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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

GDOC-100023 REV. C

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with 

respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United 

States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products 

Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used 

in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity 

respectively, “Troy-Bilt”).
This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty 

provided with your product.
“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product (excluding its 

Belts

Transmission

 

and 

Attachments

 as described below) against defects in material 

and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing 

on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or 

replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials 

or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this 

product has been operated and maintained in accordance with 

the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not 

been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, 

improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, 

or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage 

resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or 

attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) 

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting 

damage.

Belts

 are warranted to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of 

purchase.

Transmission

 — Troy-Bilt warrants the transmission (including 

all gears, shafts and housings) against defects in material and 

workmanship for the life of the tiller, to the original purchaser only, 

commencing on the date of original purchase or lease.

Attachments

 — Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for this product 

against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 

(1) year, commencing on the date of the attachment’s original 

purchase or lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items 

such as:  grass collectors and mulch kits.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: 

Warranty service is available, WITH 

PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. 

To locate the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131, 

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483,  

1-330-558-7220 or log on to our Web site at www.troybilt.com.

In Canada

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 

1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does 

not

 provide coverage in the following 

cases:

a. 

The engine or component parts thereof. These items may 

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable 

manufacturer’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 an authorized service 

dealer.

e. 

Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or 

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their 

respective possessions and territories, except those sold through 

Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution.

f. 

Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts.

g. 

Transportation charges and service calls.

h. 

Troy-Bilt does not warrant this product for commercial use.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of 

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies 

after the applicable period of express written warranty above 

as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, 

whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given 

by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with 

respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the period 

of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement 

of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole 

and exclusive remedy arising from the 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 or for rental expenses to 

temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply 

to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount 

of the purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety 

features of the product shall void this warranty.

 You assume the 

risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property 

and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or 

inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the 

original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a 

gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY:

  This limited 

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 

other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT: 

 Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to 

obtain warranty coverage.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220 

MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238

Summary of Contents for Big Red

Page 1: ...et 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 T...

Page 2: ...peration Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be...

Page 3: ...e 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...

Page 4: ...as necessary 7 Follow this manual for safe loading unloading transporting and storage of this machine 8 Always refer to the operator s manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for...

Page 5: ...ad Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and T...

Page 6: ...feet WARNING ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two...

Page 7: ...ems listed above contact your local dealer or the Troy Bilt Technical Service Department if any items are missing or damaged Handle NOTE When disassembling the handlebar assembly keep the left side cl...

Page 8: ...ever approximately halfway between the Fast and Slow settings while you rock the tiller forward and backward until the wheels move freely See Figure 3 2 3 Lift the Handlebars high enough to clear the...

Page 9: ...Wheel Speed Lever Forward Hole Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever Figure 3 7 4 Align the rear most holes of the yoke plates and the Wheels Tines PTO Lever Use long nose pliers to hold the bushing in place...

Page 10: ...ar Clutch Pawl Spring Figure 3 10 7 Test the operation of the Wheels Tines PTO Lever Push the lever down until it engages in the Forward position The clutch roller must rest beneath the adjustment blo...

Page 11: ...l and charge the battery on electric start tillers For your safety follow all steps and observe all accompanying safety messages The Maintenance Adjustments section contains other general battery main...

Page 12: ...to the negative battery post and secure with screw and nut See Figure 3 14 6 Slide the black rubber boot completely over the battery post and cable connector See Figure 3 14 Set Up Tires For shipping...

Page 13: ...terlock Levers are attached under the handlebar grip and will stop the engine if both levers are released Wheel Speed Lever The Wheel Speed Lever controls the speed at which the wheels spin Tines PTO...

Page 14: ...the lever sharply upward it should automatically move into NEUTRAL position 2 Put the Depth Regulator Lever in the Travel position lever all the way down so that the tines are off the ground To do thi...

Page 15: ...To stop the wheels and tines move the Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL position and then release both Forward Interlock Levers 2 Move the engine Throttle Lever to the STOP position Then on el...

Page 16: ...off the ground then shift the Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever all the way up and hold You do not need to squeeze the Forward Interlock Levers to use reverse 5 The tiller immediately engages in reverse Pe...

Page 17: ...ws engine RPM to be reduced handlebars don t have to be raised 4 Keeping large areas tilled and cultivated in the summer 5 Tilling organic matter under 6 Moving tiller quickly 7 Cultivating between ra...

Page 18: ...Rear Groove Lower Front Groove Belt Figure 5 7 4 Go to the other side of the tiller to finish seating the belt onto the pulley groove 5 Working from the left side of the tiller work the belt as much...

Page 19: ...to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury Tilling Tips Techniques Let the Tiller Do the Work While tilling relax and let the wheels pul...

Page 20: ...oot penetration and contribute to soil erosion They can also plant unwanted weed seeds back into the newly tilled soil Suggested Tilling Patterns When preparing a seedbed go over the same path twice i...

Page 21: ...2 the width of the tiller NOTE For the best results use the HIGH belt range and SLOW wheel speed lever position See Changing Speed Belts in this section for more information on changing to high range...

Page 22: ...after you prepare the seedbed and mark off the rows with string hand broadcast the seeds as if seeding a lawn not quite as much as lawn seed Cover with soil and tamp the area firmly with a hoe Move t...

Page 23: ...d and replaced with other optional attachments See Figure 5 18 The following instructions will familiarize you with your PTO Power machine Please read these pages carefully The following steps explain...

Page 24: ...lowly roll the power unit back next to the tine attachment Place the support block back under the engine 3 Remove the dust cap or protective wrapping from the dog clutch coupling on the tine attachmen...

Page 25: ...king brake Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat as possible the less incline to the ramp the better Loading the Tiller 1 Use loading ramps that are strong and wide enough to...

Page 26: ...ours Deflate or inflate both tires evenly to 15 to 20 PSI pounds per square inch Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the tiller will tend to pull to one side Maintenance Schedule Aft...

Page 27: ...s that has accumulated on the wheel shaft Please follow this maintenance recommendation as debris can cause premature wear to the wheel shaft and its oil seals 1 Prop the transmission up with a sturdy...

Page 28: ...olts to 70 to 80 ft lbs Lock Nut on the Shifting Linkage Check the locknut that fastens the shifting linkage to the eccentric shifting lever See Figure 6 3 Do not tighten the locknut against the eccen...

Page 29: ...ith the markings on the dipstick facing to the rear Gear Oil Dipstick Back of Tine Shield Figure 6 7 If tilling during very hot weather the gear oil may heat up and expand inside the transmissions To...

Page 30: ...see Adding or Changing Gear Oil Adding or Changing Gear Oil For partial fill ups just a few ounces or less use SAE 140 SAE 85W 140 or SAE 80W 90 weight gear oil with an API rating of GL 4 or GL 5 For...

Page 31: ...is no need to install a replacement washer 3 Once all the gear oil has drained reinstall the housing cover screw securely first coat its threads with non hardening gasket sealant 4 Be certain to refi...

Page 32: ...ssembly apply 2 to 3 strokes of multipurpose grease at beginning and end of tilling season 8 Keep the PTO access area well greased See Figure 6 11 If the Tines PTO Clutch Lever becomes hard to move sq...

Page 33: ...erting the 1 4 thick slotted end of the belt adjustment tool in between the roller and the upright bracket The flat edge of the tool must be facing the roller See Figure 6 14 Slotted End Figure 6 14 b...

Page 34: ...Let go of the drive lever and remove the belt adjustment tool from the hole in the adjustment block 8 Check the tension on the belt by following the previous instructions How to Measure Belt Tension N...

Page 35: ...in REVERSE When you release the lever the spring automatically pushes the lever back into NEUTRAL position The spring and plunger assembly is designed to prevent the reverse disc from making contact w...

Page 36: ...go The lever should return to NEUTRAL If not the reverse adjustment bolt will have to be adjusted upward Adjusting the Reverse Drive 1 Place the Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position 2 On...

Page 37: ...does not have a condenser or points so there is no need to perform any regular tune up maintenance on this system other than adjusting or replacing the spark plug Spark Plug 1 The spark plug must be i...

Page 38: ...elt upward to create slack in the belt See Figure 7 2 Push Belt Up Figure 7 2 5 Lift the top half of the belt up and over the upper pulley and the rubber reverse disc moving it in front of the reverse...

Page 39: ...e Disc Follow these steps to replace the reverse disc If your tiller has a Bumper Attachment mounted it must be removed first 1 Move Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL position 2 Wedge a 5 16 thi...

Page 40: ...te See Figure 7 9 Use penetrating oil on the hardware if it is rusted or hard to remove Tine Shaft Left Side Tine Holder Right Side Tine Holder Nut Bolt Figure 7 9 6 Mount the new tine exactly the way...

Page 41: ...not stay in forward 1 Drive belt too tight 2 Clutch Pawl spring overstretched 1 See Maintenance Adjustments Section 2 Replace spring Wheels Tines PTO Lever hard to shift into reverse 1 Worn reverse d...

Page 42: ...2 04224 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...

Page 43: ...Notes 10 43...

Page 44: ...items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Ro...

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