Troy-Bilt Small Frame Tillers
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5.
FORWARD RETURN SPRING REPLACE-
MENT:
5.1.
Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug,
and ground it to the engine. See Figure 5.1.
5.2.
Remove the hex flange screw and large flat
washer securing the belt cover to the lower
cable mounting bracket using a 3/8” socket. See
Figure 5.2.
5.3.
Pivot the belt cover around the forward clutch
cable until it is out of the work area.
5.4.
Remove the upper hook of the return spring from
the right engine bracket using needle nose pli-
ers. See Figure 5.4.
5.5.
Remove the lower hook of the return spring from
the forward idler lever using needle nosed pliers.
See Figure 5.5.
NOTE:
There are two holes at the bottom of the
forward idler lever. The right lower hole (in the
operators position) is used for the Tuffy tiller.
5.6.
Install a new return spring in the reverse order
above.
Figure 5.1
Spark Plug Boot
Grounded
Spark
Plug
Figure 5.2
Hex Flange Screw
Flat Washer
Belt Cover
Clutch
Cable
Figure 5.4
Upper
Hook
Right Engine Bracket
Return Spring
Figure 5.5
Lower Hook
Forward Idler Lever
Return Spring
