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(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 36113! Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BJLT LLC, P.O.
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Section This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 - 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is pubfished by the American National Standards Institute. Safety AmertSymbem manuai and on the unit to alert you to This is a safety alert symbol.
Section1: Safety Antidotes: 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect= f. Before contacting hard packed soil ing, stop the engine and make certain atI at the end of a row, reduce engine External- Flush immediately with lots of moving parts have stopped. Disconnect speed and lift handlebarsto raise water.
Section1: Safety 4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, 7. Never perform maintenancewhiie the Maintenance and Sterage keepthe engine free of grass, leaves, or engine is running or the spark piug wire is 1. Keepthe tiiier, attachments and acces- excessivegrease.
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Section Factory if any items are missing or damaged). To prevent personal injury or property NOTE: Use the screw iength template damage, do not start the engine until (Figure 2-1) to identify screws. aJJ assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand LoosePartsList safety and operating instructionsin this Qty.
Section2: Assembly lever and could be damaged. You may gentiy move the wires aside if this condition occurs. Right Clamp 4. Raise handlebars to one of two height settings and tiglrten the height adjustment lever. Also, make sure ali other mounting hardware is securely tightened.
Section2: Assembly Removethe temporary screw (J, Figure Completedassembly should appear as 2=7)from the forward holes and move the illustrated in Figure 2-9. Wheelsffines/PTO Lever fuliy forward. 7. Test the operation of the [nstalI the wider hook end of the dutch Wheets/Tines/PTO Lever.
Section2: Assembly iMPORTANT: Check gear oii ievet in both STEP 8: Attach Engiee Throttle transmissions after the first 2 hours of Lever and Cable new tiiier operation, then every 30 Forshipping purposes, the throttie cabie, operating hours thereafter. See Section 5 together with the throttie iever, is wound for instructions.
Section2: Assembly ASSEMBLINGTHE ELECTRICSTARTSYSTEM The foiiowJngsteps expiaiu how to Jnstaliand charge the battery on electrJcstart tJiiers. For your safety',foliow ali steps and observe all accompanying safety messages=Section 5 contains other general battep/maintenance and recharging instructions= 1. Use a 5/8" long screw (K, Figure2=18) and 1/4=20hex nut (L) to connect the To Avoid Personal tnjury or Property Battery producesexplosive gases.
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The Forward h_ter!ockLevers (B, PTOPower Unitfor detaiied information Figure3-1) are attached under each REVERSE is engaged when the lever is on instaiiing and operating TROY-BILT handlebar grip. pushed (with an open palm) aii the way PTOattachments. You must squeezeat ieast one of these up and heid in that position (Figure 3-4).
Section3: Features andControls If both Forward Interlock Levers are IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission Yer!fy Pos!tion of Clutch Roller releasedbefore first returning the damage, always move the Wheels/Tines/ When you sNft between FORWABDI Wheels/rines/PTO Drive Lever to PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL before NEUTRAL and REVERSEI the clutch NEUTRAL,the engine will stop.
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Section3: Features andControls Engine Controls Referto the engine manufacturer's Engine The tiller handlebars can be swung out Owner's Manual (included in the tiller lit- 300 to the right side for use only with the erature package)to identify the controls PTOChipper/Shredder attachment. This on your engine.
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Section 2, Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Service as required. Before operating your machine, 3, Checkengine oil level. See Engine carefully read and understand all safety Owner's Manual. (Section 1), ¢ontrots (Section 3) and 4. Shift the Wheeis/Tines/PTODrive iever operating instrnotions (Section 4) in (Figure 4-2) into NEUTRALposition.
Section4: Operation EngineThrottle Lever Forward interlock Levers Depth RegaJatar Lever Figure 4-2: Tiller and engine controls. Starting the Engine: 3. Movethe Wheel SpeedLever (Figure 10. If equipped with an electric start 4=2)to either the SLOWor FASTposition. system, turn keyto STARTpositionto crank Besure to roli the wheels whiie shifting the enginethen release whenenginestarts.
Section4: Operation Reconnectthe cables and securely 2. Move the engine Throttle Leverto the lVleving the Tiller Forward and Tilling tighten to battery posts. The engine wiii STOPposition. Then on electric start 1. Start the engine and graduatiy increase rechargethe battery if the battery is still models, turn the key to OFF.
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Section4: Operation Making Turns Turningthe tiiier is easy and just requires practice. First find the balancepoint between the engine and the tines by iifting up the handlebars (Figure 4°5). Onceyou find the balancepoint, then iet the powered wheets do the turning as you push sideways on the handlebars in the direction of the turn.
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Section4: 4. When the turn is complete, shift to 4. Start engine as described under NEUTRALand lower the handlebars= Starting and Stopping the Engine,in this Move Tines/PTOCiutcil Lever back to The Forward Interlock Safety System is section. Set engine throttle iever to ENGAGE position and resume forward designed for the operator's safety.
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Section4: Operation 2. Move the Tines/PT0 Ciutch Lever oTurn the vehicle's engine off and apply This change is done quickiy and without its parking brake. (Figure4-2) to DISENGAGE position. tools (Figures 4-9 through 4-13). o Position the ioading vehicie so that the 3.
Section4: Operation 4. Go to right side of tiller and finish seating the beit. The HiGH speed belt range position 5. Stiil holding the iever up in REVERSE combined with a FAST wheel speed position, and working from the ieft side of setting propels the tiller at the fastest the tiiier, move the beit from the lower= pace.
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Section4: Operation TABLE 2..4: WHEEL SPEED AND BELT RANGE !MpORTANT_ For COrre_twheel speed and be!t range _hoiees when es!ng attachments m' accessories ether than tinee, read the OwneriOperater t_lanual previded with the altochment er aeee_sery, SLOW GEAR, L OW BELT RANGE SLOWGEAR, N IGH BELT RANGE FAST GEAR, L OWBELT RANGE FAST GEAR, R mGN BELTRANGE...
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Section4: Operation Avoid making footprints IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes, be sure the correct oii Ievei is main- * When tilling vertically, try to makethe When possible,watk on the untilled side tained in the engine (check every one- first pass uphiii as the tiller digs more of the unit to avoid making footprints in half hour of operation).
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Section4: Operation iques Clearing the tines The tines havea self-clearing action which helps to eliminate most tangiing of debris. However, occasionaiiy dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Foliow these procedures to hetp avoid tangiing and to clear the tines, if necessary.
Section4: Operation POWER COMPOSTING After tiffing under crop residues, add 1, As you move forward into a row of more organic matter such as ieaves, stalks, aim the tiller so that the stalks go Power composting means tiiiing under betweenthe ieft wheei and the transmis- grass clippings and even kitchen scraps.
Section4: Operation PTOPOWER UNiT Removing And Replacing The Tine Attachment Your tiller is a self-contained PTO(Power Take-Off) Power Unit that was shipped with a tine attachment instaliod. The tine attachment can be quickly removed and ropiacedwith other optional attachments. The foliowing instructions wili famiiiadze you with your PTOPower Unit.
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Section4: Operation PTOPOWERUNiT 10. The PTO Power Unit is now readyto install other powered or non-powered OPERATING iNSTRUCTIONS attachments. See the attachment's Owner's Manual for instaIiation and operation instructions specific to that attachment. To help avoid personal injury damage to eqaipment, read the attach° installing the Tine Attachment ment's Owner's Nlanual sapplied with 1.
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Section4: Operation 3. Verify that the Forward Interlock Wire 2. To apply power to PTO-drivenattach- ments, move Wheeis/Tines/PTOLever Harnessplug at the base of the handle- bars (A, Figure 4-28) is connectedto the (Figure4-22) down to FORWARD position Forward Interlock Wire Harness recepta- (do not use REVERSE wit!",, stationary cle (B) on the top right side of the attachments).
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Section t_EQUJRED MA|NT_:NANCE SCH_:DLilLE Before inspecting, cleaning Before Every Every Every PROCEDURE Each Noted servicingthe machine, shut off engine, Hours Noars Hours wait for aJJ parts to come to a moving complete atop, disconnect spark pJug Checkengine oii ieveI Every5 wire and move wire away from spark operating hrs.
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Section5: Before inspecting, ¢meaning o r servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a ¢ompmete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped, Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious persenam injuryor propertydamage.
Section5: Maintenance iMPORTANT: Do not allow oiI or grease 7. Greaseieft- and right-side engine If tilling during very hot weather,the gear to contact the pulleys, drive belt or mounting bars at the top, the middie, and oiI may heat up and expand inside the reverse disc.
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Section5: For Dipsticks With 'Check Celd' Marking 4. Cold reading (preferred method): (Two hours has passed since the tiller (Cold means 2 hours has passed since was used.) Piacea 2" x 4" board (on the tiller was used.) edge) under the drag bar- raising the tiiier 1.
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Section5: Before inspecting,cmeaningor 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 instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Adding Gear Of/to the 3.
Section5: Before inspecting,cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for alJ moving parts to come to a ¢ompJetestop, clis¢onnect spark 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. 3.
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Section5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cmeaningor servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a cempmetestop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped, Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage. 3.
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Section5: Reverse Disc inspection The reverse disc is made of steel with a speciai, iong=iastingrubber compound bonded to the disc rim= Sincethis is a wearing part, it shoutd be inspected after every 30 operating hours= 1. Measurethe width of the outside edge of the disc as shown in Figure5=2£...
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Section5: Maintenance Before inspecting,deaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to came to a cornpiete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key, if so equipped. Failure to fellow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Replacing the Reverse Disc and engine mount move down to press merit bait should be adjusted upward (see...
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Section5: Maintenance 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 instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. HI--IB b Bole Tine IVtaintenance Adjusting Reverse Drive:...
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Section5: Maintenance Before inspecting,cmeaningor 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 instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 3, Removethe two bolts and nuts Single Tine Replacement Removing and Replacing A Tine...
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Section5: Tine Shaft Maintenance it is recommendedthat you changethe oil Spark Plug Maintenance every ten (10) operating hours and even After every 10 operating hours, remove The spark piug must be in good condition sooner when operating in extremely dirty the left=and right=side Bolo Tine holders for proper engine operation.
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Section5: Maintenance $terin9 Your Titler inspecting Ferward JnterJeck The switches are wired se when squeezed (open) the engine will run. There is a When your tiiier won't be used during the Wiring System fourth switch iocated in the wiring off-season, prepare it fer storage with the Checkthe Ferward h_terieckwiring harness connector on the top, right side following steps:...
AppendixA: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CHECK OR TEST Engine Engine shuts off when Engine does not shot off won't start Wheelsffines/PTO Drive when Forward _nterlosk (Checkof test in sequenceshown Lever is shifted into Leversare released wNle until problem is resolved,) FORWARD Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in FORWARD Throttle Lever in START position Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever...
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AppendixA: Troubleshooting 12 Peer Tractiss: , Hardware holding fine holdersto fineshaft , *Fue!tank shut-off valve(if so equipped) may be rnissingor broken. To check, , Bar treadtires, tire chains,or wheel not in fully Openposition. removeholders(Sect.5). weightsmay be needed. , OnBriggs& Strattonengine,On/Offswitch , Keyfor bronzeworm gearoil firmattach °...
AppendixB: Attachments & Accessories Rew Marker Attachment Troy°Bilt® PTO Log Splitter 290o258°081 29eo257oe81 TheTroy-Biit ( _ PTOLog Spiitter provides Doyou like very straight, even, neat rows Help increase traction by putting extra you with a convenient and easy means of in your garden? If so, the Row Marker is weight directly on the wheels.
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Section WREELSiTiNESiPTO DRIVE LEVER & YOKE ASSEMBLY SeePage 50 PART PART DESCRiPTiON QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 647°04006 GW=2165-2 LeverAssembiy-Wheeis/Tines/ Yoke-right side......GW=2164 PTODrive dnctudes ReL 17) ..Link-yoke pivot, left & right, 1908156 Spring-clutch pawi......6=7/8'' Iong ......... 710=0805 710=0514 Bolt-hex hd. 5/16-18 x 1=1/2L..Bolt-hex hd., 3/8=16 x 1"....
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Parts List MODELS 682J, E686N & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. TRANSMISSIONCOVER& SHIFT LEVER GW-9301 Key-3/16 sq. x 1"......BRACKET ASSE_,'IBLIES 1100004 Bolt-hex hd., 5/16-24 x 3/4", self= 1186299 Bolt-hex hd., #10-32 x 3/8", locking flange, Grade 5 ....GW-9944 selfqocking flange .....
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PartsList MODELS 682J & E682L POWERUNiT TRANSMiSSiONASSEMBLIES (Continued from page53) See Figure SeePage 50 62 '_...
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Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. (continued frem page 53) 611-04003 Eccentric Shaft-wheeI speed WHEELSHAFTASSEMBLY shifting ........721=04031 Seat-oil, wheel shaft ..... GW-1441 Spring-eccentric shaft ....1909950 Retaining ring-externaI ....TRANSMISSIONHOUSING GW-1166=1 Shim-wheel shaft, 1=1/64"inner GW-2109 dia., .062"...
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Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L TILLERATTACHi'vIENT TRANSMiSSiONASSEMBLIES ....NOTE1: THESESCREWSHAVEA SPECIALSEALINGDESIGN THATCANNOTBE REUSED WITHOUTRiSKiNGTHE LOSSOF TRANSMiSSiONOiL. iF THESESCREWS ARE LOOSENED OR REMOVED, T HEYiVIUST BE REPLACED WITH NEW HARDWARE.
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Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1915068 GW-1224=3 Screw-self=sealing,l/4"=20 x 5/8" Shim-same as above, .005" GW=20873 Cover-tiiler housing ..... thick ...........Req'd 711-04082 Shaft-tilIer tine ......GW-1224=4 Shim-same as above, .062" 741-3037 BaiI Bearing........thick ...........Req'd 1901976 GW=1714 Worm Gear-bronze, tiller tine...
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PartsList MODELS 682J & E682L BOL0 TiNE ASSEMBLIES ROGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE NOTE: Make sure Sharp Edge _ of tines faces FORWARD to enter soil first LEGEND: - Sharp Edge L - Left Bolo Tine LEFT HAND TINE RIGHT HAND TINE R : Right Bolo Tine (As viewed with b_unt edge facing you.)
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Parts List MODELS 682J & E682L PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. CUSTOMTILLINGTINES STANDARD TILLING TINES 1901975 Tine Hoider-welded steel, fits Speciai hard-faced, high-chrome carbon aiioy tines that are thicker than standard Boio Tines. These tines better resist the ieft or right sides ...... 710°3096 Bolt-hex hd., 3/8o16 x 2".
WHAT IS COVERED Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair or replace any part f'ound to be defbctive in material BY THIS WARRANTY or workmanship without charge fbr parts and labor. This limited...