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Troy-Bilt Pro Line Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Rear Tine Tiller — Pro Line
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.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-03523
(November 26, 2007)

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  • Page 1 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. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-03523...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write us at Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
  • Page 5 If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

  • Page 6: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One Hardware Pack 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. Recommended Tools for Assembly •...
  • Page 7 With the forward clutch cable on the inside of the handlebar, See Fig, 3-2, position the handlebar ends on the outside of the two mounting tabs shown in Fig. 3-1 on the transmission top cover. Mounting Tabs Forward Clutch Cable Figure 3- NOTE: The curved handlebar height adjustment bracket appears as shown in Fig.
  • Page 8 Insert the cable into the slot on the control panel and fit the threaded assembly into the hole in the slot. Be sure that the flat side of the threaded assembly is aligned with the flat side of the hole. Slide the hex nut up the cable and tighten it securely.
  • Page 9 Wheel Gear Lever Insert the Wheel Gear Lever up through the slot in the control panel that is labeled “WHEEL GEAR.” See Fig. 3-8. Wheel Gear Lever Figure 3- Insert two #10-32 x 1⁄2” round head screws down through the “+” marks on the control panel decal and securely attach the wheel gear mounting bracket using two #10 lockwashers and #10-32 nuts.

  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls and Features Recoil Starter Handle Engine Throttle Control Lever NOTE: For detailed information on all engine controls, refer to the seperate Engine Operator’s Manual. Forward Clutch Control The two interconnected levers control the engagement of forward drive to the wheels and tines. Wheel Gear Lever This lever has two positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Pre-Start Checklist With the spark wire disconnected from the spark plug, make the following checks and perform the following services before starting the engine. Read the Safe Operation Practices and Features & Controls Sections in this manual. Read the separate Engine Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 12 Engaging the Drive & Tines For forward motion of the wheels and tines: Pull one or both of the Forward Clutch Control Levers up and hold them against the handlebars. To stop the forward motion of the wheels and tines, release the levers.
  • Page 13 With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the handlebar to move the tiller in the direction of the turn. See Fig. 5-4. After completing the turn, slowly lower the tines into the soil and increase the engine speed. Figure 5-4 Clearing the Tines •...
  • Page 14 Suggested tilling patterns • When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in the first row, then overlap one-half the tiller width on the rest of the passes. See Fig. 5-5. Figure 5-5 • When finished in one direction, make a second pass at a right angle as shown in Fig.
  • Page 15 Tilling on slopes If you must garden on a moderate slope, please follow two very important guidelines: Till only on moderate slopes, never on steep ground where footing is difficult. Review the safety rules in the Safe Operation Practices Section. Tilling up and down slopes is recommended over terracing.
  • Page 16 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 decompose during the non-growing season and add important natural nutrients to the soil. WARNING! When power composting, do not keep the Depth Regulator Lever at a deep setting if the...

  • Page 17: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Check Motor Oil Level Clean Engine Check Drive Belt Tension Check Nuts and Bolts Change Motor Oil Lubricate Tiller Service Air Filter Check Transmission Gear Oil Check Tines for Wear Check Air Pressure in Tires Service Spark Plug WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or...
  • Page 18 Transmission Gear Oil Check the transmission gear oil after every 30 hours of operation or whenever you notice any oil leak. Operating the tiller when the transmission is low on oil can result in severe damage. To Check the Transmission Gear Oil Level: Check the gear oil level when the transmission is cool.
  • Page 19 Adjustments Wheel Gear Cable When the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISENGAGE, the wheels will roll freely (freewheel). The wheels should not roll freely when the lever is in ENGAGE. If the wheels roll freely when the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cable needs to be adjusted as described below.
  • Page 20 Follow these steps if the forward clutch control needs adjustment. Before adjusting the belt, shut off engine, allow the engine and muffler to cool down, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the ignition key on electric start models. Belt adjustments are done with the forward clutch cable adjuster.
  • Page 21 Reverse belt tension adjustments are done with the reverse clutch cable adjuster located on the left side of the machine near the engine. Use two 1⁄2” open-end wrenches to loosen the two adjuster jam nuts a few turns. See Fig. 6-9.

  • Page 22: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Forward Clutch Belt Stop the engine, allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire before working near the belts. Remove the two nuts and remove the belt cover. Refer to Fig. 6-8 in the Maintenance & Adjustments Section. Move the reverse clutch belt out of the way.
  • Page 23 Slip the belt off the front of the transmission pulley. See Fig. 7-4. Engine Drive Pulley Transmission Pulley Figure -4 Work the belt out from between the pulley and the frame, around the transmission cover spring, then up and out of the machine.
  • Page 24 Insert the belt down into the front of the transmission housing. Slip the top half of the belt onto the reverse idler arm pulley. Pull the belt downward and loop the bottom half of the belt around the front groove of the transmission pulley. Mount the belt guide between the two flat washers and tighten snugly.
  • Page 25 Replacing a Single Tine Remove the two screws and nuts that attach a single tine to the tine holder. If needed, use penetrating oil to help free the nuts. See Fig. 7-9. Cutting Edge Figure -9 When installing a single tine, be sure to position it so that its cutting edge will enter the soil first as the tiller moves forward.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Engine does not start Engine runs poorly or overheats Engine does not shut off Wheels and Tines will not turn Tines turn, but wheels don’t Wheels Turn, but Tines Don’t Poor tilling performance Cause Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com. Part Number and Description 754-04094 Forward Drive Belt, 4L x 23.80 754-04095 Reverse Drive belt, 3L x 27.440...
  • Page 28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”).

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