Troy-Bilt REAR-TINE TILLER 675B, Pro Line 675B Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

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Rear-tine Tiller

Model 675B

Model 675B Shown (bumper styles vary)

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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

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

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

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

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

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9/13/04

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page Content Page

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

Features and Controls 9 Warranty Back Cover

Operation 11

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SECTION1: SAFETY

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

Standards Institute.

Wheel GearLever

ReverseClutch Control_ I

ForwardClutch Lever

WARNING

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

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

SafetyAlertSymbol

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

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

Know howto stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.

2. Neverallow childrento operatethetiller.

Neverallow adultsto operatethetiller with-

out proper instruction.

3. Keepthe area of operationclear of all

persons, particularly children and pets.

4. Keepin mind that the operatoror user is

responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoccur-

ring to other people,their property, and
themselves.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe

tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign

objects.

2. Besure allcontrol leversare released

andthe WheelGearLever isin ENGAGEpo-

sition beforestarting the engine.

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

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

safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.

3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing

1. Carefullyreadthis Own-

Training

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

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

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

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

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

a. Storefuel in containers specifically

b.Thegascapshall neverberemovedor

c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

Recoil
Rope

Starter

designedfor this purpose.

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

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

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

/

ForwardClutchLever

Depth
Regulator

Lever

CounterRotatingTines

Figl/re 1-1

e. Replaceall fueltank and container

caps securely.

f. If fuel isspilled, donot attemptto start

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

7. Nevermakeadjustments whenengineis
running (unless recommendedby manu-

facturer).

Operation

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

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

Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.

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

4. Exercisecautionto avoidslipping or fall-
ing.

5.Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,

stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug

wireandpreventitfromtouchingthespark

plug,andcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vi-

brationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

6.Stoptheengine,disconnectthespark

plugwireandpreventitfromtouchingthe

sparkplugwheneveryouleavetheoperat-

ingposition,beforeuncloggingthetines,

orwhenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments

orinspections.

7.Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleav-

ingthemachineunattended.Stoptheen-

gine.Disconnectsparkplugwireandmove

itawayfromthesparkplug.MoveWheel

GearLevertoENGAGE.

8.Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspect-

ing,stoptheengineandmakecertainall

movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect
thesparkplugwireandpreventitfrom
touchingthesparkplugtopreventacci-

dentalstarting.

9.Alwayskeepthetillertinehoodflap

down.

10.Neverusethetillerunlessproper

guards,plates,orothersafetyprotectivede-

vicesareinplace.

11.Donotrunengineinanenclosedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide

gas,adeadlypoisonthatisodorless,col-

orless,andtasteless.

12.Keepchildrenandpetsaway.

13. Neveroperate thetiller underengine

powerif the WheelGearLever is in DIS-

ENGAGE(FREEWHEEL).Inthis position,

thewheels will notholdthe tiller back

andthe revolvingtines could propelthe

tiller rapidlybackward,possiblycausing

lossofcontrol. Always move theWheel

GearLeverto ENGAGEbefore starting the

engine or engagingthe tines4Nheelswith
the Forward Clutch or the ReverseClutch.

14. Beawarethat the tiller may unexpect-

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

packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried ob-

stacleslike largestones, roots, or stumps.

If in doubt aboutthe tilling conditions, al-

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

of thetiller:

a. Walkbehindand to one sideof the

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

securehandgrip.

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

stones,rootsand other debris.

d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon

handlebars.If needbe, useslight
upwardpressureto keepthe tines

from diggingtoo deeply.

e. Beforecontacting hardpackedsoil

at the endof a row,reduceengine
speedand lift handlebarsto raise

tines out of thesoil.

f. In an emergency, stoptines and

wheels by releasingwhichever

ClutchLeverisengaged.Donotat-
temptto restrainthe tiller.

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

rate.

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

hind and use care when backing up.

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

18. Neverallow bystandersnearthe unit.

19. Onlyuse attachmentsand accessories

that are approved byGardenWay Inc.

20. Usetiller attachmentsandaccessories
when recommended.

21. Neveroperatethetiller withoutgoodvis-
ibility or light.

22. Neveroperatethetillerif youaretired,or
underthe influenceofalcohol,drugsormedi-

cation.

23.Operatorsshallnottamperwiththeengine-
governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor

controlsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedto
protecttheengineandallmovingpartsfrom

damagecausedby overspeed.Authorizedser-
viceshallbesoughtif a problemexists.

24. Donottouchenginepartswhichmaybe
hotfromoperation.Letpartscooldown

25.Pleaseremember:Youcanalwaysstopthe
tinesandwheelsby releasingtheForward
ClutchLeverortheReverseClutchControl

(whicheverleveryou haveengaged)orbymov-

ingtheThrottleControlLeverto STOP.

26.Toloador unloadthetiller,seetheinstruc-
tionsinSection4ofthisManual.

27. Useextremecautionwhenreversingor
pullingthe machinetowardsyou.

28.Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoin-
structionsandwithfeetwellawayfromthe

tines.

29.Neverpickupor carryamachinewhilethe
engineis running.

MaintenanceandStorage

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

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

dition.

3. Neverstorethetillerwithfuelinthefueltank
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare

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

4.Toreducethechancesofafirehazard,keep
theenginefreeofgrass,leaves,or excessive

grease.

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

reachof children.

6. Referto the storageinstructions in the
Maintenancesectionof this Manualandthe

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

extendedperiod.

7. Neverperformmaintenancewhiletheen-

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

structedto do so.

8. If the fueltank hasto be drained,dothis

outdoors.

SafetyDecals

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

low).

Keepthe decalscleanand legible atall

times. Contactyour local service dealeror
the factory for replacementsif anydecals

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

decallocations, partnumbersand ordering
instructions.

ControlDescription

(onControlPanel)

TineWarning

StartingStabilization

Message(onengine)

WarningMessages

(onlinehood)

HotSurfacesMovingBelts

Warning(onbeltcover)

OperatingSymbols

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

NOTE:Yourunitmaynothaveallof_esymbds.

FAST SLOW STOP

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

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

YOU.

Figure 1-2:Locationof Safetyand OperatingDecals

I-.-I I,I

CHOKE CHOKE

ON OFF

TILLERDIRECTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

R

REVERSE

ROTATINGTINES

<--

LEVERDIRECTION

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Toprevent

personalinjury or property
damage,do notstartthe engine

until allassemblysteps are
completeandyou haveread

and understandthe safety and
operatinginstructions in this

Manual.

Introduction

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

recommendedthatyou readthis Sectionin
its entirety beforebeginning assembly.

Inspect unit

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

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

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

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

Contact usatthe factory ifyou needassis-

tance in this matter.

Unpackingand Assembly
Instructions

STEP1:UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS

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

move anystaples from the bottom ofthe
carton and removethe carton.

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

pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top ofthe

tiller to avoid damaginganycables.

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

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

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

hardwarebag is locatednearthe battery.

4. Thetiller is heavy.Youshould not at-

tempt to removeit from the shipping plat-

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

HardwareBagPartsList

Ref. Qty. Description

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

3 1 WheelGearLeverKnob
4 1 Height Adjustment Flange

(SeeFigure2-2)

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

7 2 3/8"-16Nylock Lock Nut

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

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

Tools/ MaterialsNeeded

forAssembly

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

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

the separateEngineOwner'sManual

for motor oil specificationsand quan-

tity required.

* Adjustablewrenchesmay be used.

IMPORTANT:Motor oil must beaddedto

the enginecrankcasebeforethe engine is

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

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the

tiller are as viewed from the

operator's position behind the
handlebars.

STEP2: ATTACHHANDLEBARS

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

mounting tabs onthe transmission top
cover.

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

4

O@ 8

7 10 11

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

Figure2-2: Handlebarheightadjustmentuses
the flangehead screw.

Figure2-3:Forwardclutchcontrolcablenot
shownforclarity.

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

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

thetransmission top cover.

NOTE:Thecurved handlebarheightadjust-

ment bracket appearsas shown in C, Fig-

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

electricstart units, the bracketisloosened
and moved to one side.

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

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

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

ure2-4).

Figure2-4: Attachhandlebars.

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

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

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

down.

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

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

in the ends of the handlebar (M,Figure2-

3).

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

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

freely. Usethe handlebarsto roll the tiller
off the platform.

IMPORTANT:Usethe DISENGAGE
position onlywhenthe engineis not

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

STEP3: ATTACHREVERSECLUTCH
CONTROLCABLE

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

ble.

Left Side ReverseClutch

Handlebar Control Knob

SlotinControlPanel

'1

Figure2-6:Attachreverseclutchcontrolas-

semblytodotted holeinhandlebarpanel.

2. Insert the cableinto the slot inthe con-

trol paneland fit the threaded assembly

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

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

tighten it securely.

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

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

STEP4: ATTACHFORWARDCLUTCH
CONTROLCABLE

1. Removeany fasteners (rubber bands,

tape, etc.) that may securethe Forward

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

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

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

the right-side wheel. Beingcareful not to

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

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

Figure2-8

3. Attachthecableadjuster (A, Figure2-9)

to the bracketon the right-side handlebar.

Usetwo 1/2"wrenchesto loosenthe two

jam nuts (B)just enoughto slidethe cable

adjuster ontothe bracket.Then handtight-
enthe jam nuts.

Figure2-5:CarefullyunwrapWheelGearLe-
verandmoveleverto DISENGAGE.

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

Figure2-9

CAUTION: Incorrect cable

adjustment couldcausethe
wheelsandtines to rotate

unexpectedly.Follow
adjustment procedures

carefully. Failureto dosocould
result in personal injury or

property damage.

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

Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.

5. Whentension is correct, tightenthe two

jam nuts (B) securely.

STEP5: CHECKTRANSMISSIONGEAR

OILLEVEL

Thetransmission was filled with gearoil at

the factory. However,besure to checkthe

oil levelatthis time to makecertain it is
correct.

IMPORTANT:Do not operatethe tiller if

the gearoillevelislow. Doingso will result

in severedamagetothe transmission
components.

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

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

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

and removethe tie.

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

threads, it mayrequire some forceto re-

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

holeastheplug isremoved.If so, securely
reinstall the plug.

Figure2-10: Gear oil level checkplug.

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

Figure2-11:Addinggearoil.

NOTE: Do not use automatic

transmission fluid or motor oil in the
transmission.

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

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

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

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

STEP6: ATTACHWHEELGEARLEVER

1. Insertthe WheelGearLever(P,Figure2-

12) upthrough theslot in thecontrol panel

that is labeled"WHEELGEAR."

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

control paneldecalandsecurelyattachthe
wheelgear mounting bracket usingtwo

#10 lock washersand #10-32 nuts.

3. Usea small board or rubber malletto

tap the Wheel GearLever knob securely

onto the lever (R, Figure2-13).

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

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

STEP7: CHECKAIR
Usea tire pressuregauge to checkthe air

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

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

Figure2-12: Attach Wheel GearLever.

Figure2-13:Attachwheelgearcableandre-
verseclutchcablewithcableties(S).

STEP8: CHECKHARDWARE

Inspectthe hardwareon the unit andtight-

en anyloose screws, boltsand nuts.

SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS

_ ARNING: Before

Tiller Features

This section describesthe locationand
function ofthecontrols on yourtiller. Refer

to Section4: Operationfor detailedoperat-

ing instructions.
Practice usingthese controls, with the en-

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

with eachof them.
IMPORTANT:Referto theseparateengine

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

engine.

Wheel Gear Lever

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

tions: ENGAGEand DISENGAGE.

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

NOTE: The tines will also start turning

when either clutch is engaged.

,_ DANGER: Neverplacethe

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

operatingyour machine,
carefully readand understand

all safety,controls and
operatinginstructions in this

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

to follow these instructions can

result in serious personal
injury.

WheelGearLever in
DISENGAGE(Freewheel)when

the engineis running.

HavingtheWheelGearLeverin
engagingthetines_vheelswith
eitherthe Forward Clutchorthe

ReverseClutch couldallow the

tines to propel thetiller rapidly

backward.Failureto follow this
instruction could result in

personalinjury or property
damage.

Figure3-1: Controlpanel.

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

tiller afew inches forward or backward.

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

freewheelwhenthe leveris properly setin

the ENGAGEposition.

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

ForwardClutchLevers

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

the wheelsandpowerto the tines.

,_ WARNING: Neverengage

ToOperateForwardClutch:

1. Beforeengagingthe ForwardClutch,
putthe Wheel GearLeverintothe ENGAGE

position (see "WARNING"above).

2. Lift and holdone or both leversagainst

the handlebargrips to engagethe wheels

andtines.

3. ReleaseBOTHleversto disengage
wheelsand tines. All forward motion will

stop (engine will continue to run).

wheelsandtines with Forward
Clutchor ReverseClutchunless
WheelGearLever is in

ENGAGE.EngagingtheForward
Clutchor ReverseClutchwhen

wheelsare not engagedcould
allowthe tinesto rapidly propel

tiller backward.Failureto follow
this warning could result in

personalinjury or property
damage.

IMPORTANT:The ForwardClutch Levers
areconnectedto amechanicalinterlock

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

position when eitherForwardClutch Lever
is pulledupagainstthe handlebars.This is

asafety featuredesignedto preventthe
wheelsfrom being in DISENGAGE

(freewheel)position when the tines are
rotating.

Beforestarting the engine,testthe

function ofthe mechanicalinterlock as
follows:

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

inches.Wheels should roll freely.

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

bargrips. Asthe levers move upward,the

mechanicalinterlock automatically moves
theWheel GearLeverforward into the EN-

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

roll freely whenyou push and pull on the

handlebars.

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

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

dealeror contact the factory).

Reverse Clutch Control

This control (C,Figure3-1) engagesthe

reversedrive to the wheels andpower to

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

ToOperateReverseClutch:

_ ARNING: Useextreme

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

2. Releasethe Forward ClutchLevers.

caution whenreversing or
pulling the machinetowards

you. Look behindto avoid

obstacles.Neverattemptto till
in reverse.Failureto follow this

warningcould result in
personalinjury or property
damage.

3.Tomovethetillerinreverse,firststopall
forwardmotion.Liftupthehandlebarsun-

tilthetinesclearthegroundandpullthe

ReverseClutchleverout.
Thewheelswillrotateinareversedirection

aslongastheleverisheldinREVERSE.To
stopthewheelsandtines,releasethelever

anditwillreturntoNEUTRAL.Neverat-

temptto till whilemovingin reversedi-
rection.

DepthRegulatorLever

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

straight backandslide it upor downto en-
gagethe notchedheight settings.

Figure3-2:DepthRegulatorLever.

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

lows the tiller to bemoved without the

tines digging into the ground.

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

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

Handlebar HeightAdjustment

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

soil.

WARNING: Wheneverthe

handlebarheight ischanged,

the ForwardClutchshift

mechanism must be
readjusted.Beforeadjusting or

checkingthe ForwardClutch
mechanism,shut engineoff,

disconnect spark plugwire and
prevent itfrom touching spark

plug. Failureto follow this
warningcould causethe

ForwardClutch mechanismto
operateimproperly which could

result in personal injury or
property damage.

ToAdjustHandlebarHeight:

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

2. Loosenthe two screws atlower endsof
handlebar.

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

from slots in curved height adjustment
bracket.

EngineControls

IMPORTANT:Theengineis equippedwith

eithera chokecontrol ora primer bulb.

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

Recoil Starter

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

H

Figure3-4: Recoil starter handle.

EngineThrottle Lever

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

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

tothe STOPpositionto shut the engineoff.

,_ WARNING: PlaceDepth

to follow this warning could result in

personalinjury or property damage.

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

you arereadyto begintilling .Do

notattempt to till too deeplytoo
quickly. Graduallywork down

to deepertilling depths.Failure

Figure3-3: Handlebarheight adjustment.

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

justment screw securely.

5. Retightenthe two screws atends of
handlebar.

lO

SECTION3: OPERATION

WARNING: Before
operatingyour machine,

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

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

decalson the machine.Failure

to follow these instructions can

result in serious personal
injury.

Introduction

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

time to familiarizeyourself with the basic

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

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

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

the garden.

Break-In Operation

Perform thefollowing maintenanceduring

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

section of the EngineOwner'sManual).

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

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

3. Checktension on forward drive belt af-

ter first 2 hours of operation.

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

STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

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

tinesorwheels untilyouhavereadall of
theoperatinginstructionsinthisSection.

Alsoreviewthe safetyrules in Section1:
Safetyand the tiller andenginecontrols

informationin Section3: Featuresand

Controls.

Pre-StartChecklist

Dothe following beforestarting the en-
gine.

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

ReverseClutchControl

ForwardClutchLever

RecoilRopeStarter

Figure4-1

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

3. Checkthat allsafety guards andcovers
are in place.

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

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

tion).

6. Fillthefueltank with gasolineaccording

to the directions inthe separate Engine

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

_k ANGER: GASOLINEIS

7. Attachspark plug wire to spark plug.

Startingthe Engine

1. Completethe Pre-Start Check/isL

2. Putthe WheelGear Lever(Figure4-1)

into the ENGAGEposition.

HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND ITS
VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.

Followgasolinesafety rules in

this manual (seeSection 1)and

in the separateEngineOwner's
Manual.Failureto follow

gasolinesafety instructions can
result in seriouspersonalinjury
and property damage.

WheelGearLever

/

\

ForwardClutchLever

Depth
Regulator

Lever

CounterRotatingTines

_, AUTION: To helpprevent

• Beforestartingengine,putWheelGear

• Beforestartingengine,putForward

• Neverrunengineindoorsor inan

• Avoid enginemufflerand nearbyareas.

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

sothat the tinesare clear ofthe ground.

4. Releaseall controls on the tiller.

5. If the engine is equipped with afuel

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

_ WARNING: Keepaway

6. Movethe EngineThrottle Leverinto the
STARTposition.

serious personalinjury or
damageto equipment:

LeverintoENGAGEposition.

ClutchLeversandReverseClutchControl

intoneutral (disengaged)positions by
releasingcontrols.

enclosed,poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorlessanddeadlygas.

Temperaturesintheseareasmayexceed

150oF.

from rotating tines. Rotating

tines will causeinjury.

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7. Chokeorprimethe engineas instructed
in the separateEngine Owner'sManual.

8. Checkbehind you to avoid contacting

anyobstacles when pullingthe starter
rope. Placeone hand onthe fuel tankto

stabilizethe unit and usethe recoil starter

to start the engineas instructed in the En-

gine Owner's Manual.Whenthe engine
starts,gradually movethe chokelever (on
enginesso equipped)to the NOCHOKE,
CHOKEOFForRUNposition,whicheverap-
plies.

9. Usethe FASTthrottle speedsetting
whentilling.

StoppingtheEngine

1. Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe
Forward Clutch levers or the Reverse

Clutch Control(whichever control is in

use).

2. Tostop the engine,move the Engine
Throttle Leverinto the STOPposition.

OperatingTiller

_ ARNING: Beforetilling,

Thefollowing pagesprovideguidelinesto
using your tiller effectivelyand safely in
various gardening applications.Besureto
read Tilling Tips & Techniquesin this Sec-

tion beforeyou actuallyput the tines into
the soil.

1. Followthe Pre-Start Checkl/ston the
previous page.BesurethattheWheel Gear

Leveris in the ENGAGEposition.

2. Movethe DepthRegulatorLeverintothe
"travel" position (leverall the way down)
sothat the tinesclearthe ground. Usethis
position when practicingwith or transport-
ing the tiller. When you are readyto begin

tilling, movethe Depth RegulatorLever

into the desired depthsetting (see Tilting

Tips & Techniques).

3. Startthe engineandallow itto warm up.
Whenwarm, movethe throttle control into

the FASTspeed setting.

contact yourtelephoneand
utilities companyto inquire if
underground linesare onyour
property.

4. Forforward motion ofthe wheels and

powerto the tines:

(a) Pull up and holdthe ForwardClutch

leversagainstthe handlebars.Tostop
the wheelsandtines, releaseboth le-

ve rs.

WARNING: Donot push

down onthe handlebarsto try

to makethetiller till more

deeply.This preventsthe
wheelsfrom holding the tiller

backand can allow the tines to
rapidly propelthe tiller

backwardtoward the operator,
which could resultin loss of

control, property damage,or
personalinjury.

(b) Asthe tiller movesforward, relaxand

letthe wheelspull theunit along while
thetines dig.Walk behind anda little
to onesideof the tiller. Usealight but
securegrip with one handon thehan-
dlebars,but keepyour armloose. See
Figure4-2. Letthe tiller move ahead
atits ownpace.Donotpush downon
the handlebarsto try and forcethe
tiller to dig deeper- this takes weight
off the wheels,reducestraction, and
causesthe tines to try andpropel the

tiller.

5. Forreverse motion ofthe wheelsand

tines:

(a) Look behind andexercisecaution

whenoperating in reverse.Donot till
while in reverse.

(b) Stop all forward motion before re-

versing. Lift the handlebarswith one
hand untilthetines areoff the ground
andthen pullthe ReverseClutchcon-
trol out (seeFigure 4-3). Tostop re-
verse motion, let go of the Reverse

Clutch Control.

6. Toturn the tiller around:
(a) Practice turning in alevel,openarea.

Bevery carefulto keepyour feet and
legsaway from the tines.

(b) To start aturn, reducethe engine

speedandthen lift the handlebarsun-
til the engine andtines are balanced

overthe wheels (Figure4-4).

(c) With the tiller balanced,push side-

ways onthe handlebarto move the
tiller in the direction of the turn (Fig-
ure 4-5). After completing the turn,
slowly lowerthe tines into the soil
and increasethe enginespeed.

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Figure4-2:Useonehandtoguidetillerwhen

movingforward.

Figure4-3:Raisetinesoffgroundandlookbe-
hindwhenmovinginreverse.

Figure4-4: Findbalancepoint before turning.

Figure 4-5

StoppingtheTiller andEngine

1. Tostop the wheelsand tines, releasethe

Forward Clutch levers orthe Reverse
Clutch Control(whichever is engaged).

2. Tostop the engine,move the Engine
Throttle Leverto STOR

3. Ifthe engineisequippedwith a fuel shut-
off valve,closethevalveasinstructed inthe
EngineOwner's Manual.

_k WARNING: Before

changingbelt speeds,stop
engine,wait for allparts to stop
moving, letengine cooland
disconnect spark plugwire.

Failureto follow these
instructions could resultin

personalinjury.

ChangingBelt RangeSpeeds

Thetiller hastwo forward beltrangespeeds
forthe wheelsandtines: LowandHigh.The
two rangesareobtained bymoving the for-

ward drive belt betweentwo sets of
grooves onthe forward drive pulley andthe

transmission drive pulley.
NOTE:TheHighspeed beltrange is recom-

mendedfor all tilling purposes. The Low
speedbelt rangewill operate thetines and
wheels ata slower forward speed,which
may be suitablein some conditions (such
astilling invery hard ground).

ToChangefrom Lowto HighSpeed:

1. Stopthe engine,allow it to cool, anddis-
connectthe spark plug wire.

2. MovetheWheelGearLeverintothe DIS-
ENGAGEposition.

3. Removethe two nuts from the plastic
belt coveron top of thetransmission and

removethe belt cover.

4. From beneaththe tiller, movethe for-
ward drivebelt out ofthe transmission low

speedgroove (B,Figure4-10) and into the
high speedgroove (D).

5. Pull upwardon the belt to removeany
slackand slip the belt out ofthe engine

drive pulley low speedgroove (A, Figure4-

10) and into the high speedgroove (C).
NOTE:Ifthe belt isdifficult to move,pull on

theenginestart ropewhilepushing thebelt
with your finger (engine drive pulleywill

turn as start ropeis pulled).

6. Checkthatthe beltiswithinthe forward

beltguide (E,Figures4-10 and4-11) onthe
right-side of the unit and is within the for-

ward idler (F,Figure4-11) on the left-side.

Besurethat the beltissituatedin thecenter

grooves (Cand D,Figure 4-10) of the en-
gine (upper) and transmission (lower) pul-

leys.

7. Reinstallthe plastic beltcover andse-
cure it with thetwo nuts.

8. PutWheel GearLeverin ENGAGEand re-
connect spark plug wire beforeattempting

to start the engine.
ToChangefrom HightoLowSpeed:

1. Stopthe engine,allow it to cool, and dis-

connect the spark plug wire.

2. PutWheelGearLeverin DISENGAGE.

3. Removethetwo nuts from the plastic

beltcover on top of the transmission and
removethe belt cover.

4. From beneaththetiller, move the for-
ward drivebelt out ofthe transmission pul-

leyhigh speedgroove (D,Figure4-10) and
into the low speedgroove (B).

5. Pull upwardon the belt to removeany

slack andslip the belt out of the engine

drivepulley highspeed groove (C,Figure4-
1O)and into the low speed groove (A).

NOTE:Ifthe beltis difficult to move,pull on
the enginestart ropewhile pushing the belt
with your finger (enginedrive pulley will
turn asstart ropeis pulled).

6. Checkthat the belt iswithin theforward

beltguide (E,Figures4-10 and4-11) onthe

right-side of the unit and is within the for-
ward idler (F,Figure4-11) on the left-side.

Besurethat the belt is situated in the rear
grooves (A and B,Figure4-10) of the en-
gine (upper) and transmission (lower) pul-

leys.

7. Reinstallthe plastic beltcover andse-
cure it with thetwo nuts.

8. Putthe WheelGearLever in ENGAGE
and reconnectthe sparkplug wire before

attempting to start the engine.

(Low) (High)

,c l

(Low) (High)

Figure4-10:Right-sideviewofengineand
transmissionpulleys(engineisatright-sideof

view).

Figure4-11:Topviewofforwarddrivepulley
system(engineisatleft-sideof view).

everse

Belt

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TILLINGTIPS& TECHNIQUES

Tilling Depths

WAHNING: Before
tilling, contact your

telephoneor utilities
companyand inquire if

undergroundequipment or

lines areusedon your
property. Donot till near

buriedelectric cables,

telephonelines, pipesor
hoses.

• Whencultivating(breakingupsurfacesoilaroundplantsto destroyweeds,seeFig.4-9), ajust thetinesto dig only 1"to 2"deep.Using
shallowtilling depthshelpspreventinjury to plantswhoseroots often growclose to the surface.If needed,lift up onthe handlebars

slightlyto preventthetinesfrom diggingtoo deeply.(Cultivatingona regularbasisnot onlyeliminatesweeds,it alsoloosensandaerates
thesoil for bettermoistureabsorptionandfasterplantgrowth.)Wateringthegardenareaafewdayspriorto tillingwill maketillingeasier,

aswill lettingthe newlyworkedsoil setfor adayor two beforemakinga final,deeptilling pass.

This is a CRT(counter-rotatingtine) tiller. Asthewheelspullforward, the tinesrotateback-
ward. Thiscreatesan "uppercut" tine actionwhich digs deeply,uprootingsoil andweeds.

Don't overloadthe engine,but dig asdeeplyaspossibleon eachpass.Onlaterpasses,the
wheelsmaytendto spininthesoftdirt. Helpthemalongbylifting upslightly onthehandlebar

(onehand,palm up,works mosteasily).

Avoidthe temptationto pushdownon thehandlebarsinanattemptto force thetiller to dig
deeper.Doingsotakestheweightoff the poweredwheels,causingthemto losetraction.

Withoutthe wheelsto holdthetillerback,the tineswill attemptto propelthetiller backward,
towardsthe operator.(Sometimes,slightdownwardpressureonthe handlebarswill helpget

througha particularlytoughsectionofsodor unbrokenground,butin mostcasesthiswon't
benecessary.)

ChoosingCorrectWheel& TineSpeeds With experience,you will find the "just right" tilling depthandtilling speedcombination

that is bestfor yourgarden.

Setthe enginethrottleleverata speedto givetheengineadequatepowerandyetallowit tooperateattheslowestpossiblespeed...atleast
until youhaveachievedthe maximumtilling depthyou desire.Fasterenginespeedsmaybe desirablewhen makingfinal passesthrough

theseedbedor whencultivating.Selectionofthe correctenginespeed,in relationtothe tilling depth,will ensureasufficientpowerlevelto
do thejobwithout causingtheenginetolabor.

Letthe Tiller DotheWork

Whiletilling, relaxandletthe wheelspullthe
tiller along while the tinesdo the digging.

Walkon the side that is not yet finished(to
avoidmakingfootprints in the freshly tilled

soil) andlightly,but securelygrip the han-
dlebarwith just onehand.

AvoidMakingFootprints

Wheneverpossible, walk on the untilled

sideof theunitto avoidmakingfootprints in

your freshly tilled or cultivatedsoil. Foot-

prints causesoil compactionthat can ham-
per root penetrationand contributeto soil

erosion. They can also "plant" unwanted

weed seeds back into the freshly tilled

ground.

Preparing Seedbeds

•Whenpreparingaseedbed,go overthesamepathtwiceinthefirst row,then over-
lapone-halfthetiller width ontherest of the passes(seeFig.6). Whenfinishedin
onedirection,makea secondpassat a rightangle,as shownin Fig.4-7. Overlap

eachpassfor best results(invery hardground,it maytakethreeor four passesto

thoroughlypulverizethesoil.)

• If the gardensizewill not permitlengthwiseandthencrosswisetilling, thenover-
lapthefirst passesbyone-halfatiller

width,followedby successivepasses ....................v .................................

at one-quarterwidth(seeFig.4-8). _ _

Fig. 4-8

AvoidTilling Soggy,WetSoil

Tilling wetsoil often results in large,hard

clumpsof soil that can interferewith plant-

ing.If time permits,wait adayor two after
heavyrainsto allow the soil to dry before

tilling. Testsoil by squeezingit into a ball.If

itcompressestoo easily,it is too wet to till.

Fig. 4-6 Fig.4-7

Cultivating

With planning, you can ==.._vp. ==_._v_
allow enoughroom _" _ (_

betweenrows to cultivate _ _
(seeFig.4-9). Leaveroom _ _

for the hood width,

plus enough extra _ _'
roomfor future plant Fig.4-9

growth.

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TillingOn Slopes

TILLINGTIPS& TECHNIQUES(CON'T)

Readthe followingrecommendationsbeforetilling on slopes:

Ifyou mustgardenon amoderateslope,pleasefollowtwo veryimportantguidelines:

1.Till only on moderateslopes,neveronsteepgroundwherefootingisdifficult (reviewsafe-

ty rulesinSection1:Safetyof this manual).

2. We recommendtilling up and down slopes ratherthan terracing.Tilling vertically on a

slopeallows maximumplantingareaandalsoleavesroomfor cultivating.
IMPORTANT:Whentilling onslopes,besurethecorrectoil levelis maintainedin theengine

(checkeveryone-half hour of operation).The inclineof the slopewill causethe oilto slant

WAHNING: Donot
operatetiller on aslopetoo

steepfor safeoperation.Till
slowly andbesureyou have

good footing. Neverpermit
tiller to freewheeldown

slopes.Failureto follow this
warning could result in

personalinjury.

awayfrom its normallevelandthis canstarveenginepartsof requiredlubrication.Keepthe
motor oil levelatthefull pointat all times!

Tilling Upand DownSlopes(Vertical Tilling)

• Tokeepsoil erosionto aminimum,besureto addenoughorganicmatterto thesoil sothat it has goodmoisture-holdingtextureandtry
to avoidleavingfootprints or wheelmarks.

• Whentilling vertically,tryto makethefirst passuphillasthetillerdigsmoredeeplygoing uphillthan itdoesdownhill.Insoft soil or weeds,
youmayhaveto lift the handlebarsslightlywhilegoing uphill. Whengoingdownhill, overlapthefirst passby aboutone-halfthewidth of

thetiller.

Clearingthe Tines

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

•Toreducetangling,setthedepthregulatordeepenoughto getmaximum"chopping"
actionasthetines chopthe materialagainsttheground.Also,try to till undercrop
residuesor covercropswhiletheyaregreen,moistandtender.

• Whiletilling,try swayingthehandlebarsfrom sideto side(about6"to 12").This
"fishtailing"actionoftenclearsthe tinesof debris.

• Iftanglingoccurs,lift thetinesout ofthesoilandrunthetiller in reverse(if unitis
equippedwith poweredreverse)forafewfeet.Thisreversingactionshouldunwinda
gooddealofdebris.

• It may benecessaryto remove the debris by hand(a
pocketknifewill helpyou to cut awaythe material). Be

sure to stop the engineand disconnect the sparkplug
wire before clearing thetines by hand.

tines by hand,stop the engine,allow all

WARNING: Beforeclearing the

moving parts to stop and disconnect the
spark plugwire. Removethe ignition key
on electric start models.

Failureto follow this warning could result

in personalinjury.

Loading andUnloadingtheTiller

,_ WARNING: Loadingand

•Beforeloadingorunloading,stoptheengine,
waitfor allpartsto stopmoving,

disconnectthesparkplugwireandletthe en-
gineandmufflercool.

•Thetilleristooheavyandbulkytolift safely
byoneperson.Twoor morepeopleshould

sharetheload.

unloadingthetillerintoavehicleis
potentiallyhazardousandwedon't

recommenddoingso unless
absolutelynecessary,asthiscould
resultinpersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.

However,ifyoumustloador
unloadthetiller,followthe

guidelinesgivennext.

• Use sturdy ramps and manually (engineshut
off) roll the tiller into and out of the
vehicle. Two or more people are neededto do

this.

• The ramps must bestrong enoughto support
the combined weight of the tiller and any han-

dlers. Theramps should providegood traction
to prevent slipping; they should have side rails

to guide the tiller along theramps; andthey
should havea locking deviceto securethemto

the
vehicle.

• The handlersshould wearsturdyfootwearthat
will helpto preventslipping.

• Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp
angleis as flat as possible(the less inclineto
the ramp,the better). Turn the
vehicle'sengineoff and applyits parkingbrake.

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• When going up ramps, stand in the
normal operating position and push the tiller

ahead of you. Havea personat each sideto
turn the wheels.

• When going down ramps,walk backward

with the tiller following you. Keepalert for any

obstacles behindyou. Position a person at
eachwheel to control the speedof thetiller.

Nevergo down ramps tiller-first, asthe tiller
could tip forward.

• Placewooden blocks on thedownhill side of

the wheels if you needto stop the tiller from

rolling down the ramp. Also, use the blocks to

temporarily keep thetiller in place onthe

ramps (if necessary),andto chockthe wheels
in place after thetiller is in the vehicle.

• After loadingthe tiller, prevent it from rolling
byengaging the wheelsin the WHEELDRIVE
position. Chock the wheelswith blocksand se-
curelytie the tiller down.

SECTION5: MAINTENANCE

,_ WARNING: Before

inspecting, cleaningor
servicingthe machine,shut off

engine,wait for allmoving
parts to cometo a complete

stop, disconnectsparkplug
wireand movewire awayfrom

spark plug. Removeignition
key onelectric start models.

Failureto follow these
instructions can result in

serious personalinjury or
property damage.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

PROCEDURE NOTES

Chockmotor oil level 2, 3
Cleanengine 2, 7

Checkdrive belt tension 1,4
Checknuts and bolts 1,4
Change motor oil 1,4, 6

Lubricate tiller 4
Service foam pre-cleanerair filter 7

Service paper air filter 7
Checkgear oil levelin transmission 1, 5

Checktines for wear 5
Checkair pressure intires 5

Service spark plug 7

NOTES

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

2 - Beforeeach use.
3 - Every5 operating hours.

4 - Every 10 operating hours.
5 - Every30 operating hours.

6 - Changemore frequently in dusty or dirty

conditions.

7 - See EngineOwner's Manual forservice

recommendations.

8 - Whichever time interval occurs first.

Tiller Lubrication

Proper lubrication of the tiller is anessen-
tial part of your maintenanceprogram. Af-
ter every 10operating hours, oil orgrease
the lubrication points shown in Figures5-

1 and 5-2 anddescribed below.

Usegeneral purpose lubricating oil (#30

weight motor oil is suitable)and ageneral

purpose grease(metal lubricant is pre-

ferred, if available).

• Removewheelsandcleanwheelshaft (A,
Figure5-1). Apply a thin coating of
greaseto shaft before reinstalling

wheels.

• Greaseback,front and sides of depth
regulator lever (B, Figure 5-1).

D L

E

Figure5-1

• Removetines and cleantine shafts (C,
Figure5-1). Inspect for rust, rough
spotsor burrs (especiallyaroundholes).

Fileor sand smooth and coatends of
shaft with grease.

• Oil the threadson the handlebarheight
adjustment handle(D, Figure5-1).

• Oilthe outer casingsof theenginethrot-
tle cableandthe wheel gearcable (E,
Figure5-1). Allow oil to soak inandthen
wipe off anyexcess.

• Oil the various pivotpoints (F,Figure 5-

2) on the shifting mechanism,the han-
dlebar,and the idler arms (do not allow
oil on the belts or pulleys).

Figure5-2

Check Tire Air Pressure

Checktheair pressure inbothtires. Deflate
or inflate both tires evenlyto between15
and 20 PSi (pounds persquare inch). Be
surethat bothtires haveequalair pressure
or the unit will pull to oneside.

Check For Oil Leaks

Beforeeach use,checkyour tiller for signs
ofan oil leak--usually adirty, oilyaccumu-

lation either on the unit or onthe floor
whereit has been parked.

A little seepagearound a coveror oil seal
is usuallynot acausefor alarm. However,

if the oil drips overnight,then immediate
attention is needed--ignoring a leak can

result in severetransmission damage.

If a coverleaks,try tightening any loose
screws or bolts. If thefastenersaretight, a
newgasket or oil seal maybe required. If
theleak is from arounda shaft and oilseal,
the oilsealprobably needsto be replaced.
Seeyour authorized dealeror contact the
factory for service or advice.

IMPORTANT:Neveroperatethe tiller if the
transmission is low on oil. Checkthe oil

levelafter every30 hours of operationand
wheneverthere is anyoil leakage.

CheckHardware

Checkthe unit for loose or missing hard-
wareafter every10operatinghours. Loose
or missing hardwarecan leadto equip-
ment failure, poor performance, or oil

leaks.

Besureto check the three end cap mount-
ing screws locatedat the rearof thetrans-
mission (Figure5-3). Liftthe tine flap to

servicethose screws.

EndCap

Figure5-3

Transmission Gear Oil Service

Checkthe transmission gear oil levelafter
every 30 hours of operation orwhenever
you noticeanyoil leak.Operatingthe tiller

whenthe transmission is lowon oil canre-
sult in severe damage.

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moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom

WARNING: Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all

spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property
damage.

A. ToCheckTransmission

1. Checkthe gear oil levelwhenthe trans-
mission is cool. Gearoil expandsin warm

operatingtemperatures andwill result in
an incorrect oil level reading.

2. Tocheck the gear oil level (andto add
oil, if necessary), referto STEP5."Check

GearOilLevelin Transmissionin Section2

of this manual.
D.ToDrainandRefilltheTransmission:

Thetransmission gear oil doesnot needto
be changedunless it hasbeencontaminat-

ed with dirt, sand or metal particles.

1. Propupthe left side of the unitsecurely.
Removethe left-side wheel by removing

the wheel mounting hardware.

2. Unscrewthe plastic gearoil fill plug
from thetop ofthe transmission

3. Placea clean panbelow the transmis-
sion drain plug (Figure5-4) and remove

the drainplug. Theoil will startflowing out

of the drain hole (it mayflow slowly, espe-
cially in cold temperatures).

Figure5-4: Remove drain plug to drain trans-
missiongear oil (also remove oil fill plug and
oil level checkplug).

4. Removethe transmission gear oil level
checkplug that is locateda few inches
abovethe left-side wheelshaft (N, Figure
2-11).

5. Whenthe oil stops flowing, tilt the

transmission forward to drain oil from the

rear of the transmission.

6. After draining the oil, clean the threads
of the drain plug,apply anon-hardening,
removablegasketsealantto the threads,
and securelyreinstall the drain plug.

7. Usea clean funnel to slowly add SAE
140 or SAE85W-140 weight gearoil (with
an API rating of GL-4only) to the trans-
mission. Thetransmission holdsapproxi-
mately3-1/4 pints (52-54 ounces).Tilt the

tiller slightly backwardsto make sure the

gear oil reachesthe rear (tine) endof the

transmission. Stop adding gearoil when it

beginsto flow from the oillevelcheckhole
on the side of the

ion.

8. Securely reinstallthe oil level check
plug.

9. Securelyreinstallthe gearoil fill plug on

top of the transmission.

10. Reinstallthe wheeland removethe
prop.

EngineOil Service

Checkthe motor oil level beforestarting

the engineeachdayandafter each5 hours

of continuous operation. Runningthe en-
gine whenthe oil level is low will quickly

ruin the engine.
It is recommendedthatyou changethe

motor oil after every10hours of operation
and evensoonerwhen operating inex-

tremely dirty or dusty conditions.
A.ToCheckthe Motor0il Level:

1. Move the tiller to a levelareaand stop

the engine.

2. Levelthe engine by moving the Depth
Regulator Leverinto the secondnotch
from the top.

3. Cleantheareaaroundthe oil dipstick or
oil fill tube (whichever applies) to prevent
dirt from falling into the crankcase.

4. Onengineswith an oil fill tube, remove

the filler cap andadd oil (if required) until

it reachesthe top of thetube. Reinstallthe
filler cap.

5. Onengineswith a dipstick, removeit,
wipe it clean, andreinstall it finger4ight.

Removethe dipstick againand check the
reading.Add oil (if required) to bring the

levelto the FULLmark. Donot overfill.

B. ToChangethe Motor Oil:
Changethe motor oil as instructed in the

separateEngineOwner's Manual.

Air CleanerService

Theengineair cleanerfilters dirt and dust
out ofthe air before it entersthe carbure-

tor. Operatingthe enginewith a dirty,
cloggedair filter can causepoor perfor-

manceand damageto the engine. Never
operatethe engine without the air cleaner

installed. Inspectandservicethe airclean-
er more often if operatingin very dusty or
dirty conditions.

Servicethe aircleanerasinstructed in the
separateEngineOwner's Manual.

SparkPlugService

inspectand cleanor replacethespark plug
after every 100operating hours or annual-

ly. Cleanthe plugand set the gapas de-
scribed in the separateEngineOwner's

Manual.

Insome areas,local law requires using re-
sistor sparkplugsto suppress ignition sig-

nals. If the enginewas originally equipped
with a resistor spark plug, usethe same

type for replacement.

SparkArrester Screen Service

If the engine muffler is equipped with a
spark arresterscreen, removeand cleanit

accordingto thetime intervals and instruc-
tions in the separateEngineOwner's Man-

ual.

EngineCleaning

Theenginemust be kept cleanto assure
smooth operationand to preventdamage

from overheating. Referto the separate
EngineOwner's Manualfor specific repair

and cleaninginstructions. All inspections
andservices must bedonewith the engine

shut off and coolto thetouch.

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moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom

WARNING: Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all

spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property
damage.

Carburetor / Governor Adjustment

,_ WARNING: Operators

Thecarburetor wasadjusted at the factory
for best operating speed. Referto the sep-

arateEngineOwner's Manualfor anyad-

justment information or seeyour

authorizedengine service dealer.
Thegovernor controls the maximum safe

operatingspeed and protects the engine
andall moving parts from damagecaused

by overspeeding.Donot tamper with the
enginegovernor settings. Seekauthorized

service if a problem exists.

Throttle Control Adjustment

If the engine doesnot respondto various

throttle leversettings, referto theseparate

EngineOwner's Manualfor service infor-
mation or contactyour localauthorizeden-

gine service dealer.
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment

Whenthe Wheel GearLeveris in DISEN-
GAGE,the wheelswill roll freely (free-

wheel). Thewheelsshould not roll freely
whenthe lever is in ENGAGE.If the wheels

roll freely when the Wheel GearLever is in
ENGAGE,thewheelgearcable needsto be

adjustedas describedbelow.

1. With the engineshut off andthe spark
plug wire disconnected,put the Wheel

GearLeverin ENGAGE.

2. Loosenthe top adjustment nut

the wheelgearcablebracketlocatedonthe

left side rearof the transmission.

3. Pushwheelgearcable(B) downand roll

tiller slightly forward or backward until ec-

centric lever (C) engages (locks) wheels.
Holdcable in that position andtighten top

(A) and bottom (D)adjustment nuts.

shallnot tamper withtheengine
governorsettings; the governor

controls the maximum safe
operatingspeedto protectthe

engineandall moving parts
from damagecausedby

overspeed.Authorizedservice
shallbe soughtif a problem

exists.

Figure5-5: Wheelgear cableassembly.

4. MoveWheelGearLeverto ENGAGEand
DISENGAGEseveraltimes to checkadjust-

ment.The wheelsshould not roll when the
lever is in ENGAGE,but they should roll

whenthe leveris in DISENGAGE.Readjust

the cableas required.

OffSeasonStorage

Whenthe tiller won't beusedfor extended
periods, prepareit for storage as follows:

1. Cleanthe tiller and engine.

2. Do routinetiller lubrication (see Tiller
Lubrication) andcheckfor loosepartsand
hardware(see CheckHardware).

3. Protectthe engine by performing the
enginestorageinstructions inthe separate
EngineOwner's Manual.

NOTE:Besureto protect thefuel lines,car-
buretor andfuel tankfrom gum deposits
by removingfuel or bytreating fuel with a
fuel stabilizer (follow engine manufactur-
er's recommendations).

4. Store unit ina clean,dry area.

5. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in the fuel

tank in an enclosedareawhere gasfumes

could reachan openflame or spark, or
whereignition sources are present(space
heaters,hot water heaters,furnaces, etc.).

Tines

Thetines will wear with use andshould be
inspectedat the beginning of eachtilling

seasonandafter every30 operatinghours.
Tinescanbe replacedindividually or as a
completeset. Neverinspect or servicethe

tines unlessthe engineis stoppedandthe

spark plug wire is disconnected.

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NOTE: The tiller hood must be
removed to take off either a single tine

holder or individual tines. The hood is
secured to the transmission housing

with two rear bolts and two front bolts.

TineInspection

With use,the tines (Figure5-6) will be-
comeshorter,narrowerand pointed.Badly

worn tines will result in a loss oftilling
depthand reducedeffectiveness when
chopping up andturning under organic

matter.

RemovingandInstalling

Figure5-6:Fourfine gangs:twoperside.

1. Usea 9/16" socket,6"extension, a
ratchet, and a9/16" box wrench to loosen

the nut (A,Figure5-7) and bolt (B)that se-

curethe tine holderto the tine shaft.

2. Usea rubber malletto tap thetine hold-
er loose.

3. Slidethetine assemblyoff thetineshaft.

4. RepeatSteps 1-through-3 aboveto re-
move the othertine assembly.

5. Installing the tine assembly is simply

the reverseof its removal. Besure thecut-
ting edgesface sothey will enterthe soil

first whenthetiller ismoving forward- this
meansthe cuttingedgesface towardthe
operator position.

First besureto removeany rust, uneven
spots or burrs from the tine shaft, using
fine sandpaper.Thengreasethe tine shaft
before reinstallingthe tine assemblies.
Tightenthe hardwarevery securely.

,_ WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine, wait for all

moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property

damage.

C

SHAFT

ENGINE

I_ ENOTES CUTTING EDGE IOF TINE

Figure5-7:Completetineassemblies--holders, tinesandhardware.

_b ARNING: This is a CRT

(counter-rotating tine) tiller
and its tinesmust bemounted

in the direction shown in
Figure5-7. Failureto comply

could resultin personalinjury
or property damage.

2. Wheninstalling individual tines, install

them inthe reverseorder from whichthey

were removed.Thetwo sets of inboard

tines are installed so onefine facesto-

wardthe transmission housing and the
otherfine faces awayfrom it. Thesingle

outboardtine on eachside facestoward

the transmission housing. Also be sure
the cutting edgesface sothey will enter
the soil first when thetiller is moving for-

ward-this meansthecuttingedgesface
toward the operator position.

CheckingAndAdjustingTension
OnDriveBelts

Whilechecking belt tension, alsocheck
for cracks, cuts or frayed edges.Abelt

that is in poor condition should be re-

placed.

_ ARNING: Follow the

Maintaining correct tension on the drive
belts is important to good tilling perfor-
manceand long belt life.A loose beltwill
slip on theengine andtransmission pul-
leys and causethe tines and wheelsto
slow down - or stop completely - even

though theengineis runningatfull speed.

A loose beltwill also result in premature
wearto the belt.

Thetension on a new forward drive belt
should becheckedafter the first two (2)

hours of operation.Thereafter,check the

tension after every ten (10) hours of

operation.
Thereversedrive belt, becauseit is used

infrequently, will not requirean initial ten-
sion adjustment until asignificant num-
ber of operating hours has passed.

beltadjustment instructions
carefully. An incorrect
adjustment could result in the

ForwardClutchmechanism
engagingtoo soon.This could

causeloss of tiller control and
result in personal injury or

property damage.

ToCheckandAdjustTensionontheForward

DriveBelt:

1. Checkingfor correct belttension is the
sameasthat described in item 5, Step 4:

AttachForward ClutchRod. Beforecheck-
ing, shut off the engine,disconnect the

spark plug wire,andallow theengineand

D

muffler to cool down. If, after following

the adjustment procedures,you cannot

getthe correct gap on the forward clutch
rod adjustment bracket, you will needto

makea secondary adjustment as de-
scribed next.

2. Disconnectthe ForwardClutchRod (A,
Figure5-9) from the swivel plate (B)by
removing the innermost hairpin cotter
(C).

3. Unthreadthe ForwardClutchRod(in a
counterclockwise directionas viewed

from the front ofthe unit) until oneor two

threads on the rod extendabovethe rect-

angular nut (D, Figure5-10) onthe for-
ward clutch bracket.

4. Removethe belt cover.

5. Slip the forward drive belt (E,Figure
he engine-drivenforward drive pulleyby
pushing it off (awayfrom engine) with

your left handwhile pulling enginestarter

rope with your right hand.

6. Onthe left side ofthe unit (from oper-
ator's position) removethe hairpin cotter
from the clevis pin (F,Figure5-11) that
connectsthe forward idler arm (G)to the
forward adjustable link (H). Push inward
on the forward idler arm (G) andremove

the clevis pin (F).

7. Thereare two holes inthe forward ad-

justable link (H, Figure5-11). Pushin-

ward onthe forward idler arm (G) and
install theclevis pin (F)through the inner
holein the forward adjustablelink (H)and
outthrough the singlehole intheforward
idler arm (G). Securethe clevis pinwith

the hairpin cotter.

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,_ WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine, wait for all

moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property

damage.

C (E) Removebelt

Figure5-9: Disconnect ForwardClutch Rod
and moveforward drivebelt out of groove in
engine forward drivepulley.

Figure5-10: Oneor two threadson Forward

Clutch Rodshould he exposed aboverectan-
gular nut.

NOTE: While pushing inward on the

forward idler arm, be sure that the
forward drive belt is moved off to the

right side of the tiller. This creates
more room to install the clevis pin

when the forward idler arm is 3ushed
inward.

IMPORTANT:When the clevispin Is
installed in the inner holeofthe forward

adjustablelink, the number of additional

belttension adjustmentsare limited. If,

with future tension adjustments,you find
that you cannot screw the forward clutch

rod anyfarther into the rectangularnut on

the forwardclutch bracket,it meansthat
the forward drivebelt must be replaced.

Beforedoing so,the clevispin must be
returnedto the OUTSIDEhole inthe

forward adjustablelink.

8. Replacethe forward drive belt inthe
Highspeed groove (groove closest to en-

gine) or the Lowspeedgroove (rearmost)
grooveof the enginedrivepulleyandinthe

matching groove of the transmission pul-
ley. Besure the belt is to the inside of the

wire formedbeltguide (I, Figure5-12) and
to the inside of the forward drive idlerpul-

ley (J).

Figure5-13

ToCheckand AdjustTensiononthe Re-
verseDrive Belt:

1. Removethe belt cover after first shut-

ting off the engine,disconnecting the

spark plug wire, andallowing the engine
and muffler to cool down.

2. Standat the front of thetiller and use

your left handto pushthe reverseidler

arm (K, Figure 5-13) inward asfar as pos-
sible (the reverseidler pulley [L] is at-

tached to the reverseidler arm).

Holdthe idler arm in this position and look
atthe position ofthe belt tension guide

mark (M, Figure5-14) that isstampedinto

the faceof the reverseadjustable link (N,

Figure5-14).

• Thetension is correct if the guide mark
(M, Figure5-14) isanywhereto the left of

the guide pin (0), asviewed from the

Figure5-11: Remove clevispin fromouter

hole inforwardadjustable linkand move toin-
ner holein link.

Figure5-12: Topview of beltsand pulleys.

9. Reinstallthe belt cover andsecure it

with the two nuts.

10. Readjusttheforward drivebelttension
byfollowing the instructions in Section 3:

HandlebarHeight Adjustment.

2O

Figure5-14: Whilepushingreverse idler arm #l-

ward,standat engineendandcheckpositionof

guidemark(M) andguidepin (0).

moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom

WARNING: Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all

spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property
damage.

front of the unit (not the operator's posi-

tion). If the belttension iscorrect, reinstall
the beltcover and secureit with the two

nuts.

• If the guide mark is aligned with the
guide pin,or movesto the right side of the

guide pin,thenthe beltistoo looseandthe

tension must be readjustedas described

next.

3. Thereverseidler pulley (L,Figure5-13)
regulatesthe tensionthat is appliedto the

reversedrive belt (P). The following ad-

justment will allowthe reverseidler pulley
to apply moretension to a loose belt.

4. Removethe belt cover.

5. Slipthe reversebelt (P,Figure5-13) off

the engine-driven reverse (upper)pulley.

6. Onthe right side ofthe unit (asviewed
from operator'sposition), removethe hair-
pin cotter from the clevis pin (R, Figure 5-

13) that connectsthe reverseidler arm(K)

to the reverseadjustable link.Pushinward

on the reverseidler arm (K) andremove

the clevis pin (R).

7. Therearetwo holes in the reversead-

justable link (S,Figure5-15). Pushinward

on the reverseidler arm (K) andinstallthe
clevispin (R)through the inner holein the
reverseadjustablelink (S)andoutthrough

the singlehole inthe reverseidler arm (K).

Securethe clevis pin with the hairpin cot-

ter.

8. Reinstallthereversebelt(P,Figure5-13)
onthe reverse(upper) pulley,making sure

the belt is located to the inside of the re-
verse idler pulley (L, Figure5-13).

9. Reinstallthe belt cover andsecure it

with the two nuts.
IMPORTANT: If, infuture tests for

reversebelttension, theguide mark

should againalignwith or moveto the

right sideof theguide pin, it meansthat

the reversebeltis worn beyond
adjustment. Beforeinstalling a newbelt,

you must return theclevis pin tothe
OUTSIDEhole inthe reverseadjustable

link.

Forward Drive Belt Removal

and Installation

This model hastwo forward speeds(High

D B

FRONT.-II_

belt range;the rearmost groove is for the
Low speedforward belt range.

A. RemovingtheForwardDriveBelt:

1. Stopthe engine,allow it to cooland dis-
connectthe spark plug wire before work-

ing nearthe belts.

2. Removethe reversedrive belt
following the RemovingtheReverseDrive

Beltinstructions inthis section.

3. Movethe forward drive belt (B,Figure

5-16) completely off the engineforward
drive pulley (D).

4. Slip the forward drive belt completely

off thetransmission drive pulley(C,Figure
5-16) by moving it to the front ofthe pul-
ley.

5. Pullthe forward drivebeltupand offthe

pulleys byfeedingthe bottom half of the
belt in betweenthe engineandtransmis-

sion pulleys.
B.Installingthe ForwardDriveBelt:

1. Thereversedrive beltmust beremoved

beforeinstalling the forward drive belt.

2. Sliptheforward drivebeltdownbetween

the rearofthe engineforwarddrivepulley

(D,Figure5-16) andfeedthe bottomhalfin
betweentheengineand transmissionpul-
leys(seeFigure5-17). Besurethatthe belt
isto the insideof the forward idler pulley
andforward beltguide (seeJ and I, Figure
5-12).

Figure5-15:Installingclevispin ininsidehole
ofreverseadjustablelink.

Figure5-16: Belt drivesystem.

and Low) and one reversespeed.The for-
ward enginepulley (D,Figure5-16) has
two grooves for thetwo forward speeds.

Thereverseenginepulley (A, Figure5-16)
has onegroovefor the onereversespeed.

Thetransmission pulley (C, Figure5-16)
hasthree grooves. Thegroove closest to
the engineisfor the reversebelt. The mid-
dle groove is for the Highspeedforward

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Figure5-17: Install forwarddrive belt over

rear ofengine forwardpulley and bringlower
haft ofbelt downand infrontof transmission

pulley.

moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom

WARNING: Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all

spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property
damage.

3. Slip the forward drive belt down and
overthe front of thetransmission pulley
(C, Figure 5-16). NOTE:Foradditional
working room, loosenthe reversebelt
guide (V,Figure5-12) and twist it out of

the way.

4. Putthe lower half of the belt into the
Highspeed groove (middle groove) orthe

Low speedgroove (rearmost groove) of

the transmission pulley (C, Figure 5-16).

5. Putthe upper half ofthe beltin the High
speedgroove (grooveclosestto engine)or

the Low speedgroove (rearmostgroove)

of the engineforward drive pulley (D, Fig-
ure 5-16).

IMPORTANT: Makesurethat the forward
drive beltisto the insideof thewire belt
guide (I, Figure5-12) andthe forward idler

pulley (J).

6. Ifyou loosenedthe beltguide,wait until

the reversedrive beltis installed before se-

curing the belt guide.

7. install the reversedrive belt.

8. Install the belt cover andsecure it with

the two nuts.

9. Ifyou installeda newbelt,checktheten-
sion aftertwo hours of operation

r).

Reverse Drive Belt Removal
and Installation

NOTE:Theforward drive belt must be in-
stalled before installing the reversedrive

belt.

FRONT-IP

C

Figure5-18:Removingandinstallingreverse
belt.

A. RemovingtheReverseDriveBelt:

1. Stopthe engine andallow it to cool be-
fore working nearthe belts. Besurethe
spark plug wire is disconnectedand on
electric start models the ignition key is re-

moved.

2. Removethe beltcover by removing the

two nuts. Foreasieraccessto the trans-

mission (lower) pulley,remove the trans-
mission cover located belowthetrans-

mission pulley.

3. Slip the reverse belt off the enginere-
versepulley (A,Figure5-18). If necessary,
work the belt offthe pulley with your left
handwhile pullingthe enginerecoilstarter

ropewith your right hand.

4. Pushthe upper half of the reverse belt
downward to createslack inthe belt.Then

reachunderneath thetransmission and

slip the belt off the front of the transmis-
sion pulley (B, Figure5-18).

5. Pull the belt upand pastthe engine re-
verse pulley (A,Figure5-18).

B.Installingthe ReverseDriveBelt:

1. Slip the reverse belt down betweenthe
engine reversepulley (A,Figure5-1B)and
the engineforward drivepulley (O).

2. Loopthebottom halfofthe beltoverthe
front of the transmission pulley (B,Figure

5-18) and seatthe belt in the front groove
of the pulley.

3. Placethebelttothe insideofthe reverse
idler pulley (D, Figure5-18) and the re-

versebeltguide (V,Figure5-12). Thenslip
theupperend into the grooveof the engine

reversepulley (A,Figure 5-18).

4. If the reversebeltguide (V,Figure5-12)
was loosenedpreviously, centerthe belt
guide onthe beltandtighten the mounting
screw securely.

5. Install the belt cover andsecure it with
thetwo nuts. If the lowertransmission

cover was removed, reinstall it with the
four self-tapping screws.

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moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand movewireawayfrom

WARNING: Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all

spark plug. Failureto follow theseinstructions canresult inserious personal injury or property
damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Enginedoes notstart

Enginerunspoorly.

Engineoverheats.

Enginedoesnotshutoff
WheelsandTineswillnotturn

Tinesturn,butwheelsdon't,

WheelsTurn,butTinesDon't,

Poortillingperformance.

POSSIBLECAUSE

1. Spark plug wire disconnected

2. EngineThrottle Control Lever incorrectly set.

3. Fueltank empty.

4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.

5. Stale gasoline.

6. Dirty air filter.

7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

8. Carburetor out of adjustment.

9. Misadjusted throttle control.

10. Dirt or water in fuel tank.

1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

2. Dirty air filter(s).

3. Carburetor out of adjustment.

4. Stale gasoline.

5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.

6. Enginecooling system clogged.

1. Enginecooling system clogged.

2. Carburetor out of adjustment.

3. Oil levelis low.

1. Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch.

1. Improper useof controls.

2. Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod.

3. Reverse Drive. Broken or misadjusted belt.

4. Worn Broken or misadjusted Drive Belt(s).

5. Internal transmission wear or damage.

6. Bolt and key loose intransmission pulley.

1. Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEELDRIVE.

2. Bolt loose intransmission pulley.

3. Internal transmission wear or damage.

1. Tineholder mounting hardware missing.

2. Internal transmission wear or damage.

1. Worn tines.

2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.

3. Incorrect throttle setting or belt range speed.

4. Belt(s) slipping.

CORRECTION

Reconnectwire.

2. Put lever in STARTposition.

3. Add fuel.

4. See Engine Owner's Manual.

5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.

6. Clean or replace filter.

7. Inspect spark plug.

8. See Engine Service Dealer.

9. See Engine Service Dealer

10. See Engine Service Dealer.
Inspectspark plug (see Engine Owner's Manual).

2. Clean or replace (seeEngineOwner's Manual).

3. See Engine Service Dealer.

4. Replacewith fresh gasoline.

5. See Engine Service Dealer.

6. Cleanair cooling system (see EngineOwner's Manual).

Cleanair cooling area (seeEngine Owner'sManual).

2. See Engine Service Dealer.

3. Checkoil level (see Engine Owner's Manual).

1. See Engine Owner's Manualor EngineService Dealer.

1. ReviewSections 3 and 4.

2. See "Handlebar Height Adjustment," Section 3.

3. Replacebelt or adjust belt tension. Section 5.

4. See "Checking Drive Belt Tension," Section 5.

5. Contact local dealer or the factory.

6. Tighten bolt. Checkthat keyis in place.

1. See "Wheel Drive Pins" in Section 3.

2. Tighten bolt.

3. Contact local Dealeror the Factory.

1. Replacehardware.

2. Contact local Dealeror the Factory.

1. See "Tines" (Section 5).

2. See "Tilling Tips & Techniques," Section 4.

3. See Section 4.

4. See "Checking Forward DriveBelt Tension,"Section 5.

23

SECTION6: PARTSLIST

HANDLEBARASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS

10

2

/

21

21

?

/

':f

16

35

/

TOP COVER

24

MODEL675B

REF

NO.

1
2
3
3A
4
5
5A
6
7
8
9

10

13

14

15

16

17

19
21
22
23
24
25
35
36
42

PARTNO.

1918801
GW-9126
777122217
777D07888

1916784
710-04042
GW-9955

1900475
710-0514
736-3050
712-3000
746-04027

1916639
GW-9057

1186211
GW-90064
736-0169
725-0157

1114748

1100240

1186206
GW-9390

1918802
GW-9853
GW-20806
710-0599

DESCRIPTION

Handlebars

Grip
Decal,Control Panel

Decal,Model Name/Logo
ReverseClutch Control Cable

HexFlangeScrew, 3/8-16

Washer,Keyed

Bracket,HandlebarHeight Adjustment
HexHd. Screw,3/8-16x 1"

Washer,Plain (flat) 3/8,S.A.E

HexLocknut, 3/8-16
ForwardClutch Control Cable

Wheel ClutchControl

Knob,Wheel GearControl Lever
HexNut, 5/16-24
HexHd. Screw,3/8-16x 3/4"

Lockwasher, 3/8

CableTies, Plastic

Round Hd.Screw,#10-32 x 1/2
Lockwasher, #10

HexNut, #10-32

Grip

Bail,Forward Clutch Control

Sems Nut

Bracket,Bail Support
FlangeScrew, Self-tapping, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

* Specify GRADE5 if ordering part locally.

25

MODEL675B

36

9 4

39 _ 46

45

...,_Reve rse

_ I CluichCable

I

1

4o

42

14

5

6

7

16

15

17

16

52

26

22 8

19¢
28

23

5O

24

25

3

(Screw, Ref. 47, secures

ForwardClutchCable-

44

page25, Ref. 10)

38

53

54

41

29

26

MODEL675B

REF

NO.

1 710-0395
2 1917326
3 736-0119
4 710-0107
5 777S30651
6 1916659
7 712-3004A
8 1108841
9 GW-1138-1
10 1916520
11 GW-9944
12 GW-9572
13 710-3103
14 1918731
15 1916535
16 736-0159
17 1916725
18 710-0117
19 726-0201
20 736-3078
21 1916728
22 1916522
23 GW-1440
24 1918812
25 1909404

* Specify GRADE5 if ordering

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

HexHd.Screw,546-18 x2-1/4

Bracket,ClutchCable
Lockwasher-546

HexHd.Screw,546-24x1/2
Decal,HotSurfaces/ BeltWarning

Cover
FlangeLockNut,546-18

Key,346x1-1/2
Shim,1.0x.7656x.062

Pulley,EngineDrive

Washer,.827x.331x.098

HexHd.Screw,546-24 x 1-1/8
HexHd.Screw,546-18 x2

ReverseIdlerArm
Pulley,ReverseIdler

FlatWasher,546
BeltGuide,WireFormed
HexHeadScrew,546-24x 1

SpeedNut
Washer,Flat,1-1/8

Spring,ReverseReturn
TransmissionPulley
SupportWasher

ReverseClutchBelt
ForwardClutchBelt

part locally.

26
27
28
29
30
31
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
44
45
46
47
48
49
5O
51
52
53
54

REF

NO.

PART NO.

1900396
GW-20339
712-04063

1186329

1916797

1916796
710-0395
777120942

1918774
710-1260A
710-0805
736-0275

1918846
GW-55088
712-3010

1917746

1918744

1767754

1916727
712-3000
GW-9090
710-0347
712-0158

1754128
736-0463

DESCRIPTION

Self-tapping Screw,#10-32 x 1/2
Guard,Belts/Pulleys

FlangeLockNut, 546-18
HexFlangeScrew, 546-18 x 3/4"
EngineSupport Bracket,left side
EngineSupport Bracket,right side

HexHd.Screw, 546-18 x 2-1/4
Decal,Stabilization

Mounting Bar

Hex FlangeScrew,5/16-18 x.75
Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

FlatWasher, 546'
BeltGuide, Pony

Pivot Bushing

Hex Nut,546-18
Washer,Shoulder

IdlerArm, ForwardTiller Direction

Screw, selftapping, #10-24
Spring

HexLocknut,546-18
IdlerPulley, Forward

Screw,3/8-16x 1-3/4

HexLock Nut, 546-18

Screw, 1/4-20x 3/4

FlatWasher, 1/4

** Seeyour local authorized engine servicedealer for engineparts or
service. Referto engine nameplatefor enginetype and code

27

MODEL675B

t

I

21

22

SeeNote1

22

NOTE 1: These screws are a special

sealing screw that cannot be reused

without risking the loss of transmission oil.
If these screws are loosened or removed,
they must be replaced with new screws,

SeeNoteI

14

\

REF

NO.

1
2

3

4
5

6

7

8
9
10
11

* SpecifyGRADE5 ifordering

PARTNO.

721-04031

1105620
721-04001
710-04043

1983632
GW-20910
GW-20694
619-04010
GW-9467

1917101
721-04035

DESCRIPTION

Oil Seal
Pipe Plug, 1/4

Seal,Transmission Bore
Hex FlangeScrew,5/16-18 x3/4"

Oil Seal,Input Pinion Shaft1
Transmission Cover(Incl. four Ref.18)
Gasket,Transmission TopCover
Transmission CaseAssy.
Plug

Mounting Plate, Wheel ClutchCable

Oil Seal,Tiller Shaft
part locally.

/_R-As Required

* Capacityof transmission is 53 oz.

28

REF
NO.

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
22

PARTNO.

710-04049
GW-20873
GW-1129-1

1915069
GW-1115
GW-1124-2
GW-90063

1915068
736-0169
710-0216

737-03531-

DESCRIPTION

HexFlangeScrew,5/16-18x 5/8"
TillerHousingCover,leftside
Gasket,TillerHousingCover,.010"(A/R)
Self-SealingScrews,1/4-20x7/8

RearBearingCap
Gasket,RearBearingCap,.010"Thick(A/R)

RexFlangeScrew,5/16-18x 1*
Self-SealingScrews,1/4-20x5/8

Lockwasher,3/8

HexHd.Screw,3/8-16x3/4"
Oil,85W-149

MODEL675B

MAIN DRIVE SHAF I ASSEMBLY

REF
NO.

1
la
lb
2
3
4

5

5

5

5

PARTNO.

GW-1714
GW-9400
GW-9401
GW-20718
GW-9301

1916597

GW-1224-1

GW-1224-2

GW-1224-3

GW-1224-4

DESCRIPTION

Bearing,TaperedRoller with Race
DriveShaft BearingCup

DriveShaft BearingCone
Spur Gear
Key,34 6 sq. x 1
Rolled DriveShaft (Driveshaft is one-piece

with integral, single-lead,work-hardened
front worm, and integral,six-lead work-

hardenedrear worm. Also includes
pressed-on GW-1714 and GW-9301)

Shim, RearBearingCap,.OlO"thick, see

Notebelow (A/R)
Shim, sameasabove, but.030" thick, see

Note(A/R)
Shim, sameasabove, but.O05"thick, see

Note(A/R)
Shim, sameas above,but.062" thick, see

Note(A/R)

REF
NO.

6
7

8 1108841
9 1916522
10 GW-1440
11 721-04044
12 1113527
13 GW-9953
14 GW-9428
15 GW-9677
16 GW-20791
17 GW-20792
18 GW-9093
19 GW-20799
20 GW-9517

PARTNO.

GW-1325C

GW-9572
GW-9944

NOTE:Shimbetweendriveshaftrearbearingandrearbearingcapto achieve54o-15thousandthsof an

A/R- AsRequired

* Specify GRADE5 if ordering part locally.

DESCRIPTION

ShimSet(Incl.twoGW-1224q;two1224-
2 andoneGW-1224-3(A!R)

HexHd.Screw,546-24x 1-1/8"1

Washer,DiscSpring(concavesurfacefaces

pulley)

Key,346 sq.x1-1/2
TransmissionDrivePulley
SupportWasher
OilSeal,InputPinionShaft

RetainingRing(external)
ThrustWasher

Bushing
SetScrew,546-18x 3'8*

InputPinion(steelshaft)

InputPinionGear

RetainingRing(external)
PinionAssy.(Incl.Refs.16,17& 18)

RetainingRing

inch(.005-.015)endplayondriveshaft.

29

MODEL675B

16

\

\

1

7

2

3 \

\

4

\

6

_'_J Internally

SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REF

NO.

1
2
3

4
5

6
7

8

PARTNO.

721-04031

1909950
GW-1166-1
GW-1166-2
GW-1166-3
GW-1166-4
GW-1086
711-04091
GW-9373
GW-20914
GW-9935

* SpecifyGRADE5if ordering

A/R- As Required

Assembled

2

1

DESCRIPTION

OilSeal
RetainingRing(heavy-duty,external)

Shim,1-1J64I.D.,.O62"thick(A/R)
Shim,asabove,but.030"thick(A/R)
Shim,asabove,but.015"thick(A/R)
Shim,asabove,but.OlO"thick(A/R)
Bushing
WheelShaft(Incl.Ref.6)
Hi-ProKey,1/4x1-546
WheelDriveWormGear(cast-iron)

Shim,6 I.D.x 1.468O.D.x.062

part locally.

REF

NO.

PARTNO.

9 GW-20712
10 611-04002
11 GW-1442
12 GW-9055
13 721-04034
14 786-04001
15 710-3013
16 741-3037
17 711-04130
18 GW-1104
19 1904279

WHEEL

SHAFT ASSEMBLY

5

[] Wheel Shaft Parts

DESCRIPTION

WheelDriveClutch(cast-iron)
EccentricShaft

Pin,EccentricShaft

Spring
OilSeal

EccentricShaftLever
HexHd.Screw,1/4-20x 1/2"

BallBearing
TillerShaft(incl.Ref.18)
WoodruffKey,1/4x1-1/4
TillerDriveWormGear(bronze)

30

MODEL675B

MountTinesSoTheCuttingEdgeAtThe

To_Of EachTineFacesTheOperator

OFDENOTEST,NECUTT,NGEDGEI

7

4A

5

8

6

I1WHEEL

2

ENGINE

FRONT/

FORWARD

TINE

SHAFT

LEF1--HANDTINEj(BOTT_:Ii:_RIGHT'HANDTINE

7

1

5

REF

NO.

1
2

3
4
4A

5

PART NO.

1100068
1985101

1110108
1916693
1916694

710-3096

SHAFT

10

DESCRIPTION

HexHd.Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4"

Tine- right-hand
Hex Lock Nut,3/8-161

TineHolder, left-side
TineHolder, right-side

Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x2, Grade8

31

6
7

8
9
10

REF

NO.

PART NO.

GW-9338

1985100
GW-9380
634-04033
634-04032

3

IMPORTANT:LEFTand RIGHTsidesof tiller

aredetermined bystanding in
the operatorposition (BEHIND
THEHOOD)and facing the di-

rection of forward travel.

DESCRIPTION

Hitch Pin

Tine-left-hand
ClevisPin,.312 x 1-3/4 long

Wheel& TireAssy., left-side
Wheel& TireAssy., right-side

MODEL675B

22

22

,23

23

21

12

19

11

22

13

16

20 23

Transmission

(618-04002)

_J

I

9

6

4

13

32

MODEL675B

1
2
3
4
5

6
7
8
9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

18

19
20
21
22
23

REF
NO.

PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

686-04021
736-0169
GW-2525
710-04049
712-0291
710-0597
GW-9384
GW-9534
1185469
1916186
GW-9120
GW-9119
710-3005
GW-1113-1
712-3017
GW-20775
710-0759
710-0599
1916700
1916701
1186328
1186391

Hood,Tine
Lockwasher,3/8
Bracket,Hood&DepthRegulator
HexHd.Fig.Screw,546-18x 5_8"
HexLockNut,1/4-20
HexHd.Screw,1/4-20x1*
Spring,DepthRegulatorPlunger
Spacer
RollPin(spiral),1/4x1
BarAssembly,DepthAdjustment
RetainingRing(ToleranceRing)
Knob,DepthRegulator(Incl.Ref.11)
HexHd.Screw,3/8-16x1-1/4"
Bushing(spacer)

HexNut,3/8-16
DragBar,DepthRegulator

HexHd.Screw,self-tapping,16-18x 1/2"
FlangeScrew,self-tapping,I/4-20x 1/2"
SupportBracket,Left-Side
SupportBracket,Right-Side
HexHd.Screw,546-18x 5/8
HexNut,546-18

* Specify GRADE5 if ordering part locally.

33

MODEL675B

_ _ 6 6

2_

ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT(OPTIONAL)

\

3

_10 11

12

19

17
18

BUMPERATTACHMENT

2O

21

BUMPER

0EM-290-254

34

MODEL675B

2

3

4
5

6

7

8
9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19
20
21
22
23

REF
NO.

PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

GW-1594
GW-1600
GW-1595
GW-9347
GW-9786
GW-1596
GW-9828
1100135
GW-1837

MarkerBlade-bladeonly
MarkerArm-mainarm

MarkerArm-extensionarmwithpin
HitchPin

Thumbscrew-I/4-20x 1/2

NutBar
Nut-hex,10-24w/attachedstarwashers

Screw-roundhd.,10-24x
HardwarePackage-includes:oneGW-9347

hitchpin,twoGW-9786thumbscrews,

two GW-9828hexnutsandtwo 1100135

screws

1186349
GW-1593
GW-1592
GW-1591
GW-1590
GW-1588
GW-1589
GW-9925
712-0798
749-04193
777S30653
710-3073
726-0201
712-04063
1918781

Screw-hexflangedlocking,3/8-16x 1-1/2"
StopBar

Yoke

TubeKey-square
Washer-friction

MainSupport
Washer-squarehole
Washer-discspring

Nut-hex38-16

Bumper

Decal- Caution

Screw-hexhd.,546-18x2-1/4"

SpeedNut

Nut-FlangeLock,546-18*

HardwareKit:

Incl.foureachofRefs.21,22and23

Note:Most common hardware listed aboveas can befound at most hardwarestores.

* Specify GRADE5 if ordering part locally.

35

TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT PRODUCT
IS COVERED

WHAT IS COVERED Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair or replace any part found to be defective in material or
BY THIS WARRANTY workmanship without charge for parts and labor

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

WARRANTY or other natural disaster.

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

This limited lifetime warranty also applies to non-powered attachments and accessories.
Powered attachments and accessories are warranted separately by their manufacturers. Refer
to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items for terms and conditions.

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED
COMMERCIAL
USE WARRANTY

HOW TO OBTAIN
SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If used for commercial, institutional, industrial, rental, or demonstrator purposes, the warranty
on the tiller is limited in duration to 90 days from the date of purchase.

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

Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase, through your local authorized service
dealer. To locate a dealer inyour area, consult your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at
P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483, or log on to our Web site at
www.troybilt.com.

purchased for commercial or other non-residential use).

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

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

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