Troy-Bilt 21A-675B063 Garden Tiller User Manual

Operator’s Manual

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 by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019

PRINTED IN USA FROM NO. 769-00586

(12/2002)

Model 675B Shown (bumper syles vary)

Rear-tine Tiller Model

675B—Pony

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Calling Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warrany Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Rear-tine Tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and main-

tain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-

mation from it in the space provided below. This information is very important if you need help from our Customer

Support Department or an authorized dealer.

• You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is

explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment

in the space below

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, speci-

fications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed sepa-

rately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance

of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call

1- (330) 558-7220 or 1- (866) 840-6483 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have

your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this infor-

mation. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call .

Copy Model Number Here

Copy Serial Number Here

www.troybilt.com

TROY-BILT LLC

P. O. BOX

361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

866-840-6483

330-558-7220

Safety

Section

Training

1. Carefully read this Owner’s

Manual, the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual, and any

other literature you may receive. Be thor-

oughly 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.

2. Never allow children to operate the

tiller. Never allow adults to operate the

tiller without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly children and pets.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user

is responsible for accidents or hazards

occurring to other people, their property,

and themselves.

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

position before starting the engine.

3. Do not operate the tiller without

wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid

loose garments or jewelry that could get

caught in moving parts.

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.

5. Do not till near underground electric

cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in

doubt, contact your telephone or utility

company.

6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it is

highly flammable and its vapors are explo-

sive. Take the following precautions:

a. Store fuel in containers specifically

designed for this purpose.

b. The gas cap shall never be removed

or fuel added while the engine is

running. 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.

e. Replace all fuel tank and container

caps securely.

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to

start the engine, but move the

machine away from the area of

spillage and avoid creating any

source of ignition until fuel vapors

have dissipated.

7. Never make adjustments when engine

is running (unless recommended by

manufacturer).

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.

Figure 1-1

Reverse

Clutch

Control

Forward

Clutch

Lever

Forward Clutch

Lever

Depth

Regulator

Lever

Counter

Rotating

Tines

Wheel Gear

Lever

Recoil Rope

Starter

SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF

CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES

Under California law, and under the laws of several

other states, you are not permitted to operate an inter-

nal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any

forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land

covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an

engine spark arrester in continuous effective working

order.

The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine

which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be

equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous

effective working order. The spark arrester must be

attached to the engine exhaust system in such a

manner that flames or heat from the system will not

ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/opera-

tor of the unit to comply with this regulation is a mis-

demeanor under California law (and other states) and

may also be a violation of other state and/or federal

regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your

local fire marshal or forest service for specific informa-

tion about which regulations apply in your area.

4 Section 1: Safety

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 before restarting and operating

the machine.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or

falling.

5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-

mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug, and check immediately for the

cause. Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

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.

7. Take all possible precautions when

leaving the machine unattended. Stop the

engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and

move it away from the spark plug. Move

Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE.

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.

9. Always keep the tiller tine hood flap

down.

10. Never use the tiller unless proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective

devices are in place.

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.

12. Keep children and pets away.

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.

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

obstacles like large stones, roots, or

stumps. If in doubt about the tilling condi-

tions, always use the following operating

precautions to assist you in maintaining

control of the tiller:

a. Walk behind and to one side of the

tiller, using one hand on the han-

dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a

secure hand grip.

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.

f. In an emergency, stop tines and

wheels by releasing whichever

Clutch Lever is engaged. Do not

attempt to restrain the tiller.

15.

Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by

attempting to till too deeply at too fast a

rate.

16. Never operate the tiller at high trans-

port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look

behind and use care when backing up.

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.

18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.

19. Only use attachments and accessories

that are approved by Garden Way Inc.

20. Use tiller attachments and accessories

when recommended.

21. Never operate the tiller without good

visibility or light.

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

under the influence of alcohol, drugs or

medication.

23. Operators shall not tamper with the

engine-governor settings on the machine;

the governor controls the maximum safe

operating speed to protect the engine and all

moving parts from damage caused by over-

speed. Authorized service shall be sought if

a problem exists.

24. Do not touch engine parts which may be

hot from operation. Let parts cool down

sufficiently.

25. Please remember: You can always stop

the tines and wheels by releasing the

Forward Clutch Lever or the Reverse Clutch

Control (whichever lever you have engaged)

or by moving the Throttle Control Lever to

STOP.

26. To load or unload the tiller, see the

instructions 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

instructions and with feet well away from the

tines.

29. Never pick up or carry a machine while

the engine is running.

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.

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 motors, etc.). Allow engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard,

keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or

excessive grease.

5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated

area, safely away from any spark- or flame-

producing equipment. Store gasoline in an

approved container, safely away from the

reach of children.

6. Refer to the storage instructions in the

Maintenance section of this Manual and

the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for

instructions if the tiller is to be stored for

an extended period.

7. Never perform maintenance while the

engine is running or the spark plug wire is

connected, except when specifically

instructed to do so.

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

outdoors.

Section 1: Safety 5

Control Descriptions

(on control Panel)

Warning Messages

(on tine hood)

Tine Warning

(on right side of

hood flap)

Hot Surfaces/Moving Belts

Warning (on belt cover)

Starting Stabilization

Message (on engine)

Figure 1-2: Location of Safety and Operating Decals

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

• READ THE OWNER’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 UNCLOG-

GING 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.

WARNING

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word

descriptions) may be used on the tiller and

engine.

FAST

SLOW

CHOKE

OFF

STOP

REVERSE

ROTATING

TINES

TILLER DIRECTION

LEVER DIRECTION

Safety Decals

For your safety and the safety of others,

various safety and operational decals are

located on your unit (see Figure 1-2

below).

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.

Refer to the Parts List in this manual for

decal locations, part numbers and order-

ing instructions.

Assembly

Section

INTRODUCTION

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.

INSPECT UNIT

Inspect the unit and carton for damage

immediately after delivery. Contact the

carrier (trucking company) if you find or

suspect damage. Inform them of the

damage and request instructions for filing

a claim. To protect your rights, put your

claim in writing and mail a copy to the

carrier within 15 days after the unit has

been delivered. Contact us at the factory if

you need assistance in this matter.

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove any cardboard inserts and

packaging material from the carton.

Remove any staples from the bottom of

the carton and remove the carton.

2. Cut the large, plastic tie strap that

secures the transmission tube to the ship-

ping 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.

4. The tiller is heavy. You should not

attempt to remove it from the shipping

platform until instructed to do so in these

“Assembly” steps.

HARDWARE BAG PARTS LIST

Fig.

Ref. Qty. Description

2 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Hd. Screw

2 1 Keyed Washer

3 1 Wheel Gear Lever Knob

4 1 Height Adjustment Flange

Screw (See Figure 2-1A)

5 2 3/8" Flat Washer

6 2 #10 Lockwasher

7 2 3/8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut

8 2 #10-32 x 1/2" Round Hd.

Screw

9 2 #10-32 Nut

10 1 Cotter Pin (not used)

11 4 Plastic Tie Strap (2 not used)

Tools/Materials Needed

for Assembly

(1) 3/8" open-end wrench*

(1) 7/16" open-end wrench* (electric

start unit only)

(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*

(1) 7/8" open-end wrench or 8" long

adjustable wrench

(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

(1) Ruler

(1) Small board (to tap plastic knob on

lever)

(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.

* Adjustable wrenches may be used.

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.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller

are as viewed from the operator’s position

behind the handlebars.

STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBARS

1. On electric start units, remove one

screw and lockwasher from the curved

height adjustment bracket (A, Figure 2-2),

loosen the second screw, and swing the

bracket to one side.

2. Cut the large, plastic cable ties that

secure the handlebar ends to the handle-

bar mounting tabs on the transmission

top cover.

3. Gently lift handlebar (do not over-

stretch attached cable) and place handle-

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

curved height adjustment bracket (C).

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.

WARNING

Figure 2-2: On electric start units, move

height adjustment bracket aside.

Figure 2-3: Forward clutch control cable not

shown for clarity.

Figure 2-1: Loose hardware (shown in

reduced size).

Figure 2-1A Handlebar height adjustment

uses the flange head screw.

Flange

Section 2: Assembly 7

4. With the forward clutch cable (N,

Figure 2-4) on the inside of handlebar,

position the handlebar ends on the outside

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

on the transmission top cover.

NOTE: The curved handlebar height

adjustment bracket appears as shown in

C, Figure 2-3 for non-electric start units.

For electric start units, the bracket is loos-

ened and moved to one side.

5. 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, Figure 2-4).

6. On electric start units, reattach the

height adjustment bracket (A, Figure 2-2).

Tighten both screws securely. Make sure

the handlebar cross-brace (B, Figure 2-3)

is under the bracket.

7. 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.

8. 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).

9. 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.

NOTE: The Wheel Gear Lever will be

installed later in this procedure.

IMPORTANT: Use the DISENGAGE posi-

tion only when the engine is not running.

Before starting the engine, the Wheel Gear

Lever must be placed in the ENGAGE posi-

tion (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

inside edge of the left side handlebar. A

knob and large hex nut (I) is installed on

the cable.

2. Insert the cable into the slot in the

control panel and fit the threaded assem-

bly 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.

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

bushing. If it doesn’t, contact your local

dealer or the factory for technical

assistance.

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.

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).

3. Attach the cable adjuster (A, Figure

2-9) to the bracket on the right-side han-

dlebar. 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.

Figure 2-6: Attach reverse clutch control

assembly to slotted hole in handlebar panel.

Figure 2-4: Attach handlebars.

Figure 2-5: Carefully unwrap Wheel Gear

Lever and move lever to DISENGAGE.

➥

Left Side

Handlebar

Reverse Clutch

Control Knob

Slot in

Control

Panel

Figure 2-7: Forward Clutch Control levers

(J). Forward clutch control linkage (K).

Figure 2-8

Figure 2-9

8 Section 2: Assembly

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.

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if

the gear oil level is low. Doing so will

result in severe damage to the transmis-

sion components.

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

move, lift the tine hood flap and look for a

plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut

and remove the tie.

2. Remove the oil level check plug (M,

Figure 2-10) on the left-side of the trans-

mission. (Due to dried paint on the plug

threads, it may require some force to

remove 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.

3. If oil does not flow from the check

hole, add oil as follows:

NOTE: Do not use automatic transmission

fluid or motor oil in the transmission.

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

Figure 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.

oil until it flows from the gear oil level

check hole (N, Figure 2-11).

(d) Reinstall and tighten securely the gear

oil fill plug (M, Figure 2-10).

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 to tap the Wheel

Gear Lever knob securely onto the lever.

4. Secure the wheel gear cable and the

reverse 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

scissors.

STEP 7: CHECK AIR

PRESSURE IN TIRES

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.

STEP 8: CHECK HARDWARE

FOR TIGHTNESS

Inspect the hardware on the unit and

tighten any loose screws, bolts and nuts.

Figure 2-10: Gear oil level check plug.

Figure 2-11: Adding gear oil.

Figure 2-13: Attach wheel gear cable and

reverse clutch cable with cable ties (S).

Figure 2-12: Attach Wheel Gear Lever.

Incorrect cable adjustment could cause

the wheels and tines to rotate unexpect-

edly. Follow adjustment procedures

carefully. Failure to do so could result

in personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Features and Controls

Section

TILLER FEATURES

AND CONTROLS

This section describes the location and

function of the controls on your tiller.

Refer to Section 4: Operation for detailed

operating instructions.

Practice using these controls, with the

engine shut off, until you understand the

operation of the controls and feel confi-

dent with each of them.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine

manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual for

information about the controls on the

engine.

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.

NOTE: The tines will also start turning

when either clutch is engaged.

The DISENGAGE (freewheel) position

places the wheels in freewheeling mode to

allow the wheels to turn without starting

the engine. Use the DISENGAGE position

only when the engine is not running.

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 prop-

erly set in the DISENGAGE position.

FORWARD CLUTCH LEVERS

Two interconnected levers (B, Figure 3-1)

control engagement of the forward drive to

the wheels and power to the tines.

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.

3. Release BOTH levers to disengage

wheels and tines. All forward motion will

stop (engine will continue to run).

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 (free-

wheel) position when the tines are

rotating.

Before starting the engine, test the func-

tion of the mechanical interlock as follows:

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

ENGAGE 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.

3. The mechanical interlock works prop-

erly if it functions as described in Step 2.

If the mechanical interlock does not func-

tion properly, do not operate the tiller until

it has been corrected (see your authorized

dealer or contact the factory).

REVERSE CLUTCH CONTROL

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.

To Operate Reverse Clutch:

Before engaging the Reverse Clutch,

put the Wheel Gear Lever into ENGAGE.

(see “WARNING” at left).

2. Release the Forward Clutch Levers.

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.

Figure 3-1: Control panel.

Before operating your machine, care-

fully 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.

WARNING

Never place the Wheel Gear Lever in

DISENGAGE (Freewheel) when the

engine is running.

Having the Wheel Gear Lever in

DISENGAGE and then 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.

DANGER

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.

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 personal injury or property

damage.

WARNING

10 Section 3: Features and Controls

The wheels will rotate in a reverse direc-

tion 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 attempt to till while

moving in reverse direction.

DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER

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

tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever

straight back and slide it up or down to

engage the notched height settings.

The highest notch (lever all the way down)

raises the tines approximately 1-1/2

inches off the ground. This “travel” posi-

tion 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.

For best results, always begin tilling at a

very shallow depth setting and gradually

increase tilling depth.

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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.

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.

3. Loosen height adjustment screw (F,

Figure 3-3) and pull keyed washer (G) free

from slots in curved height adjustment

bracket.

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.

ENGINE CONTROLS

IMPORTANT: The engine is equipped with

either a choke control or a primer bulb.

Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual

(included in tiller literature package) to

identify which device is on your engine.

RECOIL STARTER

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

“pull-start” the engine. See Engine Start-

ing and Stopping in Section 4 for detailed

engine starting instructions.

ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER

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

adjust engine speed as well as stop the

engine. Use the START position when

starting the engine. Pull the lever all way

back to the STOP position to shut the

engine off.

• Place Depth Regulator Lever in

“travel” 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.

WARNING

Whenever the handlebar height is

changed, the Forward Clutch shift mech-

anism must be readjusted.

Before adjusting or checking the Forward

Clutch mechanism, shut engine off, dis-

connect 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.

WARNING

Figure 3-2: Depth Regulator Lever.

Figure 3-4: Recoil starter handle.

Figure 3-3: Handlebar height adjustment.

Operation

Section

INTRODUCTION

Read this Section of the manual thor-

oughly 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 com-

pletely familiar with the tiller should you

begin using it in the garden.

BREAK-IN OPERATION

Perform the following maintenance during

the first hours of new operation (see

Section 5: Maintenance and the mainte-

nance 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

after first 2 hours of operation.

4. Check transmission gear oil level after

first 2 hours of operation.

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

the operating instructions in this Section.

Also review the safety rules in Section 1:

Safety and the tiller and engine controls

information in Section 3: Features and

Controls.

Pre-Start Checklist

Do the following before starting the

engine.

1. Check unit for loose or missing hard-

ware. Service as required.

2. Check motor oil level. See Engine

Owner’s Manual.

3. Check that all safety guards and covers

are in place.

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

Section).

6. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline accord-

ing to the directions in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual. Follow all instructions

and safety rules carefully.

7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

Starting the Engine

Complete the Pre-Start Checklist.

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

into the ENGAGE position.

3. Put the Depth Regulator Lever into the

“travel” position (lever all the way down)

so that the tines are clear of the ground.

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

Engine Owner’s Manual.

6. Move the Engine Throttle Lever into the

START position.

7. Choke or prime the engine as instructed

in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

To help prevent serious personal injury

or damage to equipment:

• 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 releas-

ing 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

CAUTION

Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating

tines will cause injury.

WARNING

Before 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.

WARNING

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 gasoline safety instruc-

tions can result in serious personal

injury and property damage.

DANGER

Figure 4-1

Forward Clutch Lever

Reverse Clutch Control

Depth Regulator Lever

Throttle Lever

Recoil

Starter

Wheel Gear Lever

12 Section 4: Operation

8. Check behind you to avoid contacting

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

Engine 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

applies.

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.

OPERATING TILLER

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

Section before you actually put the tines

into the soil.

1. Follow the Pre-Start Checklist on the

previous page. Be sure that the Wheel

Gear Lever is in the ENGAGE position.

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).

3. Start the engine and allow it to warm

up. When warm, move the throttle control

into the FAST speed setting.

4. For forward motion of the wheels and

power to the tines:

(a) Pull up and hold the Forward Clutch

levers against the handlebars. To

stop the wheels and tines, release

both levers.

(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 handlebars, 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.

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.

(b) Stop all forward motion before

reversing. Lift the handlebars with

one hand until the tines are off the

ground and then pull the Reverse

Clutch control out (see Figure 4-3).

To stop reverse motion, let go of the

Reverse Clutch Control.

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

until the engine and tines are bal-

anced over the wheels (Figure 4-4).

ways on the handlebar to move the

tiller in the direction of the turn

(Figure 4-5). After completing the

turn, slowly lower the tines into the

soil and increase the engine speed.

Figure 4-2: Use one hand to guide tiller

when moving forward.

Figure 4-3: Raise tines off ground and look

behind when moving in reverse.

Figure 4-4: Find balance point before

turning.

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.

WARNING

Before tilling, contact your telephone or

utilities company and inquire if

underground equipment or lines are on

your property.

WARNING

Figure 4-5

Section 4: Operation 13

Stopping the Tiller and Engine

1. To stop the wheels and tines, release

the Forward Clutch levers or the Reverse

Clutch Control (whichever is engaged).

2. To stop the engine, move the Engine

Throttle Lever to STOP.

3. If the engine is equipped with a fuel

shutoff valve, close the valve as instructed

in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

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.

NOTE: The High speed belt range is rec-

ommended 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).

To Change from Low to High Speed:

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

disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Move the Wheel Gear Lever into the

DISENGAGE position.

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

forward drive belt out of the transmission

low speed groove (B, Figure 4-10) and

into the high speed groove (D).

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).

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

forward 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 engine (upper) and transmission

(lower) pulleys.

7. Reinstall the plastic belt cover and

secure it with the two nuts.

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

disconnect the spark plug wire.

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.

4. From beneath the tiller, move the

forward drive belt out of the transmission

pulley high speed groove (D, Figure 4-10)

and into the low speed groove (B).

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: 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).

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

forward 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 engine (upper) and transmission

(lower) pulleys.

7. Reinstall the plastic belt cover and

secure it with the two nuts.

8. Put the Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE

and reconnect the spark plug wire before

attempting to start the engine.

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 instructions could

result in personal injury.

WARNING

Figure 4-11: Top view of forward drive pulley

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

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

transmission pulleys (engine is at right-side

of view).

Reverse

Belt

Reverse

Idler

(Low)

(High)

(Low)

(High)

Engine

14 Section 4: Operation

TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Preparing Seedbeds

Figure 4-6

Figure 4-7

• 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 Figure

4-6). When finished in one direction, make a second pass at a right angle as

shown in Figure 4-7. Overlap each pass for best results (in very hard ground,

it may take three or four passes to thoroughly pulverize the soil.)

• If the garden size will not

permit lengthwise and then

crosswise tilling, then overlap

the first passes by one-half a

tiller width, followed by succes-

sive passes at one-quarter

width (see Figure 4-8).

With planning, you can allow

enough room between rows to

cultivate (see Figure 4-9). Leave

room for the hood width,

plus enough extra room for

future plant growth.

Figure 4-9

• 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 down-

ward pressure on the handlebars will help get through a particu-

larly tough section of sod or unbroken ground, but in most cases

this won’t be necessary.)

• 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.

Tilling Depths

Figure 4-8

• This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller. As the wheels pull

forward, the tines rotate backward. This creates an “uppercut” tine

action which digs deeply, uprooting soil and weeds. Don’t over-

load 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 handlebar (one hand, palm

up, works most easily).

• When cultivating (breaking up surface soil around plants to

destroy weeds, see Figure 4-9), adjust the tines to dig only

1" to 2" deep. Using shallow tilling depths helps prevent injury

to plants whose roots often grow close to the surface. If

needed, lift up on the handlebars slightly to prevent the tines

from digging too deeply. (Cultivating on a regular basis elimi-

nates weeds, and loosens and aerates the soil for better mois-

ture absorption and faster plant growth.)

Cultivating

Tilling wet soil often results in large, hard

clumps of soil that can interfere with plant-

ing. If time permits, wait a day or two after

heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before

tilling. Test soil by squeezing it into a ball.

If it compresses too easily, it is too wet to

till.

Avoid Tilling Soggy, Wet Soil

Whenever possible, walk on the untilled

side of the unit to avoid making footprints

in your freshly tilled or cultivated soil.

Footprints cause soil compaction that can

hamper root penetration and contribute to

soil erosion. They can also “plant”

unwanted weed seeds back into the

freshly tilled ground.

While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull

the tiller along while the tines do the

digging. Walk on the side that is not yet

finished (to avoid making footprints in the

freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but securely

grip the handlebar with just one hand.

Let the Tiller Do the Work Avoid Making Footprints

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

your garden.

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.

Choosing Correct

Wheel and Tine Speeds

Section 4: Operation 15

LOADING AND UNLOADING TILLER

• Before loading or unloading, stop the

engine, wait for all parts to stop moving,

disconnect the spark plug wire and let

the engine and muffler cool.

• The tiller is too heavy (over 175 lbs.,

depending on model) and bulky to lift

safely by one person. Two or more

people should share the load.

• 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.

• Ramps must be strong enough to

support the combined weight of the tiller

and any handlers. The ramps should

provide good traction 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 vehicle.

• The handlers should wear sturdy

footwear that will help to prevent

slipping.

• Position loading vehicle with ramp angle

as flat as possible (the less incline to the

ramp, the better). Turn vehicle’s engine

off and apply its parking brake.

• When going up the 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 obstacles behind you. Position a

person at 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 by engaging the wheels (put

Wheel Gear Lever into ENGAGE). Chock

the wheels with blocks and securely tie

the tiller down.

Loading and unloading the tiller into a

vehicle is potentially hazardous and we

don’t recommend doing so unless abso-

lutely 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.

WARNING

Tilling On Slopes

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 tangled.

Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if necessary.

• To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator deep enough to get maximum “chopping”

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 “fishtail-

ing” 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 of the tines should

unwind most of the debris.

• It may be necessary to remove the debris by hand (a pocket knife will help you to cut

away the material). Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing

the tines by hand.

Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes:

If you must garden on a moderate slope, please follow two very

important guidelines:

1. Till only on moderate slopes, never on steep ground where

footing is difficult (review safety rules in Section 1:

Safety of this

manual).

2. Till up and down slopes rather than across slopes. Tilling verti-

cally on a slope allows maximum planting area and also leaves

room for cultivating.

IMPORTANT: When tilling on slopes, maintain correct motor oil

level (check every one-half hour of operation). The slope incline

causes the oil to slant away from its normal level which can starve

engine parts of lubrication. Keep the motor oil level at the full point

at all times!

Tilling Up and Down Slopes (Vertical Tilling)

• To minimize soil erosion, add enough organic matter to the soil for

good moisture-holding texture, and avoid leaving footprints or

wheel marks.

• When tilling vertically, try to make the first pass uphill (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.

TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.)

Clearing the Tines

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 elec-

tric start models. Failure to follow

this warning could result in personal

injury.

WARNING

Do not operate the tiller on a slope too steep for safe opera-

tion. Till slowly and be sure that you have good footing.

Never permit the tiller to freewheel down slopes. Failure to

follow this warning could result in personal injury.

WARNING

Maintenance

Section

TILLER LUBRICATION

Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-

tial part of your maintenance program.

After every 10 operating hours, oil or

grease the lubrication points shown in

Figures 5-1 and 5-2 and described below.

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.

• Grease back, front and sides of depth

regulator lever (B, 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.

• 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).

CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE

Check the air pressure in both tires.

Deflate or inflate both tires evenly to

between 15 and 20 PSI (pounds per

square inch). Be sure that both tires have

equal air pressure or the unit will pull to

one side.

CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS

Before each use, check your tiller for signs

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

mulation either on the unit or on the floor

where it has been parked.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

result in severe damage.

A. To Check Transmission

Gear Oil Level:

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.

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 instructions can

result in serious personal injury or prop-

erty damage.

WARNING

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

PROCEDURE NOTES

Check motor oil level 2, 3

Clean engine 2, 7

Check drive belt tension 1, 4

Check nuts and bolts 1, 4

Change motor oil 1, 4, 6

Lubricate tiller 4

Service foam pre-cleaner air filter

(if so equipped)

Service paper air filter

(if so equipped)

Check gear oil level in transmission 1, 5

Check tines for wear 5

Check air pressure in tires 5

Service spark plug 7

NOTES

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.

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-3

Figure 5-2

End

Cap

Section 5: Maintenance 17

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.

WARNING

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:

The transmission gear oil does not need to

be changed unless it has been contami-

nated with dirt, sand or metal particles.

1. Prop up the left side of the unit

securely. Remove the left-side wheel by

removing the wheel mounting hardware.

2. Unscrew the plastic gear oil fill plug

from the top of the transmission

(L, Figure 2-11).

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,

especially in cold temperatures).

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.

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

transmission.

8. Securely reinstall the oil level check

plug.

9. Securely reinstall the gear oil fill plug

on top of the transmission.

10. Reinstall the wheel and remove the

prop.

ENGINE OIL SERVICE

Check the motor oil level before starting

the engine each day and after each 5

hours of continuous operation. Running

the engine when the oil level is low will

quickly ruin the engine.

It is recommended that you change the

motor oil after every 10 hours of operation

and even sooner when operating in

extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

A. To Check the Motor Oil Level:

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.

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.

B. To Change the Motor Oil:

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

cleaner more often if operating in very

dusty or dirty conditions.

Service the air cleaner as instructed in the

separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

SPARK PLUG SERVICE

Inspect and clean or replace the spark

plug after every 100 operating hours or

annually. Clean the plug and set the gap

as described in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual.

In some areas, local law requires using

resistor spark plugs to suppress ignition

signals. If the engine was originally

equipped with a resistor spark plug, use

the same type for replacement.

SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN SERVICE

If the engine muffler is equipped with a

spark arrester screen, remove and clean it

according to the time intervals and

instructions in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual.

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.

CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

Figure 5-4: Remove drain plug to drain

transmission gear oil (also remove oil fill

plug and oil level check plug).

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.

WARNING

18 Section 5: Maintenance

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.

WARNING

The carburetor was adjusted at the factory

for best operating speed. Refer to the

separate Engine Owner’s Manual for any

adjustment information or see your autho-

rized 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.

THROTTLE CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT

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

engine service dealer.

WHEEL GEAR CABLE

ADJUSTMENT

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.

1. With the engine shut off and the spark

plug wire disconnected, put the Wheel

Gear Lever in ENGAGE.

2. Loosen the top adjustment nut

(A, Figure 5-5) on the wheel gear cable

bracket located on the left side rear of the

transmission.

3. Push wheel gear cable (B) down and

roll tiller slightly forward or backward until

eccentric lever (C) engages (locks)

wheels. 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.

OFF SEASON STORAGE

When the tiller won’t be used for extended

periods, prepare it for storage as follows:

1. Clean the tiller and engine.

2. Do routine tiller lubrication (see Tiller

Lubrication) and check for loose parts and

hardware (see

Check Hardware).

3. Protect the engine by performing the

engine storage instructions in the separate

Engine Owner’s Manual.

NOTE: Be sure to protect the fuel lines,

carburetor and fuel tank from gum

deposits by removing fuel or by treating

fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow engine

manufacturer’s recommendations).

4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.

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.).

TINES

The tines will wear with use and should be

inspected at the beginning of each tilling

season and after every 30 operating

hours. 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.

NOTE: The tiller hood must be removed to

take off either a single tine holder or indi-

vidual 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

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.

Removing and Installing

Tine Assemblies

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

secure the tine holder to the tine shaft.

2. Use a rubber mallet to tap the tine

holder loose.

3. Slide the tine assembly off the tine

shaft.

4. Repeat Steps 1-through-3 above to

remove the other tine assembly.

5. Installing the tine assembly is simply

the reverse of its removal. Be sure the

cutting 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.

First be sure to remove any rust, uneven

spots or burrs from the tine shaft, using

fine sandpaper. Then grease the tine shaft

before reinstalling the tine assemblies.

Tighten the hardware very securely.

Removing and Installing

Individual Tines

1. Use two 9/16" box end wrenches to

remove the two bolts (C, Figure 5-7), and

nuts (D) that secure the tine to its tine

holder.

Figure 5-5: Wheel gear cable assembly.

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

Section 5: Maintenance 19

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.

WARNING

NOTE: If the nuts are rusted, apply pene-

trating oil to the bolt and nut. Let the oil

soak in for a few minutes before loosen-

ing the nut. Always loosen the nut rather

than the bolt.

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 toward 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 forward–

this means the

cutting edges face toward the operator

position.

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

TENSION ON DRIVE BELTS

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

pulleys 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 pre-

mature wear to the belt.

While checking belt tension, also check

for cracks, cuts or frayed edges. A belt

that is in poor condition should be

replaced.

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.

The reverse drive belt, because it is used

more sparingly, will probably not require

an initial tension adjustment until a sig-

nificant number of operating hours has

passed.

To Check and Adjust Tension

on the Forward Drive Belt:

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

cannot get the correct gap on the forward

clutch rod adjustment bracket, you will

need to make a secondary adjustment as

described next.

2. Disconnect the Forward Clutch Rod (A,

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

removing the innermost hairpin cotter

(C).

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

rectangular nut (D, Figure 5-10) on the

forward clutch bracket.

4. Remove the belt cover.

5. Slip the forward drive belt (E, Figure

5-9) off the 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.

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).

7. There are two holes in the forward

adjustable link (H, Figure 5-11). Push

inward 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.

ENGINE

TINE

SHAFT

DENOTES CUTTING EDGE

OF TINE

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

This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller

and its tines must be mounted in the

direction shown in Figure 5-7. If

mounted with the curves in the opposite

direction, the tiller will dig poorly and be

more likely to run backward.

Failure to comply could result in per-

sonal 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 per-

sonal injury or property damage.

WARNING

20 Section 5: Maintenance

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.

WARNING

NOTE: While pushing inward on the

forward idler arm, be sure that the 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.

8. Replace the forward drive belt in the

High speed groove (groove closest to

engine) or the Low speed groove (rear-

most) groove of the engine drive pulley

and in the matching groove of the trans-

mission pulley. 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 pulley (J).

9. Reinstall the belt cover and secure it

with the two nuts.

10. Readjust the forward drive belt tension

by following the instructions in Section 3:

Handlebar Height Adjustment.

To Check and Adjust Tension on the

Reverse Drive Belt:

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.

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

attached 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).

• 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 5-10: One or two threads on Forward

Clutch Rod should be exposed above rectan-

gular nut.

Threads

Figure 5-9: Disconnect Forward Clutch Rod

and move forward drive belt out of groove in

engine forward drive pulley.

(E) Remove belt

from groove

Figure 5-11: Remove clevis pin from outer

hole in forward adjustable link and move to

inner hole in link.

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

Figure 5-13

Figure 5-14: While pushing reverse idler

arm inward, stand at engine end and

check position of guide mark (M) and

guide pin (O).

Section 5: Maintenance 21

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.

WARNING

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

on the reverse (upper) pulley, making sure

the belt is located to the inside of the

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

9. Reinstall the belt cover and secure it

with the two nuts.

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.

FORWARD DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION

This model has two forward speeds (High

and Low) and one reverse speed. The

forward 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

middle groove is for the High speed

forward belt range; the rearmost groove is

for the Low speed forward belt range.

A. Removing the Forward Drive Belt:

1. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and

disconnect the spark plug wire before

working near the belts.

2. Remove the reverse drive belt

(A, Figure 5-16) by following the

Remov-

ing the Reverse Drive Belt instructions in

this section.

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

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 trans-

mission pulleys.

B. Installing the Forward Drive Belt:

1. The reverse drive belt must be removed

before installing the forward drive belt.

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 pulleys (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).

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

tion). If the belt tension is correct, rein-

stall the belt cover and secure it with the

two nuts.

• 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.

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

regulates the tension that is applied to the

reverse drive belt (P). The following

adjustment will allow the reverse idler

pulley to apply more tension to a loose

belt.

4. Remove the belt cover.

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

the engine-driven reverse (upper) pulley.

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

from operator’s position), remove the

hairpin 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).

7. There are two holes in the reverse

adjustable 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 cotter.

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.

Figure 5-16: Belt drive system.

FRONTREAR

22 Section 5: Maintenance

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.

WARNING

3. Slip the forward drive belt down and

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.

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, Figure 5-16).

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).

6. If you loosened the belt guide, wait until

the reverse drive belt is installed before

securing the belt guide.

7. Install the reverse drive belt.

8. Install the belt cover and secure it with

the two nuts.

9. If you installed a new belt, check the

tension after two hours of operation

(every 10 hours thereafter).

REVERSE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The forward drive belt must be

installed before installing the reverse drive

belt.

A. Removing the Reverse Drive Belt:

Stop the engine and allow it to cool

before working near the belts. Be sure the

spark plug wire is disconnected and on

electric start models the ignition key is

removed.

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.

3. Slip the reverse belt off the engine

reverse pulley (A, Figure 5-18). If neces-

sary, work the belt off the pulley with your

left hand while pulling the engine recoil

starter rope with your right hand.

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).

5. Pull the belt up and past the engine

reverse 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).

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.

3. Place the belt to the inside of the

reverse idler pulley (D, Figure 5-18) and

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

Then slip the upper end into the groove of

the engine reverse pulley (A, Figure 5-18).

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.

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.

Figure 5-18: Removing and installing reverse

belt.

FRONTREAR

Section 5: Maintenance 23

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.

WARNING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in this

Manual or in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your local

authorized tiller dealer or the factory for all other service problems.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine does 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire.

not start. 2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. 2. Put lever in START position.

3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add fuel.

4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position. 4. See Engine Owner’s Manual.

5. Stale gasoline. 5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.

6. Dirty air filter(s). 6. Clean or replace filter(s).

7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 7. Inspect spark plug.

8. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. See Engine Service Dealer.

9. Misadjusted throttle control cable. 9. See Engine Service Dealer

10.Dirt or water in fuel tank. 10 See Engine Service Dealer.

Engine runs poorly. 1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

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

3. Carburetor out of adjustment. 3. See Engine Service Dealer.

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

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

2. Carburetor out of adjustment. 2. See Engine Service Dealer.

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

Engine does not

shut off.

Misadjusted throttle control cable. See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.

Wheels and Tines 1. Improper use of controls. 1. Review Sections 3 and 4.

will not turn. 2. Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod. 2. See Handlebar Height Adjustment, Section 3.

3. Reverse Drive: Broken or misadjusted belt. 3. Replace belt or adjust belt tension (Section 5).

4. Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s). 4. See

Checking Drive Belt Tension, Section 5.

5. Internal transmission wear or damage. 5. Contact local dealer or the factory.

6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 6. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.

Tines turn, but 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.

wheels don’t. 2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 2. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.

3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

4. Misadjusted wheel gear cable. 4. See

Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment, Section 5.

5. Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged. 5. Engage lever (see Section 3).

Wheels Turn, but 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.

Tines Don’t. 2. Internal transmission wear or damage. 2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

Poor tilling 1. Worn tines. 1. See Tines (Section 5).

performance. 2. Improper Depth Regulator setting. 2. See Tilling Tips & Techniques, Section 4.

3. Incorrect throttle setting or belt range speed. 3. See Section 4.

4. Belt(s) slipping. 4. See Checking Drive Belt Tension, Section 5.

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS

(See page 28,

Ref. 47, for

attachment

screw)

Parts List

Section

Parts List 25

Model 675B

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 1918811 Handlebars (Incl. Refs. 2, 3 & 3A)....... 1

2 GW-9126 Grip ..................................................... 2

3 777I22071 Decal, Control Panel ........................... 1

3A 777D006865 Decal, Model Name/Logo .................... 1

4 1916639 Reverse Clutch Control Cable .............. 1

5 1186347 Height Adjustment Screw ................... 1

5A GW-9955 Washer, Keyed..................................... 1

6 1900475 Bracket, Handlebar Height Adjustment 1

7 710-0514 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1*................. 2

8 736-3050 Washer, Plain (flat) 3/8, S.A.E. ............ 2

9 712-3000 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 ............................ 2

10 1918791 Cable, Forward Clutch Control ............. 1

13 GW-9442 Wheel Gear Control and Cable Assy.

(Incl. Refs. 14, 15, 19, 21, 22 & 23) 1

14 GW-9057 Knob, Wheel Gear Control Lever.......... 1

15 1186211 Hex Nut, 5/16-24 ................................. 2

16 710-0216 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4*.............. 2

17 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8 .................................. 2

19 725-0157 Cable Ties, Plastic................................ 2

21 1114748 Round Hd. Screw, #10-32 x 1/2 .......... 6

22 1100240 Lockwasher, #10 ................................. 2

23 1186208 Hex Nut, #10-32 .................................. 2

24 GW-9390 Grip ..................................................... 2

25 1918840 Bail, Forward Clutch Control (Incl.

two Ref. 24)..................................... 1

35 GW-9853 Sems Nut............................................. 4

36 GW-20806 Bracket, Bail Support........................... 2

42 710-0599 Hex Flange Screw, self-tapping,

1/4-20 x 1/2*................................... 2

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

26 Parts List

Model 675B

ENGINE, SUPPORT BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, BELT COVER

Reverse

Clutch Cable

(Screw, Ref. 47, secures

Forward Clutch Cable –

page 26, Ref. 10)

Parts List 27

Model 675B

ENGINE, SUPPORT BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, BELT COVER

1 710-0395 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16–18 x 2-1/4 ......... 1

2 1917326 Bracket, Clutch Cable .......................... 1

3 736-0119 Lockwasher–5/16................................ 6

4 710-0107 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-24 x 1/2 ............. 2

5 777S30651 Decal, Hot Surfaces/Belt Warning ....... 1

6 1917139 Cover (Incl. Ref. 5).............................. 1

7 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18.................... 2

8 1108841 Key, 3/16 x 1-1/2 ................................ 1

9 GW-1138-1 Shim ................................................... 1

10 1916520 Pulley, Engine Drive ............................ 1

11 GW-9944 Belleville Washer................................. 2

12 GW-9572 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16–24 x 1-1/8 ......... 1

13 710-3103 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16–18 x 2 ............... 1

14 1918731 Reverse Idler Arm ............................... 1

15 1916535 Pulley, Reverse Idler ........................... 1

16 1107382 Flat Washer, 5/16................................ 2

17 1916725 Belt Guide, Wire Formed .................... 1

18 710-0117 Hex Head Screw, 5/16-24 x 1.............. 1

19 1917746 Washer, Shoulder ............................... 1

20 GW-9929 Washer, Flat, 1-1/8.............................. 3

21 1916728 Spring, Reverse Return....................... 1

22 1916522 Transmission Pulley............................ 1

23 GW-1440 Support Washer.................................. 1

24 1918812 Reverse Clutch Belt............................. 1

25 1909404 Forward Clutch Belt............................. 1

26 1900396 Self-tapping Screw, #10-32 x 1/2, ...... 4

27 GW-20339 Guard, Belts/Pulleys............................ 1

28 712-0267 Hex Nut, 5/16–18................................ 4

29 1186329 Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4* ...... 4

30 1916797 Engine Support Bracket, left side ........ 1

31 1916796 Engine Support Bracket, right side...... 1

35 710-0805 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16–18 x 1-1/2 ......... 5

36 777I20942 Decal, Stabilization.............................. 1

37 1918774 Mounting Bar ...................................... 2

38 GW-90063 Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 1 ........... 4

39 710-3037 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4*........ 1

40 736-0275 Flat Washer, 5/16'............................... 1

41 1918846 Belt Guide, Pony ................................. 2

42 GW-55088 Pivot Bushing...................................... 2

43 736-0119 Lockwasher, 5/16................................ 2

44 712-0267 Hex Nut, 5/16-18................................. 2

45 1917746 Washer, Shoulder ............................... 2

46 1918744 Idler Arm, Forward Tiller Direction...... 1

47 1767754 Screw, self tapping, #10-24 ................ 1

48 1916727 Spring ................................................. 1

49 712-3000 Hex Locknut, 5/16-18 ......................... 1

50 GW-9090 Idler Pulley, Forward .......................... 1

51 710-0347 Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 ......................... 1

52 712-0158 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 ........................ 1

53 1754128 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4 ............................ 1

54 736-0463 Flat Washer–1/4.................................. 1

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

** See your local authorized engine service dealer for engine parts or

service. Refer to engine nameplate for engine type and code

information.

28 Parts List

Model 675B

TRANSMISSION HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, PLUGS

NOTE 1: These screws are a special sealing screw

that cannot be reused without risking the loss of

transmission oil. If these screws are loosened or

removed, they must be replaced with new screws.

1 721-04035 Oil Seal (Double Lip), Wheel Shaft ...... 2

2 1105620 Pipe Plug, 1/4, ................................... 2

3 721-04001 Seal, Transmission Bore ..................... 1

4 1186329 Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4* ...... 6

5 1983632 Oil Seal, Input Pinion Shaft ................. 1

6 GW-11513 Transmission Cover (Incl. four Ref. 18

and two ea. Refs. 21 & 22).............. 1

7 GW-20694 Gasket, Transmission Top Cover ........ 1

8 619-04010 Transmission Case Assy. .................... 1

9 GW-9467 Plug .................................................... 1

10 1917101 Mounting Plate, Wheel Clutch Cable ... 1

11 721-04035 Oil Seal, Tiller Shaft............................. 2

12 710-04049 Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/8* ...... 2

13 GW-20873 Tiller Housing Cover, left side ............. 1

14 GW-1129-1 Gasket, Tiller Housing Cover, .010"

(fits all covers) ................................ A/R

15 1915089 Screw Kit: Incl. three 1/4-20 x 7/8

Self-Sealing Screws ........................ A/R

16 GW-1115 Rear Bearing Cap ................................ 1

17 GW-1124-2 Gasket, Rear Bearing Cap, .010"

Thick ............................................... A/R

18 GW-90063 Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 1* ......... 4

19 1915087 Screw Kit: Incl. five 1/4-20 x 5/8

Self-Sealing Screws ........................ A/R

21 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8.................................. 2

22 710-0216 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4* ............. 2

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

A/R – As Required

Parts List 29

Model 675B

MAIN DRIVE SHAFT

1 GW-1714 Bearing, Tapered Roller with Race .... 1

2 GW-20718 Spur Gear .......................................... 1

3 GW-9301 Key, 3/16 sq. x 1 ............................... 1

4 1916597 Main Drive Shaft (Drive shaft is one-

piece with integral, single-lead,

work-hardened front worm, and

integral, six-lead, work-hardened

rear worm. Also includes pressed-

on GW-1714 and GW-9301).......... 1

5 GW-1224-1 Shim, Rear Bearing Cap, .010" thick

(see Note below) ........................... A/R

5 GW-1224-2 Shim, same as above, but .030" thick

(see Note)...................................... A/R

5 GW-1224-3 Shim, same as above, but .005" thick

(see Note)...................................... A/R

... GW-1325C Shim Set (Incl. two GW-1224-1; two

1224-2 and one GW-1224-3) ........ A/R

INPUT PINION SHAFT & GEAR ASSEMBLY

6 GW-9572 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-24 x 1-1/8* ...... 1

7 GW-9944 Washer, Disc Spring (concave

surface faces pulley)...................... 1

8 1108841 Key, 3/16 sq. x 1-1/2......................... 1

9 1916522 Transmission Drive Pulley................. 1

10 GW-1440 Support Washer ................................ 1

11 721-04044 Oil Seal, Input Pinion Shaft................ 1

12 1113527 Retaining Ring (external) .................. 1

13 GW-9953 Thrust Washer................................... 2

14 GW-9428 Bushing............................................. 1

15 GW-9677 Set Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/8*................. 1

16 GW-20791 Input Pinion (steel shaft)................... 1

17 GW-20792 Input Pinion Gear .............................. 1

18 GW-9093 Retaining Ring (external) l................. 1

19 GW-20799 Pinion Assy. (Incl. one each Refs. 16,

17 and 18 ...................................... A/R

20 GW-9517 Retaining Ring (internal) .................. 1

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

NOTE: Shim between drive shaft rear bearing and rear bearing cap to achieve 5-to-10 thousandths of an inch (.005-.010) end play on drive shaft.

A/R - As Required

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

DRIVE SHAFT, INPUT PINION SHAFT and GEAR ASSEMBLIES

30 Parts List

Model 675B

WHEEL SHAFT, ECCENTRIC SHAFT and TILLER SHAFT ASSEMBLIES

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 721-04031 Oil Seal.............................................. 2

2 1909950 Retaining Ring (heavy-duty, external) 2

3 GW-1166-1 Shim, 1-1/64 I.D., .062" thick ............ A/R

--- GW-1166-2 Shim, as above, but .030" thick ......... A/R

--- GW-1166-3 Shim, as above, but .015" thick ......... A/R

--- GW-1166-4 Shim, as above, but .010" thick ......... A/R

4 GW-1086 Bushing............................................. 2

5 711-04091 Wheel Shaft (Incl. Ref. 6) .................. 1

6 GW-9373 Hi-Pro Key, 1/4 x 1-5/16.................... 1

7 GW-20914 Wheel Drive Worm Gear (cast-iron) .. 1

8 GW-9935 Shim (between key and gear),

1.016 I.D. x 1.468 O.D. x .062

Thick.............................................. 1

9 GW-20712 Wheel Drive Clutch (cast-iron) .......... 1

10 611-04002 Eccentric Shaft .................................. 1

11 GW-1442 Pin, Eccentric Shaft ........................... 1

12 GW-9055 Spring ............................................... 1

13 721-04034 Oil Seal.............................................. 1

14 786-04001 Eccentric Shaft Lever......................... 1

15 710-3013 Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2* ........... 1

16 741-3037 Ball Bearing ....................................... 2

17 711-04130 Tiller Shaft (Incl. Ref. 18) .................. 1

18 GW-1104 Woodruff Key, 1/4 x 1-1/4................. 1

19 1904279 Tiller Drive Worm Gear (bronze) ....... 1

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

A/R - As Required

Parts List 31

Model 675B

1 686-04021 Hood, Tine .......................................... 1

2 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8.................................. 2

3 GW-2525 Bracket, Hood & Depth Regulator ....... 1

4 710-04049 Hex Hd. Flg. Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/8* .... 2

5 712-0291 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 .......................... 1

6 710-0597 Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 1* ................ 1

7 GW-9384 Spring, Depth Regulator Plunger ........ 1

8 GW-9534 Spacer................................................. 1

9 1185469 Roll Pin (spiral), 1/4 x 1 ..................... 1

10 1916186 Bar Assembly, Depth Adjustment........ 1

11 GW-9120 Retaining Ring (Tolerance Ring) ......... 1

12 GW-9119 Knob, Depth Regulator (Incl. Ref. 11). 1

13 710-3005 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4*.......... 2

14 GW-1113-1 Bushing (spacer)................................. 2

15 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16................................... 2

16 GW-20775 Drag Bar, Depth Regulator ................. 1

18 710-0759 Hex Hd. Screw, self-tapping,

5/16-18 x 1/2* ................................ 2

19 710-0599 Hex Hd. Flg. Screw, self-tapping,

1/4-20 x 1/2* .................................. 2

20 1916700 Support Bracket, Left-Side.................. 2

21 1916701 Support Bracket, Right-Side ............... 1

22 1186328 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/8 ............. 6

23 1186391 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 ................................ 6

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

HOOD, BRACKET AND DEPTH REGULATOR

32 Parts List

Model 675B

ENGINE

TINE

SHAFT

DENOTES CUTTING EDGE

OF TINE

WHEELS

OPERATOR

POSITION

TINES

Parts List 33

Model 675B

1 1100068 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4* ............. 12

2 1985101 Tine – right-hand ................................ 3

3 1110108 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 .......................... 14

5 710-3096 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 2, Grade 8.... 2

7 1985100 Tine – left-hand................................... 3

8 1916693 Tine Holder, left-side........................... 1

8A 1916694 Tine Holder, right-side ........................ 1

9 634-04033 Wheel & Tire Assy., left-side............... 1

10 634-04032 Wheel & Tire Assy., right-side ............ 1

11 GW-9380 Clevis Pin, .312 x 1-3/4 long ............... 2

12 GW-9338 Hitch Pin ............................................. 2

IMPORTANT: LEFT and RIGHT sides of tiller are determined by standing in the operator

position (BEHIND THE HOOD) and facing the direction of forward travel.

RIGHT-HAND TINELEFT-HAND TINE

(TOP)

(BOTTOM)

MOUNT TINES SO THE CUTTING EDGE AT THE

TOP OF EACH TINE FACES THE OPERATOR

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF. PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

TINES & WHEELS

34 Parts List

Model 675B

ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT

ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT – OEM-290-257

(Complete – Attaches to Furrower Attachment)

MAIN SUPPORT/YOKE ASSEMBLY

PART # 1904522001

DETAIL A

BUMPER

OEM-290-254

(See Detail A)

BUMPER ATTACHMENT

Parts List 35

Model 675B

ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT & BUMPER ATTACHMENT

Row Marker Attachment (option) – OEM-290-254

1 1904522 Main Support & Yoke Assy–

complete. (Incl. Ref. No.'s

10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18).......... 1

2 GW-1594 Marker Blade–blade only ................... 1

3 1904524 Marker Arm–main arm ...................... 1

4 1904523 Marker Arm–extension arm with

stop pin ......................................... 1

5 GW-9347 Hitch Pin–(incl. in Hardware Pkg

GW-1837)...................................... 1

6 GW-9786 Thumbscrew–1/4-20 x 1/2, not

avail. sep. (see hardware pkg.

GW-1837)...................................... 2

7 GW-1596 Nut Bar–(incl. in hardware pkg

GW-1837)...................................... 1

8 GW-9828 Nut–hex, 10-24 w/attached start

washers, not avail. sep. (see

hardware pkg #1837) .................... 2

9 1100135 Screw–round hd.,10-24 x 1, not

avail. sep. (see hardware pkg

GW-1837)...................................... 2

--- GW-1837 Hardware Package–includes: one

GW-9347 hitch pin (Ref. 5), two

GW-9786 thumbscrews (Ref. 6),

one GW-1596 nut bar (Ref. 7),

two GW-9828 hex nuts (Ref. 8),

two 1100135 screws (Ref. 9) ........ 1

Row Marker Main Support & Yoke Assembly – Part #1904522001

10 1186349 Screw–hex flanged locking,

3/8-16 x 1-1/2* ............................. 1

11 GW-1593 Stop Bar ............................................ 1

12 GW-1592 Yoke .................................................. 1

13 GW-1591 Tube Key–square............................... 1

14 GW-1590 Washer–friction................................. 2

15 GW-1588 Main Support .................................... 1

16 GW-1589 Washer–square hole.......................... 1

17 GW-9925 Washer–disc spring .......................... 1

18 1186231 Nut–hex 3/8-16 ................................. 1

Bumper – OEM-290-254

19 1918749 Bumper ............................................. 1

20 777S30653 Decal - Caution.................................. 1

21 710-3073 Screw–hex hd., 5/16-18 x 2-1/4*,..... 4

22 736-0119 Lockwasher–5/16*,........................... 4

23 712-0267 Nut–hex, 5/16-18*, ........................... 4

--- 1918781 Hardware Kit: Incl. four each of

Refs. 21, 22 and 23 ....................... 1

Note: Common hardware listed above as “not available separately” can be found at

most hardware stores.

* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.

REF PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

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

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

BY THIS WARRANTY 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 This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration,

COVERED BY THIS misuse, abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage

WARRANTY 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 nor-

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

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

USE 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.

HOW TO OBTAIN Warranty service is available,

with proof of purchase, through your local authorized

SERVICE 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

Troy-Bilt 21A-675B063 Garden Tiller

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