Troy-Bilt TBC57 Operation Manual - Page 3

KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS This unit may be used for the purposes listed below: • Cultivating sod and light to medium soil • Cultivating in garden areas, around trees, etc. NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Throttle Control This unit requires assembly. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-828-5500 (U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada) for assistance. Cord Retainer Battery Handlebar WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do not install the battery until the unit is fully assembled. Front Handle Handlebar Knobs INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, the wheel assembly must be installed when operating the unit. Tine Shield Wheel Support Bracket Battery Charger Tines Wheel SPECIFICATIONS* Motor Type Cordless, Battery-powered Motor Voltage 20 VDC Operating RPM up to 7,000 rpm Cultivating Path Width (Maximum 9 inches (22.86 cm) Cultivating Depth (Maximum 5 inches (12.70 cm) Approximate Weight (with battery 27.24 lb. (12.35 kg) Battery 20V Lithium Charge Time 2 Hours Battery Weight 3.24 Lbs. (1.47 kg) Optimum Charging Temperature 32° to 86° F (0° to 30° C) Battery Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only Battery Charger Weight 1.2 Lbs. (0.54 kg) * All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. ACCESSORIES Model # Part # Description TB20V 49MLI55L966 20V Lithium-ion Battery TBCHGR 49MALBCL966 20V Lithium-ion Battery Charger WARNING: To avoid injury from the tines, wear heavy gloves and a long sleeve shirt when adjusting the wheel assembly. Installing the Wheel Assembly 1. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin from the wheel assembly. Wheel Bracket 2. Set the unit on its side (Fig. 1). 3. Insert the wheel assembly into the wheel bracket (Fig. 1). 4. Slide the wheel assembly up or down the wheel bracket. Raise the wheel assembly for shallower tine penetration or lower the wheel assembly for deeper tine penetration (Fig. 1). Align the hole in the wheel assembly with the desired hole in the wheel bracket. 5. Insert the clevis pin through the wheel bracket and wheel assembly (Fig. 2). Lower Raise Wheel Assembly Fig. 1 6. Insert the cotter pin into the clevis pin to lock the wheel assembly in place (Fig. 2). Clevis Pin NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the position of the wheel assembly before using the unit. Adjusting the Wheel Assembly 1. Set the unit on its side (Fig. 1). 2. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin from the wheel bracket and wheel assembly (Fig. 2). 3. Slide the wheel assembly up or down the wheel bracket. Raise the wheel assembly for shallower tine penetration or lower the wheel assembly for deeper tine penetration (Fig. 1). Align the hole in the wheel assembly with the desired hole in the wheel bracket. Cotter Pin Fig. 2 4. Insert the clevis pin through the wheel bracket and wheel assembly (Fig. 2). 5. Insert the cotter pin into the clevis pin to lock the wheel assembly in place (Fig. 2). POSITIONING THE HANDLEBARS 1. Loosen the two knobs on the inside of the handlebars (Fig. 4). 2. With the unit upright, swing the handlebars up into the operating position (Fig. 3). NOTE: Take care not to pinch the throttle cable when positioning the handlebars (Fig. 4). 3. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place (Fig. 4). NOTE: Do not over tighten the knobs. 4. Restrain the throttle cable with the cord retainer. Adjust the throttle cable so it is smooth and tight against the Fig. 3 handlebars. Cord Retainer Throttle Cable Handlebar Knobs Fig. 4 ASSEMBLING THE UNIT WITH ONLY TWO TINE ASSEMBLIES (OPTIONAL) WARNING: Cultivator tines are sharp. Always wear leather gloves to protect your hands when handling tines. If desired, the unit can be assembled with only two tine assemblies to produce a narrower cultivating path. Click Pin Click Pin 1. Lay the unit back on a flat level surface with the handles touching the ground so that the unit is in a horizontal position. 2. Remove the click pin found at the end of each tine shaft (Fig. 5). 3. Carefully remove the two outer tine assemblies from the tine shafts (Fig. 5). 4. Insert a large cotter pin into the hole in the tine shaft that is closest to the gearbox (Fig. 6). Perform this step for both sides. Outer Tine Assemblies Fig. 5 NOTE: Store the click pins and extra tine assemblies in a safe place. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Hole Gearbox Fig. 6 Tine Shaft Large Cotter Pin 3