Troy-Bilt OEM-290-266 Instructions

Horse Model Tiller
WARNING
Before installing this accessory, stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and allow the engine to
cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug. Remove the ignition key on
electric start models.
Introduction
Wheel weights increase traction and reduce slippage by concen-
trating extra weight directly on the wheels. As an added benefit,
they also help stabilize the tiller in rough terrain or hard tilling
conditions.
Carefully read the step-by-step instructions before starting any
work. Gather the tools and materials necessary to complete the
installation. If you have any questions concerning use or
installation, please contact your local dealer or the factory.
Parts List
Please check the contents of the service kit with the parts list
below and as shown in Figure 3. If any parts are missing or
damaged, contact your local service dealer or the factory.
Ref. Part No. Description ........................... Qty.
1 GW-2382 Wheel weight shell .......................... 2
2 1186411 Bolt, Hex Hd., 3/8" 16 x 6" ............... 4
3 GW-9904 Flat washer, 3/8" .............................. 4
4 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8" ............................. 4
5 1186531 Hex nut, 3/8" -16 ............................. 4
Tools and Materials Required:
Fill material for weight shells; (See Step 2)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Scissors*
Masking tape*
Center punch*
Hammer*
Electric power drill with 1/4" and 7/16" or
(1/4" and 3/8") high-speed drill bits.*
Two 9/16" wrenches
*NOTE: For 11 HP "Big Red" model the wheels are pre-drilled.
These items are not needed.
Wheel Weight Kit
OEM-290-266
Instructions
Fill the Wheel Weights
To greatly reduce shipping costs and provide application flexibil-
ity, the wheel weight shells are sent empty. Before installation,
they should be filled as described below.
1. Use a screwdriver to gently pry off the fill cap located in the
center of each wheel weight shell, see Figure 1. Do not re-
move the post in the center of the cap as it is used for an-
choring the cap to concrete or similar hard-drying
fill material.
2. Because of widely varying soil, moisture and terrain condi-
tions, a specific load for the wheel weights cannot be recom-
mended. Generally, the more weight that is used the better
the traction.
A suggested filling material is a pre-packaged concrete mix
which is available at most building supply outlets or hardware
stores. A 40-pound bag should just about fill two wheel
weight shells (stones or gravel can be added to complete the
fill). After the concrete hardens, the weight per shell will be
approximately 21 to 23 pounds. NOTE: In order to firmly an-
chor the fill cap to the concrete within, the cap must be re-
placed before the filling material begins to harden.
The wheel weight shells can also be filled with various
loose–fill materials including: sand, gravel, marble chips,
crushed stone, iron scrap, old nuts and bolts, etc. A shell
filled with sand, for instance, will weigh approximately 14 to
16 pounds. Any sort of iron added to the sand will add a few
extra pounds. Although loose–fill material will not provide as
much load per volume as concrete, the advantage is that it
can be removed easily if it needs to be changed.
3. The wheel weights should both weigh approximately the
same. If they differ by more than a few pounds, the tiller may
tend to pull to one side.
4. Replace the fill caps by pressing down firmly until the cap
"snaps" into place.
Fig. 1
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