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Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Rear-Tine Tiller - Horse/Big Red WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA TROY
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purchasing a Troy-Bilt Garden Tiller. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be
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WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts
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occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support for assistance and the name of you nearest servicing dealer.. Maintenance & Storage 1. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working order. 2. Allow a machine to cool at least five
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the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered
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instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
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shipping platform until instructed to do so in these assembly steps. 2. Remove all loose parts from the carton. The hardware bag is included in your literature packaging. 3. Check that you have the items listed above (contact your local dealer or the Troy-Bilt Technical Service Department if any
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freely. See Figure 3-2. 3. Lift the Handlebars high enough to clear the tiller tines and pull back firmly to dislodge the tiller from the platform wheel wells. Wire Harness 1. Ground the green (and red for electric start tillers) wire(s) to the engine block. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-4 Connect the
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the right side. See Figure 3-1. 4. Align the rear most holes of the yoke plates and the Wheels/Tines PTO Lever. Use long nose pliers to hold the yoke plates and the lever. link bar. See Figure 3-9. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Plates Wheel Speed Lever Forward Hole Clutch Pawl Spring Long Link
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12. If not, do not use the tiller. See your local authorized securely. Securely tighten all other hardware. Also ensure dealer or call the TROYBILT Technical Service Department that the spring is properly seated at both ends. Completed for instructions. assembly should appear as illustrated in
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explosion. NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on the top of the battery, charge for a minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding proper battery charging procedure. WARNING! Never
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the left side, with one end attached to the solenoid. See Figure 3- Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the near the positive (+) battery terminal. A short circuit Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with your tiller explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
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refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Use the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to engage and disengage power to the transmission. Forward Interlock Levers The Forward Interlock Levers are attached under the handlebar grip and will stop the engine if both levers
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how to start and stop the engine. NOTE: Do not attempt to engage the tines, wheels, or any PTO attachment until you have read all of the operating instructions in this section. NOTE: If using a PTO stationary attachment, move the Wheel Speed Lever into FREEWHEEL and block the wheels to prevent
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to turn. If practicing, leave in DISENGAGE. NOTE: Do not move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to ENGAGE unless Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in NEUTRAL. Tiller damage may occur. 5. To move the tiller forward and engage the tines, squeeze and hold either Forward Interlock Lever against the handlebar grip
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5. The tiller immediately engages in reverse. Periodically check behind you while holding the handlebars up and the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever in open area. Once comfortable turning the tiller, you can then take it to the garden area. Figure 5-3 NOTE: Let the tiller move ahead at its own pace. Do
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Regulator too deep. The tiller will buck and the engine will load down. You will know your settings are ideal when the tines break-up the soil cover crops. 3. Tilling under cover crops (best wheel speed and (lift handlebars to avoid 3. Cultivating (tiller travels going too deep). faster, rides
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Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. Top-Rear Groove WARNING! The HIGH speed belt range position combined with a FAST wheel speed setting propels the tiller tiller. NOTE: Proper belt tension is important for good performance. See the Maintenance & Adjustment Section for instructions moving parts come
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knife will help you to cut away the material). WARNING! Before clearing the tines by hand, stop the engine, allow all moving parts to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury. Top-Rear Gear Tilling Tips & Techniques Let the Tiller Do
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and contribute to soil erosion. They can also "plant" unwanted weed seeds back into the newly tilled soil. Suggested Tilling Patterns • 5-12 • If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then overlap the first passes by 1⁄2 a tiller width, followed by successive
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inclines where footing is difficult review the safety rules in the will cause the oil to slant away from its normal level and this can starve engine parts tiller digs more deeply going uphill than it does downhill. In soft soil or weeds • If vertical or terracing gardening aren't practical for you,
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in terrace gardening, start composted will often make it easier for your width of the tiller. For added stability, keep the uphill wheel tiller to chop up the stalks. Keep the tines keeps weed growth down string, hand-broadcast the seeds as if seeding a lawn - not quite as much as lawn seed). Cover
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PTO Power Feature Your tiller is a self-contained PTO (Power Take-Off) Power machine that was shipped with a tine attachment installed. The tine attachment can be quickly removed and replaced with other optional attachments. See Figure 5-18. The following instructions will familiarize you with your
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pin on the power unit will slide out of the guide hole in the tine attachment See Figure 5-23. Guide Pin Swing-Out Bolt Mounting Hole Figure 5-21 NOTE: Loosening swing-out bolts can be difficult. Use an extra-long wrench for leverage. 9. Tip the PTO power machine forward about one inch with
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support the combined weight of the tiller and the operator. They should provide good traction to prevent slipping; they should have side rails to guide the tiller along the ramps; and they should have a locking device to secure them to the vehicle. • Operators should wear sturdy footwear that will
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to Engine Manual P P PP P P P WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tiller, shut off the engine and wait for all the parts to come to tiller will tend to pull to one side. Maintenance Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your machine for all engine
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tine shaft and its oil seals. Refer to the previous tine holder removal instructions. After cleaning away any debris and removing old grease from the tine shaft, apply fresh grease to the tine damage or oil leakage. Most hardware on your tiller is visible. Pay particular attention to hardware listed
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cover. To reach the bolts, remove the left side tine holder. See Tine Replacement in the Service section. Swing Bolts • Check both of the swing-bolts that connect the power unit transmission to the tine attachment PTO transmission and the tine attachment before using the tiller again. Add any
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, please contact your authorized dealer or the TROY-BILT Technical Service Department for service advice. Checking Gear Oil Levels Every 30 hours of operation, check the gear oil level in both the power unit transmission and the tine attachment transmission. Operating them while low on gear
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down all the way (to engage its top notch). 3. Place a sturdy support under the engine to prevent the tiller from tilting too far. service stations, power equipment centers, or farm/heavy equipment outlets. Capacities: The Power Unit transmission holds approximately 60 ounces and the Tine Attachment
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have drained, tilt the tiller forward so any oil at the rear of the transmission will drain out. 4. Clean tine assembly (See Tine Replacement in the Service section.), then remove just one of the lower screws from the tiller housing cover. See Figure 6-9. To speed drainage, remove the tine attachment
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the right tension is important to good tiller performance and long belt life. If too loose, the belt will slip on 6. Grease the left- and to the wheels top, middle and bottom. See Figure 6-10. and tines. A loose belt will also wear prematurely. 7. Grease the zerk grease fitting located on the
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fit, the belt 2. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever fully down to the tension is correct. FORWARD position. The clutch roller at the bottom of the c. If the slotted part of the tool will not fit in, the belt is lever should be positioned underneath the belt adjustment too loose. block. See
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Tines/PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position. The arms of the clutch control yoke will be resting on the belt adjustment tool and the clutch roller should be engaged instructions " instructions Tines/PTO Drive Lever up in REVERSE position, this lowers the rubberized reverse disc - it's attached tine
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big cracks or missing chunks of rubber from the disc. If so damaged, the disc should be replaced immediately. See the Service section of this manual for instructions Drive System When the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is moved adjustment bolt upward will also solve the problem of a tiller that goes
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Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever should pop out of reverse Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position. On the left side of the tiller, put the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to REVERSE and then let it go. The lever should return to NEUTRAL. If not, the reverse adjustment bolt will have to
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or the TROYBILT Technical Service Department for assistance. Manual supplied with your tiller for specific adjustment instructions tiller will not be used during the off-season, prepare it Tines/PTO Drive Lever to NEUTRAL position. Keep the tiller in a clean, dry area. 8. Never store the tiller
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and the rubber reverse disc, moving it in front of the reverse disc. See Figure 7-3. 1. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to NEUTRAL position. 2. While kneeling on the right side of the tiller, create slack in the belt by reaching over to the left side of the pulleys and pushing in
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the top pulley. 11. Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL. 12. slack is needed, hold up Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever while moving the tiller has a Bumper Attachment mounted, it must be removed first. 1. Move Wheels/Tines & Adjustments section. Tines Inspect the tines for wear or damage
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Lever to either FAST or SLOW position, and the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to ENGAGE. 2. Gently tilt the tiller forward until the engine rests on the ground. 3. Raise the hood flap at the back of the tiller and tie it up with string. 4. Before removing a tine, note in which direction the bent tip points
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Wheels and tines do not turn Wheels and tines turn on top of ground, but stop or hesitate in soil Wheels turn, but tines do not Tines turn, but wheels do not Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever does not stay in forward Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever hard to shift into reverse
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GW-9245 V-Belt 742-04223 742-04224 Bolo Tine (LH), 12" Bolo Tine (RH), 12" 934-04231 Wheel, 16 x 4.6 x 8 756-04171 Reverse Disc 1909286P Throttle Cable Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready
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Notes 10 43
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any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void sale. Troy-Bilt shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services