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Operator's Manual
Front Tine Tiller
Model 332
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 through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT
LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00521
(10/2002)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Front Tine Tiller Model 332 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Assembling Your Tiller ..................Know Your Tiller ....................Operating Your Tiller ..................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Tiller ..................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 Look down andbehind andusecarewhen in Do not change the engine governor settings or over- reverse o rpulling machine t owards y ou. speed the engine. The governor controls the 10. Start t heengine a ccording totheinstructions found maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
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Page 5: Assembling Your Tiller
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models .Handle of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from Adjustment Lever your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model number. NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind the unit in the operating... - Page 6 CheckCableAdjustment Self-Tapping Screws Tail With the clutch lever disengaged, pull starter rope slowly several times. The tines should not turn. If they turn, the cable is not adjusted properly. To adjust the cable, loosen the nut near the top of the cable and unscrew the cable to provide additional slack in wire.
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Page 7: Know Your Tiller
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Clutch Control Handle Adjustment Lever --..Figure 4 WARNING: Read, understand, Pull the throttle control back to reduce engine speed to IDLE. Throttle control should be at IDLE follow all instructions and warnings the machine and in this manual before for transporting the tiller. -
Page 8: Operating Your Tiller
SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR TILLER WARNING: Stopping Engine Read, understand, follow all instructions and warnings Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF the machine and in this manual before position. operating. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine. - Page 9 Controlling Speed AndTillingDepth Transport Position Wheel YokeAdjustment Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward (nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. The forward speed will increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for deep tilling. Forward speed will decrease.
- Page 10 Cultivating The tiller has many uses other than tilling and cultivating a garden. One of these is the preparation of For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is desirable. lawn area for seeding. The tiller wilt prepare a deep Setting the wheels and depth stake so that the wheels seed bed which will be free of hard untilled spots, are about two inches above the ground while the tiller is...
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Page 11: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: wire and ground Disconnect it against the spark plug the engine before performing any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions. WheelAdjustment To adjust the wheel yoke and wheel position, refer to the Operating Section. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Tiller
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER Cleaning TineArea WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. before performing repairs The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off maintenance. - Page 13 Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust. Screw Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to start position. starting position. - Page 15 SECTION 8: NOTES...
- Page 16 Model332...
- Page 17 Model332 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 720-0274 712-3004A Grip Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 731-0473 711-0919 Belt Cover Belt Clutch Grip 686-0002 Clutch Lever 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .500 649-0137 786-0035A Tine Shield 20" Handle Assembly 712-0442 710-0502A...
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- Page 19 Model332 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 734-1781 Wheel 8 x 1,75 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 738-0929 Shoulder Screw 736-0171 Lock Washer 7/16 686-0081A 712-0240 Jam Nut 7/16-20 Wheel Bracket Assembly 714-0149B Cotter Pin 642-0002 Inner Tine Assembly - RH 12"...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: _lllmlF IIMIImllMIImlr The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, United States, its possessions and territories.