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 attester
for the muffler is available by contacting the service department
at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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PRINTED IN USA TROY RILTr" SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. Rear-tine Tiller Model 664D--Pony _ E666M--Pony _ CAREFULLY forest-covered, local or state laws (if any).
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If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: Visit troy-bilt.com will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.
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Safety Alert Symbol This isa safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on the unit to alert you to potential hazards. When you seethis symbol, read and obey the messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safety messagescould result in personal injuryor property damage.
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7. Take all possible precautions when leavingthe machine unattended.Stop the engine. Removeignition key on electric start models. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Move Wheel Gear Leverto ENGAGE. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine, remove the ignition key on electric start models, and make certain all moving parts havestopped.
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4.Toreduce the chances ofafire hazard, keep t he engine free ofgrass, leaves, orexcessive grease. 5.Store g asoline inacool, w ell-venti- lated a rea, safely away f rom any spark- orflame-producing equipment. Store gasoline inanapproved container, safely a way f rom thereach o fchildren. 6.Refer totheMaintenance section of thisManual and intheseparate Engine...
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To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not startthe engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understandthe safety and operatinginstructionsin this Manual. INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.
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4. With the forward clutchcable (N, Figure2-4) on the inside of handlebar, position the handlebar ends on the outside of the two mounting tabs (M, Figure 2-3) on the transmission top cover. NOTE: The curved handlebar height adjustment bracket appears as shown in C, Figure 2-3 for non-electric start units.
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Incorrect cable adjustment could cause the wheels and tines to rotate unexpect- edly. Follow adjustment procedures carefully. Failure to do so could result in personalinjury or propertydamage. 4. Checkfor correct spring/cable tension as instructed in Section 5, Checkingand Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension. 5.
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FeaturesandControls Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury. INTRODUCTION This Section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller.
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REVERSE CLUTCH C ONTROL The ReverseClutch Control (C, Figure 3-1) controls the engagement of reverse drive to the wheels and tines. The revers- ing feature is used for maneuveringthe tiller only- never engage the tines in the groundwhile goingin the reverse direction.
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Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand aii 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 instructionscan result in serious personalinjury.
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STARTING THE ENGINE The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have read all of the operating instruc- tions in this Section. Alsoreview the safety rules in Section1: "Safety" and the tiller and engine controls informationin Section 3: "Features and Controls."...
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Figure4-2: Useonehandtoguidetiller when moving forward. (b) As the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels pull the unit along while the tines dig. Walk behind and a little to one side of the tiller. Use a light but secure grip with one hand on the handlebars, but keep your arm loose.
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Tilling Tips& Techniques 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 foot- prints in the freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but securely grip the handlebar with just one hand.
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Tilling Tips & Techniques Clearingthe tines The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most tangling of debris in the tines. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow these proce- dures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if necessary.
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POWER COMPOSTING Power composting simply 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 decomposeduring the non-growing season and add important natural nutrients to the soil. When power composting, do not keep the Depth Regulator Lever at a deep setting if the tiller jumpsor bucks.
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Before inspecting, cleaning 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or prop- erty damage.
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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. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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Sefore 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 the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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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. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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Sefore 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 the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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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. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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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 the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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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. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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Sefore 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 the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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inspecting, cleaning come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. _Before Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine does...
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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 the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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Models 664D & E666M HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS _715 7--_TRANSMISSION TOP COVER...
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Models 664D & E666M HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS REF. PART DESCRIPTION 1918801 Handlebars ... GW-9126 Grip ... 777122088 Decal,Control Panel ... 777D05553 Decal, Model Name/Logo ... 1916784 ReverseClutch Control Cable ... 1186347 Height Adjustment Screw ... GW-9955 Washer, Keyed... 1900475 Bracket, Handlebar Height Adjustment 710-0514...
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Models 664D & E666M ENGINE, SUPPORT BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, BELT COVER REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0539 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.75 ... 1917326 Bracket,Clutch Cable... 736-0119 Lockwasher-5/16 ... 710-0107 HexHd. Screw, 5/16-24 x 1/2 ... 777S30651 Decal,Hot Surfaces/Belt Warning ... 1916659 Cover ... 712-3004A FlangeLock Nut, 5/16-18 ...
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TRANSMISSIONHOUSING,COVERSSEALS,GASKETS, P LUGS REF. PART DESCRIPTION 721-04031 Oil Seal (Double Lip), Wheel Shaft ..2 1105620 PipePlug, I /4,, ... 721-04001 Seal, T ransmission Bore... 1186329 Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4", ..6 721-04044 Oil Seal, I nput P inion Shaft ..GW-20910 Transmission Cover...
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Models 664D & E666M INPU[ PINIONSHAF1 & GEARASSEMBLY REF. PART DESCRIPTION MAIN DRIVESHAFT GW-1714 Bearing, Tapered Roller with Race... GW-20718 Spur Gear... GW-9301 Key, 3/16 sq. x 1 ... GW-20912 Main Drive Shaft (Drive shaft is one- piece with integral, single-lead, work-hardened front worm, and integral, six-lead, work-hardened rear worm.
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WHEELSHAFT,ECCENTRIC SHAFTand TILLERSHAFTASSEMBLIES ECCENTRIC SHAFT ASSEMBLY REF. PART DESCRIPTION 721-04031 Oil Seal ... 1909950 Retaining Ring (heavy-duty, external) GW-1166-1 Shim, 1-1/64 I.D., .062"thick ... GW-1166-2 Shim, as above, but .030" thick ... GW-1166-3 Shim, as above, but .015" thick ... GW-1166-4 Shim, as above, but .010"...
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Models 664D & E666M --11 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0514 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1*..GW-1270-2 Bolo Tine-single. Right hand tine used on left side of tiller ... 712-3000 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 ... 710-3096 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 2, Grade8 ... GW-1270-1 Bolo Tine-single.
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Model E666M REF. PART DESCRIPTION 1186073 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x 125 ... 1186211 Hex Nut, 5/16-24 ... 1186390 FlangeScrew, 1/4-20 x .625... 1186389 Hex Locknut, 1/4-20 ... 1901202 Cable (ground wire to starter motor bracket)... 1901894 RechargeWire Assembly ... 1908118 Wire HarnessAssy.
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TROY-BILT TILLER WHAT PRODUCT All Troy_Bilt IS COVERED This warranty of the tiner, WHAT lS COVERED Troy_Bilt LLC will, at its option, BY THlS WARRANTY or workmanship This limited affachments manufacturer's WHATIS This warranty COVERED BY THIS misuse, abuse, neglect,...