Troy-Bilt 682J EN- User Manual

8 Figure 2-6: Illustration shows the yoke plates (H), nuts, washers, andscrews (A, E, B, F, D, G), bushing (C), and long and short links (I, J). Figure 2-7: Drive Lever assembly. Figure 2-11: Neutral position; roller(T) rests against middle area of theadjustment block (U). A I B C H D E F G Figure 2...

Section 2: Assembly 9 IMPORTANT: Check gear oil level in both transmissions after the first 2 hours ofn e w t i l l e r o p e r a t i o n , t h e n e v e r y 3 0operating hours thereafter. See Section 5for instructions. STEP 7: Add Motor Oil to Engine 1. Before adding motor oil, park the tiller on l...

Section 2: Assembly 10 NOTE: If the battery is put intoservice after the date shown on thetop of the battery, charge for aminimum of one hour at 6-10amps. Refer to the Maintenencesection of this manual for moredetailed instructions regardingproper battery charging procedure STEP 1: Connect the WireH...

Section 3 Features and Controls 11 Introduction This section describes the location andfunction of the controls and features onyour tiller. Refer to Section 4, Operation for detailed operating instructions. Practice using these controls, with theengine shut off, until you completelyunderstand the op...

Section 3: Features and Controls Figure 3-2: FORWARD position; roller(G) rests under the adjustment block (H). Figure 3-3: NEUTRAL position; roller(G) rests against middle area of the ad-justment block (H). Figure 3-4: REVERSE position; roller(G) rests against upper area of the ad-justment block (H)...

Engine Throttle Lever Use the throttle lever (G, Figure 3-1) toadjust engine speed as well as to startand stop the engine. Move the lever away from the STOPposition before starting the engine.Engine speeds are variable and rangebetween the FAST and SLOW. Use theSTOP position to turn the engine off. ...

Section 4 Operation INTRODUCTION Read this Section of the manual thoroughly before you start the engine.Then, take the time to familiarize yourselfwith the basic operation of the tillerbefore using it in your garden. Find anopen, level area and practice using thetiller controls without the tines eng...

Section 4: Operation Starting the Engine: 1. With the engine off, place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever (Figure4-2) in the NEUTRAL position. If in theFORWARD position, tap the lever sharplyupward, it should automatically move intoNEUTRAL position. 2. Put the Depth Regulator Lever in the Travel posi...

Section 4: Operation Reconnect the cables and securelytighten to battery posts. The engine willrecharge the battery if the battery is stillgood. • If you suspect the batter is “dead”, or ifthe battery is damaged, disconnect, andremove it. Have it checked by aqualified technician. • If battery has be...

Section 4: Operation 6. When the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels power the tiller alongwhile the tines dig. Walk behind and toone side of the tiller. Walk on the sidethat is not yet tilled (Figure 4-4). Use afirm grip on the handlebars but keep yourarm relaxed. IMPORTANT: Let the till...

Section 4: Operation 4. When the turn is complete, shift to NEUTRAL and lower the handlebars.Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever back toENGAGE position and resume forwardoperation. Transporting The Tiller Around Your Property When the engine is running, the tiller’spowered wheels make moving the tiller toan...

Section 4: Operation • Turn the vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking brake. • Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat as possible (theless incline to the ramp, the better). Loading the Tiller 1. Use loading ramps that are strong and wide enough to safely hold the weight ...

Section 4: Operation SLOW GEAR, LOW BELT RANGE For:• Tilling in sod. • Tilling in hard clay. • Tilling under standing corn- stalks in tough soil conditions. • Tilling under cover crops. • Preparing a deep seedbed. • Tilling in stony soil. • Tilling under residues and organic matter. • Mixing in fert...

Section 4: Operation 22 Avoid making footprints When possible, walk on the untilled sideof the unit to avoid making footprints inthe freshly tilled soil (Figure 4-4). Foot-prints cause soil compaction that canhamper root penetration and contributeto soil erosion. They can also “plant”unwanted weed s...

23 B. Terrace Gardening: • When a slope is too steep or too short for vertical tilling, it may be necessaryto till across the slope and createterraced rows. Terraces are rows thatare cut into the side of a slope, creatinga narrow, but flat area on which toplant. • On a long slope, you can make sever...

Section 4: Operation 24 POWER COMPOSTING Power composting means tilling underand burying in the soil all manner oforganic matter such as crop residues,leaves, grass clippings and cover crops.This material will decompose during thenon-growing season and add importantnatural nutrients to the soil. Beg...

Your tiller is a self-contained PTO (PowerTake-Off) Power Unit that was shippedwith a tine attachment installed. The tineattachment can be quickly removed andreplaced with other optional attachments.The following instructions will familiarizeyou with your PTO Power Unit. Pleaseread these pages caref...

IMPORTANT: Store tine attachment in a level, upright position to prevent gear oilfrom leaking from the dipstick area. 9. To keep the tine attachment dog clutch coupling clean, cover with the dust cap(on some attachments) or plastic wrap. 10. The PTO Power Unit is now ready to install other powered o...

NOTE: All references to left, right, frontand rear of the machine are determined bystanding behind the handlebars and facingthe direction of forward travel. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Every Every Every As PROCEDURE Each 10 25 30 Noted Use Hours Hours Hours Check engine oil level • Every 5 ...

Tighten Bolts and Nuts Check for loose or missing hardwareevery ten (10) operating hours. Failure totighten or replace fasteners can causepoor performance, equipment damage oroil leakage. See your Parts Catalog forcomplete fastener descriptions. Most hardware on your tiller is visible.Pay particular...

Section 5: Maintenance IMPORTANT: Do not allow oil or grease t o c o n t a c t t h e p u l l e y s , d r i v e b e l t o rreverse disc. This can cause the belt ordisc to slip on the pulleys. Lubricate the numbered areas in Figures5-4 and 5-5, as follows: 1. Oil the wheel shaft between the wheel hubs...

Section 5: Maintenance 3. If the oil level is correct, oil will seep out of the check hole (allow extra time incold weather). If it does, the level is fineand you should replace the check plug. Ifno oil seeps out, see Adding or Changing Gear Oil . Checking the Tine Attachment Oil Level I M P O R T A...

Section 5: Maintenance Drive Belt Maintenance Measuring and Adjusting Drive Belt Tension On a new tiller (or if a new belt isinstalled), the belt tension will probablyneed to be adjusted after the first two (2)hours of operation. Thereafter, check belttension every ten (10) operating hours. Maintain...

Section 5: Maintenance 3. Insert the belt adjustment tool through the hole in the side of the adjustmentblock, spacing the ends of the tool equallyon both sides (Figure 5-14). Rotate thetool so the slotted end faces down. 4. Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position. The arms ofthe ...

Section 5: Maintenance 3. Push belt forward then down until it is looped over the lower pulley (Figure 5-18). Do not yet seat it in either of thelower pulley’s grooves. HINT: A blunt object, like a ruler, canhelp you push the belt downward ifneeded. 4. Move the top half of the belt up and over the r...

Replacing the Reverse Disc Follow these steps to replace the reversedisc. (If your tiller has a Bumper Attach-ment mounted, it must be removed first.) Removing the Reverse Disc 1. Move Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL position. 2. Wedge a 5/16"-thick board between top of engine pulley (av...

Adjusting Reverse Drive: 1. Place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position. 2. On left side of tiller, put a 1/2" wrench on the plunger retaining bolt and another1/2" wrench on the jam nut next to it(Figure 5-27). While holding the boltsteady, loosen the jam nut (counterclock-wise) u...

Single Tine Replacement 1. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to NEUTRAL, the Wheel SpeedLever to either FAST or SLOW position,and the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever toENGAGE. 2. Gently tilt the tiller forward until the engine rests on the ground. 3. Raise the hood flap at the back of the tiller and tie ...

Tine Shaft Maintenance After every 10 operating hours, removethe left- and right-side Bolo Tine holdersand clear away dirt and debris that haveaccumulated on the tine shaft or insidethe tine holders. Please follow this main-tenance recommendation, as debris cancause premature wear to the tine shafta...

Storing Your Tiller When your tiller won’t be used during theoff-season, prepare it for storage with thefollowing steps: 1. Clean the tiller and engine. 2. Do routine tiller lubrication and check for loose hardware. 3. Protect the engine from deterioration or damage by referring to the enginestorage...

Appendix A: Troubleshooting CHECK OR TEST (Check or test in sequence shown until problem is resolved.) Throttle Lever in START position X Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Leverin NEUTRAL position X Forward Interlock Wire Harnessconnector securely mated X X Forward Interlock Levers not beingsqueezed prior to s...

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...