check hole(allow extra time in

coId weather). If it does,tire Ieveiisfine
and you should repIacethe checkpiug. If

no eli seepsout, seeAdding or Changing

GearOff.
Checkingthe Tine

Attachment Oil Level

iMPORTANT: Two different gear oil
checking procedures for the tine attach=

meet transmission are described next.
Use the first procedure if the dipstick in

your tine attachment has onty a 'Check
Cold' marking. Usethe secondprocedure

if the dipstick has both cold and hot

markings at the end= First remove the

dipstick from the tine attachment trans=

mission (Figure 5=8) to see which type

dipstick you have. Then repiacethe
dipstick with markings on dipstick facing
to rear.

Figure 5=8: Checking gear oil level;
markings on dipstick (fine attach=

merit transmission) must face rear.

For Dipsticks With 'CheckCeld' Marking
(Coldmeans2hours has passedsince

the tiller was used.)

1. Movethe tiller to ieveiground.
2, Pulithe DepthRegulatorLeverback,

then push it downaii the way (to engage
its top notch).

3, Piacea sturdy support underthe
engineto prevent the tiller from tilting too

far.

4. Nowslide three piecesof 2"x 4"
lumber underneaththe drag bar- raising
the drag bar about 4=1/2'' aboveground.

This elevation aliows an accurate"cold"
gear oiI reading.

5. Wait two hourswith tiller etevated
(allow more time iftemperature is below

40%).
6, Loosenand removetransmission

dipstick (Fig.5=8). Wipe it cleanwith a

rag.

7. Hoiddipstick so its markings faceto
rear oftiiier. Lower it straigM down into

the sump holeto touchthe driveshaft
inside (Fig.5=8). Don't force or try to

thread it backin; an incorrect readingwill

result.

8, Removedipstick andcheck eli ieveL It
should beanywherewithin the cross=
hatched areaor evenslightly abovethe

Max marking. If correct, replacedipstick

and removethe boards usedas props.

9. If oiI Ieveiwas Iow, gearoiI must be

added before using the tiiier. See Adding

or C,#angingGearOffnext.
Fer Dipsticks With Hot/Celd Markings

1. Movethe tiiier to ieve!ground.

2, Puiithe DepthReguiatorLeverback,
then push it downall the way (to engage

its top notch).

3. Placea sturdy support underthe

engineto prevent the tiller from tilting too
far.

4. Coldreading (preferred method):
(Two hours haspassedsince thetiller

was used.) Piacea 2" x 4"board(on
edge) underthe drag bar- raising thetiiier

and dragbarabout 3=1/2"aboveground.

Hot reading: (Tillerwas operatedfor
morethan 30 minutes within the past

hour.) Do not usethe wood propto

elevatethetiiier.

5, Follow Steps4, 5 and6 givenfor the
other dipstick type.

6, Removedipstick and checkieveI. It
should be within or abovethe "Cold"

range marking if taking a coid reading. If

taking ahot reading,the ievel should be
within or slightiy abovethe "Hot" range.

7, If tire ievetis incorrect, seeAdding or

ChangingGearOil.

Adding nr Changing Gear Oil

Forpartia/rift=ups (just afew ounces or
less), use SAE140, SAE85W=140,or SAE
80W=90weight gear oil with anAPI rating
of GL=4or GL=5. Forfull replacement,
useSAE140 or SAE85W=140gear oil

with anAPI rating of GL=4only. (At the
factory, SAE85W=140weight gear oil is

used.)
IMPORTANT: Do not use automatic

transmission fluid or engine eli. They are
too iight in weight and wiii resuit in trans=

mission damage.

Thegeareli does not needto bechanged.

Doso only if you know, or suspect, it is

contaminated with dirt, sandor other
foreign particles.

Geareli isavaiiabteat authorizeddealers

and most servicestations, power
equipment centers, orfarm/heavy
equipment outlets.

Capacities: Powerunit transmission
hoids approximately 60 ozs.; Tine Attach=
ment transmission holds approximately

12=1/2"ozs.

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Section5:

Before inspecting,cmeaningor servicing the machine, shut off engine,wait for all moving partsto come

to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition

key, if so equipped,

Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.

Adding GearOf/to the

PTOPower Unit Transmission

1. Dosteps 1 and 2 of Checking the
PowerUnit OL/Leve/onpage32=

2. Using a 3/4" wrench (or socket),
removethe boItsecuringthe handlebar

baseto the top ofthe transmission (prop
the handlebars first to preventthemfrom

falling).
Then, unpiug tire ForwardInterlock wire

harness receptacleat the bottom of the
handlebars. Setthe handlebarbaseand

boit asideonacleansurface. The bolt
hoie inthetop of the transmission isthe

gear oiI filI hole (A,Figure5=9)=

3. Slowly pour gear oiI through aclean

funnel into the transmission. Stop when
gear oil beginsto flow from the oii ievet

check hote on the ieft side of the transo

mission (B, Figure5=7)=

4. Reinstalithe oii ievelcheck plug.

Tighten it securely.

5. Reinstalithe handlebarsusing the
mounting boit previously removed. Align

the handlebars sothey point straigirt
backwards,not at an angte=Thentighten

the mounting bolt securely.

6. Reconnectthe Forward Interlock wire

harnessto the receptacle. Becertain it's

secure=

7, Test operationof the Forward Interlock
SafetySystem. SeeSection 4 for a

procedure.

Draining and Filling the
PTOPower Unit Transmission

1. Piaceashaiiow pair underthetrans-
mission gear oil drain plug (B, Figure

5=9).

2. Removethe oii levelcheck plug (Figure

5-7) with a3/8"wrench. This ventsthe
transmission for faster oil draining.

Figure 5=9:Gear off fill hole (A) and

gear off drain location (B).

3. Using the 3/8" wrench, removethe
drain plug (B, Figure5-9). The gearoil

wiii drain quiteslowly since it isthick.
After abouttwo quarts havedrained,tiit

the tiiier forward soany oii attire rearof
the transmission will drain out=

4, Cleanthe drain plug threads, put non=

hardeninggasketsealantonthethreads,

and reinstallpiug=

5. Refiii the transmission with the correct

amount of gear oii beforeoperatingthe
tiiier again=When oiiseepsfrom the oii

leveicheck hoie,the right amount of gear
oil has beenadded=ReplacealI plugs=

Adding 8ear Oil to the Tine
Attachment Transmission

1. Selectthe right Depth Reguiator Lever

setting:

a. If fiiiing anempty transmission, raise

the Depth Regulator Leverso tines
are on the ground=

b. If topping off the gearoii, move Depth

Regulator Leverdown to engage its

top notch.

2. Removedipstick from tine attachment
(Figure5=8),

3. Slowly add gear oiI inthe dipstick hole.
Add 1/2=ounceat atimeto avoid overfill-

ing. It takesabout12=1/2ounces.

4. Takedipstick readingsfrequently. Stop
whenoii reactres"Coid" rangemarking on
dipstick. Replacedipstick securely.

Braining and Fifling the Tine
Attachment Transmission

1, The tine attachment transmission is
not equippedwith an oii drain plug. To

drain just asmallamount of gear oiI,
removethe dipstick and tiit the attach-

ment forward (first uncoupling it from the
PowerUnit).

2. Forcompiete drainage, remove the ieft-
sidetine assembly (refer to BoloTine
Naintenancefor instructions), then
removejust one of the iowerscrews from

the tiiier housing cover (Figure5-10). To

speeddrainage, removethetine attach-
ment dipstick to vent transmission.

Figure 5-10: Remove housing cover
screw to drain tine attachment

transmission gear oil

NOTE: if you find a plastic washer on the
cover screwyou remove,discard the
washer. Thereis no needto installa

repiacementwasher.

3. Once ali gear oii has drained,reinstali

the housing coverscrew secureiy (first

coat its threads with non-hardening
gasketsealant).

4. Becertain to refiii the transmission
with the correct amountof gear oil before

operatingthe tiller again.

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Section5:

Before inspecting,cleaningorservicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for alJmoving partsto come
to a ¢ompJetestop, clis¢onnect spark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Remove ignition
key, if so equipped,

Failure to followthese instructionscanresult in serious personalinjuryor propertydamage.

Drive Belt Maintenance

Measuring and Adjusting
Drive Belt Tension

Ona newtiiier (or if a new belt is
instaIied),the belt tension wiii probably
needto be adjusted after the first two (2)
hours of operation. Thereafter,check belt

tension everyten (10) operating hours=

Maintaining the right tension is important

to good tiiier performance and iong beit

life= If too ioose, the bettwiii slip onthe
puIieys,and be unableto deiiver fuIi
powerto the wheels and tines. A loose
beltwill also wearprematurely.

Whiie checking belttension, also inspect
the belt for cuts, cracks, deterioration,
etc. Don't continue using a bettthat isn't

in good shape. You're sacrificing tiller
performanceby doing so.

Tips onkeepingthe drive belt intop
condition include:

o Alwaysput the Wheels/Tines/PTODrive

Leverin NEUTRALwhenthe tiller is not in

USe.

e Keeptension adjusted correctly.
e Don't "speedshift" when moving the

Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Leverbetween

FORWARDand REVERSE.
flow to Measure Bdt Tension

t. Beforetaking ameasurement,besure

the iinkages and pivot points on the
Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Leverare clean

and iubricated. If there is any binding,
you won't get true measurements. Also,

you'ii needthe bett adjustment tooI you

receivedwith your new tiller (Figure

5-ff).

2. Movethe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Leverfuliy down to the FORWARD
position. Thedutch roiier atthe bottom

ofthe levershould be positioned under-
neaththe beltadjustment block (Figure

5=12). Don't let the clutch roller move

during the next few steps. If it moves,

you'll get a false belttension reading.

3. The belttension is correct if the front
of the clutch rolier is 1/4"=to-5/16"away

from the face ofthe upright bracketthat
holds the adjustmentblock inplace

(Figure5=12). To measurethis distance:

a. Without moving the clutch relier,try

inserting the 1/4"=thick,slotted end
of the bettadjustment tooi in
betweenthe roller and the upright
bracket. (Thefiat edgeofthe tooi
must be facing the roller.) Referto
Figure5=13.

h. if only the slotted portion ofthe tool

will fit, the belttension is correct.

¢. If the slotted part of the tooI will not

fit in,the belt is too ioose.

d. If the fulI thickness (5/16") of the

tooI easilyfits in, the belt is too
tight.

Figure 5=11: Use this belt adjust=
ment tool to measure and adjust

drive belt tension.

Figure 5=12: Shift into FORWARD
and measure distance between

roller and upright bracket using the
belt adjustment tool

4. If the belttension is correct, move the
Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverback to

NEUTRAL.

Figure 5=13: tnsert slotted end of
belt adjustment tool between roller

and bracket, with the flat side of the
slotted end facing the roller.

How to Adjust Belt Tension

1. As describedin the foiiowing steps,
drive belt tension isadjusted by moving
the adjustment block up or down.

Moving it down wiii tighten the belt;
moving it up ioosens the belt.

HINT: The distance the block moves

approximately equals the distance the

roller moves.

In most cases,the ciutch roiier wiii not
havebeenvery far out of position, sothe
adjustment blockwiii only needto be

movedslightly (up or down).

2. Movethe Wheets/Tines/PTODrive

Leverto NEUTRALposition. Theclutch

rolier wiii come to rest anywhereonthe
face ofthe beltadjustment block,

depending upon drivebett length and
current belt tension adjustment.

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Section5: Maintenance

Before inspecting,cmeaningor servicing the machine, shut off engine,wait for all moving partsto come
to a cempmetestop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition
key, if so equipped,

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.

3. Insert the belt adjustment toot through
the hole in the side of the adjustment

block, spacing the ends ofthe tooI equaliy
on both sides (Figure5-14). Rotatethe

tool sothe slotted endfacesdown.

Figure 5=14: With Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Lever in NEUTRAL, insert tool

through hole in adjustment block.

4. Placethe Wheets/Tines/PTODrive
Leverin FORWARDposition. Thearms of

the clutch controi yokewiii be resting on
the beit adjustmenttooI andthe ciutch

roller should be engagedslightly beneath

the adjustment block (Figure5o15).

Figure 5o15: With Drive Lever in
FORWARD position, clutch roller

should be engaged slightly beneath
the adjustment block.

5. Useone hand to holdthe drive leverin
FORWARDwhiie usingag/16" wrench to

loosen (don't remove)the bolt atthe back
of the beltadjustment block (Figure 5-16).

Theadjustment block should befreeto

moveeither up or down.

Figure 5-16: Hold Drive Lever while
loosening bolt, Push lever down to

tighten belt; pull up to loosen belt.

6. Pushthe drive ieverdown if the beit
needstightening. Puli the iever up if the

belt needsto be loosened. Holdthe drive
leverin piace andtighten the bolt inthe

adjustment block firmly.

7. Letgo of the drive ieverandremove
the beit adjustmenttooi from the hole in
the adjustment block.

8. Checkthe tension on the belt by

foiiowing the previous instructions "How

to Measure BeltTension."

NOTE: If the adjustment blockis alIthe
way down and the measurementbetween

the clutch rolier andthe bracketisiess
than 1/4",then a newdrive belt is needed.

Replacing the Drive Belt

Removing the Belt

1. Move Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverto

NEUTRALposition.

2. Whiie kneelingonthe right side of the
tiiier, createslack in the belt by reaching

overto the ieft side of the puIieys and
pushing in on the centerof the belt with

your finger.

3. Useyour right hand to movethe beit

down and awayfrom the iower puliey, in

the direction ofthe engine (Figure5-17).

4. Pushthe bett upwardto createslack in
the belt (Figure5-18)=

Figure 5-17: First move belt off the
lower pulley.

Figure 5=18: Push belt upward to
create slack.

5. Lift the top half of the beit upandover

the upper pulieyandthe rubber reverse

disc, moving it in front of the reversedisc
(referto Figure5-19).

6. Pushthe Wheets/Tines/PTODrive
Leverdown into the FORWARDposition.

This increasesthe distancebetweenthe

upperand lower puileys. Next, Iift and
puii the entire belt out betweenthe puileys

(Figure5-20).

Replacing the Drive Belt

1. MaceWheels/Tines/PTODrive Leverin
FORWARDposition.

2. Squeezethe belt inthe middie and
insert one end in betweenthe putleys

(Figure5-20).

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Figure 5=19: Move top half of belt
over pulley and reverse disc.

Figure 5=21: Seat belt in upper
pulley, then in lower pulley (High
Range position shown).

7. Move the bottom half of the belt into
the HIGH Rangegroove ofthe lower
puliey (groove closestto engine-- Figure

5=21). If extra slack is needed,hold up
Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverwhile

moving the belt. Verify the belt is seated

properiy on the pulieys.

Section5:

Reverse Disc inspection

The reversediscis madeof steel with a
speciai, iong=iastingrubber compound

bondedto the disc rim= Sincethis is a

wearing part, it shoutdbeinspectedafter
every 30 operatinghours=

1. Measurethe width of the outside edge
ofthe discasshown in Figure5=2£
RepIacethe disc beforethe rubberedge

wears to a thickness of 1/8"or iess.

Failureto do so could causethe steel
underneaththe rubberto damagethe

transmission pulley=

Figure 5=20: Shift into FORWARD

and remove the belt.

3. Pushbelt forward then down until it is
looped overthe lower pulley (Figure

5=18). Donot yet seat it in either of the
lower pulley's grooves.

HINT: A blunt object, Iike a ruler, can

help you push the belt downwardif
needed.

4. Move thetop hair of the bett up and
overthe rubberreversedisc, but donot
seat it in either ofthe grooves inthe top
pulley.

5. Piacethe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Leverin NEUTRAL.

6. Move thetop half of the belt into the
HIGHRangegroove (groove closest to

the engine) on the top pulley (Figure
5-21).

8. To movethe belt to the LOWRange
position, seeChangingBelt Speedsin

Section 4.

9. After instaliing the belt, check and
adjust for correct belt tension as
explainedpreviously.

Reverse Drive

System Maintenance

Theseinstructions expiain how to inspect,

reptaceor adjust the various reversedrive

components.

Butfirst, here's how the reversedrive
system works: Whenyou raisethe
Wheeb/Tines/PTODrive Leverup in

REVERSEposition, this iowers the rub°
berizedreversedisc(it's attachedto the
engine drive puiiey) untii this rotating disc
contactsthe transmission drive puiiey.
Thefriction betweenthe rotating reverse
disc and the transmission puiiey causes

thetransmission driveshaft to be
powered in a counterciockwise direction

(asviewedfrom the operator's position
behind handlebars)=The driveshaftthen

turns the wheelsand tine shafts ina

reversedirection.

Figure 5-22: Measure the edge of
the reverse disc for wear.

2. Lookfor big cracks or missing chunks
of rubber from the disc. If so damaged,

the disc should berepiacedimmediately.

tI_IPORTANT: Extend theIife of the
reverse disc by always pausing in

NEUTRAL before shifting between
FORWARD and REVERSE. Also-the

reverse disc is not suited for continuous
or sustained reverse operation. Use

reversespanngiy.

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Section5: Maintenance

Before inspecting,deaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving partsto came

to a cornpiete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition

key, if so equipped.
Failureto fellow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.

Replacing the Reverse Disc
Foilowthese stepsto repIacethe reverse

disc, (If your tiller hasaBumperAttach=
rnentmounted, it must be removedfirst=)

Removing the Reverse Disc

1. Move Wheets/rines/PTODriveLeverin
NEUTRALposition.

2. Wedgea5/16"-thick board betweentop
of engine pulley (avoidcontacting reverse
disc) and cast iron housing nextto it=

This immobilizes pulley=

3. Usea 9/16" wrenchto loosenthe
mounting bait shown in Figure5-23.

Rememberto irnrnobiiizethe pulieywith

the wood wedge whiie iooseningtire bolt.

If necessary,pry the disc from the puliey

with the tip of a screwdriver. Backthe

bait out asfar aspossible. Thenangle

the disc a little to removeit. Bring the

bolt and Iockwasher along with the disc.

and engine mount movedownto press

on the reverseadjustment bolt (Figure5-

24). Tills action compressesthe reverse
spring and plunger assembly, requiring
you to hoidti_eiever upin REVERSE.
Whenyou reieasethe iever,the spring
autornaticatiypushesthe leverbackinto

NEUTRALposition.

Thespring andpiungerassemblyis

designedto preventthe reversediscfrom
making contact with the transmission

puliey until you shift into REVERSE.

Whenthe ieveris in NEUTRAL,the switch

body on the bottom of the engine mount

tab shouid berestingsquareiyontop of
the reverseadjustment bolt (Figure 5-24)=

The reverseadjustmentbait canbe
adjusted upordownto correct a number

of reversedrive operating probierns, as

explainednext.

merit bait should beadjustedupward (see
instructions that follow). Moving adjust-

rnent bolt upward wiii also solve problem
of a tiiler thatgoes into REVERSEon its

OWn,

Figure 5-25: Checking Reverse

Disc in NEUTRAL.

3. Useyour ieft hand to hold
Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverup in

REVERSE,while briefly pulling out engine
start rope=The reversedisc shoutd turn

lower putiey (see Figure5-26)= If not, or
it requiresaiot of pressureto hoid iever

up in REVERSE,then reverseadjustment
bait must beadjusteddownward. When

correctly adjusted,the Wheeis/Tines/PTO
Drive Levershould popout of reverse

whenthe ieveris reieased,but not require
exceptionaleffort to hold it up in reverse

position.

Figure 5°23: Removing Reverse Disc.

/nstaltiflga New Reveme Disc

1. Dosteps 1=through-3, describedprevi-
ously, in reverse.

2. Tighten mounting bait securely, and
check for correct operation-- see

Checkingand Adjusting ReverseDrive

System=

Checking and Adjusting

Reverse the Drive System

Whenthe Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLever
is moved up into REVERSE,the engine

36

Figure 5°24: Spring and plunger
assembly.

Checking and Adjusting Reverse Dhc

1. Verify'that iinkages for
Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Leverare Iubri-

cated with oiiandenginemount barsand

bettadjustment block are iubricated with

grease= (See TillerLubricationin this
section=)

2. PlaceWheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverin

NEUTRAL=Briefly pulIout engine recoil

start rope whiie watching reversedisc.
The disc should turn, but iower puiiey

should not (Figure5-25)= If reversedisc
turns lower puliey, or if it is iocated c!oser

than 3/16" to the putley, reverseadjust-

Figure 5°26: Checking Reverse Disc

in REVERSE.

4. Shift the Wheetsfrines/PTODrive Lever

to REVERSEandthen let it go. The lever

should returnto NEUTRAL. If not, the
reverseadjustment bolt will haveto be

adjusted upward.

HI--IBb

Section5: Maintenance

Before inspecting,cleaningorservicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving partsto come
to a completestop, disconnect spark plugwire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition
key, if so equipped.

Failureto follow these instructionscanresult in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.

Adjusting Reverse Drive:

1, PlaceWheeis/Tines/PTODriveLeverin
FORWARDposition.

2, Onieft side of tiiier, put a 1/2"wrench

on the piunger retainingboit andanother
1/2"wrench on the jam nut nextto it

(Figure5-27). Whiie hoiding the boit

steady, ioosenthe jam nut (counterclock=
wise) until it touchesthe bolt head.

Figure 5-27: Hold bolt steady while
loosening or lightening jam nut.

3. Turn the bolt in until it tightens against
the piunger insidethe spring. The boit

must be tigirt to prevent piunger from

turning - but becarefulnot to overfighten

and breakthe boll

7, Placea chalk or pencil mark on the top
edgeof the plunger retaining bolt. Now,

while watching the mark,ioosen the boit
3/4-turn (Figure5-29). Do not exceeda

3/4 tuns (this would disengagethe bolt
from the iocking groove in the sideof the

plunger).

Figure 5-28: Loosen jam nut before
turning reverse adjustment bolt.

8. Holdthe plunger retaining bolt steady
with awrenchwhile tightening thejam
nut againstthe side of the plungerhousing
(Figure5=27).

Bole Tine IVtaintenance
CheckingTinesfor Wear

Inspect the tines for wearor damageafter
every30 operating hours= Therate of
weardependsupon hours of useand soil
conditions. With use,thetines get
shorter, narrower and morepointed
(Figure5-30)= If badiyworn, they losethe
ability to tiii deepiy=

Figure 5-30: Cheek for wear

every 30 operating hours.

Worn tines ieavean ever=increasinggap
in the middle of atiiied row=The normal

gap is 3" betweenthe tinetips -repiace
thetines when the gap widens to 5"
(Figure5=31)=

4. Piacea 7/8" wrench on the headof the
reverseadjustment boit and a 9/16"

wrench onthe jam nut belowit (Figure5o

28). Hoid the boit steadywhiie ioosening

the jam nut three or four turns.

5. Movethe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Leverto NEUTRAL.The switch body on

the bottom of the enginemounttab

(Figure5°24)shouid be resting squarely
on top ofthe reverseadjustment bolt, and

the reversedisc shoutd beat ieast 3/16"
away from tire transmission drive puliey.

If the reversedisc is any closer than this,
raisethe reverseadjustment boit (turn it

counterclockwise).
6, Checkthat reversediscis at ieast 3/16"

away from transmission drive puiiey.
Then hoid reverseadjustment boit steady

with onewrenchwhiie tightening jam nut
with asecondwrench (Figure5-28).

Figure 5=29: Loosen plunger
retaining bolt about 3/4-turn, then
tighten jam nut against plunger

housing.

9. Checktheaction of the reversediscas
explainedpreviously.

J[VIPORTANT:If the above adjustments
havenot corrected an improperly working
reverse drive, contact an authorized
dealer or Factory Technical Service
Departmentfor assistance.

Figure 5-31: Replace fines when gap

between inner tines is 5 or more

H

(normal gap is 3J').

Tinescan bereplacedindividualiy or as a
compieteset= Seereplacementinstruc=

tions that follow=

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Section5: Maintenance

Before inspecting,cmeaningor servicing the machine, shut off engine,wait for all moving partsto come

to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition

key, if so equipped,
Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.

Single Tine Replacement

The tines or tine hood edges may be
sharp. Wear thick gloves to protect
your handsfrom cuts or scrapes.

1. Movethe Wheets/Tines/PTODrive
Leverto NEUTRAL,the WheelSpeed

Leverto either FASTor SLOWposition,
andthe Tines/PTOClutch Leverto

ENGAGE=

2. Gentlytilt the tiiier forward until the
enginerestsontheground=

3. Raisethe hoodflap atthe backofthe

tiller andtie it upwith string=

4. Beforeremoving atine, note inwhich
directionthe benttip points. Thenewtine

must be installedinthesame direction=

5. Usetwo 9/16"wrenchesto removethe

two boltsandnuts securingthe tineto the
tine holder plate (Figure5-32). Usepene-
trating oiI onthe hardwareif it is rustedor

hardto remove.

Removing and Replacing A Tine

,_The tines er tine hood edges may be
sharp. Wear thick gloves to protect
your hands.

®Wear safety goggles to protect your
eyes. When loosening hardware, do

not hit a wrench with a metal tool= this
could shatter the tool or wrench,
sending metal particles intoyear eyes.

The16 BoloTinesare mountedeight per
side on Ieft=sideand right-side tine

holders. Here's howto repbce the tines
and holders as assemblies.

Removing TineHelder Assemhly

1. Follow steps 1-through-3 in Single
TineReplacementabove.

2./dendfy the tine holders as left-side

and right-side holders- theymust be
replaced on the same side from which

they were,removed.Usea place of chalk
or a greasepencil to mark them L and R.

3, Removethe two bolts and nuts
securing eachholder (Figure 5-33).

4, Usea soft maIietto drive the holder
off thetine shaft. (Usea heavy hammer

and block of wood to knock off the immo-
bilizedtine holder.)

5. Whenthe holder is off, cleanall dirt
and debris from the shaft andthe holder.

Appiy fresh grease to the tine shaft.
Replacing Tines Holder Assembly

1. Repiacethe holderso the sharp tine
edgesfaceforward (toward front of tiller)=
Taptine holderbackonthetine shaft=

2. Greasethe threads on the mounting
bolt(s)= Install andtighten the bolt(s)
securely.

Figure 5=32: Removing a single tine
requires taking off two bolts and

two nuts.

6. Mount the newtine exactiytheway the
oIdtinewas positioned= (Thesharp edge
ofthe tine, which entersthesoii first, must
faceforward whenabovethetine shaft.)
Replacethe bolts and nutsandtighten

them securely.

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Figure 5=33: Tine Holders.

Section5:

Tine Shaft Maintenance

After every 10operating hours, remove
the left=and right=side BoloTine holders
and clearawaydirt anddebristhat have

accumulated on thetine shaft or inside
the tine holders. Pieasefoliow this main=

tenance recommendation,as debriscan
cause prematurewearto the tine shaft

and its oil seals. Referto the previous
tine holder removal instructions. After

cleaningawayanydebris and removing
old greasefrom the tine shaft, applyfresh
greaseto thetine shaft.

Tire and Wheel Maintenance

Checktire air pressureevery 39 operating
hours. The recommended pressurefor
tiliing is 10@=20 psi (pounds per square
inch). Bothtires should beinflated
equally. (Unequalpressurecan causethe
tiller to pull to one side.)

Removing the Wheels

Eachwheel is secured by aroll (spiroI)
pin that passesthrough the wheel hub
and the wheel shaft. Drivethe roll pin out

to removea wheel.
1, Prop the transmission up with asturdy

block to raisethe wheelyou want to

removeoff the ground.
2, Move the WheelSpeedLeverto either

SLOWor FASTposition to preventthe
wheels from turning.

3. Usea 5/16" drift pin (or a biunt point

16=pennynail)to drivethe roll pinfree.

Wear safety goggles when driving the

roll pie into or from the wheel hub to
protect your eyes from the possibility of

flying metal particmes.

En_lineOiJMaintenance

Checkthe engineoii ievelbefore starting
the engineeachday andaftereach5
hours of continuous operation. Running
the enginewhen it is iow on oil will
quickiy ruin the engine.

it is recommendedthat you changethe oil
everyten (10) operating hours and even

soonerwhen operating in extremely dirty
or dusty conditions. Referto the separate

EngineOwner's Manual for detailed
serviceinstructions.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

The engine is equipped with a dual

elementair cbaner that filters the air

twice before it entersthe carburetor to

mix with the fuel.

The engineair cteanerfilters dirt and dust

out of the air beforeit entersthe carbum=

tor. Operatingthe enginewith a dirty,

cloggedair fiiter cancausepoor perfor=
mance and damageto the engine. Never
operatethe enginewithout the air cleaner
instatied, inspectandservicethe air
cleanermore often if operating invery
dusty or dirty conditions.

it is critical that the filters bekeptclean
and properiy installed at alitimes. See

the iocation of the air cleanerassembly on
your engine by referring to Figure5=39or

Figure5=40.
Referto the engine manufacturer's iitera-

ture suppiied with your tiiier for compiete

air cleanerserviceand maintenanceinfer=
mation.

Throttle Cable Maintenance

Thethrottle ieversettings arefactory=

adjusted,so unnecessaryadjustments
should not be made. However,if the

engine doesnot start or stop, or respond
immediately to various throttle iever
settings, then adjustments may be
necessary. Pieasereferto the engine
manufacturer literature suppiied with your

tiller for specific adjustment instructions.

Jgnitien System Maintenance

Your engine is equipped with ebctronic
ignition, it does not havea condenser or
points, so there is no needto perform any
regular tune=upmaintenanceon this
system other than adjusting or replacing

the spark plug.

Spark Plug Maintenance

Thespark piug must beingood condition

for proper engineoperation. Removeand
inspectthe plug every59 operating hours
or annualiy, whichever occurs first.

Thecorrect electrodegap is .039". Check
the gap with a feelergauge. Donot usea

spark piug if the porcelainis cracked,the
electrodesare pitted or burned, or if other
visible damageis present.

NOTE: Do not wire brush or sandbiastthe
spark piug to cleanit -ioose particles

canenterthe engine,causing damage!

To repiacethe plug, first tighten it

securelyby hand,then useaspark plug
wrench to tighten the pluganextra 1/4

turn.

Battery Care and Maintenance

The batteo' is sealedandis mainteneece=

free.Acid levelscannotbechecked.

, Always keepthe battery cablesand

terminals clean and free of corrosive
build=up.

, After cleaningthe batteryand

terminals, appiy aiight coat of
petroleum jetiy or greaseto the

terminals and cover bothterminals
with the rubber boots.

When removing the battery, always dis=
connect the negative (-) came first

followed by the positive(+) cabb. Re=
verse this procedurewhen reinstalling

the battery.

39

Section5: Maintenance

$terin9 Your Titler

Whenyour tiiier won't be usedduring the

off-season,prepareit fer storagewith the

following steps:

1. Cleanthe tiller andengine.

2. De routine tiiier iubricatien and check
for loose hardware.

3. Protectthe engine from deterioration
er damageby referring te the engine

storage instructions in your engine

manualiiterature=

4. Whenengineis still warm, drain eiI

from enginecrankcase. Refillwith fresh

motor oii.

5. Protect internal cyiinder against rust by
removing spark plug andpouring ene
ounceef cleanengineoii into sparkplug
hole. Thenstewiy puli out receiistart
rope 2 or 3times te distribute eil inter-
natiy. Repiacespark plug, but do not
reconnectpiugwire. Puli rope untii resis-

tance is felt -- iet rope rewind.

5. Chargebattery (electric start option).
Storebattery in cool, dry location.

7. Move Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLeverte
NEUTRALposition. Keeptiller in a clean,

dry area.

8. Neverstore tiiier with rue!in fuel tank
in an enclosedarea where gas fumes

could reachair openflame or spark, er
where ignition sources are present (space

heaters,hot water heaters,furnaces, etc.).

inspecting Ferward JnterJeck

Wiring System

Checkthe Ferwardh_terieckwiring
systemeveryten (10) operating hours,
fer tight cennections andto seethat the
insulation enthe wires is unbreken (te
preventthe system from sherting eut)=

1. Check insulated wire harnessfrom
lower ends of handlebarsto wire harness

connecter en tep, right side of transmis-
sion cover= Besure connector is secure=

2, Check insulatedtubing from connecter

te cast iron motor mount/belt shroud.

3. Checkthe wire ieadingfrom thetubing
everto the switch assembly mounted on

tep ef the tab on the cast iron motor

mount-belt shroud. Also checkthe
secondwire that leads to the throttle

cablemounting bracket onthe right side,
forward portion ofthe engine.

Testing the Ferward
Jnterleck Wiring System

The wiring circuit for the Forward

Interleck SafetySystemis designedto
ground eut the engine's ignition system.

Therearethreeswitches in the circuit

which, when open,iet the engine run.
Oneswitch is en the neutral piunger tab

ef the castiron motor mount. This switch
is open wheneverthe WheelsYrines/PTO

Drive Leveris in NEUTRALor REVERSE
positions. Theother twe switches are

located insidethe handlebars,directly
abovethe twe ForwardInterleck Levers.

Theswitches arewired se when squeezed
(open) the engine will run. Thereis a

fourth switch iocatedin the wiring
harnessconnector on the top, right side

ef the transmission cover, it warns you if
theconnection is not matedby not ietting

theengine run while the Wheetsfrines/PTO
Drive Leveris inFORWARD=

1. A broken erdisconnectedwire ceuId
let the enginerunwitheut yeu having to

press ene of the ForwardInterlock Levers.

2. A barewire touching tiiier er engine
metal could greund eut the engine's

ignition.

3. A switch that hasfaiiedaliows the
engineto run. Or it mayprevent the

enginefrom running.
Referto the Troubieshootingsection if

your ForwardInterieck Safety System is
net operating correctly.

4O

AppendixA: Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

CHECK OR TEST

(Checkof test in sequenceshown

until problem is resolved,)

Throttle Lever in STARTposition X
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

in NEUTRALposition X
Forward Interlock Wire Harness

connector securely mated X X

Forward Interlock Levers i_otbeing

squeezed prior to shifting Wheels/
Tines/PTO Drive Leverto X

FORWARDposition

Visually inspect for bare_broken

or disconnected wires X X
Clreckhandlebar wire harness X X

Checktransmission wire harness X X

Engine
won'tstart

Engine shuts off when
Wheelsffines/PTO Drive
Leveris shifted into

FORWARD

Engine does notshot off
when Forward _nterlosk

Leversare released wNle
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive

Leveris in FORWARD

Treahlesheetia# Precedares

1 Wheels/Tiees/PTO[}riveLever:
A. Leverfleesnetstayin FORWARD-

*Drivebelt maybetootight. Raisebelt
adjustmentblockalittle(Sect.5)=

,,ClutchpawIspring atendof levermaybe
overstretched,install newspring.

B. Leverhardteshift intoREVERSE-

, Checkreversediscfor wear(Sect.5)=
,,Checkadjustmentof reversediscand/or

reversespring andplungerassy.(Sect=5).
*Cleanandre-lubricaterector ITlountbars,
beltadjustmentblockandlinkagesonlever

(Sect=5)=

C. TiOerstaysin REVERSEwhenteveris
reteased-

,,Lubricatemotor mountbars,beltadjust°
rnentblockandlinkageso,1lever(Sect.5).

*Checkadjustmentof reversespringand
plunger(Sect.5). If problempersists,
contactTechnicalServiceDepartment.

D. Leversticksin FORWARD-

* Lubricaternotormountbars,belt adjust°
rnentblock,andlinkagesoll lever(Sect.5).

If problemcontinues,contacttheTechnical
ServiceDepartment.

E. Leverhardto shiftintoFORWARD-

*Followadvicefor ProblemI=D=Alsocheck
for possiblebentmotor mountbarthat could

bebindingin enginemountholes.
2 WheelSpeedLever:

A. Leverhardtoshift, orsticksin FASTer

SLOWwheelgearpositions=

Figure 5=43: Check connecting red,
shifting Dnkage and eccentric lever.

* Lubricateeccentricleverat rearof power

unittransmission(Figure5-43). Ifrustis
present,usepenetratingoil andwork

eccentricleverbackandforthbyhand.
, Lubricatelinkageto Whee!SpeedLeverto

eccentriclevel(Figure5°43).
* Clutchinsidetransmissionmaybebinding.

Disconnectlinkagefrom eccentricleverand
work eccentricleverbyhand. if difficultor

impossibleto move,it maybedueto a
damagedkeywayon thewhee!shaft.
ContactTechnicalServiceDepartment.

* Lubricatewashersandcastlenut on pivot
of lever. If necessary,removerollpinand

backnutoff1/6thturn. Replaceroll pinand
testthemovement.

* Applygreaseto zerkfitting (if so equipped)
with greasegununtilgreaseappearsaround

washers.

B. Levershiftsinto FASTwheelgear,but
netintoSLOWwheelgear-

* Connectingrodatendoflevermightbe

backwards,or bentin towardtransmission
housingandhitting it. Othershiftinglinkage

might bebent. Straightenor replacelinkage
(Figure5°43).

* Clutchinsidetransmissionmaybebinding

(Problem2-A).

C. Levermevesfreely,hut wen'tshift inor
outofgear-

* Eccentricshiftingpin insidetransmission

rnaybebroken(rare)orworn. Disconnect
linkagefromeccentricleverandtry moving

eccentricleverby hand(Figure5°43). If

levermoveseasily,contacttheTechnical

ServiceDepartment.

3 WheelsaedTieesWee'tTerm
* Reviewoperationof controls(Sect=3 & 4)=

* Checkconditionandadjustmentof drive

beltand reversedisc (Sect=5)=

, MoLHlting boltfor transmissiondrivepulley

maybeloose. (SeeFigure51). If so, drive
beltor reversediscwillturn pulley,but
pulleywon'tturn maindriveshaft.

, Wormgearsthatdrivewheelandtiller
shaftsmaybeworn.

4 WheelsTerm[}titTieesWee't:
* Tines/PTOClutchLevermustbe inENGAGE

position(Sect.3)=

, Tines/PTOClutchLevermayneedadjust°

I_fe nt=

* Keyfor dogclutchon tineattachmentmain

driveshaft maybemissing,broken.

, Wormgearsthatdrivethetineshaft may

beworn.

41

AppendixA: Troubleshooting

, Hardwareholdingfineholdersto fineshaft

maybernissingor broken.Tocheck,
removeholders(Sect.5).

, Keyfor bronzeworm gearoil firmattach°

meetmaindriveshaftmaybemissingor
broken.

5 Tines TermBetWheelsWoe't:

° Checkoperationof WheelSpeedLever

(Problem2).

, Hi-Prokeyinsidewheelclutch maybe

missing,broken. If so, clutchwill not turn
wheelshaft.

, FASTandSLOWspeedwheelgearsmay

beworn. If onlyonegearis worn, therewill
onlybeonewheelspeed.

, Worm gearthatdrivespinionshaftand

piniongearsmaybeworn.

, FASTandSLOWspeedpiniongearsmay

beworn. If onlyonegearis worn, therewill
onlybeonewheelspeed.

, Drive"dogs" onsidesofwheelclutchmay

bewornor broken.Ifonlyonesideof clutch
isaffected,therewill only beonewheel

speed.
6 WheelsAsd Tisss Tsro OsTopOf

Grosod, BstStepOrHesitatemoSoil:

, Drivebeltrnaybeloose(Sect.5).
, Mountingboltfor transmissiondrivepulley

maybe!oose(Figure51).
7 Tiller JompsWhile Tillisg:

, DepthRegulatorLeversettoodeepforsoil

conditions. Usea shallowersetting.
, Enginethrottlespeedtoo fast.
, Tiller wheelspeedtoo fastfor soil condio

tions. Changeto LOWbeltrangeorSLOW

wheelspeed.

8 DepthRsgelater Lever

Diffis[dt ToMove:
, Lubricatespringassemblyanddepth

adjustmentbat (Sect.5).
, Checkfor bentdepthadjustmentbar.

9 WheelAsdShaftNlevs

OctTe DoeSide:
, Snapringon wheelshaftmaybe

dislodged. Raisewheelsoff groundand

checkfor backandforth playinshaft. If

thereis play,oneor bothsnapringsisloose.

18 Tiller Polls ToOss Side:
, Checktire pressure(Sect.5).

11 Tise HolderBelt

Breaks OrLoosens:
° Earlier models havefine holder keys,

Checkthat keysareinkeywaysof fineshaft.

Withoutkeyinholder,left-sidefine boltwill

tightenandbreak:right-sidebolt will loosen

(Sect.5).

12 Peer Tractiss:
, Bartreadtires,tire chains,or wheel
weightsmaybeneeded.

13 GearOil LeakFromPowerUnitOrTins
AttachmestTransmissions:
, SeeSection5.

14 EogissLacksPower:
, *Air cleanerrestrictedwithdirtand/oroil.

, Sparkplugwirelooseor damaged.Spark

plugwornorfouled.
° EngineLmderexcessivework load. Use

SLOWwheelspeedand LOWbeltrange.
, *Throttlecablemaybelooseor re!sad

justed.
° Verifythat engineisn't runningwith choke

partiallyengaged.
, *CheckCarburetoradjustment.
, *Engineoverheating.Checkoil leve!and

cleancoolingfins. Oil maybeverydirty. Let

hotenginecoo!beforerestarting.
, *Dirt or waterin rue!or fue!system.

, Enginecrankcaselowinoil, or overfilled
with oil. Checkandadjustlevel.

, * Lowenginecompression.

15 EsgissOiffic[dtToStart:
, Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLevernot in

NEUTRALposition.

- Fueltanklow or empty.
, *Dirt or waterin fue!or fue!system.

, *Fue!line isrestricted.
, *Chokecontrolnotset properly.

, *Spark plugworn or fouled(weakspark).

, *Air cleanerrestrictedwithdirtand/oroil.
, *Throttlecableadjustment.

, Enginethrottlelevernotfreeto move
throughitsfulloperatingrange.

, Throttlewireand itslinkageare binding,or
arebentandnot freeto move.

, Low enginecompression.

16 EsgiseWoo'tStart:
, SeeTroubleshootingthe ForwardInterlock

SafetySysteminSection5.
, Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLevernot in

NEUTRALposition.
, Fueltank!oworempty. Orfuelline

restrictedor clogged.
, *Chokecontrolimproperlyset.
, *Water or dht infue!,and/or fue!system.
, *Spark plugfouledor worn. Sparkplug

wirelooseor damaged.
, *Carburetorrnayneedadjustment.
, *Air filter cloggedwithoilor dirt.

, Carburetorfloat faulty(or float valve

leaking)-ifso,tap sideof bowllightlywith

handleof screwdriver(or similarobject).
, Stalefuelclogscarburetor,andvalves.

Drainoldfue!andaddnewfueh

, *Fue!tankshut-offvalve(if soequipped)

notinfullyOpenposition.

, OnBriggs& Strattonengine,On/Offswitch

notinONposition.
Bsctric StartEogisssOsly:

, Electricalconnectionslooseor shortedto

metalframes,bracketsor covers(Sect.5).

* Batterydischarged(Sect.5).
° Electricstarter Fnotorfaulty.

17 EogioeShstsOffWhsoWheels/
Tioss/PTODriveLever Is msForward:

, SeeTroubleshootingtheForwardInterlock

SafetySysteminSection5.

, Short in keyswitch or keyswitchwire

harness.

, Checkstartermotor moLmtingboltsfor

looseness.HaveAuthorizedEnghleService
Dealerinspectthestarter motor.

, Checkoil leve!forcorrectamoLmt.

18 EsgiosOverheats

, Cleantheenginecoolingfills, shroudand

covers(Sect.5).

, Checkfor brokenflywheelfills (under

engineshroud). SeeAuthorizedEngine
Dealer.

19 EogiosReosErratically:

,, Wateror dirt ingasolineor carburetor.
° Carburetormayneedadjustment.See

EngineOwner'sManuah

, *SparkplugfoLfledordirty. Sparkplug

wirelooseor damaged.

° *Looseor crackedcarburetor.
, Governorlinkagenotadjustedproperlyor

binding. SeeAuthorizedEngineService
Dealer.Don'tattemptto repairbyyourself.

° Checkpangasket,enginesealsanddrain

plugsfor leaks.Seeyour AuthorizedEngine
ServiceDealer.

28 EsgiosRsssWell,
BstLaborsUodsrTiller Lead

° *Checkgovernorlinkageforfreedomof

iTiovement.

, Checkthrottlesetting andcarburetor

adjustment.SeeEngineOwner'sManual.

, Tilling depthis possiblytoodeep. To

correct,lowerthedepth regulatorlever.

, Possibleworn tiller wormgearor loose

driveshaft.
21 KeySwitchWill Net

StartTheEsgioe

, Checkbattm7terminalsforcorrosion

(Sect.5).

, Dischargedbattery(Sect.5).
, Defectivesolenoid.

42 * see Engine Owner's Manual orcontact an aufl?orizedengine dealer for information.

AppendixB: Attachments&Accessories

Troy°Bilt®PTO LogSplitter

290o258°081

TheTroy-Biit(_ PTOLog Spiitter provides

you with a convenientandeasymeansof
splitting about ahalf acord of wood per
hour whenworking alone. When
connectedto the PTOPower Unit,the
tiiier's engine runs the spiitter's hydraulic
pump, providing you with 13 tons of
steady, unhurried and predictable splitting

force,
Asanaddedbenefit,the power-driven

mobility provided by the PTOPower Unit
aliows you to movethe splitter to and
from your wood piie, overto aneighbor's
piace, or along the woodpile to a fresh
suppiy of iogs.

Featuresinclude a 15secondsplitting
cycle; canhandleiog sizes up to 26" iong;
a two-stage hydraulic pump that automat-
icaliy shifts into iow gearto provide four-
times greater pressurewhen needed;
st!re-cutwedge designfor spiitting green,
stringy wood; and an auto-control valve

for automatic return stroke.

Dezeri$new Blade Attachment

290o259o081

In the winter, movesupto one foot of
light snow (or 6"-to-8" of heavysnow); at
other times useit to move or spread
sand, gravel, ioosedirt, grain, sawdust,
etc. Attacheseasiiy to the front ofthe
Wrap-Around Bumper Guard. Setthe
bladeto severalangles. Weighs41-lbs.;

measures15"x 32".

Rew Marker Attachment

29eo257oe81

Doyou like very straight, even,neat rows
in your garden? If so, the RowMarkeris
a must attachment. Hooks quickiy to the

Hilier/Furrower attachment- eliminates
the needfor string, stakes,measuring

tape, etc. You'ii iikethe straight rowsit
helpsyou makeif you iay out furrows, dig
compost trenches,or makeraisedbeds.

The Row Marker extends from 28"-to-
49_", letting you varythe width between

rows to suit the crop you're planting.

V°Sweep Cultivater

TheV-SweepCultivator is aspecialized
tool designedfor between=rowcropculti-
vation. Instead of stirring the soil, it
slices through just below the surface to
eliminate practically anyweeds in its path.

TheSweepmounts easiiyto the optional
Tow HitchAttachment atthe rearofthe

PTOPower Unit. The bladeis madeof
high carbon,heattreated steel and

measures2" wide (overall wing span is
20").

The uniquewaythe Sweepworks,
skimming alongjust underneaththe soil's
surface without turning the soii over,

makesthis the idealtooi for usein dry,
dusty conditions where it is important to
keepsoii disturbanceto a minimum.
And, becauseof its 20"widecutting path,
it doesaneffectivecultivation job at afast
speed.

TheSweep'snaturalshaliow cultivation
helpsto preventweedseedsfrom being
brought to the soii's surface. This

shaliow cultivation featurealso means
there's lesschance of damagingthe roots

of your vegetables. Fordeeper or more
shaliow cultivating, the bladedepthcan
be changedwith a simple adjustment..

Helpincreasetraction by putting extra

weight directly on the wheels. They

reducebuckingandjumping when deep-
tiffing in heavyso!I. They'reshipped
empty- fiii them with material iike
concrete, sand, gravel, etc. They bolt

directly to the tiller wheels.

Wrap-Around Bumper Guard

29eo255oe81

Orderthis BumperGuardby itself or

receiveit as one ofthe components if you

order the combination Dozer/Snow Biade
attachment. Protectsthe enginefrom

damageby wrapping around and protect-

ing manyofthe engine components. 1"

diameter,high-strength steeltubing.

tliller/Furrower Attachment

290o25Ooe81

The most popularattachment becauseit

doesso many jobs. Mountsto the rear of
the depth regulator bracket. Furrower

btadeeasiiy makes piant rows, trenches,

ditchesto 8"deep. When hiiier wings are
attachedto furrower biade,attachment

makeshiiied rows and raised bed
gardens. Convertsfrom a furrower to a

hiller and backagain, in seconds, without
tools.

43

Section

13

12

WREELSiTiNESiPTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKEASSEMBLY

16 _ SeePage 50

REF PART
No. No. DESCRiPTiON QTY.

2
3
4

5
6

7

8

647°04006

1908156
710=0805
GW-2447

1177548
712=3010

686-04006
GW-2165=1

LeverAssembiy-Wheeis/Tines/

PTODrive dnctudes ReL17) ......... 1

Spring-clutch pawi........................ 1

Bolt-hex hd. 5/16-18 x 1=1/2L...... 3

Bushing-3/8" =................................ 3

Lockwasher-externaltooth, 5/16". 3

Nut-hex, 5/16"=18.......................... 3

RollerAssembly............................ 1

Yoke-left side................................ 1

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

9 GW=2165-2

10 GW=2164

11 710=0514
12 736=0169

13 736=3050
15 712=0798

16 1113-1
17 GW-2595

Yoke-right side.............................. 1

Link-yoke pivot, left & right,

6=7/8''Iong................................. 2

Bolt-hex hd.,3/8=16x 1"............... 6

Lockwasher-spring lock, 3/8"........ 6

Washer-fiat, 3/8", S.A.E................. 6

Nut-hex, 3/8"-16............................ 2

Bushing-spacer, 19/64" (.300")..... 6

Knob.............................................. 1

44

MODELS 682J, E686N & E682L PartsList

FORWARD iNTERLOCKSYSTEM

See Page46

FIEF PAFIT
No. No. DESCFIJPTION QTY.

629-04017

EngineWire HarnessAssy-forward

interlock system tinct, one red
and one biack wire, piugcon-
nector, neutral switch andPVO
tubing. Parts not avaiiabte

separately................................. 1

FIEF PAFIT
No. No. DESCFIPTION QTY.

2
3
6
7
8

GW-9971
1186246
GW-9205
725-0157
GW-2551

Lockwasher-externattooth, 7/16"___1

Nut-hex, 7/16"-20 ....................... 1

Clip-for plug connector............... 1

Tie-plastic ................................... 2

HandlebarWire HarnessAssy-

(seepage46, Ref. No.20) ....... 1

45

PartsList MODELS 682J, E686N & E682L

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

2O

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

2
3
4
5
6

10
11
12
13
14
15

16

GW=9548

GW=9119
GW=9120
GW=2657
1186233
GW=1021=1

GW=2542=1

GW=2542=2

1901784

GW=2534A
GW=2717
GW-9125
777122026
1918111
1186389

1909286

Bolt-Hex hd., flangedself=iocking

Grade5, 1/2-13 x3=1/2'' ............ 1

Knob-handbbar height adjustment 1

Ring-retaining (tolerancering)...... 1

Stud-handlebar height adjustment 1

Nut-hex, 1/2"=13............................ 1

Clamp-left, handlebarheight

adjustment ................................. 1

Ratchet-left, handbbar height

adjustment ................................. 1

Ratchet-right, handbbar height

adjustment ................................. 1

Clamp-right, handbbar height

adjustment ................................. 1

Base-handlebarmounting............. 1

Handlebars.................................... 1

Grip-handlebars............................ 2

Decal-Control panel...................... 1

Bolt-curved hd,GR5,1/4=20x 2".. 1
Nut-hex, flanged setf=iocking,whiz

lock, 1/4"=20............................... 1

Throttle Control & Cable,66". ....... 1

2

REF
No.

17
18
19
20

21

22
23

24

24A

25
26
27

28
29

PART

No. DESCRiPTiON QTY.

777120946
725=0157
GW=9219
GW=2551

GW=9250

GW=9385
GW=2543
GW=2563

1186009

GW=9733

786=04003
GW=9199
GW=9514

GW=9387
777D06526
777D06527

Decal-Forward interlock Lever...... 2

Tb-ptastic ..................................... 2

Plug-wire harnessretainer............ 2

HandlebarWire HarnessAssy-

forward interlock system............ 1

Handbbar Switch-forward

interlock system ......................... 2

Lock Pin-handlebar switch............ 2

Switch Housing-handlebarswitch. 2

SwitchAssembly........................... 1

(includes Ref.21=23)

Screw-pan head,10=24x 1/2",

thread=forming........................... 2

Screw-philIips head,10=32x 1/2",

thread=forming........................... 1

Lever-Operator PresenceControl.. 2
Pivot Pin-forward interIockIever... 2

Retaining Ring-Hip ring-forward

interlock lever............................. 2

Return Spring-fwd intertockIever. 2

Label- Troy@It Horse.................. 1

Label- Troy@it Horse "Big Red". 1

46

MODELS 682J, E686N & E682L PartsList

DEPTH REGULATOR & TiNE HOOD ASSEMBLIES

e54

._ 2/--.:?_lg

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1
2

3
4

5
6

7
8

9

710-3005
GW-1113-1

736-0169
712-3017

GW-20795
GW-9120

GW-9119
GW-2121

710-0599

Boit-hex hd.,3/8-16 x 1-1/4". ....... 2

Bushing-19/64" (.300" Ig.)............ 2

Lockwasher-spdng iock,3/8"....... 2

Nut-hex, 3/8"o16........................... 2

Bar-depth regulator...................... 1

Ring-retaining .............................. 1

Knob-depth regulator ................... 1

Bar-drag, depth regulator............. 1

Screw-thread-forming,

1/4-20 x 1/2".............................. 2

10

1186329

Bolt-flanged hexhd,

5/16-18 x 3/4"............................ 2

1

21

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

12 GW-9929
13 GW-2468

14 777122027

777S32049

15 GW-2525
16 1185469

17 GW-9534
18 GW-9384

19 710-0597
20 1110106

21 710-04049

Washer-fiat, 5/16"......................... 2

Hood............................................. 1

Decal-hood, operating inst. (LH).. 1
Decal-hood, operating inst. (RH).. 1

Bracket.......................................... 1

Pin-roll (spirol) 1/4" x 1"............... 1

Spacer........................................... 1

Spring ........................................... 1

Bott-hex hd,, 1/4-20x1",................ 1

Locknut-l/4"o20 ........................... 1

Bolt-flanged hexhd.,

5/16-18 x 5/8"............................ 2

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REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

WHEELSPEEDLEVER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

GW-9362
GW-9838
GW-9934
GW-9932
GW-2178
1902240
GW-9317
GWq515

Pin-spring, 1/8"................................ 1

Nut-castle (slotted), 1/2"-20............ 1

Washer-shoulder, 1/2"..................... 1

Washer-disc spring ......................... 2

Lever-wheel speedshift ................... 1

Knob-wheel speed shift lever........... 1

Pin-cotter, 3/32" x 1"........................ 1

Connectingrod, wheelspeed-shift

lever(incI. Ref.7 & Ref.9)........... 1

9

10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18

GW-1033
736-0275
GW-9338
712-0158
710-0514
736-0169
736-3050
GW-1113-1
GW-9120

Swivel-connecting rod ..................... 1

Washer-fiat, 5/16", S.A.E................. 1

Pin-hair cotter.................................. 1

Locknut-hex hd.,5/16"=18............... 1

Bolt-flanged hexhd., 3/8-16 x 1"..... 5

Lockwasher-spring lock, 3/8", ......... 5

Washer-fiat, 3/8", S.A.E................... 8

Bushing-spacer, 19/64" (.300'Ig.).... 4

Ring-retaining (tobrance ring) ........ 1

BELTDRIVESYSTEM
19
20

GW-2102
GW-21O0

Biock- belt adjustment,3o7/8"......... 1

Rod- belt adjust., 7"with

measuringgauge.......................... 1

21
22
23
24

777120942
1100012
GW-2111
GW-9245

DecaI- enginestabiiization............... 1

Bott-hex hd. 3/8-24 x 1-1/2". .......... 1

Disc-reverse .................................... 1

Belt-forward drive (nosubstitute

dueto extrastrength required) ..... 1

25
26
26
27

GW-1483
GW-1138-1
GW-1138-2
GW-9303

Pulley-engine power takeoff ........... 1

Shim-engine pulley, 1/16" As Req'd
Shim-as above,1/32" As Req'd
Key-engine pulley, 3/16"sq.x 2-1/2" 1

REF PART
No, No, DESCRIPTION QTY,

ENGINESAND ENGINEMOUNT
28 710-0376
29 712=3010
30 GW-1034
31 GW-9147
32 GW-9572
33 736-0119
34 GW-2553
36 736-3052

- 777S30647

Bott-hexhd.,5/16-18x 1",Grade5...... 2

Nut, hex,5/16-18.............................. 1

Bar-engine mounting....................... 2

Plug-thread protector, redplastic.... 2

golt-hex hd., 5/16-24 x 1-1/8"......... 4

Lockwasher-spring iock, 5/16". ....... 4

Mount- engineto tiller ..................... 1

Washer,fiat, .406 x 1.0 x .105......... 1

Decal-hot surface warning .............. 1

WHEEL& TIREASSEMBLIES
43 1915072
45 1915056

Pin- roli, 5/16"x 1-1/2".................... 2

**Wheel & Tire Assy- LeR-Handbar

tread, left side,4:80 x 8"tubelesstire
with valvestem, onone-piece

steel wheel...................................1

45A 1915057

**Wheel & Tire Assy- Right-Hand bar

tread. Sameasabovebut for right side

oftiller .......................................... 1

46 1902020

Cap-wheel hub ................................ 2

* Contactan authorized enginedealer, Troy-gilt dealeror the Factoryfor replacementengine

information.
Contactan authorized enginedealer for engineserviceor parts. Referto the enginename-

platefor enginemodeland type information.

** Forcorrect traction and directional controi, BarTreadTiresshould bemountedonthe

tiller so the closed end of the "V" in the tire tread ontop of thetire facesforward.

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REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

TRANSMISSIONCOVER& SHIFTLEVER

BRACKETASSE_,'IBLIES

1 1186299 Bolt-hex hd., #10-32 x3/8",

selfqocking flange ..................... 3

2 GW-9463 Knob-tines/PTOclutch iever,

tapered,plastic .......................... 1

3 GW-2124 DetentPlate-tines/PTOclutch lever 1
4 777120945 DecaI-operating instructions,

detent plate................................ 1

5 1186349 Bolt-flanged hex hd.,

3/8-16 x 1-1/2".......................... 4

7 1186329 Bolt-flanged hex hd.,

5/16-18 x 3/4",Grade5 ............ 1

9 736-0275 Washer-flat, 5/16", S.A.E.............. 1

10 GW-2149 Bracket-shift levers....................... 1

11 GW-9362 Pin-spring, 1/8". ........................... 1

12 GW-9838 Nut-castb (slotted), 1/2"-20,calI

Tech Servicefor tightening

instructions............................. 1

13 GW-9934 Washer-shoulder, 1/2". ................ 1

14 GW-9932 Washer-disc spring ...................... 2

15 GW-2178 Lever-wheelspeedshift ................ 1

16 GW-2523 Cover-power unit transmission .... 1

17 GW-1123 Gasket-transmission cover........... 1

18 710-0376 Bolt-hex hd., 5/16-18 x 1", Grade5,

(remove with care) ................... 1

19 712-0267 Nut-hex, 5/16"=18......................... 1

20 1901439 Spring-neutral plunger (remove

with care).................................. 1

21 GW-1035=1 PIunger-neutraI (removewith care) 1
22 1901440 Clip Ring-retains neutral piunger_ 1
23 1186393 Nut-hex, flange iocknut,3/8"-16_. 1
24 1902004 Bott-hex hd., 3/8-16x1-1/2",

threadedfull length.................... 1

TINESiPTOCLUTCHLEVERASSEMBLY

25 786-04002 Lever-eccentric,tines/PTOclutch. 1

26 710-3013 Bolt-hex hd., 1/4-20 x 1/2". .......... 1

27 741-04008 Bushing-tines/PTOclutch iever

eccentric shaft........................... 1

28 GW-9516 RetainingRing-(snap ring),

external...................................... 2

29 GW-2461 Eccentric-shaft,tines/PTOclutch

lever........................................... 1

30 GW-9911 Lockwasher-hi-colbr, 1/4"............ 1

31 GW-9672 Screw-socket hd, 1/4-20 x 3/8"... 1

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

35 GW-9301
36 1100004

Key-3/16 sq.x 1".......................... 3

Bolt-hex hd.,5/16-24 x 3/4", self=

locking flange, Grade5 .............. 1

37 GW-9944
38 GW-2107
39 GW-50027

Washer-disc spring (concave)...... 1

PulIey-transmission drive, cast iron 1
Washer-fiat, hardenedshoulder

1-1/4"......................................... 1

40 1186310

Bolt-hex hd., 1/4-20 x 3/4", front

bearingcap................................ 3

42 718-04007
43 721o04044
45 GW-1224-1

Cap-front bearing......................... 1

SeaI-oiI, front bearing cap............ 1

Shim-front bearing cap,.

010"thick ..............................As Req'd

45 GW-1224-2
45 GW-1224-3
45 GW-1224-4
46 GW-1714

Shim-as above,.030"...............As Req'd

Shim-as above,.005"...............As Req'd

Shim-as above,.062"...............As Req'd

Bearing & Race

(incl. onebearingGW-9400

and onecup (race) GW-9401)_. 2

47 GW-2655
48 721-04030
49 GW-9517

Shaft-main drive, power unit ........ 1

Seai-oii, drive shaft, rear .............. 1

RetainingRing-(snapring),internal........1

PINIONSHAFTASSENIBLY
50 715-0121
51 718-04006
52 GW-9604
53 GWq132-1

Pin-toil (spiroi), 1/4 x 2"............... 2

Plug-retaining, pinion bearing...... 2

O-Ring-retaining piug................... 2

Shim-retaining plug, 1-1/64" inner

dia..033" thick (on right side
only one GW-1132-1 shim is also
usedbetweenbearing and washer,

Ref.Nois 54 & 55) .................... As

Req'd

53 GW-1132-2

Shim-same as GW-1132-1,.062". As

Req'd

53 GWq132-3

Shim-same as GW-1132-1,.010" As

Req'd

54 GW-9404
55 GWq126
56 GWq222

Bearing-bali, pinion shaft ............. 2

Washer-pinion shaft..................... 2

Stem Pinion-slow speedgear &

shaft .......................................... 1

57 GW-9502
58 GW-2656
59 GW-9300
60 GW-1233

Ring-retaining, external................ 1

Worm Gear-bronze,wheeldrive... 1

Key-3/16" x 5/8"............................ 1

Gear-fast speed pinion ................. 1

(continued en page55)

DRIVESHAFTASSEMBLY

33 716-0101 RetainingRing-external ................ 1

34 1909139 DogClutch-power unit ................. 1

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REF PART
Ne. Ne. DESCRIPTION QTY.

(continued frem page53)

WHEELSHAFTASSEMBLY

61 721=04031 Seat-oil, wheelshaft ..................... 2

62 1909950 Retaining ring-externaI ................. 2

63 GW-1166=1 Shim-wheel shaft, 1=1/64"inner

dia., .062"thick .......................... As

Req'd

63 GW-1166-2 Shim-as above, .030"thick ....... As

Req'd

63 GW-1166-3 Shim-as above, .015"thick ........ As

Req'd

63 GW-1166-4 Shim-as above, .010"thick ........ As

Req'd

63 GW-1166-5 Shim-same as above,.OO5"thick As

Req'd

64 GW-1086 Bushing-bronze, wheelshaft

bearing ...................................... 2

65 711=04086 Shaft-wheeI, 15=5/8"...................1

66 714=04014 Key-Hi Pro, 1/4"x 1=3/4"............... 1

67 GW=1223 Gear-slow speed,wheel drive....... 1

68 GW=1232 Gear-fast speed, wheeldrive ........ 1

69 GW-1237 Dog Clutch-wheet drive ................ 1

70 GW-1112 Pin-clutch guide, 1/4" diameter.... 3

ECCENTRICSHAFTASSEMBLY

71 1911372 Pin-roll, 3/16"x 1=1/4"(spiroI) ..... 1

72 619=04000 Lever-eccentric, wheelspeed

shifting ...................................... 1

73 721=04034 SeaI-oiI, eccentric shaft ................ 1

74 GW=1442 Pin-eccentric shaft, wheel speed

shifting ...................................... 1

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

75 611-04003 Eccentric Shaft-wheeI speed

shifting ...................................... 1

76 GW-1441 Spring-eccentric shaft .................. 1

TRANSMISSIONHOUSING

78 GW-2109

Housing-power unit transmission

(Empty housing without covers,

shafts,gears,seals,etc.)........... 1

79 GW=9359

Pin-alignment ............................... 1

MISCELLANEOUSPARTS

80 1100067 Bolt-hex hd., 1/2=13x 2"Grade5. 2
81 GW-9928 Washer-disc spring (concave),

domedside facesbolt head....... 2

82 GW-2126 Post-with threaded holefor Ref.

No. 80........................................ 2

83 1105620 Plug-pipe, 1/4".............................. 2

84 GW-9122 Plug-red plastic, thread protector. 1
85 GW-9205 Clip-forward interIock system ptug

connector (see page47) ............ 1

86 777120944 Decal-forward interIockwire

harness...................................... 1

TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY

-- 618-04004 Transmission-power unit
(Does NOTinctude Ref.35=39.Does

NOTinclude Shift Leverand Bracket
Assemblies,Ref.3, 4, 1O,15, 85, 86,

etc.)........................................... 1

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8

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NOTE1: THESESCREWSHAVEA SPECIALSEALINGDESIGN

THATCANNOTBEREUSEDWITHOUTRiSKiNGTHE

LOSSOFTRANSMiSSiONOiL. iF THESESCREWS

ARELOOSENEDORREMOVED,THEYiVIUSTBE

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MODELS 682J & E682L PartsList

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1
2
4
5
6

1915068
GW=20873
711-04082
741-3037
1901976

Screw-self=sealing,l/4"=20x5/8" 5

Cover-tiiler housing ..................... 1

Shaft-tilIer tine.............................. 1

BaiIBearing................................... 2

Worm Gear-bronze,tiller tine

shaft .......................................... 1

7
B

GW=I104
721-04035

Key-tiller tine shaft, woodruff key, 1

Seal-oil, tiller tine shaft................. 2

TILLERDRIVESHAFTASSEMBLY

9

10
11
12
13
14
15
17

716=0101
1909138
GW=9301
GW-2127
GW=1138=1
1915069
GW=1115
GW-1224=1

Retaining Ring-external................ 2

DogClutch-tiller drive shaft.......... 1

Key-3/16" x 1"............................... 1

Spring-dog clutch......................... 1

Shim-dogclutch, 1/16"(.62")thick.. 1
Screw-seif=sealing,1/4"=20x 7/8" 3

Cap-rear bearim ........................... 1

Shim-front bearingcap, .010" As

thick...........................................Req'd

17

GW-1224-2

Shim-same as above,.030" As

thick...........................................Req'd

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

17 GW-1224=3

Shim-same asabove,.005" As

thick...........................................Req'd

17 GW-1224=4

Shim-same asabove,.062" As

thick...........................................Req'd

18 GW=1714

Bearing& Race............................. 2

(incL one bearingGW-9400

and one cup (race) GW-9401)

19 GW=2653
20 721-04030
21 GW-9517

Shaft-main tiiier drive ................... 1

SeaI-oil, driveshaft, front ............. 1

Retaining Ring-internaI................. 1

TRANSNIlSStONHOUStNGANDDIPSTICK

23 1901971 Housing-tilIer attachment (Empty

housing without shafts,gears, seals,

dipstick, etc.) ................................ 1

24 1909157 Dipstick-oiI, tiller attachment........ 1

TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY

-- 618o04003 Transmission-Tiiier

dncludes Ref.1-24) .................. 1

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BOL0TiNEASSEMBLIES

7

LEGEND:

,_ - Sharp Edge

L - Left Bolo Tine
R : Right Bolo Tine

LEFT SIDE

ROGHT SIDE

NOTE: Make sure Sharp Edge _ of tines

faces FORWARD to enter soil first

LEFT HAND TINE RIGHT HAND TINE

(As viewed with b_unt edge facing you.)

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REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

STANDARD TILLINGTINES

1 1901975 Tine Hoider-welded steel, fits

ieft or right sides...................... 2

2 710°3096 Bolt-hex hd., 3/8o16x 2"............. 4

3 712°3000 Locknut-hex, 3/8"o16
6 GWo1270ol Bolo Tine-single, ieft hand.

Tine is stampedeither "EL"or

"ALL......................................... 8

7 GW-1270o2 Bolo Tine-single, right hand.

Tine is stampedeither "ER"or

"AR'. ........................................ 8

8 710-3005 golt-hex hd., 3/8-16 x 1"............. 16

10 712-0375 Locknut-hex, 3/8"o16.................. 20

ooo 290o253o081TineReplacementKit-unassembled

dncI. eight eachof Ref.No.'s6,
and7, sixteen eachof Ref. No.'s

8 and 10). Includeseasyotoo
foflow installation instruction. DOES

NOTINCLUDEtine holders,holder
mounting hardware,ortine

shaft keys................................. 1

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

CUSTOMTILLINGTINES

Speciaihard-faced,high-chrome carbon aiioy tines that are
thicker than standardBoioTines.Thesetines better resist the

abrasiveaction of rocky, gritty orsandysoii ascomparedto
standard BoioTines,andareespeciallysuited for custom

tilling or marketgardening.

GWo10802

CustomTilling Tine Kit-dncl.

eight each of PartGW-2475-1
and GW-2475o2tines and sixteen

eachof Ref.No.'s 8 and 10...... 1

===

GW-2475ol

BoloTine, Custom Tiiiing-single,

ieft hand................................... 8

===

GW-2475o2

BoloTine, Custom TiIIing-single,

right hand ................................ 8

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ELECTRmCSTARTSYSTEr_I

8

12

Recharge

Wire IRed)

TO

STARTER_

MOTOR

)Positive

8artery Cable

32

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FIEF PABT
No. No. DESGBJPTION QTY.

1

GW-96515

Cable-battery, positive and negative

terminals.................................. 2

2
3

GW-97020
GW-9552

Boot-terminal insulatin( ............. 3

Screw-self-threading,

1/4-20 x 1/2"............................ 3

4
5
6

1186309
1901894
GW-2614

Bolt-hex hd.,1/4-20 x 5/8".......... 2

Wire-recharge (red).................... 1

BatteryHold-down Clamp-with

attached KeySwitch Plate........ 1

7
8

777S30648
725-0267

Decai-ignition switch instruc....... 1

KeySwitch-includes two

ignition keys (Ref. No.9), one
Iockwasher, and one mounting
nut (lock-washer and nut not

availableseparately)................. 1

9

10
11
12
13

725-0201
1186073
1100241
712-3006
725-1706A

Key-ignition, one pair.................. 1

Bolt-carriage, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"..... 2

Lockwasher-spdng iock, 1/4"...... 2

Nut-hex, 1/4"-20 ......................... 2

Battepy'-12volt, 270 CCA................ 1

BEF PABT
No. No. DESCBJPTION QTY.

14 GW-96514

Solenoid-starter, includes nutsand

washers for cablesandwires... 1
15 736-0119
16 1186211
17 736-0147
18 GW-9853
19 GW-96510

20 GW-2557
21 1186349

Lockwasher-5/16". ...................... 3

Nut-hex, 5/16"-24 ....................... 2

Lockwasher-externattooth, #10.. 1

Nut-hex, #10-32.......................... 1

Cable-solenoid to starter motor .. 1

Battery Bracket............................ 1

Bolt-flanged hex hd.

3/8-16 x 1-1/2"......................... 2

23 GW-9265
27 725-0157
28 1908118

Tie-plastic, wire retaining............ 1

Tie-plastic ................................... 2

Wire Harness & Connecting

Terminal Assembly.................. 1

29 712-3010
30 1186389
31 629-04018
32 1901202

Nut-flange lock,5/16"-18 ............ 1

Locknut-hex, 1/4"-20 .................. 3

Ground Wire Assembly................ 1

Cable-ground, solenoidto engine

block ........................................ 1

33 710-3180

BoR-fiange lock, 5/16-18 x 1"...... 1

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BUi'dPERATTACHi'dENT

11--

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1

REF PART
No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

290-255-081 BumperAttachment. includes

Ref. Nos. 1 througts11)........... 1

1
2

3
4

5

1910730

710-3181
736-0921

1909748

710-0805

Brace- bumper bottom ............... 1

Bolt- hex hd, 1/2q3 x 1-1/2". .... 1

Lockwasher- spring lock, 1/2"._. 1

Spacer, 1/2"................................. 1

Bolt- hex hd. 5/16q 8 x lq/2" _. 2

REF PART
No. No. DESgRIPTtON QTY.

6 736-0119
7 712-3010

8 1910731
9 710-0514

10 736-0169
11 777%0653

Lockwasher - spring iock, 5/16" .. 2

Nut - hex,5/16"-18 ...................... 2

Bumperwraparound.................... 1

Bolt - hexhd. 3/8-16 x 1"............ 2

Lockwasher - spring lock, 3/8" _.. 2

Decal- for bumper ...................... 1

6O

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Notes

Notes

TROYoBILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT PRODUCT

IS COVERED

WHAT IS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY

WHAT IS NOT

COVERED BY THIS

WARRANTY

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 f'or the Iitb
of the tiller, to the original purchaser only.

Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair or replace any part f'ound to be defbctive in material
or workmanship without charge fbr parts and labor.

This limited lifbtime warranty also applies to non-powered attachments and accessories. Powered
attaclunents and accessories are warranted separately by their manufitcturers. Refbr to the applicable
manufhcturer's warranty on these items fi__rterms and conditions.

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

The fbllowing items are not covered after the first year of this residential use limited warranty: belts,
batteries, bushings, seals, tines, tires, wheals, paint, appearance items, and similar items that are

normally replaced through periodic maintenance.

Charges %r pick-up, detivmy, 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. Ref'er to the engine manulitcturer's
warranty for terms and conditions.

LIMITED
COMMERCIAL

If used _br commercial, institutiotml, industrial, rental, or demonstrator purposes, the
warranty on the tiller is limited i1_duration to 90 days fi-om the date of purchase.

USE WARRANTY

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

disaster.

HOW TO OBTAIN
SERVICE

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

not be liaMe lbr any incidental or consequential damage or expense of any kind, h_cluding but not limited to cost of
equipment rentat, loss of prollts, or costs of hiring services to perform tasks normatty perlbrmed by the equipment.

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

duration to the period of ownership by the original purchaser (and a maximmn of 90 days fi-om the date of sale if the tiller is

Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase, through your local authorized

service dealer. To tocate a dealer in your area, co_sult your Ydlow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at
P.O. Box 361131, C_eve]and, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483, or log on to our Web site at
www.troybilt.com.

purchased tbr commercial or other nol>residential use).

Some states do Hot allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or cotlsequentiat damages, or limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or Iimitatio_s 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 autkorized dealer, or contact ns at:

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