Troy-Bilt 68J-Horse Operator's Manual
Troy-Bilt 68J-Horse Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 68J-Horse Operator's Manual

Troy-bilt rear-tine pto tiller operator's manual

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Model 682J Shown
IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should 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 by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019
PRINTED IN USA
Operator's Manual
Rear-tine PTO Tiller Models
682J—Horse
E686N—Horse
E682L—Horse
FORM NO. 770-10598B
(11/2002)
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  • Page 1 (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 by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com...
  • Page 3: Safety

    Section Safety Safety Alert Symbol This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on the unit to alert you to potential hazards. When you see this symbol, read and obey the message that follows it. Failure to obey safety messages could result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 Section 1: Safety 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to prevent acci- dental starting. 9. The flap on the tine hood must be down when operating the tiller, unless using the Hiller/Furrower attachment.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage 1. Keep the tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition. 2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Section Assembly WARNING To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual. Introduction Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use.
  • Page 7 lever and could be damaged. You may gently move the wires aside if this condition occurs. 4. Raise handlebars to one of two height settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. Also, make sure all other mounting hardware is securely tightened. Left-Side Clamp and Nut...
  • Page 8 Section 2: Assembly Remove the temporary screw (J, Figure 2-7) from the forward holes and move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever fully forward. Install the wider hook end of the clutch pawl spring (M, Figure 2-8) down into the small hole at the end of the handle. Use pliers to insert the other end into the hole in the long link bar (N).
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT: Check gear oil level in both transmissions after the first 2 hours of new tiller operation, then every 30 operating hours thereafter. See Section 5 for instructions. Oil Level Hole Figure 2-12: Checking oil level on Power Unit Transmission. Figure 2-13: Checking oil level on Tine Attachment Transmission.
  • Page 10 Section 2: Assembly ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM The following steps explain how to install and charge the battery on electric start tillers. For your safety, follow all steps and observe all accompanying safety messages. Section 5 contains other general battery maintenance and recharging instructions. DANGER Battery produces explosive gases.
  • Page 11: Features And Controls

    Unit is then available for engine powered attachments, or for pulling or towing non- powered attachments. See Section 4, PTO Power Unit for detailed information on installing and operating TROY-BILT PTO attachments. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Use the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever (A, Figure 3-1) to engage and disengage power to the transmission.
  • Page 12: Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever

    Section 3: Features and Controls Verify Position of Clutch Roller When you shift between FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE, the clutch roller base Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever should be positioned as shown in Figures 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4. Verify the position of the clutch roller as you shift the lever.
  • Page 13: Keyswitch Starter

    WARNING The tiller handlebars can be swung out to the right side for use only with the PTO Chipper/Shredder attachment. This is done by loosening the mounting bolt on the handlebar base. Never operate your tiller or attachments, other than the PTO Chipper/Shredder, with the handle- bars in the right side position.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Section Operation WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 15 Recoil Start Rope (at front of engine) Starting the Engine: CAUTION help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment: • Always place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL before starting engine, and before engaging wheels, tines or other PTO-driven attachments. •...
  • Page 16 If the system malfunctions, immediately contact your local authorized dealer or the TROY-BILT Technical Service Depart- ment for assistance. Do not use the tiller or the PTO power unit until the Forward Interlock Safety System is functioning properly.
  • Page 17 Figure 4-3: Moving tiller forward: squeeze one Forward Interlock Lever and then move Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever down to FORWARD. 6. When the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels power the tiller along while the tines dig. Walk behind and to one side of the tiller.
  • Page 18 If the system malfunctions, immediately contact your local authorized dealer or the TROY-BILT Technical Service Depart- ment for assistance. Do not use the tiller or the PTO power unit until the Forward Interlock Safety System is functioning properly.
  • Page 19 • Turn the vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking 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 safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator combined—...
  • Page 20 Section 4: Operation WARNING The HIGH speed belt range position combined with a FAST wheel speed setting propels the tiller at the fastest pace. Reduce the engine throttle speed when starting out to help avoid personal injury or property damage if using this speed combination.
  • Page 21: Tilling Tips

    TABLE 2-4: WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE SELECTION GUIDE IMPORTANT — For correct wheel speed and belt range choices when using attachments or accessories other than tines, read the Owner/Operator Manual provided with the attachment or accessory. SLOW GEAR, LOW BELT RANGE SLOW GEAR, HIGH BELT RANGE For: For:...
  • Page 22 Section 4: Operation Tilling Tips Avoid making footprints When possible, walk on the untilled side of the unit to avoid making footprints in the freshly tilled soil (Figure 4-4). Foot- prints cause soil compaction that can hamper root penetration and contribute to soil erosion.
  • Page 23 Tilling Tips Figure 4-18 B. Terrace Gardening: • When a slope is too steep or too short for vertical tilling, it may be necessary to till across the slope and create terraced rows. Terraces are rows that are cut into the side of a slope, creating a narrow, but flat area on which to plant.
  • Page 24 Section 4: Operation POWER COMPOSTING Power composting means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. This material will decompose during the non-growing season and add important natural nutrients to the soil.
  • Page 25 PTO POWER UNIT Your tiller is a self-contained PTO (Power Take-Off) Power Unit that was shipped with a tine attachment installed. The tine attachment can be quickly removed and replaced with other optional attachments. The following instructions will familiarize you with your PTO Power Unit. Please read these pages carefully.
  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    Section 4: Operation Figure 4-24: Loosening attachment swing-bolts. Figure 4-25: Moving swing-bolts outward. IMPORTANT: Store tine attachment in a level, upright position to prevent gear oil from leaking from the dipstick area. Figure 4-26: Pulling attachment away from power unit. 9.
  • Page 27 Figure 4-28: Forward Interlock Wiring A - PTO Power Unit Interlock Harness B - Forward Interlock Receptacle C - Attachment Interlock Wire 3. On the PTO Power Unit, unplug the Forward Interlock Wire Harness that leads from the base of the handlebars (A, Figure 4-28) to the receptacle (B) located on the top, right side of the transmission cover.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.
  • Page 29: Tiller Lubrication

    WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Tighten Bolts and Nuts Check for loose or missing hardware every ten (10) operating hours.
  • Page 30 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 31 WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 5-7: Remove oil level check plug.
  • Page 32 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 33: Drive Belt Maintenance

    WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Drive Belt Maintenance Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension...
  • Page 34 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 35 WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 5-19: Move top half of belt over pulley and reverse disc.
  • Page 36 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 37: Bolo Tine Maintenance

    WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Adjusting Reverse Drive: 1.
  • Page 38 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 39: Throttle Cable Maintenance

    WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Tine Shaft Maintenance After every 10 operating hours, remove the left- and right-side Bolo Tine holders...
  • Page 40 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    CHECK OR TEST (Check or test in sequence shown until problem is resolved.) Throttle Lever in START position Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL position Forward Interlock Wire Harness connector securely mated Forward Interlock Levers not being squeezed prior to shifting Wheels/ Tines/PTO Drive Lever to FORWARD position Visually inspect for bare, broken...
  • Page 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting • Hardware holding tine holders to tine shaft may be missing or broken. To check, remove holders (Sect. 5). • Key for bronze worm gear on tine attach- ment main drive shaft may be missing or broken. 5 Tines Turn, But Wheels Won’t: •...
  • Page 43: Attachments & Accessories

    Troy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter ® 290-258-081 ® The Troy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter provides you with a convenient and easy means of splitting about a half a cord of wood per hour when working alone. When connected to the PTO Power Unit, the tiller’s engine runs the splitter’s hydraulic...
  • Page 44: Parts List

    Section Parts List PART DESCRIPTION 647-04006 Lever Assembly–Wheels/Tines/ PTO Drive (Includes Ref. 17)... 1908156 Spring–clutch pawl... 710-0805 Bolt–hex hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"... GW-2447 Bushing–3/8" ... 1177548 Lockwasher–external tooth, 5/16" . 712-0267 Nut–hex, 5/16"-18... 1916265 Roller Assembly ... GW-2165-1 Yoke–left side ... WHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER &...
  • Page 45 MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L See Page 46 PART DESCRIPTION 629-04017 Engine Wire Harness Assy–forward interlock system (Incl. one red and one black wire, plug con- nector, neutral switch and PVC tubing. Parts not available separately... FORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM PART QTY.
  • Page 46 GW-9514 Retaining Ring–klip ring–forward GW-9387 Return Spring–fwd interlock lever . – 777D06526 Label – Troy-Bilt Horse... – 777D06527 Label – Troy-Bilt Horse “Big Red” . MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L DESCRIPTION QTY. forward interlock system... interlock system... (Includes Ref. 21-23) thread-forming...
  • Page 47 MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L PART DESCRIPTION 710-3005 Bolt–hex hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" ... GW-1113-1 Bushing–19/64" (.300" lg.) ... 736-0169 Lockwasher–spring lock, 3/8" ... 712-3017 Nut–hex, 3/8"-16 ... GW-20795 Bar–depth regulator ... GW-9120 Ring–retaining ... GW-9119 Knob–depth regulator ... GW-2121 Bar–drag, depth regulator ...
  • Page 48 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L WHEEL SPEED LEVER, BELT DRIVE SYSTEM, ENGINES, WHEELS See Page 62 See Page 52...
  • Page 49 GW-1138-2 Shim–as above, 1/32" GW-9303 Key–engine pulley, 3/16"sq. x 2-1/2" 1 Contact an authorized engine dealer, Troy-Bilt dealer or the Factory for replacement engine information. Contact an authorized engine dealer for engine service or parts. Refer to the engine name- plate for engine model and type information.
  • Page 50 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES See Page 50 ,16A...
  • Page 51 MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L PART DESCRIPTION TRANSMISSION COVER & SHIFT LEVER BRACKET ASSEMBLIES 1186299 Bolt–hex hd., #10-32 x 3/8", self-locking flange ... GW-9463 Knob–tines/PTO clutch lever, tapered, plastic ... GW-2124 Detent Plate–tines/PTO clutch lever 1 777I20945 Decal–operating instructions, detent plate... 1186349 Bolt–flanged hex hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"...
  • Page 52 Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES (Continued from page 53) See Page 50...
  • Page 53 MODELS 682J & E682L PART DESCRIPTION (continued from page 53) WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY 721-04031 Seal–oil, wheel shaft ... 1909950 Retaining ring–external ... GW-1166-1 Shim–wheel shaft, 1-1/64" inner dia., .062" thick... As GW-1166-2 Shim–as above, .030" thick GW-1166-3 Shim–as above, .015" thick ... As GW-1166-4 Shim–as above, .010"...
  • Page 54 Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L TILLER ATTACHMENT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES NOTE 1: THESE SCREWS HAVE A SPECIAL SEALING DESIGN THAT CAN NOT BE REUSED WITHOUT RISKING THE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION OIL. IF THESE SCREWS ARE LOOSENED OR REMOVED, THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH NEW HARDWARE.
  • Page 55 MODELS 682J & E682L PART DESCRIPTION 1915068 Screw–self-sealing,1/4"-20 x 5/8" GW-20873 Cover–tiller housing ... GW-1129-1 Gasket–tiller housing cover, .010". As thick...Req’d GW-1129-2 Gasket–same as above, .030" thick...Req'd 711-04082 Shaft–tiller tine... 741-3037 Ball Bearing... 1901976 Worm Gear–bronze, tiller tine shaft ... GW-1104 Key–tiller tine shaft, woodruff key.
  • Page 56 Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L BOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES...
  • Page 57 MODELS 682J & E682L PART DESCRIPTION STANDARD TILLING TINES 1901975 Tine Holder–welded steel, fits left or right sides... 710-3096 Bolt–hex hd., 3/8-16 x 2" ... 712-3000 Locknut–hex, 3/8"-16 GW-1270-1A Bolo Tine–single, left hand. Used on left and right side tine assy. Tine is stamped either “EL"...
  • Page 58 Parts List MODELS E686N & E682L ELECTRIC START SYSTEM...
  • Page 59 MODELS E686N & E682L PART DESCRIPTION GW-96515 Cable–battery, positive and negative terminals ... GW-97020 Boot–terminal insulating ... GW-9552 Screw–self-threading, 1/4-20 x 1/2" ... 1186309 Bolt–hex hd., 1/4-20 x 5/8" ... 1901894 Wire–recharge (red) ... GW-2614 Battery Hold-down Clamp–with attached Key Switch Plate ... 777S30648 Decal–ignition switch instruc...
  • Page 60 Parts List PART DESCRIPTION 290-255-081 Bumper Attachment. Includes Ref. Nos. 1 through 11) ... 1910730 Brace - bumper bottom ... 710-3181 Bolt - hex hd., 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" ... 736-0921 Lockwasher - spring lock, 1/2" ... 1909748 Spacer, 1/2" ... 710-0805 Bolt - hex hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"...
  • Page 61 Notes...
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  • Page 63 Notes...
  • Page 64 The provisions set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or expense of any kind, including but not limited to cost of equipment rental, loss of profits, or costs of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by the equipment.

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