Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer Support............................................................................................................... 2 Safety................................................................................................................................
Page 3 - WARNING; This is a safety alert symbol, it is used; Operation
SECTION 1: SAFETY This machine meets voluntary safety stan dard B71.8^1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and Is published by the American National Standards Institute. ...................................... dk WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contai...
Page 4 - y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y; Maintenance and Storage
4. Exercise caution to avoid siipping or fall ing. 5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touch ing the spark plug, and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. : ; : ^ 6 . Stop t...
Page 5 - Operating Symbols; H m R SS
Decals, For your safety and the safety of others, vari ous safety and operational decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1-2). L; 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 m i s s i n g . ' ' &...
Page 6 - Loose Parts List
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY A. WARNING: 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. INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare ...
Page 9 - b i b K i j : u H b u K L b V b L u b; k To Check the Transmission; sibK; uiL; Safety
b i b K i j : u H b u K L b V b L u b The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, you should check the gear 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 tra...
Page 10 - SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Operation ior
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS A. WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully 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 p...
Page 11 - WhesI Drive Pins
A A, WARNING: Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are in WHEEL DRIVE position. See WhesI Drive Pins for instructions. Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or Reverse Clutch Control {if equipped) when the wheels are not in WHEEL DRIVE could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forwar...
Page 12 - Maintenance Section; STARTING AND STOPPING; Controls
SECTION 4: OPERATION A. WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) In this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions...
Page 13 - A WARNING; OPERATING THE TILLER
A WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINEG. ROTATING TINES WILL CAUSE INJURY. Stopping the Engine and Tiiler 1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch Bail (all models) or the Re verse Clutch Control (Models 634F and 634B) — whichever control Is in use. 2. To stop the engine, put the...
Page 14 - TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES; i I I
TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES Tilling Depths A WARNING: Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used on your :: property. Do nottill near buried electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. • Avoid pushing down on the handleb...
Page 15 - Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes:
TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES rCONT^ Power Composting Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. This material will de compose during the non-growing season and add important natura...
Page 16 - Clearing Noe Tines; LOADING AND UNLOADING
TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES rCONT^ Terrace Gardening (continued) • To create a terrace, start at the top of the slope and work down. Go back and forth across the first row as shown in Fig. 4-10. : " : : : : : : : : : ' • Each succeeding lower terrace is started by walking below the terrace you...
Page 17 - SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; PROCEDURE; NOTES
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE A. WARNING: Before - : inspecting, cleaning or servicing themachine, shutoff 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 thes...
Page 18 - BOLD TINES; will enter the soil first as the tiller moves
* r ? n> A WARNING: 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 da...
Page 19 - CHECKING AND ADJUSTING; then with the clutch bail closed against the handlebar.
* r ? n> A WARNING: 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 da...
Page 20 - check for correct reverse belt tension.
A WARNING: 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. FORWAR...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING
* n n> A WARNING: 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 dama...
Page 32 - TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY; with proof of purchase,
TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT PRODUCT IS COVERED All Troy-Bilt branded rear tine walk-behind tillers with gear drive transmissions. 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 COV...