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Troy-Bilt Horse E686N 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. 770-10598D
(10/15/2004)
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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

    For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy Model Number Here Copy Serial Number Here TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Section Safety This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute. Safety Alert Symbol This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this WARNING manual and on the unit to alert you to potential hazards.
  • Page 4 Section 1: Safety 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- f. Before contacting hard packed soil Antidotes: ing, stop the engine and make certain all at the end of a row, reduce engine External– Flush immediately with lots of moving parts have stopped. Disconnect speed and lift handlebars to raise water.
  • Page 5 Section 1: Safety Maintenance and Storage 4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, 7. Never perform maintenance while the keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or engine is running or the spark plug wire is 1. Keep the tiller, attachments and acces- excessive grease.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Section Assembly Factory if any items are missing or WARNING damaged). To prevent personal injury or property NOTE: Use the screw length template damage, do not start the engine until (Figure 2-1) to identify screws. all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the Loose Parts List safety and operating instructions in this...
  • Page 7 Section 2: Assembly lever and could be damaged. You may Handlebars gently move the wires aside if this condition occurs. Right Right Left Clamp 4. Raise handlebars to one of two height Ratchet Ratchet settings and tighten the height adjustment lever.
  • Page 8 Section 2: Assembly Remove the temporary screw (J, Figure Completed assembly should appear as 2-7) from the forward holes and move the illustrated in Figure 2-9. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever fully forward. 7. Test the operation of the Install the wider hook end of the clutch Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever.
  • Page 9 Section 2: Assembly IMPORTANT: Check gear oil level in both STEP 8: Attach Engine Throttle transmissions after the first 2 hours of Lever and Cable new tiller operation, then every 30 For shipping purposes, the throttle cable, operating hours thereafter. See Section 5 together with the throttle lever, is wound for instructions.
  • 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. 1.

  • Page 11: Features And Controls

    The Forward Interlock Levers (B, PTO Power Unit for detailed information Figure 3-1) are attached under each • REVERSE is engaged when the lever is on installing and operating TROY-BILT handlebar grip. pushed (with an open palm) all the way PTO attachments.
  • Page 12 Section 3: Features and Controls If both Forward Interlock Levers are IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission Verify Position of Clutch Roller released before first returning the damage, always move the Wheels/Tines/ When you shift between FORWARD, Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL before NEUTRAL and REVERSE, the clutch NEUTRAL, the engine will stop.
  • Page 13 Section 3: Features and Controls Engine Controls WARNING Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Engine The tiller handlebars can be swung out Owner’s Manual (included in the tiller lit- to the right side for use only with the erature package) to identify the controls PTO Chipper/Shredder attachment.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Section Operation 2. Check unit for loose or missing WARNING hardware. Service as required. Before operating your machine, 3. Check engine oil level. See Engine carefully read and understand all safety Owner’s Manual. (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and 4. Shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive lever operating instructions (Section 4) in (Figure 4-2) into NEUTRAL position.
  • Page 15 Section 4: Operation Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever Engine Throttle Lever Forward Interlock Levers Wheel Depth Speed Regulator Lever Lever Recoil Start Rope (at front of engine) Tines/PTO Clutch Lever Figure 4-2: Tiller and engine controls. Starting the Engine: 3. Move the Wheel Speed Lever (Figure 10.
  • Page 16 This will prevent local authorized dealer or the When first practicing, keep the Tines/PTO electrical discharge. TROY-BILT Technical Service Depart- Clutch Lever in DISENGAGE position and • Before pulling the recoil starter rope, ment for assistance. Do not use the the Wheel Speed Lever in SLOW position.
  • Page 17 Section 4: Operation Making Turns Turning the tiller is easy and just requires practice. First find the balance point between the engine and the tines by lifting up the handlebars (Figure 4-5). Once you find the balance point, then let the powered wheels do the turning as you push sideways on the handlebars in the direction of the turn.
  • Page 18 Wheels/ Your Property local authorized dealer or the Tines/ PTO Drive Lever down to TROY-BILT Technical Service Depart- When the engine is running, the tiller’s FORWARD (Figure 4-3). As the tiller ment for assistance. Do not use the...
  • Page 19 Section 4: Operation • Turn the vehicle’s engine off and apply 2. Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever This change is done quickly and without its parking brake. (Figure 4-2) to DISENGAGE position. tools (Figures 4-9 through 4-13). • Position the loading vehicle so that the 3.
  • Page 20 Section 4: Operation 4. Go to right side of tiller and finish WARNING seating the belt. The HIGH speed belt range position 5. Still holding the lever up in REVERSE combined with a FAST wheel speed position, and working from the left side of setting propels the tiller at the fastest the tiller, move the belt from the lower- pace.
  • Page 21 Section 4: Operation 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 FAST GEAR, LOW BELT RANGE...
  • Page 22 Section 4: Operation & Tilling Tips Techniques Avoid making footprints IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes, be sure the correct oil level is main- • When tilling vertically, try to make the When possible, walk on the untilled side tained in the engine (check every one- first pass uphill as the tiller digs more of the unit to avoid making footprints in half hour of operation).
  • Page 23 Section 4: Operation & Tilling Tips Techniques Clearing the tines The tines have a self-clearing action which helps to eliminate most tangling of debris. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clear the tines, if necessary.
  • Page 24 Section 4: Operation & Tilling Tips Techniques POWER COMPOSTING After tilling under crop residues, add 1. As you move forward into a row of more organic matter such as leaves, stalks, aim the tiller so that the stalks go Power composting means tilling under grass clippings and even kitchen scraps.
  • Page 25 Section 4: Operation PTO POWER UNIT Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment Wheels/Tines/PTO Your tiller is a self-contained PTO (Power Drive Lever Wheel Take-Off) Power Unit that was shipped Engine Speed with a tine attachment installed. The tine Throttle Lever Lever attachment can be quickly removed and replaced with other optional attachments.
  • Page 26 Section 4: Operation 10. The PTO Power Unit is now ready to PTO POWER UNIT install other powered or non-powered OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS attachments. See the attachment's Owner’s Manual for installation and WARNING operation instructions specific to that attachment. To help avoid personal injury or damage to equipment, read the attach- Installing the Tine Attachment ment's Owner’s Manual supplied with...
  • Page 27 Section 4: Operation 3. Verify that the Forward Interlock Wire 2. To apply power to PTO-driven attach- Harness plug at the base of the handle- ments, move Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever bars (A, Figure 4-28) is connected to the (Figure 4-22) down to FORWARD position Forward Interlock Wire Harness recepta- (do not use REVERSE with stationary cle (B) on the top right side of the...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance WARNING REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before inspecting, cleaning or Before Every Every Every PROCEDURE Each Noted servicing the machine, shut off engine, Hours Hours Hours wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug Check engine oil level •...
  • Page 29 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CHECK OR TEST Engine Engine shuts off when Engine does not shut off won’t start Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive when Forward Interlock (Check or test in sequence shown Lever is shifted into Levers are released while until problem is resolved.) FORWARD Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in FORWARD...
  • Page 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting • Hardware holding tine holders to tine shaft 12 Poor Traction: • *Fuel tank shut-off valve (if so equipped) may be missing or broken. To check, • Bar tread tires, tire chains, or wheel not in fully Open position. remove holders (Sect.

  • Page 43: Attachments & Accessories

    Wheel Weights ® 290-258-081 290-266-081 Row Marker Attachment ® The Troy-Bilt PTO Log Splitter provides Help increase traction by putting extra 290-257-081 weight directly on the wheels. They you with a convenient and easy means of Do you like very straight, even, neat rows...

  • Page 44: Parts List

    Section Parts List WHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKE ASSEMBLY See Page 50 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 647-04006 Lever Assembly–Wheels/Tines/ GW-2165-2 Yoke–right side......PTO Drive (Includes Ref. 17)..GW-2164 Link–yoke pivot, left & right, 1908156 Spring–clutch pawl......6-7/8" long ......... 710-0805 Bolt–hex hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"..
  • Page 45 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L FORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM See Page 46 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 629-04017 Engine Wire Harness Assy–forward GW-9971 Lockwasher–external tooth, 7/16" ..1 interlock system (Incl. one red 1186246 Nut–hex, 7/16"-20 ....... and one black wire, plug con- GW-9205 Clip–for plug connector ....
  • Page 46 Bolt–curved hd, GR5, 1/4-20 x 2" .. interlock lever......1186389 Nut–hex, flanged self-locking, whiz GW-9387 Return Spring–fwd interlock lever . lock, 1/4"-20....... 777D07724 Label – Troy-Bilt Horse....1909286 Throttle Control & Cable, 66” ..777D06527 Label – Troy-Bilt Horse “Big Red” .
  • Page 47 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L DEPTH REGULATOR & TINE HOOD ASSEMBLIES See Page 54 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-3005 Bolt–hex hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" ..GW-9929 Washer–flat, 5/16"......GW-1113-1 Bushing–19/64" (.300" lg.) .... 686-04027 Hood ..........736-0169 Lockwasher–spring lock, 3/8"...
  • Page 48 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L WHEEL SPEED LEVER, BELT DRIVE SYSTEM, ENGINES, WHEELS See Page 62 See Page 52...
  • Page 49 As Req'd 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...
  • Page 51 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. TRANSMISSION COVER & SHIFT LEVER GW-9301 Key–3/16 sq. x 1" ......BRACKET ASSEMBLIES 1100004 Bolt–hex hd., 5/16-24 x 3/4", self- 1186299 Bolt–hex hd., #10-32 x 3/8", locking flange, Grade 5....self-locking flange .....
  • Page 52 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES (Continued from page 53) See Page 50...
  • Page 53 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. (continued from page 53) 611-04003 Eccentric Shaft–wheel speed WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY shifting ........721-04031 Seal–oil, wheel shaft ..... GW-1441 Spring–eccentric shaft ....1909950 Retaining ring–external ....GW-1166-1 Shim–wheel shaft, 1-1/64" inner TRANSMISSION HOUSING dia., .062"...
  • Page 54 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & 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 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1915068 Screw–self-sealing,1/4"-20 x 5/8" GW-1224-3 Shim–same as above, .005" GW-20873 Cover–tiller housing ..... thick...........Req'd 711-04082 Shaft–tiller tine......GW-1224-4 Shim–same as above, .062" 741-3037 Ball Bearing........thick...........Req'd 1901976 Worm Gear–bronze, tiller tine GW-1714 Bearing &...
  • Page 56 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L BOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES...
  • Page 57 Parts List MODELS 682J. E686N & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. STANDARD TILLING TINES CUSTOM TILLING TINES 1901975 Tine Holder–welded steel, fits Special hard-faced, high-chrome carbon alloy tines that are left or right sides...... thicker than standard Bolo Tines. These tines better resist the 710-3096 Bolt–hex hd., 3/8-16 x 2"...
  • Page 58 Parts List MODELS E686N & E682L ELECTRIC START SYSTEM...
  • Page 59 Parts List MODELS E686N & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. GW-96515 Cable–battery, positive and negative GW-96514 Solenoid–starter, includes nuts and terminals ........washers for cables and wires... GW-97020 Boot–terminal insulating ..... 736-0119 Lockwasher–5/16" ....... GW-9552 Screw–self-threading, 1186211 Nut–hex, 5/16"-24 ....... 1/4-20 x 1/2"...
  • Page 60 Parts List MODEL E682L BUMPER ATTACHMENT PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 290-255-081 Bumper Attachment. Includes 736-0119 Lockwasher - spring lock, 5/16" .. Ref. Nos. 1 through 11) ... 712-3010 Nut - hex, 5/16"-18 ...... 1910730 Brace - bumper bottom ....1910731 Bumper wraparound....
  • 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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