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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 — Horse/Big Red

Form No. 769-07754

(December 13, 2011

Summary of Contents for Horse Tiller

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: ...e items 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 sid...

Page 8: ...d Slow settings while you rock the tiller forward and backward until the wheels move freely See Fig 3 2 3 Lift the Handlebars high enough to clear the tiller tines and pull back firmly to dislodge the...

Page 9: ...long nose pliers to hold the bushing in place while inserting the screw through the lever and yoke plates See Fig 3 8 Install the star washer and the nut then hand tighten 5 Retrieve the clutch pawl s...

Page 10: ...the Wheels Tines PTO Lever Push the lever down until it engages in the Forward position The clutch roller must rest beneath the adjustment block Next move the lever up to the Neutral position See Fig...

Page 11: ...llers For your safety follow all steps and observe all accompanying safety messages The Maintenance Adjustments section contains other general battery maintenance and recharging instructions WARNING B...

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

Page 13: ...sion Forward Interlock Levers The Forward Interlock 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 t...

Page 14: ...p 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 t...

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 e...

Page 16: ...ound 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 Periodically...

Page 17: ...idues and organic matter 8 Mixing in fertilizers manure SLOW GEAR HIGH BELT RANGE For 1 Tilling in sod or hard clay 2 Tilling under standing cornstalks slow steady speed allows time to shred stalks 3...

Page 18: ...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 as possible onto the top front engine pulley groove S...

Page 19: ...niques Let the Tiller Do the Work While tilling relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging Walk on the side that is not yet finished to avoid making footprints in th...

Page 20: ...r root 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 twic...

Page 21: ...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 Terrace Gard...

Page 22: ...repare 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 Figure 4 17 Move t...

Page 23: ...oved and replaced with other optional attachments See Fig 4 18 The following instructions will familiarize you with your PTO Power machine Please read these pages carefully The following steps explain...

Page 24: ...3 Remove the dust cap or protective wrapping from the dog clutch coupling on the tine attachment 4 Carefully align the guide pin on the PTO Power Unit with the alignment hole in the tine attachment a...

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: ...bris 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 stu...

Page 28: ...ens the shifting linkage to the eccentric shifting lever See Fig 6 3 Do not tighten the locknut against the eccentric lever It should be very close to but not touching the lever Tine Hardware Check th...

Page 29: ...acing to the rear If tilling during very hot weather the gear oil may heat up and expand inside the transmissions To allow for this oil expansion both the power unit transmission and the tine attachme...

Page 30: ...t 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 Fo...

Page 31: ...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 refill the transmi...

Page 32: ...gulator Lever Belt Adjustment Block Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever Figure 6 10 8 Keep the PTO access area well greased See Fig 6 11 If the Tines PTO Clutch Lever becomes hard to move squirt some oi...

Page 33: ...and the upright bracket The flat edge of the tool must be facing the roller See Fig 6 14 b If only the slotted portion of the tool will fit the belt tension is correct c If the slotted part of the to...

Page 34: ...ove 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 NOTE If the adjustment block is al...

Page 35: ...ack into NEUTRAL position The spring and plunger assembly is designed to prevent the reverse disc from making contact with the transmission pulley until you shift into REVERSE When the lever is in NEU...

Page 36: ...will have to be adjusted upward Adjusting the Reverse Drive 1 Place the Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position 2 On the left side of the tiller put a 1 2 wrench on the plunger retaining bolt...

Page 37: ...ere 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 in good condition for proper engine operat...

Page 38: ...the belt See Fig 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 disc See Fig 7 3 6 Push the Wheels Tines PTO Drive Lever...

Page 39: ...eps 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 thick board between the t...

Page 40: ...il on the hardware if it is rusted or hard to remove 6 Mount the new tine exactly the way the old tine was positioned The sharp edge of the tine which enters the soil first must face forward when abov...

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: ...nty Refer to applicable manufac turer 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 fil...

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