Troy-Bilt 700 Series Operator's Manual page 18

5. Remove the reverse belt from the idler pulley by working it
off the pulley and under the belt keepers.
Remove the
reverse belt
6. Remove the flange nut securing the transmission drive
pulley, then remove the pulley along with the reverse belt
and the two drive belts. See Figure 7-5.
V-side out
Reverse Belt
Flange Nut
7. Replace the old belts with the new belts in the same order
they were removed. The longer (reverse) belt (954-04091)
belongs closer to the engine (V-side out), with the shorter
(drive) belts (954-05069) positioned closer to the tines.
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Figure 7-4
Drive Belts (x2)
Remove pulley
with belts
Figure 7-5
8. Reinstall the transmission drive pulley with the new belts.
9. Reassemble the tiller in the reverse order in which it was
disassembled.
NOTE: When reinstalling the belt cover, be sure to engage the
bail and hold it so that the drive belt is tight while reinstalling
the belt cover. This will enable the belt to stay between the
belt keeping mechanism built into the belt cover. Failure to do
so will damage the belt and/or belt cover.
Tines
The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the
beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating
hours. The tines can be replaced. Refer to the Illustrated Parts List
manual for part numbers and ordering instructions.
Tine Inspection
With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed.
Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth, and reduced
effectiveness when chopping up and turning under organic matter.
Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly & Tines
1. Remove the tine shield by removing the hex lock screw and
flat washers securing it to the transmission on each side.
2. A tine assembly consists of a tine bracket and three tines.
There are two tine assemblies on the tiller a RH assembly
(Part No. 642-05032) and a LH assembly (642-05033).
NOTE: Marking the tines and taking note of the different
RH and LH assemblies will make re-installing the
assemblies properly easier.
3. To remove a tine assembly, simply remove the hex screw
and flange lock nut as seen in Figure 7-6. Remove the hex
screw and slide the assembly off the tine shaft.
Figure 7-6
4. Before reinstalling the tine assembly, inspect the tine
shaft for rust, rough spots or burrs. Lightly file or sand, as
needed. Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft.