Page 2 - CAUTION; WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
To help you as quickly as possible when you write or call for parts or service assistance, we'll need to know your tiller serial number. This num ber tells us when your machine was made and what features it has. The arrow in the picture to the right points to the location of the serial number. For ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Safety.......................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 2: Easy Assembly.......................................................................................................
Page 6 - Section 1; : Safety Instructions; TRAINING
Section 1 : Safety Instructions Your Tiller has been carefully designed and assembled. However, as with any other piece of powered equipment, the operator must follow safe operating practices at ail times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment or property. Befor...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
at the tiller for damage, and repair damage be fore restarting and operating the tiller. 5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 6. If the machine should start to vibrate abnor mally, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, and check i...
Page 8 - DECALS; Serial; Engine
DECALS If any of the decals below become illegible, damaged, or missing, order replacements immediately. See the Parts Ordering Information at the back of this Manual. Serial Number Engine Ignition Warning Photo 1: Decals
Page 9 - UNPACKING AND LOOSE PARTS
Section 2: Easy Assembly_______________ Please follow the steps in this Section to assemble your tiller and prepare it for use. These steps will not take long and will assure correct assembly of your new tiller. We recommend you read this Section ail the way through first. Then begin the assembly st...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY STEPS
ASSEMBLY STEPS You’ll need the following tools for assembly: • Two 7/16" wrenches ( a 7/16" socket, exten sion, and ratchet can be substituted for one of the 7/16" wrenches). • One Medium size Phillips head screwdriver. 1. Unwind the throttle cable from around the en gine. Use care whe...
Page 12 - Operation; THE GASOLINE / TWO‘CYCLE; A WARNING; STARTING AND STOPPING
Section 3: Operation Your equipment is now assembled and ready to be serviced with the correct fuei/oii mixture. THE GASOLINE / TWO‘CYCLE ENGINE OIL MIXTURE Since your tiiler has a Tecumseh two cycle (“two-stroke”) engine, you MUST mix together a quality two-cycle oil with gasoline. The mixture is 2...
Page 13 - TILLING AND CULTIVATING; WARNING
Figure 10: Select the right fuel priming tech nique: High Volume (A) or Standard Volume (B). A WARNING Do not touch the Throttle Control Lever while starting the engine. The tines may propel the machine forward if the engine speed is advanced from idle. Failure to follow these instructions can re ...
Page 14 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
6. If you need to make any adjustments to the tilling depth: a. Turn the engine OFF. Disconnect the spark plug wire. b. Remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin from the depth stake bracket. c. Move the depth stake down for deeper tilling and cultivating, or up for shallower work. d. Reinsert th...
Page 16 - Section; iNGINE LUBRICATION
Remounting the tine gangs takes just a coupie )f minutes and you’ll need a pliers at most. The ■igures to the right show the conventional tine :onfiguration where there is a narrow gap be- ween the center (inner) tines, and the special itony soil tine pattern where the inner tine gangs lave been swa...
Page 17 - ENGINE AIR FILTER; COOLING SYSTEM
To lubricate the transmission: 5. Place the nozzle of a grease gun on the rim of the middle hole. Push the nozzle firmly up against the opening.6. Apply grease until it begins to come out of the bottom hole. Replace the bottom plug securely. Then apply grease to the top plug hole. Add until it begin...
Page 18 - TINE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
TINE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION A WARNING Worn tines may become sharp. Wear heavy gloves when removing, handling, or rein stalling tines to prevent personal injury. IMPORTANT The four tines are not interchangeable. They must be reinstalled in the same posi tions from which you removed them and the...
Page 19 - NARROW CULTIVATING; STORAGE
Düst; Cover "WÌtlT^ Jeft Washer Photo 18: Installing an inner tine. B. Slide the inner tine over the tine shaft. C. Slide the outer tine over the tine shaft. D. Secure the tines to the tine shaft by inserting the hairpin cotter in the outer hole in the tine shaft. It is easier to install the hai...
Page 21 - EXPLODED VIEW OF THE TILLER/CULTIVATOR
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS
Ref. No. Description Part No. 1 ................ Transmission Case, with pressed-in bushing, leftside.......................... 1915039. 2 ................Transmission Case, with pressed-in bushing, right side...................... 1915040.3 ................Oil Seal.....................................
Page 24 - LIIVIITED WARRANTY
LIIVIITED WARRANTY Products Covered This warranty is for the following TROY-BiLT® branded products and their attachments or accessories: chipper/shredders, chipper/vacs, walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, tractors, snow throwers, brush- cutters, sprayers, carts, composters and the Mini-Tiller. Date ...