Troy-Bilt Thoroughbred 654J Operator's Manual 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.
• Operate the tiller in FRT mode when cultivating or
tilling soft ground or previously tilled soil.
When operating the tiller in FRT mode,
IMPORTANT:
always lower the depth regulator lever (for a shallower
tilling depth).
Depth Regulator Lever
The highest notch (lever all the
way down) raises the tines
approximately 1/2-inch off the
ground. This "travel" position
allows the tiller to be moved
without the tines digging into
the ground.
Moving the lever up increases
the tilling depth. The lowest
notch allows a tilling depth of
approximately six to eight
inches, depending on soil
conditions.
Tine Engagement Lever
The tine engagement lever is
located on the left side of the
handle panel and has two
positions, ON and OFF. To
engage the tines and begin
tilling, place the lever in the ON
position. To disengage the
tines, move the lever into the
OFF position.
NOTE:
lever cannot be placed in the
ON position without first closing
the wheel engagement handle.
Also, the tIne engagement
lever cannot be placed in the
ON position unless the wheel
shift lever is in the FORWARD
position. Refer to Safety Interlock
System on Page 11.
Handle Height Adjuster
SHALLOW /
The handle mount bracket can be adjusted downward (for
TRANSPORT
shorter operators) or upward (for taller operators) using
POSITION
the handle height adjuster. Align the handle mount
bracket's rear holes with the holes in the tiller frame. Insert
the carriage bolt through the holes from right to left and
secure it with the handle crank.
DEEP /
FINAL TILLING
POSITION
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The tIne engagement
ON
TINES
OFF