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

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

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.

Rear Tine Tiller — 650 Series

Form No. 769-03621

(January 23, 2008)

Summary of Contents for 650 Series

Page 1: ...s Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty 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 Rear Tine Tiller 650 Series Form No 769 03621 January 23 2008 ...

Page 2: ...e to all models Troy Bilt LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone a authorized Troy Bilt service dealer or contact us di...

Page 3: ...fe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container a Never fill containers inside a vehicle or...

Page 4: ...as 6 necessary Follow this manual for safe loading unloading 7 transporting and storage of this machine Always refer to the operator s manual for important details 8 if the machine is to be stored for an extended period When practical remove gas powered equipment c from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable ...

Page 5: ...ld be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland O...

Page 6: ... steps Remove any packaging material from the carton Remove 2 any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton from the shipping platform Remove all unassembled parts from the carton Check 3 that you have the items listed in the Contents of Carton list contact your local dealer or the factory if items are missing or damaged Handle NOTE All references to the right or left side of the...

Page 7: ...e handlebar assembly Tighten all the handlebar mounting hardware securely 4 Move Tiller Off Crate To roll the tiller off the shipping platform put the wheels in freewheel as follows Place a sturdy block under the transmission to raise one 1 wheel about 1 off the ground Remove the click pin from the wheel hub and wheel shaft 2 See Fig 3 3 Slide the wheel fully inward on the wheel shaft Reinstall th...

Page 8: ... 3 4 NOTE Be sure to select the cable marked with black and be sure the forward cable is placed into the bottom hole in the cable bracket Place the Z connector into the hole in the forward clutch 2 bail See Fig 3 4 Set Up Tire Pressure Check the air pressure with a tire guage Deflate or inflate the tires equally to between 15 and 20 PSI NOTE Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the till...

Page 9: ...f reverse drive to the wheels and tines Depth Regulator Lever This lever controls the tilling depth of the tines Pull the lever back and slide it up or down to engage the notched height settings Handlebar Height Adjustment The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings In general adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines are 3 4 in the ground Gas Cap Unthread ...

Page 10: ...n Never have the wheels in FREEWHEEL position when the engine is running When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL they do not hold back the tiller and the tines could propel the tiller rapidly forward or backward Put the Forward Clutch Bail in neutral disengaged positions by releasing the lever WARNING Never run the engine indoors or in an enclosed poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon mon...

Page 11: ...holding the tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward which could result in loss of control property damage or personal injury To move in reverse 1 Look behind and exercise caution when operating in a reverse Do not till while in reverse Stop all forward motion Lift the handlebar with one b hand until the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Cont...

Page 12: ...end to spin in the soft dirt Help them along by lifting up slightly on the handlebar one hand palm up works most easily Avoid the temptation to push down on the handlebars in an attempt to force the tiller to dig deeper Doing so takes the weight off the powered wheels causing them to lose traction Without the wheels to hold the tiller back the tines will attempt to propel the tiller backward towar...

Page 13: ... 1 the footing is difficult Tilling up and down slopes is recommended rather than 2 terracing Tilling vertically on a slope allows maximum planting area and also leaves room for cultivating NOTE When tilling on slopes be sure the correct oil level is maintained in the engine check every one half hour of operation The incline of the slope will cause the oil to slant away from its normal level and t...

Page 14: ...d to do this The ramps must be strong enough to support the combined weight of the tiller and any handlers The ramps 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 The handlers should wear sturdy footwear that will help prevent slipping Position the loading vehicle ...

Page 15: ...rneath the tiller hood that secure the transmission cover and the Depth Regulator Lever to the transmission Air Filter The air cleaner filters dirt and dust out of the air before it enters the carburetor Operating the engine with a dirty clogged air filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine Never operate the engine without the air cleaner installed Inspect and service the air clea...

Page 16: ...attaching screws Off Season Storage When the tiller won t be used for an extended period prepare it for storage as follows Clean the tiller and engine 1 Do routine tiller lubrication and check for loose parts and 2 hardware Protect the engine and perform recommended engine 3 maintenance by following the storage instructions found in the Engine Operator s Manual Be sure to protect the fuel lines ca...

Page 17: ... Tine With the engine shut off and the spark plug wire 1 disconnected remove the two screws and nuts that attach a single tine to a tine holder If needed use penetrating oil on the nuts When installing a single tine be sure to position it so that 2 its cutting edge sharp will enter the soil first as the tiller moves forward Removing Installing a Tine Assembly A tine assembly consists of eight tine...

Page 18: ...ng system clogged 1 Carburetor out of adjustment 2 Oil level is low 3 Clean air cooling area see Engine Manual 1 See Engine Service Dealer 2 Check oil level see Engine Manual 3 Engine does not shut off Misadjusted throttle control 1 See Engine Manual or Engine Service Dealer 1 Wheels Tines will not turn Improper use of controls 1 Worn broken or misadjusted drive belt s 2 Internal transmission wear...

Page 19: ...42 04226 Bolo Tine 10 RT 742 04227 Bolo Tine 10 LT 634 04232 Wheels 13 x 5 x 6 17211 ZL8 023 Air Filter 98079 56846 Spark Plug BPR6ES Replacement Parts 9 19 Phone 800 828 5500 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www troybilt com ...

Page 20: ...anty Refer to applicable manufactur er s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than a...

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