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Troy-Bilt Horse 682J Operator's Manual
Troy-Bilt Horse 682J Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt Horse 682J Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Rear-tine PTO Tiller Models
682J--Horse
TM
E682L--Horse
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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
FORM NO. 770-10598A
(01/2002)

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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. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O.
  • Page 2 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 O BILT" TROY-BILT P. O. BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CL_E_ND, OH_136 330-558-7220 866-840-648_ •...
  • Page 3 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 WARNING manual and on the unit to alert you to This is a safety alert symbol.
  • Page 4 Section 1: Safety Antidotes: 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- f. Beforecontactinghard packedsoil ing, stop the engine and make certain all at the end of a row, reduceengine External- Flush immediately with lots of moving parts havestopped. Disconnect speed and lift handlebarsto raise water.
  • Page 5 Section 1: Safety 4. To reducethe chancesof a fire hazard, MaintenanceandStorage 7. Never perform maintenancewhile the keepthe engine free of grass, leaves, or engine is running orthe spark plug wire is 1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces- excessivegrease. connected, exceptwhen specifically sories in safe working condition.
  • Page 6 Assembly NOTE: Use the screw length template (Figure 2-1) to identify screws. To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until LooseParts List all assembly steps are complete and Qty. Description you have read and understand the HandlebarAssembly safety and operating instructionsin this Wheels/TinesPTODrive Lever...
  • Page 7 Section 2: Assembly 4. Raisehandlebarsto one of two height Handlebam settings and tighten the height adjustment lever. Also, make sure all other mounting Right hardware is securely tightened. Clam NOTE: Fully assembled handlebar assembly should appear as shown in Base Figure 2-3.
  • Page 8 Section 2: Assembly Removethe temporary screw (J, Figure Completedassembly should appear as 2-7) from the forward holes and move the illustrated in Figure 2-9. Wheels/Tines/PTOLeverfully forward. 7. Test the operation of the Install the wider hook end of the clutch Wheels/Tines/PTOLever.
  • Page 9 Section 2: Assembly IMPORTANT: Check gear oil level in both STEP8: Attach EngineThrottle transmissions after the first 2 hours of Leverand 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 THEELECTRIC 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 maintenanceand recharging instructions. 1.
  • Page 11 The Forward Interlock Levers (B, PTO Power Unit for detailed information Figure 3-1) are attached under each • REVERSE is engagedwhen the lever is on installing and operating TROY-BILT handlebar grip. pushed (with an open palm) all the way PTOattachments.
  • Page 12 Section 3: Features a ndControls If both Forward Interlock Levers are IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission released before first returning the damage, always move the Wheels/Tines/ Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever to PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL before NEUTRAL,the engine will stop. shifting the Tines/PTOClutch Lever. IMPORTANT: The Forward Interlock DepthRegulatorLever...
  • Page 13 Section 3: Features andControls Engine Controls Referto the engine manufacturer's Engine The tiller handlebars can be swungout Owner's Manual (included in the tiller lit- 30°to the right side for use onlywith the erature package)to identify the controls PTO Chipper/Shredder attachment. This on your engine.
  • Page 14 Op ration 2. Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Service as required. Before operating your machine, 3. Checkengine oil level. See Engine carefully read and understandall safety Owner's Manual. (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and 4. Shift the Wheels/Tines/PTODrive lever operating instructions (Section 4) in (Figure 4-2) into NEUTRALposition.
  • Page 15 Section 4: Operation Wheels/Tines/PTO DriveLever Engine Throttle Lever Forward Interlock Levers Depth Regulator Lever RecoilStartRope (at frontofengine) Tines/PTO Figure 4-2." Tiller and engine controls. Startingthe Engine: 3. Move the Wheel SpeedLever (Figure 10. If equipped with an electric start 4-2) to either the SLOWor FASTposition. system, turn keyto STARTpositionto crank Be sure to roll the wheelswhile shifting the enginethen release whenenginestarts.
  • Page 16 Whenfirst practicing,keepthe Tines/PTO electrical discharge. TROY-BILT Technical Service Depart- ClutchLeverin DISENGAGE positionand ment for assistance. Do not use the • Before pulling the recoil starter rope, the Wheel S peedLeverin SLOW position. turn the keyswitch to the RUNposition.
  • Page 17 Section 4: Operation MakingTurns Turningthe tiller is easy and just requires practice. First find the balance point betweenthe engine and the tines by lifting up the handlebars (Figure4-5). Onceyou find the balancepoint, then let the poweredwheels do the turning as you pushsideways on the handlebars in the direction of theturn.
  • Page 18 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 powered wheels make moving the tiller to...
  • Page 19 Section 4: Operation 2. Move the Tines/PTOClutch Lever • Turn the vehicle's engine off and apply This change is done quickly and without its parkingbrake. (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 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 SLOW GEAR, NIGHBELT RANGE FAST GEAR, HIGHBELT RANGE SLOW GEAR, LOW BELT RANGE FAST GEAR, LOW BELTRANGE For: For: For: For: • Tillingin sod. • Tillingin sod or hard clay. Going over seedbedfor the Preparingseedbedsfor last time beforeplantingcrops. planting.
  • Page 22 Section 4: Operation Tilling Tips & Techniques Avoidmakingfootprints 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 Clearingthe tines The tines havea 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 between the left wheel and the transmis- grass clippings and even kitchen scraps.
  • Page 25 Section 4: Operation PTOPOWER UNIT RemovingAndReplacingThe Tine Attachment Wheels/Tines/PTO Your tiller is a self-contained PTO(Power Wheel DriveLever Take-Off) Power Unit that was shipped Speed, Engine with a tine attachment installed. The tine Lever _ ThroHle Lever attachment can be quickly removed and replaced with other optional attachments.
  • Page 26 Section 4: Operation PTOPOWER UNIT 10. The PTOPower Unit is now readyto install other powered or non-powered OPERATING I NSTRUCTIONS attachments. Seethe attachment's Owner's Manual for installation and 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-drivenattach- ments, move Wheels/Tines/PTOLever Harness plug at the base of the handle- bars (A, Figure4-28) is connectedto the (Figure4-22) down to FORWARD position Forward Interlock Wire Harness recepta- (do not use REVERSE with stationary cle (B) on the top right side of the attachments).
  • Page 28 Maintenance REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before inspecting, cleaning Before Every Every Every PROCEDURE Each Noted servicingthe machine, shut off engine, Hours Hours Hours wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug Checkengine oil level Every5 wire and move wire away from spark operating hrs.
  • Page 29 Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. IMPORTANT: Give screws or bolts that 4.
  • Page 30 Section 5: Maintenance Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come J to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition J key, if so equipped. Fa ure to fo owthese nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. IMPORTANT: Do not allow oil or grease 7.
  • Page 31 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. For Dipsticks With 'CheckCold' Marking 4.
  • Page 32 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition J key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Adding Gear Oil to the 3.
  • Page 33 Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injury or propertydamage. 3.
  • Page 34 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 3.
  • Page 35 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Reverse Disc Inspection The reverse disc is made of steel with a special, long-lasting rubber compound...
  • Page 36 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come J to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition J key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Replacingthe ReverseDisc and engine mount move down to press merit bolt should be adjusted upward (see...
  • Page 37 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjuryor propertydamage. Bole Tine Maintenance AdjustingReverse Drive: 7.
  • Page 38 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition J key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 3.
  • Page 39 Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting, cleaningor servicingthe machine, shot off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjuryor propertydamage. Spark Plug Tine Shaft Maintenance It is recommended that you changethe oil...
  • Page 40 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition J key, if so equipped. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjuryor propertydamage. Storing Inspecting Forward Interlock The switches are wired so when squeezed...
  • Page 41 Appendix A : Troubleshooting PROBLEM CHECK OR TEST Engineshutsoff when Engine Engine does notshutoff won'tstart whenForward Interlock Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive (Checkor test in sequenceshown Levers are released while Lever is shifted into FORWARD Wheels/Tines/PTO D rive until problem is resolved.) Leveris in FORWARD Throttle Lever in START position Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL position...
  • Page 42 Appendix A : Troubleshooting 12 PoorTraction: • Hardware holdingtine holdersto tineshaft • *Fueltank shut-off valve(if so equipped) may be missingor broken. To check, • Bartreadtires, tire chains,or wheel not in fully Openposition. weightsmay be needed. removeholders(Sect.5). • On Briggs& Strattonengine,On/Offswitch •...
  • Page 43 Troy-Bilte PTO Log Splitter 290-258-081 290-257-081 290-266-081 The Troy-Bilt@PTOLog Splitter provides Do you like very straight, even, neat rows Help increase traction by puttingextra you with a convenient and easy means of in your garden? If so, the Row Marker is weight directly on the wheels.
  • Page 44 PartsList WHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVELEVER& YOKEASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. GW-2555 Lever-Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive ..GW-2164 Link-yoke pivot, left & right, 1908156 Spring-clutch pawl......6-7/8" long ......... 710-0805 710-0514 Bolt-hex hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"..Bolt-hex hd., 3/8-16 x 1"....GW-2447 736-0169 Bushing-3/8".
  • Page 45 MODELS 682J 8,E682L Parts List FORWARD INTERLOCK SYSTEM SeePage48 BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. GW-2552 GW-9971 Lockwasher-external tooth, 7/16"..1 EngineWire HarnessAssy-forward 1186246 interlock system (Incl. one red Nut-hex, 7/16"-20 ....... GW-9205 and one black wire, plugcon- Clip-for plug connector ....
  • Page 46 PartsList MODELS 682J &, E 682L HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1909286 Throttle Control & Cable....GW-9548 Bolt-Hex hd., flanged self-locking 777120946 Decal-Forward Interlock Lever..Grade 5, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2".... 725-0157 GW-9119 Knob-handlebar height adjustment Tie-plastic ........GW-9219 GW-9120 Ring-retaining (tolerance ring) ..
  • Page 47 MODELS 682J 8,E6B2L Parts List DEPTH REGULATOR & TINE HOOD ASSEMBLIES , SeePage 54 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-3005 GW-9929 Bolt-hex hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"..Washer-flat, 5/16"......GW-1113-1 GW-2468 Hood..........Bushing-19/64" (.300" Ig.) .... 736-0169 777S32000 Lockwasher-spring lock, 3/8"..Decal-hood, operating instructions.
  • Page 48 ParisList MODELS 682J &, E 682L WHEELSPEEDLEVER,BELT DRIVESYSTEM,ENGINES, W HEELS Figure [FOR ELECT. START SYSTEMS] SeePage52 46----_...
  • 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 replacementengine information. Contact an authorized engine dealer for engine service or parts. Refer to the engine name- platefor engine model and type information.
  • Page 50 PartsList MODELS 682J &, E 682L POWER UNIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES V_ SeePage 50 +-16,16A 62 _'...
  • Page 51 Parts List MODELS 682J &, E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. TRANSMISSIONCOVER& 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 & E682L POWERUNITTRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES (Continuedfrom page53) See Page 50 35 57 62 1 67 '...
  • Page 53 Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. (continued from page 53) 611-04003 Eccentric Shaft-wheel speed WHEELSHAFTASSEMBLY shifting ........GW-9621 Seal-oil, wheel shaft ..... GW-1441 Spring-eccentric shaft ....1909950 Retaining ring-external ....GW-1166-1 TRANSMISSIONHOUSING Shim-wheel shaft, 1-1/64" inner dia., .062"...
  • Page 54 PartsList MODELS 682J &E682L TILLERATTACHMENT T RANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES See Note I NOTE1: THESESCREWSHAVEA SPECIAL SEALINGDESIGN THATCANNOTBE REUSED WITHOUTRISKINGTHE LOSSOF TRANSMISSION OIL. IF THESESCREWS ARELOOSENED OR REMOVED,THEYMUST BE REPLACED WITH NEWHARDWARE.
  • Page 55 Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1915068 GW-1224-2 Screw-self-sealing,I/4"-20 x 5/8" Shim-same as above, .030" GW-20873 Cover-tiller housing ..... thick...........Req'd GW-1129-1 GW-1224-3 Shim-same as above, .005" Gasket-tiller housing cover, .010". As thick ...........Req'd thick...........Req'd GW-1129-2 GW-1224-4 Gasket-same as above, .030"...
  • Page 56 PartsList MODELS 682J & E682L BOLO TINE ASSEMBLIES RIGHT SIDE "6 LEFT SIDE NOTE: Make sure Sharp Edge ,'_ of tines faces FORWARD to enter soil first Sharp LEGEND: /_ = Sharp Edge L = Left Bolo Tine LEFT HAND TINE RIGHT HAND TINE R = Right Bo_o Tine (As viewed with blunt edge facing you.)
  • Page 57 Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. STANDARD TILLING TINES CUSTOMTILLINGTINES 1901975 Tine Holder-welded steel, fits Special hard-faced, high-chrome carbon alloy tines that are thicker than standard Bolo Tines. Thesetines better resist the left or right sides ...... 1982612 Bolt-hex hd., 3/8-16 x 2".....
  • Page 58 PartsList MODEL E682L ELECTRIC STARTSYSTEM Positive 8artery Cable Activate Wire (R_) Wire (Red)
  • Page 59 PartsList MODEL E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. GW-96515 GW-96514 Solenoid-starter, includes nutsand Cable-battery, positive and negative terminals ........washers for cables and wires... GW-97020 736-0119 Lockwasher-5/16"....... Boot-terminal insulating ..... GW-9552 Screw-self-threading, 1186211 Nut-hex, 5/16"-24 ....... 1/4-20 x 1/2"......736-0147 Lockwasher-external tooth, #10..
  • Page 60 ParisList MODELS 682J &E682L BUMPERATTACHMENT PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 290-255-081 Bumper Attachment. Includes 736-0119 Lockwasher - spring lock, 5/16" .. 712-0267 Nut - hex, 5/16"-18 ...... Ref. Nos. 1 through 11) ... 1910730 Brace- bumper bottom ....1910731 Bumper wraparound....
  • Page 61 Notes...
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  • Page 64 Troy-Bilt LLC for the life of the tiller, to the original purchaser only. WHATISCOVERED Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair or replace any part found to be defective in material BY THIS WARRANTY or workmanship without charge for parts and labor_ This limited lifetime warranty also applies to non-powered attachments and accessories.

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