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Troy-Bilt Thoroughbred 654J Operator's Manual

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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.
Operator's Manual
Rear-tine Tiller
654J—Thoroughbred
™
769-01146.fm
FORM NO.
(3/17/2004)

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: Visit troy-bilt.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.

  • Page 3: Safety

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 18. Never allow bystanders near the unit. 19. Only use attachments and accessories that are approved by Troy-Bilt LLC. WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

  • Page 5: Depth Stake

    SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR TILLER WARNING Hot surfaces can cause severe burns. Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas. DEPTH WARNING STAKE SHALLOW / TRANSPORT POSITION KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. DEEP / ROTATING TINES FINAL TILLING WILL CAUSE INJURY. POSITION CAUTION: WATCH OUT FOR HANDS.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING THE TILLER NOTE: All references to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tiller are observed from operator’s position. Tools Needed for Assembly • 9/16” Wrench (Handle Mount Bracket) • 7/16” Wrench or Nutdriver (Control Box) • Two 1/2”...
  • Page 7 Attaching the Control Box 5. Remove the four Phillips screws and lock nuts from the control box plate. 6. Insert the ends of the two springs into the holes found in the control levers located on the underside of the handle panel.
  • Page 8 Attaching the Shift Cable 8. Place the shift lever in the forward position. Insert the end of the shift cable into the hole in shift lever located on the underside the handle panel. 9. Position the shift cable’s threaded adjuster in the slot found on the shift lever mount bracket.

  • Page 9: Features And Controls

    SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Wheel Shift Lever Tine Direction Selector Engine Starter Handle Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations above with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls.
  • Page 10 Tine Direction Selector The tine direction selector (found in the lower left area the handle panel) is used to alternate tine rotation between FRT mode (Forward Rotating Tines) to CRT mode (Counter Rotating Tines). • Operate the tiller in CRT mode when tilling virgin ground, sod or hard soil.

  • Page 11: Operation

    SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine, in this manual and the Briggs & Stratton Owner/ Operator manual packed with your unit before operating the tiler. Safety Interlock System Your tiller is equipped with an interlock IMPORTANT: system for the protection of the operator.

  • Page 12: Stopping Engine

    Stopping Engine • Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See Figure 1. Figure 1 CAUTION: Never stop the engine by moving the choke lever into the CHOKE position. Backfire, fire or engine damage could result. Operating the Tiller WARNING: Before tilling new ground, contact your telephone and utilities company to inquire if underground lines are on the property.
  • Page 13 Tilling Depths WARNING: Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used on your property. Do not till near buried electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses . • When cultivating (breaking up surface soil around plants to destroy weeds), adjust the tines to dig only 1" to 2" deep. Using shallow tilling depths helps prevent injury to plants whose roots often grow close to the surface.
  • Page 14 Tilling On Slopes Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes: If you must garden on a moderate slope, please follow two very important guidelines: 1. Till only on moderate slopes, never on steep ground where footing is difficult (review safe- ty rules in Section 1: Safety of this manual).

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Adjustments

    SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before maintenance, or repairs, turn the engine off and allow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface, place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD position and chock the tiller’s wheels. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PROCEDURE Check motor oil level...
  • Page 16 Ignoring a leak can result in severe transmission damage. If a cover leaks, try tightening any loose screws or bolts. If the fasteners are tight, a new gasket or oil seal may be required. If the leak is from around a shaft and oil seal, the oil seal probably needs to be replaced.
  • Page 17 Shift Cable If the tiller’s wheels do not “freewheel” when the wheel shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, the shift cable is in need of adjustment. Refer to Step 10 on Page 8 for detailed instructions. Tine Engagement Cables If the tines fail to drive when the tine engagement lever is placed in the ON position, or if the tines fail to stop when the tine engagement lever is placed in the OFF position,...
  • Page 18 SECTION 6: SERVICE Changing the Belts WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine off and allow it to cool before removing the belt(s). All belts on your tiller are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
  • Page 19 4. Begin the removal the reverse tine belt as follows: a. Apply pressure on the idler pulleys to relieve tension on the reverse tine cable and the wheel drive cable. b. Carefully unhook each cable-end. 5. Unloop the wheel drive belt from around the engine pulley.
  • Page 20 Wheel Drive Belt NOTE: The wheel drive belt is under the least amount of load and will wear at a slower rate. It may not be necessary to replace the wheel drive belt as often as the tine belts. Inspect the belt and read the following steps before proceeding.

  • Page 21: Off-Season Storage

    Tines The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating hours. WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine off and allow it to cool before inspecting or removing the tines.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM Engine does not start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Choke control in incorrect position. 5. Stale gasoline. 6. Dirty air filter. 7. Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 8.

  • Page 23: Parts List

    SECTION 7: MODEL 654J PARTS LIST PART NO. 642-04015 Adapter Assembly, Tine 712-3054 Nut, 3/8-24, Hex, Lock 736-0169 Washer, Lock, 3/8, Regular Duty 736-0208 Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.5 x .07 736-0253 Washer, Bell, .525 x 1.00 x.050 738-0688 Screw, Shoulder 1/2 Dia x .325 738-0689 Screw, Shoulder 1/2 Dia x .180, 3/8-2...
  • Page 24 Handlebar and Controls...
  • Page 25 Handlebar and Controls PART NO. 647-04026 Bail Assembly, Control, Wheel 649-04014 Handle Assembly, Loop 686-04038 Lever Assembly, Control, Tine 686-04040 Lever Assembly, Pivot 710-3119 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, .75, Gr5 710-04198 Screw, Carriage, 3/8-16, 6.00, Gr5 710-04202 Screw, Machine, 1/4-20, 2.500 710-0501 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 2.0, Gr5 710-0539...
  • Page 26 Drive System Wheel Clutch Cable (Shown for Reference) Reverse Tine Clutch Cable (Shown for Reference) Forward Tine Clutch Cable (Shown for Reference)
  • Page 27 PART NO. 686-04034 Bracket Assembly, Clutch 710-0117 Hex Screw, 5/16-24, 1.00, Gr5 710-0378 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 2.50, Gr5 710-0599 Screw, Self-tapping, 1/4-20, 0.500 710-0624 Hex Screw, 5/16-24, 1.50, Gr5 710-0642 Screw, Self-tapping, 1/4-20, 0.750 710-0723 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.25, Gr5 710-0902 Hex Screw, 3/8-24, 3.75, Gr5 710-3008...
  • Page 28 59-63* Transmission Shims used "As Required" to obtain between .005" and .015" allowable end-play ** If loosened or removed, a sealant (Loctite Ultra Black™ Silicone 5900) must be applied to these screws before they can be reused without risking the loss of transmission oil. *** These washers are found only on replacement transmissions.
  • Page 29 PART NO. 611-04033 Shaft Assembly, Detent 619-04069 Housing, Transmission 619-04070 Cover, Housing, Transmission 686-04039A Link Assembly, Shift 710-1880 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, .75, Gr5, Patch 710-0425 Screw, Machine, #10-24, 0.625 710-3015 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, .75, Gr5 710-04049 Flange Screw, 5/16-18, .625, Gr5 710-04048 Flange Screw, 5/16-18, 1.0, Gr5 711-04261...
  • Page 30 PART NO. 686-0044A Cover Assembly, End 710-0597 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.00, Gr5 710-0604 Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.625, 710-0874 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.25, Gr5 710-3039 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, .50, Gr5 712-0324 Nut, Hex Lock, 1/4-20, Gr8, Nylon 712-0429 Nut, Hex Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5, Nylon 715-0108 Pin, Spring, 1/4 Dia x 1.00 Lg 726-0106...
  • Page 31 NOTES...
  • Page 32 The provisions set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or expense of any kind, including but not limited to cost of equipment rental, loss of profits, or costs of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by the equipment.

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