Troy-Bilt 654J - Manuals

6 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING THE TILLER NOTE: All references to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tiller are observed from operator’s position. Tools Needed for Assembly • 9/16” Wrench (Handle Mount Bracket) • 7/16” Wrench or Nutdriver (Control Box) • Two 1/2” Wrenches (Threaded Cable Adjuster) • Phillips Sc...

7 Attaching the Control Box 5. Remove the four Phillips screws and lock nuts from the control box plate. 6. Insert the ends of the two springs into the holes found in the control levers located on the underside of the handle panel. 7. Using a Phillips screwdriver and a 7/16” wrench, secure the contr...

8 Attaching the Shift Cable 8. Place the shift lever in the forward position. Insert the end of the shift cable into the hole in shift lever located on the underside the handle panel. 9. Position the shift cable’s threaded adjuster in the slot found on the shift lever mount bracket. (one nut below t...

9 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations above with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls. Save this manual for future reference. Engine See the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Ope...

10 Tine Direction Selector The tine direction selector (found in the lower left area the handle panel) is used to alternate tine rotation between FRT mode (Forward Rotating Tines) to CRT mode (Counter Rotating Tines). • Operate the tiller in CRT mode when tilling virgin ground, sod or hard soil. • O...

11 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine, inthis manual and the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit beforeoperating the tiler. Safety Interlock System IMPORTANT: Your tiller is equipped with a...

12 Stopping Engine • Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See Figure 1. Figure 1 CAUTION: Never stop the engine by moving the choke lever into the CHOKE position.Backfire, fire or engine damage could result. Operating the Tiller WARNING: Before tilling new ground, contact your telephone and...

13 Preparing Seedbeds Tilling wet soil often results in large, hardclumps of soil that can interfere with plant-ing. If time permits, wait a day or two afterheavy rains to allow the soil to dry beforetilling. Test soil by squeezing it into a ball. Ifit compresses too easily, it is too wet to till. A...

14 Tilling On Slopes 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 safe-ty rules in Section 1: Safety of this ...

15 SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, or repairs, turn the engine off andallow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface,place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARDposition and chock the tiller’s wheels. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PROCEDURE NOTES Check m...

16 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 an authorize...

18 SECTION 6: SERVICE Changing the Belts WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine offand allow it to cool before removing the belt(s). All belts on your tiller are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present. IMPORTANT: The be...

20 Wheel Drive Belt NOTE: The wheel drive belt is under the least amount of load and will wear at a slower rate. It may not benecessary to replace the wheel drive belt as often as thetine belts. Inspect the belt and read the following stepsbefore proceeding. 1. Remove the left wheel by removing the ...

21 Tines The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating hours. WARNING: Position the tiller on flat, level surface, chock the wheels, shut the engine offand allow it to cool before inspecting orremoving the tines. NOTE: The t...

22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine does not start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire. (See Engine Owner’s Manual) 2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. 2. Put lever in START position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add fuel. 4. Choke control in incorrect ...

23 8 7 3 12 10 11 2 17 18 9 6 13 15 16 14 1 5 4 Wheels and Tines REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 642-04015 Adapter Assembly, Tine 2 712-3054 Nut, 3/8-24, Hex, Lock 3 736-0169 Washer, Lock, 3/8, Regular Duty 4 736-0208 Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.5 x .07 5 736-0253 Washer, Bell, .525 x 1.00 x.050 6 738-0688...

24 A A B C C D D B 2 2 8 1 13 17 34 17 30 27 19 29 14 14 9 18 11 13 36 3 25 22 38 26 22 12 13 23 20 37 22 13 35 20 5 6 28 15 4 13 26 22 31 32 16 13 13 10 10 Handlebar and Controls

26 A B C D D E F G G F E C 8 Wheel Clutch Cable (Shown for Reference) Forward Tine Clutch Cable (Shown for Reference) Reverse Tine Clutch Cable (Shown for Reference) 22 6 20 23 25 21 44 30 33 37 26 39 7 13 44 18 19 21 3 38 41 12 2 18 32 7 1 10 34 28 40 29 36 35 4 23 46 6 23 15 18 49 47 50 45 9 24 51...

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30 A A 16 3 7 12 7 7 7 14 20 6 1 5 4 22 2 4 10 9 13 13 5 21 7 20 4 19 7 8 18 1 10 Tine Shield REF NO. PART NO. Description 1 686-0044A Cover Assembly, End 2 710-0597 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.00, Gr5 3 710-0604 Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.625, 4 710-0874 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.25, Gr5 5 710-3039 Hex S...

32 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 thetiller, to the original purchaser only. WHAT IS C...