To Avoid Injury; Installation Instructions - Troy-Bilt OEM-290-263 Operator's Manual

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY:

• Before installing or removing the attachment,
shut the engine off, allow it to cool, disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching
the spark plug.
• The tines may have sharp edges– wear heavy
work gloves when handling the tines.

Installation Instructions

NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT sides are from the
operator's position standing behind the handlebar.
• Shut the engine off, allow it to cool, then disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark
plug.
• Place the machine on a hard, level surface.
• Tilt the machine forward until it rests on the two carrying
handle tubes at the front of the engine.
• Remove and save the two knobs, two flat washers and two
external teeth lockwashers that secure the left-side and
right-side tine sections to the tine shafts.
• Remove and save the four tines. For easier reinstallation,
keep the left-side and right-side tine sections separated
from each other and mark them LEFT and RIGHT.
• Clean the tine shafts and then remove any rust or burrs
using a fine-grade sandpaper. Apply a thin coating of gen-
eral purpose oil to the tine shafts.
• The rake assemblies are labeled LEFT and RIGHT. Find the
LEFT rake assembly and slide it over the left-side tine shaft.
Position the rake assembly flush against the transmission
housing.
• Return machine to its normal, upright operating position.
• Slide a 1-1/4" long spacer (A, Figure 2) over the tine shaft.
• Reinstall flat washer (B), external tooth lockwasher (J) and
knob (C) removed previously. Tighten the knob securely.
• Repeat this procedure for the RIGHT rake assembly.
• Loosen the wheel bracket knob (D, Figure 3) and remove
the wheel/axle assembly from the bracket by sliding the
assembly downward.
• Install the two "S" hooks (E, Figure 4) on the ends of the
mounting strap (F).
• From the rear of the machine, slide the metal debris shield
(G, Figure 5) over the top of the plastic tine shield.
• Insert the "S" hook on one end of the mounting strap into
one of the slots in the debris shield (H, Figure 5). Stretch
the mounting strap between the front of the engine and the
carrying handle tubes and attach the other "S" hook into
the remaining slot (I) in the debris shield.
• Reinstall the wheel/axle assembly (Figure 3) and securely
tighten the wheel bracket knob (D).
A
B
J
C
Figure 2
Figure 3
H
Figure 5
2
D
Figure 4
I
E
F
E
G