Troy-Bilt TUFFY 645A- Manuals

Page 2 - CUSTOMER SUPPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Maintenance 17 Safety 3 Off-season Storage 21 Assembly 6 Troubleshooting 22 Features and Controls 10 Parts List 24 Operation 12 Warranty Back Cover FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller. It w...

Page 3 - ák; WARNING; identify engine controls.

SECTION 1: SAFETY This machine meets voiuntary safety stan dard B71.8-1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment institute, inc., and is pubiished by the American Nationai Standards institute. ák WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicais known to the State of Caii...

Page 4 - Maintenance and Storage

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 the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it fro...

Page 5 - Decals; TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

Decals For your safety and the safety of others, vari ous safety and operational decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1-2). 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 missing. Refer to the Par...

Page 6 - STEP1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; Loose Parts List; STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBAR; screw on template as shown and measure dis; STEP 3: MOVE TILLER OFF CRATE

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 y...

Page 8 - spring and

4. Check for correct tension on the forward drive belt by taking two measurements of the cable spring, as follows: a. With the Forward Clutch Bail (Y, Fig. 2 6) in an open (released) position, measure the length of the cable spring (W) from the outermost coil to the outermost coil. b. Squeeze the F...

Page 9 - SIhP 7: AUU MU I UK UlL

i > l t P 6 : U H t u K I K A N S M I S S I U N O I L L E V E L 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 resul...

Page 10 - SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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 pe...

Page 11 - Figure 3-4: Ail models have a Forward Clutch

A Figure 3-3: FREEWHEEL position. A WARNING: Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are in WHEEL DRIVE position. See Wheels 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 ...

Page 12 - INTRODUCTION; STARTING AND STOPPING

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 can result in serious...

Page 13 - ik WARNING; Stopping the Engine and Tiller; OPERATING THE TILLER; Do not till while in; hehind when nwmg in reverse

ik WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. ROTftTIHG TIMES WILL CAUSE INJURY. Stopping the Engine and Tiller 1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch Bail (all models) or the Re verse Clutch Control (Models 643B & 645A) — whichever control is in use. 2. To stop the engine, put...

Page 14 - TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES

TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES Tilling Depths A This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller. As the wheels pull forward, the tines rotate backward. This creates an “uppercut” tine action which digs deeply, uprooting soil and weeds. Don’t overload the engine, but dig as deeply as possible on each pa...

Page 15 - Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes; Tilling Up and Down Slopes (Vertical Tilling)

TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES fCONT) A. 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 ...

Page 17 - SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE; PROCEDURE; NOTES; - Change more frequentiy in dusty conditions.; A. To Check the Transmission

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE TILLER LUBRICATION 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. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to fo...

Page 18 - gear oil level and to add gear oil. Remove

A WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for ail 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. 4. The...

Page 19 - To Check Forward Belt Tension:; overalt iength of the coils in the spring

A WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for ail 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. Figure...

Page 20 - To Check Reverse Belt Tension:; Figure 5-5: Measure cable wire length to; Replacement Belt Information

A WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for ail 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; PROBLEM

A WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for ail 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. TROUBL...

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Page 32 - TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

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...