Troy-Bilt E666M - Manuals

Section 1: Safety 5 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-venti- lated area, safely away from any spark-or flame-producing equipment. Storegasoline in an approved container,safely away from the reach of...

Assembly 2 Section 6 INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps tocorrectly prepare your tiller for use. It isrecommended that you read this Sectionin its entirety before beginning assembly. INSPECT UNIT Inspect the unit and carton for damageimmediately after delivery. Contact thecarrier (tr...

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 TRANSMISSIONGEAR OIL LEVEL The transmission was filled with gear oilat the factory. However, be ...

Features and Controls 3 Section 9 Before operating your machine, care-fully read and understand all safety,controls and operating instructions int h i s M a n u a l , t h e s e p a r a t e E n g i n eOwner’s Manual, and on the decals onthe machine. Failure to follow these instructions canresult in s...

10 Section 3: Features and Controls REVERSE CLUTCH CONTROL The Reverse Clutch Control (C, Figure 3-1) controls the engagement of reversedrive to the wheels and tines. The revers- ing feature is used for maneuvering thetiller only – never engage the tines inthe ground while going in the reversedirect...

Operation 4 Section 11 Figure 4-1: Location of main tiller controls. INTRODUCTION Read this Section of the manual thor-oughly before you start the engine. Then,take the time to familiarize yourself withthe basic operation of the tiller beforeusing it in the garden. Find an open, level area and pract...

12 Section 4: Operation STARTING THE ENGINE The following steps describe how to startand stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until youhave read all of the operating instruc-tions in this Section. Also review the safety rules in Section 1: “Safety”and the tiller and engine c...

Section 4: Operation 13 (b) As the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels pull the unit alongwhile the tines dig. Walk behind anda little to one side of the tiller. Use alight but secure grip with one handon the handlebars, but keep yourarm loose. See Figure 4-2. Let thetiller move ahead at ...

14 Section 4: Operation Tilling Tips & Techniques Let the tiller do the work • While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines dothe digging. Walk on the side that isnot yet finished (to avoid making foot-prints in the freshly tilled soil) andlightly, but securely g...

Section 4: Operation 15 Tilling Tips & Techniques Clearing the tines The tines have a self-clearing actionwhich eliminates most tangling of debrisin the tines. However, occasionally drygrass, stringy stalks or tough vines maybecome tangled. Follow these proce-dures to help avoid tangling and to ...

Maintenance 5 Section 17 TILLER LUBRICATION Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-tial part of your maintenance program.After every 10 operating hours, oil orgrease the lubrication points shown inFigure 5-1 as described below. Use a good quality lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is suita...

18 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

Section 5: Maintenance 19 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

20 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

Section 5: Maintenance 21 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

Section 5: Maintenance 25 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

26 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

Section 5: Maintenance 27 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instruct...

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 lifeof the tiller, to the original purchaser only. WHAT IS COVE...