Troy-Bilt 340 Series Operator's Manual page 14

Tine Inspection
The bolo 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 either individually
or as a complete set. See the Replacement Parts Section for tine
identification and part numbers.
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.
Refer to Fig. 6-2 for the following tine procedures.
Front/Forward
Hex Screw
Cotter Pin
Removing/Installing a Single Tine
1. With the engine shut off and the spark plug wire
disconnected, remove the two hex screws (3⁄8-16 x 1.00)
and hex lock nuts (3⁄8-16) that attach a single tine to a tine
holder. If needed, use penetrating oil on the nuts.
2. When installing a single tine, be sure to position it so that
its cutting edge (sharp) will enter the soil first as the tiller
moves forward.
Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly:
1. A tine assembly consists of eight tines mounted on a tine
holder.
2. If removing both tine assemblies, mark them "left" and
"right" before removal. Remove the hex screw (3⁄8-16 x 1.75)
and flange lock nut (3⁄8-16 ) that secure the tine assembly to
the tine shaft. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap the tine
assembly outward off the shaft.
3. 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.
4. Install each tine assembly so that the cutting (sharp) edge
of the tines will enter the soil first when the tiller moves
forward. Secure the tine assembly to the tine shaft using
the screw and locknut.
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Rear/Operator
Clevis Pin
Rotation
Cutting Edge
Forward
Hex Lock Nut
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Off-Season Storage
If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the
following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage.
1. Clean the exterior of the engine and the entire tiller
thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described in the
lubrication instructions.
2. The use of pressure washers is not recommended for
cleaning your tiller. They may cause damage to electric
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The
use of pressure washers will result in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
4. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
5. Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated area or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment and especially any springs,
bearings, and cables.