Troy-Bilt OEM-290-249 User manual
OF M_UAL FOR
PROPER OPE_TION
769-00073
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Required tools: 2 - 7/16" wrenches, 2 - ½"
wrenches
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remove two hex bolts (44) and hex nuts
(43) from top of lower handle tubes (10).
Insert upper handle tube (11) into lower
handle tubes (10) and secure with two hex
bolts (44) and hex nuts (43) previously
removed.
Install fertilizer lever to fertilizer hopper
using bolt (45) and nut (43).
Assembly row marker (22) to row marker
(21) with carriage bolt (36) and wing nut
(37).
Place row marker cap (23) on row maker
tube (21).
Assemble row marker assembly to row
marker bracket (20) using hex bolt (38),
washer (39), wave washer (48) and lock nut
(33). Do not fully tighten hardware, allowing
row marker tube to pivot from side to side
SEED PLATE SELECTION GUIDE
Selection information as to seed size and spacing
are also found on your seed plates.
15-1018-1
15-1018-2
15-1018-3
15-1018-4
15-1018-5
15-1018-6
Has a 9 inch seed drop spacing, plants
corn and sunflowers.
Has a 3 ½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
small and medium peas and beans, a;so
similar seeds.
Has 3-½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
variety of peas and beans including baby
lima.
Has a 3 ½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
beets, extra small peas and beans, okra,
and related seeds.
Has a 3 inch seed drop spacing, plants
radishes, small beets, and seed of like size.
Has 4-inch drop spacing, plants most small
seeds such as turnips, mustard, lettuce,
carrots, kale, collards, endive, spinach,
rutabaga, parsnips, parsley, and rhubarb.
This plate may also be used to plant seeds
for vegetable that are sometimes grown
from plants. These include broccoli, brussel
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery,
onions, and peppers
NOTE: When changing seed plates, be sure hopper is
empty.
FERTILIZER ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS:
NOTE: Granular Fertilizer must be free flowing without
lumps.
No. 1 setting - 1 lb. Per 100 ft.
No. 2 setting -2 Ib per 100 ft.
No. 2 setting -3 Ib per 100 ft.
Consult your fertilizer dealer for further application data.
OPERATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
To install the desired seed plate, hold the seed
plate at an angle with the bottom against the
straight wall in the hopper. Line up the slots in
the seed plate with the raised portions of the
hub, hold it firmly against the inside of the
hopper and rotate it approximately ½" in the
"ON" direction as indicated by the arrow on the
plate until the cam action locks the seed plate in
place on the hub. Do Not force. OFF and ON,
directions are indicated on the seed plates with
arrows.
Next, set the planting depth with the wedge-
shaped furrowing shoe located directly under
the hopper. Note that there are graduations in
inches on the sides of the seed tube. Move
furrowing shoe until top edge is in line with
desired planting depth. Retighten wing nut (35)
after adjustment is made. Check the depth by
moving the seeder forward a few inches.
Pour seeds in the seed hopper. CAUTION: Do
not fill the hopper above the center of the seed
plate.
Pour fertilizer into fertilizer hopper. CAUTION:
Do not over fill the hopper. Allow 1"from,
fertilizer to top edge of hopper
Adjust fertilizer flow by loosening wing nut on
fertilizer hopper. Slide calibrated plate to
desired setting and tighten wing nut. Before
filling, shut off fertilizer control.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Mark out the first row in your garden. Lower the
row marker shaft and adjust the row marker to
the proper width for the next row. You are now
ready to plant
To empty seeds, remove plug (2) from seed
hopper by simply putting pressure on center of
plug and push inward. Pour seeds into a clean
container.
Empty fertilizer by placing a clean container
under fertilizer hose, adjustment plate to No. 3
setting and open control, allowing fertilizer to
flow into the container
To remove seed plate, hold pulley and belt
stationary with one hand and rotate the seed
plate approximately ½" in the "OFF" direction
indicated by an arrow on top of the seed hopper
(1). Push the seed plate off the hub through the
hole just above the pulley. It will slip off easily.
NOTICE: Keep your seed hopper clean and free
from sand, grit, and seed treating materials.
PARTS DRAWING
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PARTS LIST
KEY
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15
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2O
21
PART NO.
15-Dl160
15-Al161
15-A 1162
15-1013
15-Cl163
15A-B 1166
15-Bl167
15-Cl168
15-A 1186
15-Bl170
15-Dl171
15A-A1172
15-Bl173
15-1018
15-1011
15-A 1174
15-Al175
15-A 1176
15-Al177
15-A 1178
15-1019
QTY.
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
DESCRIPTION
SEED HOPPER
PLUG(NOT ILLUSTRATED)
COVER SEED TUBE
WHEEL 12" DIA.
FRAME TUBE
BRACKET SEED TUBE
FURROWING SHOE
SUPPORT TUBE
DECAL (NOT
ILLUSTRATED
LOWER HANDLE TUBE
HANDLE
POUCH
SPINDLE
SEED PLATE(6 PLATES)
PULLEY
BELT
SEED TUBE
FERTILIZER TUBE
LEVER FERT. HOPPER
BRACKET ROW MARKER
ROW MARKER TUBE
KEY PART NO.
22 15-Al185
23 15-1037
24 15-Bl181
31 X-1429
32 15-1017
33 X-1107
34 L-116
35 X-1007
36 L-271
37 X-1152
38 X-1027
39 L-99
40 X-1577
41 X-1433
42 X-2020
43 L-303
44 X-1182
45 L-172
46 X-A1568
47 X-A1569
48 4-10704
QTY.
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
9
4
1
1
1
1
DESCRIPTION
ROW MARKER
CAP ROW MARKER
STEP-FERT. - SHUT OFF
5/16- 18 X 4 ½ HHCS
WHEEL SPACER
5/16-18 LOCK NUT
5/16-18 X 1 ½ CARR. BOLT
5/16 -18 WING NUT
_/4-20 X 5/8 CARR. BOLT
_/4-20 WING NUT
5/16-18 X 1 ¾ HHCS
5/16 FLAT WASHER
_/4-20X ½ SELF TAP SC.
_/4ID X 7/80D FLAT WSHR.
_/4-20X 1 HHCS
_/4-20LOCK NUT
_/4-20X 1 _/4HHCS
_/4-20¾ HHCS
_/4-20X ¾ THUMB SC.
_/4-20SPECIAL NUT
SPRING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS
NOTE: BE SURE TO SPECIFY COLOR (IF ANY) OF ANY PART YOU ORDER,
(MINIMUM CHARGE: $20.00)
TO ELIMINATE ERROR AND SPEED DELIVERY, FOLLOW THESE SUGGESTIONS.
1. ADDRESS ALL PARTS ORDERS OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SERVICE TO
YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR:
Troy-Bilt
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 278
ANSONIA, OH 45303
PHONE: 937-337-3641 FAX: 937-337-0755
2. PRINT OR TYPE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS CLEARLY.
3. EXPLAIN WHERE AND HOW TO SHIP.
4. GIVE CORRECT MODEL NUMBER FROM OWNER'S MANUAL OR PRODUCT AND
STATE COLOR IF PART IS TO BE PAINTED.
5. GIVE PART NUMBER, AS WELL AS DESCRIPTION OF PART, AND THE QUANTITY
YOU NEED OF EACH PART
6. INSPECT ALL SHIPMENTS YOU RECEIVE. IF ANY PARTS ARE DAMAGED OR
MISSING, FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CARRIER BEFORE ACCEPTING.
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