Troy-Bilt Pro Line, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...es Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Rear Tine Tiller Pro Line Form No 769 03523 November 26 2007 ...

Page 2: ...o all models Troy Bilt LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone a authorized Troy Bilt service dealer or contact us direc...

Page 3: ...ng of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck...

Page 4: ...ading unloading transporting and storage of this machine Always refer to the operator s manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for an extended period 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable co...

Page 5: ...working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 9 10 Average Us...

Page 6: ... the carton Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton Cut the large plastic tie strap that secures the transmission tube to the shipping pallet Leave the handlebars on top of the tiller to avoid damaging any cables The hardware pack is is inside the literature envelope Check the contents with the list above 1 2 3 The tiller is heavy You should not attempt to remove it ...

Page 7: ...to 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 4 5 6 7 8 To remove the tiller from its shipping platform first carefully unwrap the wheel gear cable with the attached lever from around the chassis Move the Wheel Gear Lever to the DISENGAGE position this allows the wheels to rotate ...

Page 8: ...ging loosely near the right side wheel Being careful not to kink or stretch the cable insert the Z connector into the hole at the end of the forward clutch control linkage See Fig 3 6 Attach the cable adjuster to the bracket on the right side handlebar See Fig 3 7 Use two 1 2 wrenches to loosen the two jam nuts just enough to slide the cable adjuster onto the bracket Then hand tighten the jam nuts...

Page 9: ...h tires equally to between 15 PSI and 20 PSI Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the tiller will pull to one side Gas Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator s Manual packed seperately with your tiller Read the instructions carefully Warning Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extrememly flammable and the vapors are expl...

Page 10: ...nd tines Gas Cap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank Recoil Starter The recoil starter is used to pull start the engine Depth Regulator The Depth Regulator lever controls the tilling depth of the tines Pull the lever straight back and slide it up or down to engage the notched height settings Engine Throttle Control The Engine Throttle Control Lever is used to regulate the engine ...

Page 11: ...ratures in these areas may exceed 150 F Starting the Engine Complete the Pre Start Checklist Put the Wheel Gear Lever in the ENGAGE position Put the Depth Regulator Lever in the travel position lever all the way down so that the tines are clear of the ground Release all the controls on the tiller Put the Engine Throttle Control Lever in the FAST setting On engines equipped with a fuel valve turn t...

Page 12: ...e the tiller till deeper This prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward which could result in loss of control property damage or personal injury 1 a b c For reverse motion of the wheels and tines Look behind and exercise caution when operating in reverse Do not till while in reverse Stop all forward motion before reversing Lift th...

Page 13: ... to skip rapidly across the ground Sometimes slight downward pressure on the handlebars will help get through a particularly tough section of sod or unbroken ground but in most cases this won t be necessary at all Tilling Depths Avoid trying to dig too deeply too quickly especially when busting sod or when tilling soil that hasn t been tilled for some time Use shallow depth regulator settings only...

Page 14: ...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 overlap the first passes by one half a tiller width followed by successive passes at one quarter width See Fig 5 7 With planning you can allow enough room between rows to cultivate See Fig 5 8 Leave room for the hood width plus enough extra ...

Page 15: ...eep or too short for vertical tilling it may be necessary to till across the slope and create terraced rows Terraces are rows that are cut into the side of a slope creating a narrow but flat area on which to plant On a long slope you can make several terraces one below the other Terraces should be only 2 to 3 feet wide Digging too far into the side of the slope will expose poor subsoil that is unp...

Page 16: ...potentially hazardous and is not recommended unless absolutely necessary as this could result in personal injury or property damage However if you must load or unload the tiller follow the guidelines given next Before loading or unloading stop the engine wait for all the parts to stop moving disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engine and muffler cool Remove the ignition key on electric star...

Page 17: ...heck the Tire Pressure Check the air pressure in both tires Deflate or inflate both tires evenly to 15 to 20 PSI pounds per square inch Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the tiller will tend to pull to one side Hardware At least every 10 operating hours check the tiller for loose or missing hardware screws bolts nuts hairpin cotters etc Loose or missing hardware can lead to equ...

Page 18: ...L 5 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 140 SAE 85W 140 or SAE 80W 90 If refilling an empty transmission use only GL 4 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 85W 140 or SAE 140 Using a clean funnel slowly add gear oil until it flows from the gear oil level check hole Reinstall and tighten securely the gear oil fill plug 1 2 3 4 a b c d Lubrication Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essential part o...

Page 19: ...ose belt will slip on the engine and transmission pulleys and cause the tines and wheels to slow down or stop even though the engine is running at full speed A loose belt will also result in premature belt wear While checking the belt tension also check for cracks cuts or frayed edges A belt in poor condition should be replaced as soon as possible 1 2 3 4 Tension on a new forward clutch belt shoul...

Page 20: ... be 2 1 2 Repeat this procedure until the extended spring length is correct Tighten both jam nuts securely 1 2 3 4 5 Reverse Clutch Belt The reverse clutch belt because it is used more sparingly may not require tension adjustment until a significant number of operating hours has passed See Fig 6 7 A tension adjustment is required only if there is little or no reverse movement when the Reverse Clut...

Page 21: ...engine maintenance by following the engine storage instructions found in the separate Engine Operator 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 the engine manufacturer s recommendations Charge the battery fully The battery loses some of its charge each day NOTE Never store the batter...

Page 22: ...ion pulley Pull the bottom half of the belt out of the housing and let it hang off the outside of the tiller See Fig 7 1 1 2 3 Disconnect the forward clutch cable from the forward clutch idler arm bracket See Fig 7 2 Note the hole from which you disconnect the cable It is important that you reconnect the cable to the same hole Slide the belt off the engine pulley away from engine out from under th...

Page 23: ... Section Reverse Clutch Belt Stop the engine allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire before working near the belts Also remove the ignition key on electric start models Remove the belt cover by removing the two flange locknuts See Fig 6 8 in the Maintenance Adjustments Section Pull the reverse clutch belt downward and slip it off the transmission pulley See Fig 7 6 Use two 1 2 wrenches...

Page 24: ...erse engine pulley This may cause the tiller to move in reverse when the Wheel Gear Lever is engaged Adjust the cable for less tension if this condition occurs See the Maintenance Adjustments Section for more information Reinstall the belt cover and secure it with the two flange locknuts Test the tiller in an open location 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Tines The tines will wear with use and should be inspected...

Page 25: ...sides of the tiller Remove the screw and locknut that secure the tine assembly to the tine shaft See Fig 7 10 Pull the tine assembly off the shaft if necessary use a rubber mallet to tap the tine assembly outward Before reinstalling the tine assembly inspect the tine shaft for rust rough spots or burrs and file or sand as needed Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft Install each tine assembly s...

Page 26: ... Manual or Engine Service Dealer 1 Wheels and Tines will not turn Improper use of controls Misadjusted forward clutch control cable Misadjusted reverse clutch control cable Worn or broken clutch belt Internal transmission wear or damage Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley 1 2 3 4 5 6 Review Controls Features Section Adjust cable tension Adjust cable tension Check belts Replace parts as neede...

Page 27: ...Tine LH 12 742 04118 Bolo Tine RH 12 634 04232 Wheel 13 x 5 x 6 1916784 Reverse Clutch Cable 746 04027 Forward Clutch Cable 98079 56846 Spark Plug BPR6ES Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com ...

Page 28: ...anty Refer to applicable manufactur er s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than a...