Troy Bilt Tiller 675B Pony User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Rear-tine Tiller Model

675B—Pony^®

Model 675B Shown (bumper syles vary)

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

FORM NO. 769-00586A

9/22/03

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Wheel Gear Lever

This machine meets voluntary safety stan-

dard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,

and is published by the American National

Standards Institute.

Reverse Clutch Control

Forward Clutch Lever

WARNING

Recoil

Rope

Forward Clutch Lever

Starter

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm.

Depth

Regulator

Lever

Safety Alert Symbol

This is a safety alert symbol. It is used

in this manual and on the unit to alert

you to potential hazards. When you

see this symbol, read and obey the

message that follows it. Failure to obey

safety messages could result in

Counter Rotating Tines

Figure 1-1

personal injury or property damage.

3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing

adequate outer garments. Avoid loose gar-

ments or jewelry that could get caught in

moving parts.

e. Replace all fuel tank and container

caps securely.

Training

1. Carefully read this Own-

er’s Manual, the separate

Engine Owner’s Manual,

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to

start the engine, but move the ma-

chine away from the area of spillage

and avoid creating any source of igni-

tion until fuel vapors have dissipated.

7. Never make adjustments when engine is

running (unless recommended by manu-

facturer).

4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot or

wearing sandals, sneakers, or light footwear.

Wear protective footwear that will improve

footing on slippery surfaces.

and any other literature you may receive. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the tiller and its engine.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage

the controls quickly.

5. Do not till near underground electric cables,

telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in doubt,

contact your telephone or utility company.

2. Never allow children to operate the tiller.

Never allow adults to operate the tiller with-

out proper instruction.

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts.

2. Exercise extreme caution when on or

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do

not carry passengers.

6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it is highly

flammable and its vapors are explosive. Take

the following precautions:

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly children and pets.

a. Store fuel in containers specifically

designed for this purpose.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is

responsible for accidents or hazards occur-

ring to other people, their property, and

themselves.

b. The gas cap shall never be removed

or fuel added while the engine is run-

ning. Allow the engine to cool for

several minutes before adding fuel.

c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, open flames, and sparks away

from the fuel tank and fuel container.

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use

a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine, remove the wire from the ,spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine

for any damage, and repair the damage be-

fore restarting and operating the machine.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

tiller is to be used and remove all foreign

objects.

2. Be sure all control levers are released

and the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE po-

sition before starting the engine.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fall-

ing.

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5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally,

stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug

wire and prevent it from touching the spark

plug, and check immediately for the cause. Vi-

bration is generally a warning of trouble.

a. Walk behind and to one side of the 25. Please remember: You can always stop the

tiller, using one hand on the han- tines and wheels by releasing the Forward

dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a Clutch Lever or the Reverse Clutch Control

secure hand grip.

(whichever lever you have engaged) or by mov-

ing the Throttle Control Lever to STOP.

b. Use slower engine speeds.

c. Clear the tilling area of all large

stones, roots and other debris.

d. Avoid using downward pressure on

handlebars. If need be, use slight

upward pressure to keep the tines

from digging too deeply.

e. Before contacting hard packed soil

at the end of a row, reduce engine

speed and lift handlebars to raise

tines out of the soil.

6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug whenever you leave the operat-

ing position, before unclogging the tines,

or when making any repairs, adjustments

or inspections.

26. To load or unload the tiller, see the instruc-

tions in Section 4 of this Manual.

27. Use extreme caution when reversing or

pulling the machine towards you.

28. Start the engine carefully according to in-

structions and with feet well away from the

tines.

7. Take all possible precautions when leav-

ing the machine unattended. Stop the en-

gine. Disconnect spark plug wire and

move it away from the spark plug. Move

Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE.

29. Never pick up or carry a machine while the

engine is running.

f. In an emergency, stop tines and

wheels by releasing whichever

Clutch Lever is engaged. Do not at-

tempt to restrain the tiller.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Keep the tiller, attachments and acces-

sories in safe working condition.

2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at fre-

quent intervals for proper tightness to be

sure the equipment is in safe working con-

dition.

8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-

ing, stop the engine and make certain all

moving parts have stopped. Disconnect

the spark plug wire and prevent it from

touching the spark plug to prevent acci-

dental starting.

15. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by

attempting to till too deeply at too fast a

rate.

9. Always keep the tiller tine hood flap

down.

16. Never operate the tiller at high trans-

port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be-

hind and use care when backing up.

3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank

inside a building where ignition sources are

present such as hot water and space heaters,

furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric mo-

tors, etc.). Allow engine to cool before storing

in any enclosure.

10. Never use the tiller unless proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective de-

vices are in place.

17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that

is too steep for safety. When on slopes,

slow down and make sure you have good

footing. Never permit the tiller to freewheel

down slopes.

11. Do not run engine in an enclosed area.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide

gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, col-

orless, and tasteless.

4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep

the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive

grease.

18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.

12. Keep children and pets away.

19. Only use attachments and accessories

that are approved by Garden Way Inc.

5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated

area, safely away from any spark- or flame-

13. Never operate the tiller under engine

power if the Wheel Gear Lever is in DIS-

ENGAGE (FREEWHEEL). In this position,

the wheels will not hold the tiller back

and the revolving tines could propel the

tiller rapidly backward, possibly causing

loss of control. Always move the Wheel

Gear Lever to ENGAGE before starting the

engine or engaging the tines⁄wheels with

the Forward Clutch or the Reverse Clutch.

20. Use tiller attachments and accessories producing equipment. Store gasoline in an

when recommended.

approved container, safely away from the

reach of children.

21. Never operate the tiller without good vis-

ibility or light.

6. Refer to the storage instructions in the

Maintenance section of this Manual and the

separate Engine Owner’s Manual for in-

structions if the tiller is to be stored for an

extended period.

22. Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or

under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi-

cation.

23. Operators shall not tamper with the engine-

governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor

controls the maximum safe operating speed to

protect the engine and all moving parts from

damage caused by overspeed. Authorized ser-

vice shall be sought if a problem exists.

7. Never perform maintenance while the en-

gine is running or the spark plug wire is

connected, except when specifically in-

structed to do so.

14. Be aware that the tiller may unexpect-

edly bounce upward or jump backward if

the tines should strike extremely hard

packed soil, frozen ground, or buried ob-

stacles like large stones, roots, or stumps.

If in doubt about the tilling conditions, al-

ways use the following operating precau-

tions to assist you in maintaining control

of the tiller:

8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this

outdoors.

24. Do not touch engine parts which may be

hot from operation. Let parts cool down

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Control Description

(on Control Panel)

Safety Decals

For your safety and the safety of others,

various safety and operational decals are

located on your unit (see Figure 1-2 be-

low).

Keep the decals clean and legible at all

times. Contact your local service dealer or

the factory for replacements if any decals

are damaged or missing.

Tine Warning

Starting Stabilization

Message (on engine)

Refer to the Parts List in this manual for

decal locations, part numbers and ordering

instructions.

Warning Messages

(on tine hood)

Hot Surfaces⁄Moving Belts

Warning (on belt cover)

Figure 1-2: Location of Safety and Operating Decals

Operating Symbols

Varioussymbols(shownhere, withworddescriptions)

may be usedon the tiller and engine.

CHOKE

OFF

REVERSE

NOTE: Your unit may not have all of the symbols.

ROTATING TINES

FAST

SLOW

STOP

TILLER DIRECTION

LEVER DIRECTION

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

• READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

• KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.

• KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.

• SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UN-

CLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.

• KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS

YOU.

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY

WARNING: To prevent

personal injury or property

damage, do not start the engine

until all assembly steps are

complete and you have read

and understand the safety and

operating instructions in this

Manual.

Hardware Bag Parts List

Ref. Qty.

Description

3/8-16 x 1" Hex Hd. Screw

Keyed Washer

Wheel Gear Lever Knob

Height Adjustment Flange

(See Figure 2-2)

3/8" Flat Washer

#10 Lockwasher

Introduction

3⁄8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut

#10-32 x 1/2" Rnd Hd Screw

#10-32 Nut

Cotter Pin (not used)

Plastic Tie Strap (2 not used)

Figure 2-1: Loose hardware (shown in re-

duced size).

Carefully follow these assembly steps to

correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is

recommended that you read this Section in

its entirety before beginning assembly.

Flange

Tools / Materials Needed

for Assembly

Inspect unit

Inspect the unit and carton for damage im-

mediately after delivery. Contact the carri- (1) 3/8" open-end wrench*

er (trucking company) if you find or (2) 9/16" open-end wrench*

suspect damage. Inform them of the dam- (1) 7/8" open-end wrench"

Figure 2-2: Handlebar height adjustment uses

the flange head screw.

age and request instructions for filing a

claim. To protect your rights, put your

(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

(1) Ruler

claim in writing and mail a copy to the car- (1) Small board (to tap plastic knob on

lever)

rier within 15 days after the unit has been

delivered. Contact us at the factory if you

need assistance in this matter.

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(1) Clean oil funnel

(1) Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer to

the separate Engine Owner’s Manual

for motor oil specifications and quan-

tity required.

Unpacking and Assembly

Instrutions

* Adjustable wrenches may be used.

STEP1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 2-3: Forward clutch control cable not

shown for clarity.

IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to

the engine crankcase before the engine is

started. Follow the instructions in this

“Assembly” Section and in the separate

Engine Owner’s Manual.

1. Remove any card-board inserts and

packaging material from the carton. Re-

move any staples from the bottom of the

carton and remove the carton.

2. Cut the large, plastic tie strap that se-

cures the transmission tube to the shipping

pallet. Leave the handlebars on top of the

tiller to avoid damaging any cables.

3. A bag with loose hardware is inside the

literature envelope. Check the contents

against the following list and Figure 2-1.

Contact your local dealer or the factory if

any items are missing or damaged.

NOTE: For electric start units, a second

hardware bag is located near the battery.

3. With the forward clutch cable (N, Fig-

ure 2-4) on the inside of handlebar, posi-

tion the handlebar ends on the outside of

the two mounting tabs (M, Figure 2-3) on

the transmission top cover.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the

tiller are as viewed from the

operator’s position behind the NOTE: The curved handlebar height ad-

handlebars.

justment bracket appears as shown in C,

Figure 2-3 for non-electric start units. For

electric start units, the bracket is loosened

and moved to one side.

4. Loosely attach the handlebars to the

mounting tabs with two 3/8-16 x 1" screws

(heads of screws go to inside of tabs), 3/8"

flat washers and 3/8"-16 lock nuts (O, Fig-

ure 2-4).

STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBARS

1. Cut the large, plastic cable ties that se-

cure the handlebar ends to the handlebar

mounting tabs on the transmission top

cover.

2. Gently lift handlebar (do not overstretch

attached cable) and place handlebar cross-

brace (B, Figure 2-3) in front of curved

height adjustment bracket (C).

4. The tiller is heavy. You should not at-

tempt to remove it from the shipping plat-

form until instructed to do so in these

“Assembly” steps.

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IMPORTANT: Use the DISENGAGE

position only when the engine is not

running. Before starting the engine, the

Wheel Gear Lever must be placed in the

ENGAGE position (see Section 3 for

details).

STEP 3: ATTACH REVERSE CLUTCH

CONTROL CABLE

1. Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch

control cable (H, Figure 2-6) from its ship-

ping position and route it up along the in-

side edge of the left side handlebar. A knob

and large hex nut (I) is installed on the ca-

ble.

Figure 2-7: Forward Clutch Control levers (J).

Forward clutch control linkage (K).

Figure 2-4: Attach handlebars.

5. Move the handlebars up or down to

align the threaded hole in the cross-brace

with one of the four slots in the curved

height adjustment bracket. Place the

keyed washer (E, Figure 2-3) on the flange

head height adjustment screw (F) with the

raised keys (edges) of the washer facing

down.

2. The forward clutch control cable (with

attached spring) is hanging loosely near

the right-side wheel. Being careful not to

kink or stretch the cable, insert the z-con-

nector (L, Figure 2-8 – end of the spring)

into the hole at the end of the forward

clutch control linkage (K, Figure 2-7).

Left Side

Handlebar

Reverse Clutch

Control Knob

6. Thread the height adjustment screw (F,

Figure 2-3) into the hole in the handlebar

cross-brace, making sure that the raised

keys on the washer fit into the slot on the

height adjustment bracket. Tighten the

height adjustment screw securely. Next,

securely tighten the two screws and nuts

in the ends of the handlebar (M, Figure 2-

3).

7. To remove the tiller from its shipping

platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel

gear cable (with attached lever - see Figure

2-5) from around the chassis. Move the

Wheel Gear Lever (G) to the DISENGAGE

position--this allows the wheels to rotate

freely. Use the handlebars to roll the tiller

off the platform.

Slot in Control Panel

Figure 2-6: Attach reverse clutch control as-

sembly to slotted hole in handlebar panel.

2. Insert the cable into the slot in the con-

trol panel and fit the threaded assembly

into the hole in the slot (see Figure 2-6).

Be sure that the flat side of the threaded

assembly is aligned with the flat side of the

hole. Slide the hex nut (I) up the cable and

tighten it securely.

Figure 2-8

3. Attach the cable adjuster (A, Figure 2-9)

to the bracket on the right-side handlebar.

Use two 1⁄2" wrenches to loosen the two

jam nuts (B) just enough to slide the cable

adjuster onto the bracket. Then hand

tighten the jam nuts.

3. Test the function of the reverse clutch

control cable by pulling the knob out and

releasing it. The knob should return to its

neutral position against the tapered bush-

ing. If it doesn’t, contact your local dealer

or the factory for technical.

STEP 4: ATTACH FORWARD CLUTCH

CONTROL CABLE

1. Remove any fasteners (rubber bands,

tape, etc.) that may secure the Forward

Clutch Control levers (J, Figure 2-7) to the

handlebar.

Figure 2-5: Carefully unwrap Wheel Gear Le-

ver and move lever to DISENGAGE.

Figure 2-9

NOTE: The Wheel Gear Lever will be

installed later in this procedure.

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CAUTION: Incorrect cable

adjustment could cause the

wheels and tines to rotate

unexpectedly. Follow

adjustment procedures

carefully. Failure to do so could

result in personal injury or

property damage.

4. Check for correct spring⁄cable tension

as instructed in Section 5, Checking and

Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.

5. When tension is correct, tighten the two

jam nuts (B) securely.

Figure 2-12: Attach Wheel Gear Lever.

Figure 2-11: Adding gear oil.

NOTE: Do not use automatic

transmission fluid or motor oil in the

transmission.

STEP 5: CHECK TRANSMISSION GEAR

OIL LEVEL

The transmission was filled with gear oil at

the factory. However, be sure to check the

oil level at this time to make certain it is

correct.

(a) Clean area around the fill hole (N, Fig-

ure 2-11) and unscrew gear oil fill plug.

(b) If adding only a few ounces of gear oil,

use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having

a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 or

SAE 80W-90. If refilling an empty trans-

mission, use only GL-4 gear oil having a

viscosity of SAE 85W-140 or SAE 140.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if

the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result

in severe damage to the transmission

components.

oil until it flows from the gear oil level

check hole (N, Figure 2-11).

1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the

Depth Regulator Lever (R, Figure 2-13)

back and then slide it to the second notch

from the top. NOTE: If the lever does not

Figure 2-13: Attach wheel gear cable and re-

verse clutch cable with cable ties (S).

(d) Reinstall and tighten securely the gear

STEP 8: CHECK HARDWARE

Inspect the hardware on the unit and tight-

en any loose screws, bolts and nuts.

move, lift the tine hood flap and look for a oil fill plug (M, Figure 2-10).

plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut

and remove the tie.

STEP 6: ATTACH WHEEL GEAR LEVER

1. Insert the Wheel Gear Lever (P, Figure

2-12) up through the slot in the control

panel that is labeled “WHEEL GEAR.”

2. Insert two #10-32 x 1⁄2" round head

screws down through the “+” marks on the

control panel decal and securely attach the

wheel gear mounting bracket using two

#10 lockwashers and #10-32 nuts.

3. Use a small board or rubber mallet to

tap the Wheel Gear Lever knob securely

onto the lever (R, Figure 2-13).

2. Remove the oil level check plug (M, Fig-

ure 2-10) on the left-side of the transmis-

sion. (Due to dried paint on the plug

threads, it may require some force to re-

move the plug the first time.) The gear oil

level is correct if oil starts to flow out of the

hole as the plug is removed. If so, securely

reinstall the plug.

4. Secure the wheel gear cable and the re-

verse clutch control cable to the left-side

handlebar with two plastic ties (S, Figure

2-13) located about two feet apart. Snip

off any excess tie length with

ors.

STEP 7: CHECK AIR

Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air

pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate

both tires equally to between 15 PSI and

20 PSI. Be sure that both tires are inflated

equally or the unit will pull to one side.

Figure 2-10: Gear oil level check plug.

3. If oil does not flow from the check hole,

add oil as follows:

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SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS

IMPORTANT: The Forward Clutch Levers

are connected to a mechanical interlock

that automatically shifts a separate Wheel

Gear Lever (A, Figure 3-1) into ENGAGE

position when either Forward Clutch Lever

is pulled up against the handlebars. This

is a safety feature designed to prevent the

wheels from being in DISENGAGE

(freewheel) position when the tines are

rotating.

WARNING: Before

operating your machine,

carefully read and understand

all safety, controls and

operating instructions in this

Manual, the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual, and on the

decals on the machine. Failure

to follow these instructions can

result in serious personal

injury.

Before starting the engine, test the

function of the mechanical interlock as

follows:

Figure 3-1: Control panel.

Tiller Features

To shift to ENGAGE, gently (do not force)

move the lever forward while rolling the

tiller a few inches forward or backward.

(Moving the tiller helps align the transmis-

sion shift mechanism). The wheels will

not freewheel when the lever is properly

set in the ENGAGE position.

To shift to DISENGAGE, move the lever

rearward, without rolling the tiller. The

wheels roll freely when the lever is proper-

ly set in the DISENGAGE position.

This section describes the location and

function of the controls on your tiller. Re-

fer to Section 4: Operation for detailed op-

erating instructions.

1. Put Wheel Gear Lever into DISENGAGE

position and roll tiller back and forth a few

inches. Wheels should roll freely.

2. Without rolling the tiller, squeeze either

Forward Clutch Lever against the handle-

bar grips. As the levers move upward, the

mechanical interlock automatically moves

the Wheel Gear Lever forward into the EN-

GAGE position (roll tiller back and forth a

few inches). If it does, the wheels will not

roll freely when you push and pull on the

handlebars.

Practice using these controls, with the en-

gine shut off, until you understand the op-

eration of the controls and feel confident

with each of them.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine

manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual

for information about the controls on the

engine.

Forward Clutch Levers

3. The mechanical interlock works proper-

ly if it functions as described in Step 2. If

the mechanical interlock does not function

properly, do not operate the tiller until it

has been corrected (see your authorized

dealer or contact the factory).

Two interconnected levers (B, Figure 3-1)

control engagement of the forward drive to

the wheels and power to the tines.

Wheel Gear Lever

This lever (A, Figure 3-1) has two posi-

tions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE.

In the ENGAGE position, the wheels will

start turning when either the Forward

Clutch or the Reverse Clutch is engaged.

WARNING: Never engage

wheels and tines with Forward

Clutch or Reverse Clutch unless

Wheel Gear Lever is in

ENGAGE. Engaging the Forward

Clutch or Reverse Clutch when

wheels are not engaged could

allow the tines to rapidly propel

tiller backward. Failure to follow

this warning could result in

personal injury or property

damage.

Reverse Clutch Control

NOTE: The tines will also start turning

when either clutch is engaged.

This control (C, Figure 3-1) engages the

reverse drive to the wheels and power to

the tines. It is used for moving the tiller

short distances in a reverse direction.

DANGER: Never place the

Wheel Gear Lever in

DISENGAGE (Freewheel) when

the engine is running.

Having the Wheel Gear Lever in

engaging the tines⁄wheels with

either the Forward Clutch or the

Reverse Clutch could allow the

tines to propel the tiller rapidly

backward. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in

personal injury or property

damage.

To Operate Reverse Clutch:

WARNING: Use extreme

caution when reversing or

pulling the machine towards

you. Look behind to avoid

obstacles. Never attempt to till

in reverse. Failure to follow this

warning could result in

To Operate Forward Clutch:

1. Before engaging the Forward Clutch,

put the Wheel Gear Lever into the ENGAGE

position (see “WARNING” above).

2. Lift and hold one or both levers against

the handlebar grips to engage the wheels

and tines.

personal injury or property

damage.

1. Before engaging the Reverse Clutch,

put the Wheel Gear Lever into ENGAGE.

(see “WARNING” at left).

The DISENGAGE (freewheel) position plac-

es the wheels in freewheeling mode to al-

low the wheels to turn without starting the

engine. Use the DISENGAGE position only

when the engine is not running.

3. Release BOTH levers to disengage

wheels and tines. All forward motion will

stop (engine will continue to run).

2. Release the Forward Clutch Levers.

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3. To move the tiller in reverse, first stop

all forward motion. Lift up the handlebars

until the tines clear the ground and pull the

Reverse Clutch lever out.

Handlebar Height Adjustment

Engine Controls

Handlebar height is adjustable to four dif-

ferent settings. When setting the height,

keep in mind that the handlebars will be

lower when the tines are engaged in the

soil.

IMPORTANT: The engine is equipped with

either a choke control or a primer bulb.

Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual (in-

cluded in tiller literature package) to iden-

tify which device is on your engine.

The wheels will rotate in a reverse direction

as long as the lever is held in REVERSE. To

stop the wheels and tines, release the lever

and it will return to NEUTRAL. Never at-

tempt to till while moving in reverse di-

rection.

WARNING: Whenever the

handlebar height is changed,

the Forward Clutch shift

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter (H, Figure 3-4) is used to

“pull-start” the engine. See Engine Starting

and Stopping in Section 4 for detailed en-

gine starting instructions.

mechanism must be

readjusted. Before adjusting or

checking the Forward Clutch

mechanism, shut engine off,

disconnect spark plug wire and

prevent it from touching spark

plug. Failure to follow this

warning could cause the

Forward Clutch mechanism to

operate improperly which could

result in personal injury or

property damage.

Depth Regulator Lever

This lever (E, Figure 3-2) controls the till-

ing depth of the tines. Pull the lever

straight back and slide it up or down to en-

gage the notched height settings.

To Adjust Handlebar Height:

1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop

moving and then disconnect spark plug

wire.

2. Loosen the two screws at lower ends of

handlebar.

Figure 3-4: Recoil starter handle.

Engine Throttle Lever

The throttle lever (D, Figure 3-1) is used to

adjust engine speed as well as stop the en-

Figure 3-2: Depth Regulator Lever.

3. Loosen height adjustment screw (F,

The highest notch (lever all the way down)

raises the tines approximately 1-1⁄2 inches

off the ground. This “travel” position al-

lows the tiller to be moved without the

tines digging into the ground.

Figure 3-3) and pull keyed washer (G) free gine. Use the START position when start-

from slots in curved height adjustment

bracket.

ing the engine. Pull the lever all way back

to the STOP position to shut the engine off.

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.

For best results, always begin tilling at a

very shallow depth setting and gradually

increase tilling depth.

WARNING: Place Depth

Regulator Lever in “travel”

Figure 3-3: Handlebar height adjustment.

position before starting engine.

This position prevents the tines

from touching the ground until

you are ready to begin tilling.Do

not attempt to till too deeply too

quickly. Gradually work down

to deeper tilling depths. Failure

to follow this warning could result in

personal injury or property damage.

4. Move handlebars to a new slot setting

and insert the raised key on the keyed

washer into the slot. Tighten the height

adjustment screw securely.

5. Retighten the two screws at ends of

handlebar.

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SECTION 3: OPERATION

WARNING: Before

Wheel Gear Lever

Reverse Clutch Control

operating your machine,

carefully read and understand

all safety (Section 1), controls

(Section 3) and operating

instructions (Section 4) in this

Manual, in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual, and on the

decals on the machine. Failure

to follow these instructions can

result in serious personal

injury.

Forward Clutch Lever

Recoil Rope Starter

Depth

Regulator

Lever

Introduction

Read this Section of the manual thorough-

ly before you start the engine. Then, take

time to familiarize yourself with the basic

operation of the tiller before using it. Find

an open, level area and practice using the

tiller controls without engaging the tines in

the soil (put tines in “travel” setting). Only

after you’ve become completely familiar

with the tiller should you begin using it in

the garden.

Counter Rotating Tines

Figure 4-1

2. Check motor oil level. See Engine Own-

CAUTION: To help prevent

serious personal injury or

damage to equipment:

er’s Manual.

Break-In Operation

3. Check that all safety guards and covers

Perform the following maintenance during

the first hours of new operation (see Sec-

tion 5: Maintenance and the maintenance

section of the Engine Owner’s Manual).

1. Change motor oil after first 2 hours of

new engine operation.

2. Check for loose or missing hardware on

unit. Tighten or replace as needed.

3. Check tension on forward drive belt af-

ter first 2 hours of operation.

are in place.

•

Before starting engine, put Wheel Gear

Lever into ENGAGE position.

Before starting engine, put Forward

Clutch Levers and Reverse Clutch Control

into neutral (disengaged) positions by

releasing controls.

Never run engine indoors or in an

enclosed, poorly ventilated area. Engine

exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly gas.

Avoid engine muffler and nearby areas.

Temperatures in these areas may exceed

150° F.

4. Check air cleaner and engine cooling

system. See Engine Owner’s Manual.

5. Select a forward belt speed range (see

Changing Belt Speed Ranges in this Sec-

tion).

•

6. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according

to the directions in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual. Follow all instructions

and safety rules carefully.

4. Check transmission gear oil level after

first 2 hours of operation.

DANGER: GASOLINE IS

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS

VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.

Follow gasoline safety rules in

this manual (see Section 1) and

in the separate Engine Owner’s

Manual. Failure to follow

3. Put the Depth Regulator Lever into the

“travel” position (lever all the way down)

so that the tines are clear of the ground.

STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

The following steps describe how to start

and stop the engine. Do not engage the

tines or wheels until you have read all of

theoperatinginstructionsinthisSection.

Also review the safety rules in Section 1:

Safety and the tiller and engine controls

information in Section 3: Features and

Controls.

4. Release all controls on the tiller.

5. If the engine is equipped with a fuel

shutoff valve, turn the valve to the open

position, as instructed in the separate En-

gine Owner’s Manual.

gasoline safety instructions can

result in serious personal injury

and property damage.

7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

WARNING: Keep away

from rotating tines. Rotating

tines will cause injury.

Pre-Start Checklist

Do the following before starting the en-

gine.

1. Check unit for loose or missing hard-

ware. Service as required.

Starting the Engine

1. Complete the Pre-Start Checklist.

2. Put the Wheel Gear Lever (Figure 4-1)

6. Move the Engine Throttle Lever into the

START position.

into the ENGAGE position.

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7. Choke or prime the engine as instructed 4. For forward motion of the wheels and

in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

power to the tines:

8. Check behind you to avoid contacting

(a) Pull up and hold the Forward Clutch

levers against the handlebars. To

stop the wheels and tines, release

both levers.

WARNING: Do not push

down on the handlebars to try

to make the tiller till more

deeply. This prevents the

wheels from holding the tiller

back and can allow the tines to

rapidly propel the tiller

backward toward the operator,

which could result in loss of

control, property damage, or

personal injury.

any obstacles when pulling the starter

rope. Place one hand on the fuel tank to

stabilize the unit and use the recoil starter

to start the engine as instructed in the En-

gine Owner’s Manual. When the engine

starts, gradually move the choke lever (on

engines so equipped) to the NO CHOKE,

CHOKE OFF or RUN position, whichever ap-

plies.

Figure 4-2: Use one hand to guide tiller when

moving forward.

(b) As the tiller moves forward, relax and

let the wheels pull the unit along while

the tines dig. Walk behind and a little

to one side of the tiller. Use a light but

secure grip with one hand on the han-

dlebars, but keep your arm loose.

See Figure 4-2. Let the tiller move

ahead at its own pace. Do not push

down on the handlebars to try and

force the tiller to dig deeper – this

takes weight off the wheels, reduces

traction, and causes the tines to try

and propel the tiller.

9. Use the FAST throttle speed setting

when tilling.

Stopping the Engine

1. To stop the wheels and tines, release

the Forward Clutch levers or the Reverse

Clutch Control (whichever control is in

use).

2. To stop the engine, move the Engine

Throttle Lever into the STOP position.

Figure 4-3: Raise tines off ground and look

behind when moving in reverse.

Operating Tiller

WARNING: Before tilling,

contact your telephone and

utilities company to inquire if

underground ines are on your

property.

5. For reverse motion of the wheels and

tines:

(a) Look behind and exercise caution

when operating in reverse. Do not till

while in reverse.

The following pages provide guidelines to

using your tiller effectively and safely in

various gardening applications. Be sure to

read Tilling Tips & Techniques in this Sec-

tion before you actually put the tines into

the soil.

(b) Stop all forward motion before re-

versing. Lift the handlebars with one

hand until the tines are off the ground

and then pull the Reverse Clutch con-

trol out (see Figure 4-3). To stop re-

verse motion, let go of the Reverse

Clutch Control.

Figure 4-4: Find balance point before turning.

1. Follow the Pre-Start Checklist on the

previous page. Be sure that the Wheel

Gear Lever is in the ENGAGE position.

6. To turn the tiller around:

(a) Practice turning in a level, open area.

Be very careful to keep your feet and

legs away from the tines.

(b) To start a turn, reduce the engine

speed and then lift the handlebars un-

til the engine and tines are balanced

over the wheels (Figure 4-4).

ways on the handlebar to move the

tiller in the direction of the turn (Fig-

ure 4-5). After completing the turn,

slowly lower the tines into the soil

and increase the engine speed.

2. Move the Depth Regulator Lever into

the “travel” position (lever all the way

down) so that the tines clear the ground.

Use this position when practicing with or

transporting the tiller. When you are ready

to begin tilling, move the Depth Regulator

Lever into the desired depth setting (see

Tilling Tips & Techniques).

Figure 4-5

3. Start the engine and allow it to warm

up. When warm, move the throttle control

into the FAST speed setting.

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Stopping the Tiller and Engine

6. Check that the belt is within the forward

belt guide (E, Figures 4-10 and 4-11) on the

right-side of the unit and is within the for-

ward idler (F, Figure 4-11) on the left-side.

Be sure that the belt is situated in the center

grooves (C and D, Figure 4-10) of the en-

gine (upper) and transmission (lower) pul-

leys.

1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the

Forward Clutch levers or the Reverse

Clutch Control (whichever is engaged).

(Low)

(High)

Reverse

Belt

2. To stop the engine, move the Engine

Throttle Lever to STOP.

3. If the engine is equipped with a fuel shut-

off valve, close the valve as instructed in the

Engine Owner’s Manual.

Engine

7. Reinstall the plastic belt cover and se-

cure it with the two nuts.

WARNING: Before

changing belt speeds, stop

engine, wait for all parts to stop

moving, let engine cool and

disconnect spark plug wire.

Failure to follow these

8. Put Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE and

reconnect spark plug wire before attempt-

ing to start the engine.

To Change from High to Low Speed:

1. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and dis-

connect the spark plug wire.

instructions could result in

personal injury.

Reverse

Idler

2. Put Wheel Gear Lever in DISENGAGE.

3. Remove the two nuts from the plastic

belt cover on top of the transmission and

remove the belt cover.

Changing Belt Range Speeds

The tiller has two forward belt range speeds

for the wheels and tines: Low and High.

The two ranges are obtained by moving the

forward drive belt between two sets of

grooves on the forward drive pulley and the

transmission drive pulley.

(Low)

(High)

4. From beneath the tiller, move the for-

ward drive belt out of the transmission pul-

ley high speed groove (D, Figure 4-10) and

into the low speed groove (B).

Figure 4-10: Right-side view of engine and

transmission pulleys (engine is at right-side of

view).

5. Pull upward on the belt to remove any

slack and slip the belt out of the engine

drive pulley high speed groove (C, Figure 4-

10) and into the low speed groove (A).

NOTE: The High speed belt range is recom-

mended for all tilling purposes. The Low

speed belt range will operate the tines and

wheels at a slower forward speed, which

may be suitable in some conditions (such

as tilling in very hard ground).

NOTE: If the belt is difficult to move, pull on

the engine start rope while pushing the belt

with your finger (engine drive pulley will

turn as start rope is pulled).

To Change from Low to High Speed:

1. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and dis-

connect the spark plug wire.

6. Check that the belt is within the forward

belt guide (E, Figures 4-10 and 4-11) on the

right-side of the unit and is within the for-

ward idler (F, Figure 4-11) on the left-side.

Be sure that the belt is situated in the rear

grooves (A and B, Figure 4-10) of the en-

gine (upper) and transmission (lower) pul-

leys.

(Low)

2. Move the Wheel Gear Lever into the DIS-

ENGAGE position.

(High)

Engine

3. Remove the two nuts from the plastic

belt cover on top of the transmission and

remove the belt cover.

4. From beneath the tiller, move the for-

ward drive belt out of the transmission low

speed groove (B, Figure 4-10) and into the

high speed groove (D).

7. Reinstall the plastic belt cover and se-

cure it with the two nuts.

Figure 4-11: Top view of forward drive pulley

system (engine is at left-side of view).

8. Put the Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE

and reconnect the spark plug wire before

attempting to start the engine.

5. Pull upward on the belt to remove any

slack and slip the belt out of the engine

drive pulley low speed groove (A, Figure 4-

10) and into the high speed groove (C).

NOTE: If the belt is difficult to move, pull on

the engine start rope while pushing the belt

with your finger (engine drive pulley will

turn as start rope is pulled).

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TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES

• This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller. As the wheels pull forward, the tines rotate back-

ward. This creates an “uppercut” tine action which digs deeply, uprooting soil and weeds.

Don’t overload the engine, but dig as deeply as possible on each pass. On later passes, the

wheels may tend to spin in the soft dirt. Help them along by lifting up slightly on the handle-

bar (one hand, palm up, works most easily).

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.

• Avoid the temptation to push down on the handlebars in an attempt to force the tiller to dig

deeper. Doing so takes the weight off the powered wheels, causing them to lose traction.

Without the wheels to hold the tiller back, the tines will attempt to propel the tiller backward,

towards the operator. (Sometimes, slight downward pressure on the handlebars will help get

through a particularly tough section of sod or unbroken ground, but in most cases this won’t

be necessary.)

• When cultivating (breaking up surface soil around plants to destroy weeds, see Fig. 4-9), a just 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. If needed, lift up on the handlebars

slightly to prevent the tines from digging too deeply. (Cultivating on a regular basis not only eliminates weeds, it also loosens and aerates

the soil for better moisture absorption and faster plant growth.) Watering the garden area a few days prior to tilling will make tilling easier,

as will letting the newly worked soil set for a day or two before making a final, deep tilling pass.

With experience, you will find the “just right” tilling depth and tilling speed combination

that is best for your garden.

Choosing Correct Wheel & Tine Speeds

Set the engine throttle lever at a speed to give the engine adequate power and yet allow it to operate at the slowest possible speed...at least

until you have achieved the maximum tilling depth you desire. Faster engine speeds may be desirable when making final passes through

the seedbed or when cultivating. Selection of the correct engine speed, in relation to the tilling depth, will ensure a sufficient power level to

do the job without causing the engine to labor.

Let the Tiller Do the Work

Avoid Making Footprints

Avoid Tilling Soggy, Wet Soil

While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the

Whenever possible, walk on the untilled

Tilling wet soil often results in large, hard

tiller along while the tines do the digging. side of the unit to avoid making footprints in clumps of soil that can interfere with plant-

Walk on the side that is not yet finished (to your freshly tilled or cultivated soil. Foot- ing. If time permits, wait a day or two after

avoid making footprints in the freshly tilled prints cause soil compaction that can ham- heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before

soil) and lightly, but securely grip the han- per root penetration and contribute to soil tilling. Test soil by squeezing it into a ball. If

dlebar with just one hand.

erosion. They can also “plant” unwanted it compresses too easily, it is too wet to till.

weed seeds back into the freshly tilled

ground.

Preparing Seedbeds

• When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in the first row, then

overlap one-half the tiller width on the rest of the passes (see Fig. 6). When fin-

ished in one direction, make a second pass at a right angle, as shown in Fig. 4-7.

Overlap each pass for best results (in very hard ground, it may take three or four

passes to thoroughly pulverize the soil.)

Fig. 4-6

Fig. 4-7

Cultivating

• If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then over-

lap the first passes by one-half a tiller

With planning, you can

allow enough room

between rows to cultivate

(see Fig. 4-9). Leave room

for the hood width,

plus enough extra

room for future plant

growth.

width, followed by successive passes

at one-quarter width (see Fig. 4-8).

Fig. 4-8

Fig. 4-9

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TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (CON’T)

Tilling On Slopes

Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes:

WARNING: Do not

operate tiller on a slope too

steep for safe operation. Till

slowly and be sure you have

good footing. Never permit

tiller to freewheel down

slopes. Failure to follow this

warning could result in

personal injury.

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).

2. We recommend tilling up and down slopes rather than terracing. Tilling vertically on a

slope allows maximum planting area and also leaves room for cultivating.

IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes, be sure the correct oil level is maintained in the engine

(check every one-half hour of operation). The incline of the slope will cause the oil to slant

away from its normal level and this can starve engine parts of required lubrication. Keep the

motor oil level at the full point at all times!

Tilling Up and Down Slopes (Vertical Tilling)

• To keep soil erosion to a minimum, be sure to add enough organic matter to the soil so that it has good moisture-holding texture and try

to avoid leaving footprints or wheel marks.

• When tilling vertically, try to make the first pass uphill as the tiller digs more deeply going uphill than it does downhill. In soft soil or

weeds, you may have to lift the handlebars slightly while going uphill. When going downhill, overlap the first pass by about one-half the

width of the tiller.

Clearing the Tines

• It may be necessary to remove the debris by hand

(a pocket knife will help you to cut away the material).

Be sure to stop the engine and disconnect the spark

plug wire before clearing the tines by hand.

The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most tangling of debris in the

tines. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tan-

gled. Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if neces-

sary.

• To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator deep enough to get maximum “chop-

ping” action as the tines chop the material against the ground. Also, try to till under

crop residues or cover crops while they are green, moist and tender.

• While tilling, try swaying the handlebars from side to side (about 6" to 12"). This

“fishtailing” action often clears the tines of debris.

• If tangling occurs, lift the tines out of the soil and run the tiller in reverse (if unit is

equipped with powered reverse) for a few feet. This reversing action should unwind

a good deal of debris.

WARNING: Before clearing the

tines by hand, stop the engine, allow all

moving parts to stop and disconnect the

spark plug wire. Remove the ignition key

on electric start models.

Failure to follow this warning could result

in personal injury.

• Use sturdy ramps and manually (engine shut

off) roll the tiller into and out of the

vehicle. Two or more people are needed to do

this.

• The ramps must be strong enough to sup-

port the combined weight of the tiller and any

• When going up ramps, stand in the

normal operating position and push the tiller

ahead of you. Have a person at each side to

turn the wheels.

• When going down ramps, walk backward

with the tiller following you. Keep alert for any

Loading and Unloading the Tiller

WARNING: Loading and

unloading the tiller into a vehicle is

potentially hazardous and we don’t

recommend doing so unless

absolutely necessary, as this could

result in personal injury or

property damage.

However, if you must load or

unload the tiller, follow the

guidelines given next.

handlers. The ramps should provide good trac- obstacles behind you. Position a person at

tion to prevent slipping; they should have side

rails to guide the tiller along the ramps; and

they should have a locking device to secure

them to the

each wheel to control the speed of the tiller.

Never go down ramps tiller-first, as the tiller

could tip forward.

• Place wooden blocks on the downhill side of

the wheels if you need to stop the tiller from

rolling down the ramp. Also, use the blocks to

temporarily keep the tiller in place on the

ramps (if necessary), and to chock the wheels

in place after the tiller is in the vehicle.

• After loading the tiller, prevent it from rolling

vehicle.

• The handlers should wear sturdy footwear that

will help to prevent slipping.

• Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp

angle is as flat as possible (the less incline to

the ramp, thebetter). Turn the

• Before loading or unloading, stop the engine,

wait for all parts to stop moving,

disconnect the spark plug wire and let the en-

gine and muffler cool.

• The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift safely

by one person. Two or more people should

share the load.

vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking brake. by engaging the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE

position. Chock the wheels with blocks and

securely tie the tiller down.

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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

lation either on the unit or on the floor

where it has been parked.

WARNING: Before

inspecting, cleaning or

servicing the machine, shut off

engine, wait for all moving

parts to come to a complete

stop, disconnect spark plug

wire and move wire away from

spark plug. Remove ignition

key on electric start models.

Failure to follow these

A little seepage around a cover or oil seal

is usually not a cause for alarm. However,

if the oil drips overnight, then immediate

attention is needed—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.

See your authorized dealer or contact the

factory for service or advice.

instructions can result in

serious personal injury or

property damage.

Figure 5-1

• Remove tines and clean tine shafts (C,

Figure 5-1). Inspect for rust, rough

spots or burrs (especially around holes).

File or sand smooth and coat ends of

shaft with grease.

• Oil the threads on the handlebar height

adjustment handle (D, Figure 5-1).

• Oil the outer casings of the engine throt-

tle cable and the wheel gear cable (E,

Figure 5-1). Allow oil to soak in and then

wipe off any excess.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

PROCEDURE

Check motor oil level

Clean engine

Check drive belt tension

Check nuts and bolts

Change motor oil

NOTES

2, 3

2, 7

1, 4

1, 4, 6

IMPORTANT: Never operate the tiller if the

transmission is low on oil. Check the oil

level after every 30 hours of operation and

whenever there is any oil leakage.

Check Hardware

Lubricate tiller

Service foam pre-cleaner air filter

Service paper air filter

Check gear oil level in transmission

Check tines for wear

Check air pressure in tires

Service spark plug

1, 5

Check the unit for loose or missing hard-

ware after every 10 operating hours.

Loose or missing hardware can lead to

equipment failure, poor performance, or

oil leaks.

• Oil the various pivot points (F, Figure 5-

2) on the shifting mechanism, the han-

dlebar, and the idler arms (do not allow

oil on the belts or pulleys).

NOTES

Be sure to check the three end cap mount-

ing screws located at the rear of the trans-

mission (Figure 5-3). Lift the tine flap to

service those screws.

1 – After first 2 hours of break-in operation.

2 – Before each use.

3 – Every 5 operating hours.

4 – Every 10 operating hours.

5 – Every 30 operating hours.

6 – Change more frequently in dusty or dirty

conditions.

7 – See Engine Owner’s Manual for service

recommendations.

8 – Whichever time interval occurs first.

Tiller Lubrication

Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-

tial part of your maintenance program. Af-

ter every 10 operating hours, oil or grease

the lubrication points shown in Figures 5-

1 and 5-2 and described below.

EndCap

Figure 5-2

Use general purpose lubricating oil (#30

weight motor oil is suitable) and a general

purpose grease (metal lubricant is pre-

ferred, if available).

• Remove wheels and clean wheel shaft

(A, Figure 5-1). Apply a thin coating of

grease to shaft before reinstalling

wheels.

Check Tire Air Pressure

Figure 5-3

Check the air pressure in both tires. De-

flate or inflate both tires evenly to between

15 and 20 PSI (pounds per square inch).

Be sure that both tires have equal air pres-

sure or the unit will pull to one side.

Transmission Gear Oil Service

Check the transmission gear oil level after

every 30 hours of operation or whenever

you notice any oil leak. Operating the tiller

when the transmission is low on oil can re-

sult in severe damage.

Check For Oil Leaks

Before each use, check your tiller for signs

of an oil leak—usually a dirty, oily accumu-

• Grease back, front and sides of depth

regulator lever (B, Figure 5-1).

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WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all

moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from

spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

A. To Check Transmission

7. Use a clean funnel to slowly add SAE

140 or SAE 85W-140 weight gear oil (with

an API rating of GL-4 only) to the trans-

mission. The transmission holds approxi-

mately 3-1⁄4 pints (52-54 ounces). Tilt the

tiller slightly backwards to make sure the

gear oil reaches the rear (tine) end of the

transmission. Stop adding gear oil when it

begins to flow from the oil level check hole

on the side of the

B. To Change the Motor Oil:

1. Check the gear oil level when the trans-

mission is cool. Gear oil expands in warm

operating temperatures and will result in

an incorrect oil level reading.

Change the motor oil as instructed in the

separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

Air Cleaner Service

The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust

out of the air before it enters the carbure-

tor. Operating the engine with a dirty,

clogged air filter can cause poor perfor-

mance and damage to the engine. Never

operate the engine without the air cleaner

installed. Inspect and service the air clean-

er more often if operating in very dusty or

dirty conditions.

2. To check the gear oil level (and to add

oil, if necessary), refer to STEP 5: Check

Gear Oil Level in Transmission in Section 2

of this manual.

B. To Drain and Refill the Transmission:

ion.

The transmission gear oil does not need to

be changed unless it has been contaminat-

ed with dirt, sand or metal particles.

8. Securely reinstall the oil level check

plug.

9. Securely reinstall the gear oil fill plug on

top of the transmission.

1. Prop up the left side of the unit securely.

Remove the left-side wheel by removing

the wheel mounting hardware.

Service the air cleaner as instructed in the

separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

10. Reinstall the wheel and remove the

prop.

Spark Plug Service

2. Unscrew the plastic gear oil fill plug

from the top of the transmission

3. Place a clean pan below the transmis-

sion drain plug (Figure 5-4) and remove

the drain plug. The oil will start flowing out

of the drain hole (it may flow slowly, espe-

cially in cold temperatures).

Inspect and clean or replace the spark plug

after every 100 operating hours or annual-

ly. Clean the plug and set the gap as de-

scribed in the separate Engine Owner’s

Manual.

Engine Oil Service

Check the motor oil level before starting

the engine each day and after each 5 hours

of continuous operation. Running the en-

gine when the oil level is low will quickly

ruin the engine.

In some areas, local law requires using re-

sistor spark plugs to suppress ignition sig-

nals. If the engine was originally equipped

with a resistor spark plug, use the same

type for replacement.

It is recommended that you change the

motor oil after every 10 hours of operation

and even sooner when operating in ex-

tremely dirty or dusty conditions.

A. To Check the Motor Oil Level:

Spark Arrester Screen Service

1. Move the tiller to a level area and stop

the engine.

2. Level the engine by moving the Depth

Regulator Lever into the second notch

from the top.

If the engine muffler is equipped with a

spark arrester screen, remove and clean it

according to the time intervals and instruc-

tions in the separate Engine Owner’s Man-

ual.

3. Clean the area around the oil dipstick or

oil fill tube (whichever applies) to prevent

dirt from falling into the crankcase.

4. On engines with an oil fill tube, remove

the filler cap and add oil (if required) until

it reaches the top of the tube. Reinstall the

filler cap.

5. On engines with a dipstick, remove it,

wipe it clean, and reinstall it finger-tight.

Remove the dipstick again and check the

reading. Add oil (if required) to bring the

level to the FULL mark. Do not overfill.

Figure 5-4: Remove drain plug to drain trans-

mission gear oil (also remove oil fill plug and

oil level check plug).

Engine Cleaning

The engine must be kept clean to assure

smooth operation and to prevent damage

from overheating. Refer to the separate

Engine Owner’s Manual for specific repair

and cleaning instructions. All inspections

and services must be done with the engine

shut off and cool to the touch.

4. Remove the transmission gear oil level

check plug that is located a few inches

above the left-side wheel shaft (N, Figure

2-11).

5. When the oil stops flowing, tilt the

transmission forward to drain oil from the

rear of the transmission.

6. After draining the oil, clean the threads

of the drain plug, apply a non-hardening,

removable gasket sealant to the threads,

and securely reinstall the drain plug.

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moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from

spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

Tines can be replaced individually or as a

complete set. Never inspect or service the

tines unless the engine is stopped and the

spark plug wire is disconnected.

Carburetor / Governor Adjustment

WARNING: Operators

shall not tamper with the engine

governor settings; the governor

controls the maximum safe

operating speed to protect the

engine and all moving parts

from damage caused by

overspeed. Authorized service

shall be sought if a problem

exists.

NOTE: The tiller hood must be

removed to take off either a single tine

holder or individual tines. The hood is

secured to the transmission housing

with two rear bolts and two front bolts.

Tine Inspection

With use, the tines (Figure 5-6) will be-

come shorter, narrower and pointed. Bad-

ly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling

depth and reduced effectiveness when

chopping up and turning under organic

matter.

Figure 5-5: Wheel gear cable assembly.

The carburetor was adjusted at the factory

for best operating speed. Refer to the sep-

arate Engine Owner’s Manual for any ad-

justment information or see your

Hold cable in that position and tighten top

(A) and bottom (D) adjustment nuts.

4. Move Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE and

DISENGAGE several times to check adjust-

ment. The wheels should not roll when the

lever is in ENGAGE, but they should roll

when the lever is in DISENGAGE. Readjust

the cable as required.

authorized engine service dealer.

The governor controls the maximum safe

operating speed and protects the engine

and all moving parts from damage caused

by overspeeding. Do not tamper with the

engine governor settings. Seek authorized

service if a problem exists.

Off Season Storage

When the tiller won’t be used for extended

periods, prepare it for storage as follows:

Throttle Control Adjustment

1. Clean the tiller and engine.

If the engine does not respond to various

throttle lever settings, refer to the separate

Engine Owner’s Manual for service infor-

mation or contact your local authorized en-

gine service dealer.

2. Do routine tiller lubrication (see Tiller

Lubrication) and check for loose parts and

hardware (see Check Hardware).

Figure 5-6: Four tine gangs: two per side.

3. Protect the engine by performing the

engine storage instructions in the separate

Engine Owner’s Manual.

Removing and Installing

Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment

1. Use a 9/16" socket, 6" extension, a

ratchet, and a 9/16" box wrench to loosen

the nut (A, Figure 5-7) and bolt (B) that se-

cure the tine holder to the tine shaft.

When the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISEN-

GAGE, the wheels will roll freely (free-

wheel). The wheels should not roll freely

when the lever is in ENGAGE. If the wheels

roll freely when the Wheel Gear Lever is in

ENGAGE, the wheel gear cable needs to be

adjusted as described below.

NOTE: Be sure to protect the fuel lines, car-

buretor and fuel tank from gum deposits

by removing fuel or by treating fuel with a

fuel stabilizer (follow engine manufactur-

er’s recommendations).

2. Use a rubber mallet to tap the tine hold-

er loose.

3. Slide the tine assembly off the tine shaft.

4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.

4. Repeat Steps 1-through-3 above to re-

move the other tine assembly.

5. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel

tank in an enclosed area where gas fumes

could reach an open flame or spark, or

where ignition sources are present (space

heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.).

1. With the engine shut off and the spark

plug wire disconnected, put the Wheel

Gear Lever in ENGAGE.

5. Installing the tine assembly is simply

the reverse of its removal. Be sure the cut-

ting edges face so they will enter the soil

first when the tiller is moving forward– this

means the cutting edges face toward the

operator position.

2. Loosen the top adjustment nut

the wheel gear cable bracket located on the

left side rear of the transmission.

Tines

3. Push wheel gear cable (B) down and roll

tiller slightly forward or backward until ec-

centric lever (C) engages (locks) wheels.

The tines will wear with use and should be

inspected at the beginning of each tilling

season and after every 30 operating hours.

First be sure to remove any rust, uneven

spots or burrs from the tine shaft, using

fine sandpaper. Then grease the tine shaft

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spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

To Check and Adjust Tension on the Forward

Drive Belt:

1. Checking for correct belt tension is the

same as that described in item 5, Step 4:

Attach Forward Clutch Rod. Before

checking, shut off the engine, disconnect

the spark plug wire, and allow the engine

and muffler to cool down. If, after follow-

ing the adjustment procedures, you can-

not get the correct gap on the forward

clutch rod adjustment bracket, you will

need to make a secondary adjustment as

described next.

TINE

SHAFT

ENGINE

2. Disconnect the Forward Clutch Rod (A,

Figure 5-9) from the swivel plate (B) by

removing the innermost hairpin cotter

(C).

DENOTES CUTTING EDGE

OF TINE

3. Unthread the Forward Clutch Rod (in a

counterclockwise direction as viewed

from the front of the unit) until one or two

threads on the rod extend above the rect-

angular nut (D, Figure 5-10) on the for-

ward clutch bracket.

Figure 5-7: Complete tine assemblies— holders, tines and hardware.

WARNING: This is a CRT

(counter-rotating tine) tiller

and its tines must be mounted

in the direction shown in

Figure 5-7. Failure to comply

could result in personal injury

or property damage.

WARNING: Follow the

belt adjustment instructions

carefully. An incorrect

adjustment could result in the

Forward Clutch mechanism

engaging too soon. This could

cause loss of tiller control and

result in personal injury or

property damage.

4. Remove the belt cover.

5. Slip the forward drive belt (E, Figure

he engine-driven forward drive pulley by

pushing it off (away from engine) with

your left hand while pulling engine starter

rope with your right hand.

2. When installing individual tines, install

them in the reverse order from which they

were removed. The two sets of inboard

tines are installed so one tine faces to-

ward the transmission housing and the

other tine faces away from it. The single

outboard tine on each side faces toward

the transmission housing. Also be sure

the cutting edges face so they will enter

the soil first when the tiller is moving for-

ward–this means the cutting edges face

toward the operator position.

6. On the left side of the unit (from oper-

ator’s position) remove the hairpin cotter

from the clevis pin (F, Figure 5-11) that

connects the forward idler arm (G) to the

forward adjustable link (H). Push inward

on the forward idler arm (G) and remove

the clevis pin (F).

Maintaining correct tension on the drive

belts is important to good tilling perfor-

mance and long belt life. A loose belt will

slip on the engine and transmission pul-

leys and cause the tines and wheels to

slow down – or stop completely – even

though the engine is running at full speed.

A loose belt will also result in premature

wear to the belt.

7. There are two holes in the forward ad-

justable link (H, Figure 5-11). Push in-

ward on the forward idler arm (G) and

install the clevis pin (F) through the inner

hole in the forward adjustable link (H) and

out through the single hole in the forward

idler arm (G). Secure the clevis pin with

the hairpin cotter.

The tension on a new forward drive belt

should be checked after the first two (2)

hours of operation. Thereafter, check the

tension after every ten (10) hours of

operation.

Checking And Adjusting Tension

On Drive Belts

While checking belt tension, also check

for cracks, cuts or frayed edges. A belt

that is in poor condition should be re-

placed.

The reverse drive belt, because it is used

infrequently, will not require an initial ten-

sion adjustment until a significant num-

ber of operating hours has passed.

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moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from

spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

NOTE: While pushing inward on the

forward idler arm, be sure that the

(E) Remove belt

from groove

forward drive belt is moved off to the

right side of the tiller. This creates

more room to install the clevis pin

when the forward idler arm is pushed

inward.

IMPORTANT: When the clevis pin is

installed in the inner hole of the forward

adjustable link, the number of additional

belt tension adjustments are limited. If,

with future tension adjustments, you find

that you cannot screw the forward clutch

rod any farther into the rectangular nut on

the forward clutch bracket, it means that

the forward drive belt must be replaced.

Before doing so, the clevis pin must be

returned to the OUTSIDE hole in the

forward adjustable link.

Figure 5-13

Figure 5-9: Disconnect Forward Clutch Rod

and move forward drive belt out of groove in

engine forward drive pulley.

To Check and Adjust Tension on the Re-

verse Drive Belt:

1. Remove the belt cover after first shut-

ting off the engine, disconnecting the

spark plug wire, and allowing the engine

and muffler to cool down.

8. Replace the forward drive belt in the

High speed groove (groove closest to en-

gine) or the Low speed groove (rearmost)

groove of the engine drive pulley and in the

matching groove of the transmission pul-

ley. Be sure the belt is to the inside of the

wire formed belt guide (I, Figure 5-12) and

to the inside of the forward drive idler pul-

ley (J).

Threads

2. Stand at the front of the tiller and use

your left hand to push the reverse idler

arm (K, Figure 5-13) inward as far as pos-

sible (the reverse idler pulley [L] is at-

tached to the reverse idler arm).

Hold the idler arm in this position and look

at the position of the belt tension guide

mark (M, Figure 5-14) that is stamped into

the face of the reverse adjustable link (N,

Figure 5-14).

Figure 5-10: One or two threads on Forward

Clutch Rod should be exposed above rectan-

gular nut.

• The tension is correct if the guide mark

(M, Figure5-14) is anywhere to the left of

the guide pin (O), as viewed from the

Figure 5-12: Top view of belts and pulleys.

9. Reinstall the belt cover and secure it

with the two nuts.

Figure 5-11: Remove clevis pin from outer

hole in forward adjustable link and move to in-

ner hole in link.

Figure 5-14: While pushing reverse idler arm in-

ward, stand at engine end and check position of

guide mark (M) and guide pin (O).

10. Readjust the forward drive belt tension

by following the instructions in Section 3:

Handlebar Height Adjustment.

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spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

front of the unit (not the operator’s posi-

tion). If the belt tension is correct, reinstall verse idler pulley (L, Figure 5-13).

the belt is located to the inside of the re-

belt range; the rearmost groove is for the

Low speed forward belt range.

the belt cover and secure it with the two

nuts.

9. Reinstall the belt cover and secure it

with the two nuts.

A. Removing the Forward Drive Belt:

1. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and dis-

connect the spark plug wire before work-

ing near the belts.

• If the guide mark is aligned with the

guide pin, or moves to the right side of the

guide pin, then the belt is too loose and the

tension must be readjusted as described

next.

IMPORTANT: If, in future tests for

reverse belt tension, the guide mark

should again align with or move to the

right side of the guide pin, it means that

the reverse belt is worn beyond

adjustment. Before installing a new belt,

you must return the clevis pin to the

OUTSIDE hole in the reverse adjustable

link.

2. Remove the reverse drive belt

following the Removing the Reverse Drive

Belt instructions in this section.

3. The reverse idler pulley (L, Figure 5-13)

regulates the tension that is applied to the

reverse drive belt (P). The following ad-

justment will allow the reverse idler pulley

to apply more tension to a loose belt.

3. Move the forward drive belt (B, Figure

5-16) completely off the engine forward

drive pulley (D).

4. Slip the forward drive belt completely

off the transmission drive pulley (C, Figure

5-16) by moving it to the front of the pul-

ley.

Forward Drive Belt Removal

and Installation

This model has two forward speeds (High

4. Remove the belt cover.

5. Slip the reverse belt (P, Figure 5-13) off

the engine-driven reverse (upper) pulley.

5. Pull the forward drive belt up and off the

pulleys by feeding the bottom half of the

belt in between the engine and transmis-

sion pulleys.

6. On the right side of the unit (as viewed

from operator’s position), remove the hair-

pin cotter from the clevis pin (R, Figure 5-

13) that connects the reverse idler arm (K)

to the reverse adjustable link. Push inward

on the reverse idler arm (K) and remove

the clevis pin (R).

FRONT

B. Installing the Forward Drive Belt:

1. The reverse drive belt must be removed

before installing the forward drive belt.

7. There are two holes in the reverse ad-

justable link (S, Figure 5-15). Push inward

on the reverse idler arm (K) and install the

clevis pin (R) through the inner hole in the

reverse adjustable link (S) and out through

the single hole in the reverse idler arm (K).

Secure the clevis pin with the hairpin cot-

ter.

2. Slip the forward drive belt down between

the rear of the engine forward drive pulley

(D, Figure 5-16) and feed the bottom half in

between the engine and transmission pul-

leys (see Figure 5-17). Be sure that the belt

is to the inside of the forward idler pulley

and forward belt guide (see J and I, Figure

5-12).

8. Reinstall the reverse belt (P, Figure 5-13)

on the reverse (upper) pulley, making sure

Figure 5-16: Belt drive system.

and Low) and one reverse speed. The for-

ward engine pulley (D, Figure 5-16) has

two grooves for the two forward speeds.

The reverse engine pulley (A, Figure 5-16)

has one groove for the one reverse speed.

The transmission pulley (C, Figure 5-16)

has three grooves. The groove closest to

the engine is for the reverse belt. The mid-

dle groove is for the High speed forward

Figure 5-17: Install forward drive belt over

rear of engine forward pulley and bring lower

half of belt down and in front of transmission

pulley.

Figure 5-15: Installing clevis pin in inside hole

of reverse adjustable link.

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spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

3. Slip the forward drive belt down and

3. Slip the reverse belt off the engine re-

verse pulley (A, Figure 5-18). If necessary,

work the belt off the pulley with your left

hand while pulling the engine recoil starter

rope with your right hand.

over the front of the transmission pulley

(C, Figure 5-16). NOTE: For additional

working room, loosen the reverse belt

guide (V, Figure 5-12) and twist it out of

the way.

FRONT

4. Push the upper half of the reverse belt

downward to create slack in the belt. Then

reach underneath the transmission and

slip the belt off the front of the transmis-

sion pulley (B, Figure 5-18).

4. Put the lower half of the belt into the

High speed groove (middle groove) or the

Low speed groove (rearmost groove) of

the transmission pulley (C, Figure 5-16).

5. Put the upper half of the belt in the High

speed groove (groove closest to engine) or

the Low speed groove (rearmost groove)

of the engine forward drive pulley (D, Fig-

ure 5-16).

5. Pull the belt up and past the engine re-

verse pulley (A, Figure 5-18).

B. Installing the Reverse Drive Belt:

1. Slip the reverse belt down between the

engine reverse pulley (A, Figure 5-18) and

the engine forward drive pulley (C).

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the forward

drive belt is to the inside of the wire belt

guide (I, Figure 5-12) and the forward idler

pulley (J).

2. Loop the bottom half of the belt over the

front of the transmission pulley (B, Figure

5-18) and seat the belt in the front groove

of the pulley.

Figure 5-18: Removing and installing reverse

belt.

6. If you loosened the belt guide, wait until

the reverse drive belt is installed before se-

curing the belt guide.

3. Place the belt to the inside of the reverse

idler pulley (D, Figure 5-18) and the re-

verse belt guide (V, Figure 5-12). Then slip

the upper end into the groove of the engine

reverse pulley (A, Figure 5-18).

A. Removing the Reverse Drive Belt:

1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool be-

fore working near the belts. Be sure the

spark plug wire is disconnected and on

electric start models the ignition key is re-

moved.

7. Install the reverse drive belt.

8. Install the belt cover and secure it with

the two nuts.

4. If the reverse belt guide (V, Figure 5-12)

was loosened previously, center the belt

guide on the belt and tighten the mounting

screw securely.

9. If you installed a new belt, check the ten-

sion after two hours of operation

r).

2. Remove the belt cover by removing the

two nuts. For easier access to the trans-

mission (lower) pulley, remove the trans-

mission cover located below the trans-

mission pulley.

Reverse Drive Belt Removal

and Installation

NOTE: The forward drive belt must be in-

stalled before installing the reverse drive

belt.

5. Install the belt cover and secure it with

the two nuts. If the lower transmission

cover was removed, reinstall it with the

four self-tapping screws.

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moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from

spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine does not start

1. Spark plug wire disconnected.

1. Reconnect wire.

2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.

3. Fuel tank empty.

2. Put lever in START position.

3. Add fuel.

4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.

5. Stale gasoline.

4. See Engine Owner’s Manual.

5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.

6. Dirty air filter.

6. Clean or replace filter.

7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

8. Carburetor out of adjustment.

9. Misadjusted throttle control.

10. Dirt or water in fuel tank.

7. Inspect spark plug.

8. See Engine Service Dealer.

9. See Engine Service Dealer

10. See Engine Service Dealer.

Engine runs poorly.

1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

2. Dirty air filter(s).

1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

2. Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

3. See Engine Service Dealer.

3. Carburetor out of adjustment.

4. Stale gasoline.

4. Replace with fresh gasoline.

5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.

5. See Engine Service Dealer.

6. Engine cooling system clogged.

1. Engine cooling system clogged.

2. Carburetor out of adjustment.

3. Oil level is low.

6. Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

1. Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

2. See Engine Service Dealer.

Engine overheats.

3. Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

1. See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.

1. Review Sections 3 and 4.

Engine does not shut off

1. Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch.

Wheels and Tines will not turn 1. Improper use of controls.

2. Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod.

2. See “Handlebar Height Adjustment,” Section 3.

3. Replace belt or adjust belt tension. Section 5.

4. See “Checking Drive Belt Tension,” Section 5.

5. Contact local dealer or the factory.

6. Tighten bolt. Check that key is in place.

1. See “Wheel Drive Pins” in Section 3.

2. Tighten bolt.

3. Reverse Drive. Broken or misadjusted belt.

4. Worn, Broken or misadjusted Drive Belt(s).

5. Internal transmission wear or damage.

6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.

1. Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE.

2. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.

Tines turn, but wheels don’t.

3. Internal transmission wear or damage.

3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

1. Replace hardware.

Wheels Turn, but Tines Don’t. 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.

2. Internal transmission wear or damage.

2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

1. See “Tines” (Section 5).

Poor tilling performance.

1. Worn tines.

2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.

3. Incorrect throttle setting or belt range speed.

4. Belt(s) slipping.

2. See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4.

3. See Section 4.

4. See “Checking Forward Drive Belt Tension,” Section 5.

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TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT PRODUCT

IS COVERED

All Troy-Bilt branded rear tine walk-behind tillers with gear drive transmissions.

This warranty begins on the date of purchase and is warranted by Troy-Bilt LLC for the life of the

tiller, to the original purchaser only.

WHAT IS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY

Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair or replace any part found to be defective in material or

workmanship without charge for parts and labor

This limited lifetime warranty also applies to non-powered attachments and accessories.

Powered attachments and accessories are warranted separately by their manufacturers. Refer

to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items for terms and conditions.

WHAT IS NOT

COVERED BY THIS

WARRANTY

This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, misuse,

abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of peril

or other natural disaster.

The following items are not covered after the first year of this residential use limited warranty:

belts, batteries, bushings, seals, tines, tires, wheels, paint, appearance items, and similar items

that are normally replaced through periodic maintenance.

Charges for pick-up, delivery, and service calls are not covered by this warranty.

Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer is not covered by this

warranty.

Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt LLC service parts are not covered by this warranty.

The engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer. Refer to the engine

manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

LIMITED

COMMERCIAL

USE WARRANTY

If used for commercial, institutional, industrial, rental, or demonstrator purposes, the warranty

on the tiller is limited in duration to 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, misuse,

abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of

peril or other natural disaster.

HOW TO OBTAIN

SERVICE

Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase, through your local authorized service

dealer. To locate a dealer in your area, consult your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at

P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483, or log on to our Web site at

www.troybilt.com.

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.

Any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited

in duration to the period of ownership by the original purchaser (and a maximum of 90 days from the date of sale if the tiller is

purchased for commercial or other non-residential use).

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer, or contact us at:

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483

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