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To The Owner

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 5

Controls & Operation .............................................. 7

Service ...................................................................... 9

Replacement Parts .................................................11

Warranty .................................................................12

Español ........................................................................

Table of Contents

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, 

you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊  Visit us on the web at www.troybilt.com
◊  Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220
◊  Write to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

Thank you for 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 sure that you, and any other persons who will 

operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices 

at all times.  Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property 

damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product 

information available at the time of printing.  Review this manual 

frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and 

operation.  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 

applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product 

specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without 

incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone 

an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us directly.  Troy-Bilt’s 

Customer Support telephone numbers, website and mailing address can 

be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at 

all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues 

with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and 

service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s 

Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more information.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate 

the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the 

provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing 

at the operator’s position and looking down at the tine shield. This 

information will be necessary, should you seek technical support via 

our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized 

service dealer.

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Summary of Contents for Colt FT

Page 1: ...S AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Front Tine Tiller Colt FT NOTE This Operator s Manua...

Page 2: ...machine its features and operation 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...

Page 3: ...the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances Operation 1 Do not put hands or f...

Page 4: ...r nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 17 If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration stop the engin...

Page 5: ...eft Side Right Side B2 A2 Figure 3 2 NOTE The outer tines can be placed in either of the two outside holes The inner hole is for a 22 tilling width and the outer hole is for a 24 tilling width Wheel A...

Page 6: ...h Cable Adjustment Before operating the tiller the adjustment of the forward clutch cables must be checked 1 Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the engine 2 Adjust the forward clutch ca...

Page 7: ...r to the Engine Operator s Manual for engine starting and stopping instructions Setting Depth Wheels Forward Place the wheels so that they are forward nearest to tines for shallow tilling cultivating...

Page 8: ...n or similar crops check row planting will permit cross cultivation and practically eliminate hand hoeing See Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Other Uses The tiller has many uses other than tilling and cultivati...

Page 9: ...otation Figure 5 2 Removing Installing a Single Tine 1 With the engine shut off and the spark plug wire disconnected remove the two hex screws 3 8 16 x 1 00 and hex lock nuts 3 8 16 that attach a sing...

Page 10: ...ssion pulleys Transmission Pulley Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Figure 5 4 NOTE Upon reassembly make certain that the idler pulley keeper is as shown in Figure 5 2 Take note of the notch on the bottom of...

Page 11: ...2 642 04106 Outer RH Tine B2 714 04043 Cotter Pin 911 0415 Clevis Pin 954 0428 Drive Belt 746 04172 Clutch Cable 734 1268 Wheels 8 x 1 75 Phone 800 828 5500 to order replacement parts or a complete Pa...

Page 12: ...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 b Se...

Page 13: ...ONER EN FUNCIONAMIENTO ESTA M QUINA SI NO RESPETA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PUEDE PROVOCAR LESIONES PERSONALES Cultivadora de dientes frontales Colt FT NOTA Este manual de operaci n cubre distintos modelos...

Page 14: ...incluidas y o ilustradas en este manual pueden no ser aplicables a todos los modelos Reservamos el derecho de modificar las especificaciones de los productos los dise os y el equipo est ndar sin previ...

Page 15: ...os en combustible l Nunca guarde la m quina o el recipiente de combustible en un espacio cerrado donde haya fuego chispas o luz piloto como por ejemplo de calentadores de agua calefactores de ambiente...

Page 16: ...ento de motores autorizado m s cercano o poni ndose en contacto con el departamento de servicios Apartado Postal 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 16 No sobrecargue la capacidad de la m quina intentand...

Page 17: ...e horquilla y dos chavetas de la bolsa manual Desde el frente de la cultivadora instale los externo LH dientes A2 y los externo RH dientes B2 en el eje de los dientes exteriores como se muestra en la...

Page 18: ...en el cable Vea Figura 3 9 4 Vuelva a apretar la tuerca de seguridad contra el collar de cable Vea Figura 3 9 5 Con el mango de compromiso hacia adelante en la posici n neutral liberado tire de la cue...

Page 19: ...e el control del embrague de los dientes est desenganchado y consulte el Manual de operaci n del motor para instrucciones sobre c mo arrancar y detener el motor Establecimiento de la profundidad Ret n...

Page 20: ...ientes Cuando trace las hileras de plantaci n aseg rese de dejar un ancho suficiente para poder cultivar entre las hileras Cuando cultive ma z o alg n cultivo similar el control de las hileras de la p...

Page 21: ...rdida de profundidad de labranza y la reducci n de la eficacia al cortar y convertir en materia org nica Consulte la Figura 5 2 para los procedimientos siguientes de p as Trasero Operador Frente Forw...

Page 22: ...4 Aseg rese de colocar el lado m s ancho de la correa lejos de las poleas del motor y de transmisi n Polea de transmisi n Polea loca Polea del motor Figura 5 4 NOTA Al volver a armar aseg rese de que...

Page 23: ...Notas 6 11...

Page 24: ...como por ejemplo lubricantes filtros afiladores de cuchillas puesta a punto del motor ajustes de frenos del embrague o de la plataforma y el deterioro normal del acabado exterior debido al uso o la e...

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