Troy-Bilt REAR-TINE TILLER 675B User manual

Operator's Manual
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Rear-tine Tiller
Model 675B
Model 675B Shown (bumper styles vary)
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WARNING: This unit isequippedwith an internal combustion engineand should notbe usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless theengine's exhaust system isequipped with aspark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws(if any). If aspark arrester isused, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page Content Page
Customer Support 2 Maintenance 16
Safety 3 Troubleshooting 23
Assembly 6 Parts List 24
Features and Controls 9 Warranty Back Cover
Operation 11
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SECTION1: SAFETY
This machine meets voluntary safety stan-
dard B71.8-1996, which is sponsoredbythe
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,
and is published by the American National
Standards Institute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
SafetyAlertSymbol
,_ This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you see
this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.
Recoil
Rope
Starter
Wheel GearLever
ReverseClutch Control_ I
ForwardClutch Lever
/
ForwardClutchLever
Depth
Regulator
Lever
Figl/re 1-1
CounterRotatingTines
Training
1. Carefullyreadthis Own-
er's Manual,the separate
EngineOwner's Manual,
andanyotherliteratureyou may receive.Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use ofthe tiller and its engine.
Know howto stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethetiller.
Neverallow adultsto operatethetiller with-
out proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operationclear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operatoror useris
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoccur-
ring to other people,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe
tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Besure all control leversare released
andthe WheelGearLeverisin ENGAGEpo-
sition beforestarting the engine.
3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing
adequateouter garments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could getcaught in
moving parts.
4. Donotoperatethetillerwhenbarefootor
wearingsandals,sneakers,or lightfootwear.
Wearprotectivefootwearthat willimprove
footingonslipperysurfaces.
5. Donottillnearundergroundelectriccables,
telephonelines,pipesor hoses.If in doubt,
contactyourtelephoneor utilitycompany.
6.Warning:Handlefuelwith care;itis highly
flammableandits vaporsareexplosive.Take
thefollowingprecautions:
a. Storefuel in containers specifically
designedfor this purpose.
b.Thegascapshall neverberemovedor
fuel addedwhile the engine is run-
ning.Allow theengineto coolfor sev-
eral minutes beforeadding fuel.
c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, openflames, and sparksaway
from the fueltank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fueltank indoors. Use
a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replaceall fueltank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel isspilled, do notattemptto start
the engine,but move the machine
awayfrom the area of spillageand
avoidcreating anysource of ignition
until fuelvapors havedissipated.
7. Nevermakeadjustments whenengineis
running (unless recommendedby manu-
facturer).
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet nearor under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing gravel drives,walks, or roads.
Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object,stop the
engine,remove thewire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug,thoroughly inspectthe machine
for any damage,and repairthe damagebe-
fore restarting and operatingthe machine.
4. Exercisecautionto avoidslipping or fall-
ing.

5.Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandpreventitfromtouchingthespark
plug,andcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vi-
brationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
6.Stoptheengine,disconnectthespark
plugwireandpreventitfromtouchingthe
sparkplugwheneveryouleavetheoperat-
ingposition,beforeuncloggingthetines,
orwhenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments
orinspections.
7.Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleav-
ingthemachineunattended.Stoptheen-
gine.Disconnectsparkplugwireandmove
itawayfromthesparkplug.MoveWheel
GearLevertoENGAGE.
8.Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspect-
ing,stoptheengineandmakecertainall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect
thesparkplugwireandpreventitfrom
touchingthesparkplugtopreventacci-
dentalstarting.
9.Alwayskeepthetillertinehoodflap
down.
10.Neverusethetillerunlessproper
guards,plates,orothersafetyprotectivede-
vicesareinplace.
11.Donotrunengineinanenclosedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide
gas,adeadlypoisonthatisodorless,col-
orless,andtasteless.
12.Keepchildrenandpetsaway.
13. Neveroperate thetiller underengine
powerifthe WheelGearLever is in DIS-
ENGAGE(FREEWHEEL).In this position,
thewheels will notholdthe tiller back
andthe revolvingtines could propelthe
tiller rapidlybackward,possiblycausing
lossofcontrol. Always move theWheel
GearLeverto ENGAGEbeforestarting the
engine or engagingthe tines4Nheelswith
the Forward Clutchor the ReverseClutch.
14. Beawarethat the tiller may unexpect-
edly bounceupward or jump backward if
the tines should strike extremely hard
packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried ob-
stacleslike largestones, roots, or stumps.
If in doubt aboutthe tilling conditions, al-
ways usethe following operating precau-
tions to assist you in maintaining control
of thetiller:
a. Walk behindand toone sideof the
tiller, usingone handon thehan-
dlebars.Relax yourarm, butusea
securehandgrip.
b. Useslowerenginespeeds.
c. Clear thetilling areaof all large
stones,rootsand other debris.
d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon
handlebars.If needbe, useslight
upwardpressureto keepthe tines
from diggingtoo deeply.
e. Beforecontacting hardpackedsoil
at the endof a row,reduceengine
speedand lift handlebarsto raise
tines out of thesoil.
f. In anemergency, stoptines and
wheels by releasingwhichever
ClutchLeverisengaged.Donotat-
tempttorestrainthe tiller.
15. Donot overloadthe tiller's capacityby
attempting to till too deeplyat too fast a
rate.
16. Neveroperatethetiller at high trans-
port speedson slippery surfaces. Lookbe-
hind and usecarewhen backing up.
17. Donot operatethetiller on aslopethat
is too steep for safety.When on slopes,
slow down and makesure you havegood
footing. Neverpermit thetiller to freewheel
down slopes.
18. Neverallow bystanders nearthe unit.
19. Onlyuseattachmentsand accessories
that are approved byGardenWay Inc.
20. Usetiller attachmentsand accessories
when recommended.
21. Neveroperatethetiller withoutgoodvis-
ibility or light.
22. Neveroperatethetillerifyouaretired,or
undertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugsormedi-
cation.
23.Operatorsshallnottamperwiththeengine-
governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor
controlsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedto
protecttheengineandallmovingpartsfrom
damagecausedbyoverspeed.Authorizedser-
viceshallbesoughtifa problemexists.
24. Donottouchenginepartswhichmaybe
hotfromoperation.Letpartscooldown
25.Pleaseremember:Youcanalwaysstopthe
tinesandwheelsbyreleasingtheForward
ClutchLeverortheReverseClutchControl
(whicheverleveryouhaveengaged)orbymov-
ingtheThrottleControlLeverto STOP.
26.Toloador unloadthetiller,seetheinstruc-
tionsinSection4 ofthis Manual.
27. Useextremecautionwhenreversingor
pullingthemachinetowardsyou.
28.Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoin-
structionsandwithfeetwellawayfromthe
tines.
29.Neverpickupor carryamachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
MaintenanceandStorage
1. Keepthe tiller, attachmentsand acces-
sories in safeworking condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at fre-
quent intervalsfor proper tightness to be
surethe equipment is in safeworking con-
dition.
3. Neverstorethetillerwithfuelinthefueltank
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
presentsuchashotwaterandspaceheaters,
furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,electricmo-
tors,etc.).Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringin
anyenclosure.
4.Toreducethechancesofafirehazard,keep
theenginefreeofgrass,leaves,or excessive
grease.
5. Storegasolinein a cool, well-ventilated
area,safelyawayfrom anyspark- or flame-
producingequipment.Storegasolinein an
approvedcontainer,safelyawayfrom the
reachofchildren.
6. Referto the storageinstructions in the
Maintenancesectionofthis Manualandthe
separateEngineOwner'sManualfor in-
structions ifthe tiller is to be stored foran
extendedperiod.
7. Neverperform maintenancewhiletheen-
gine is running orthe spark plug wire is
connected,exceptwhenspecificallyin-
structedto do so.
8. If thefueltank hasto be drained,dothis
outdoors.

SafetyDecals
Foryour safety and the safety of others,
various safety and operationaldecals are
located on your unit (seeFigure 1-2 be-
low).
Keepthe decalscleanand legible atall
times. Contactyour localservice dealeror
the factory for replacementsif anydecals
are damagedor missing.
Referto the Parts List in this manualfor
decallocations, partnumbersand ordering
instructions.
TineWarning
StartingStabilization
Message(onengine)
ControlDescription
(onControlPanel)
WarningMessages
(onlinehood)
HotSurfacesMovingBelts
Warning(onbeltcover)
Figure 1-2:LocationofSafetyand OperatingDecals
OperatingSymbols
Varioussymbds(shownhere,withworddescriptions)
mayheusedon'dle'dllerandengine.
NOTE:Yourunitmaynothaveallof_esymbds.
FAST SLOW STOP
I-.-I I,I
CHOKE CHOKE
ON OFF
TILLERDIRECTION
R
REVERSE
<--
LEVERDIRECTION
ROTATINGTINES
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
* READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
* KNOWLOCATIONSAND FUNCTIONSOFALLCONTROLS.
* KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESANDSHIELDSIN PLACEAND WORKING.
. NEVERALLOWCHILDRENORUNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATETILLER.
° SHUTOFFENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREBEFOREMANUALLYUN-
CLOGGINGTINESORMAKINGREPAIRS.
. KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROM MACHINE.
. KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGPARTS.
° USEEXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLINGTHEMACHINETOWARDS
YOU.

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Toprevent
personalinjury or property
damage,do notstartthe engine
until all assemblysteps are
completeandyou haveread
and understandthesafety and
operatinginstructions in this
Manual.
Introduction
Carefullyfollow these assemblysteps to
correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is
recommendedthatyou readthis Sectionin
its entirety beforebeginning assembly.
Inspect unit
Inspect the unitand carton for damageim-
mediatelyafter delivery.Contactthe carrier
(trucking company) if you find or suspect
damage. Inform them of the damageand
request instructions for filing a claim. To
protect your rights, put your claim in writ-
ing and maila copyto the carrierwithin 15
days after the unit has beendelivered.
Contact usatthe factory ifyou needassis-
tance in this matter.
Unpackingand Assembly
Instructions
STEP1:UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS
1. Removeanycard-board inserts and
packaging materialfrom the carton. Re-
move anystaples from the bottom ofthe
carton and removethe carton.
2. Cutthe large,plastictie strapthat se-
curesthe transmissiontubeto theshipping
pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top ofthe
tiller to avoiddamaginganycables.
3. A bag with loosehardware is insidethe
literature envelope.Checkthe contents
againstthe following list and Figure2-1.
Contactyour local dealeror the factory if
anyitems are missing or damaged.
NOTE:Forelectric start units, a second
hardwarebag is located nearthe battery.
4. Thetiller is heavy.Youshould not at-
tempt to removeit from the shipping plat-
form until instructed to do so in these
"Assembly" steps.
HardwareBagPartsList
Ref. Qty. Description
1 2 3/8-16 x 1" HexHd. Screw
2 1 KeyedWasher
3 1 WheelGearLeverKnob
4 1 Height Adjustment Flange
(SeeFigure2-2)
52 3/8" FlatWasher
6 2 #10 Lockwasher
7 2 3/8"-16Nylock Lock Nut
82#10-32 x 1/2" Rnd HdScrew
92#10-32 Nut
18 1 CotterPin (not used)
11 4 PlasticTieStrap (2 not used)
Tools/MaterialsNeeded
forAssembly
(1) 3/8" open-endwrench*
(2) 9/16" open-endwrench*
(1) 7/8" open-endwrench"
(1) Scissors (totrim plasticties)
(1) Ruler
(1) Small board (totapplastic knobon
lever)
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Cleanoil funnel
(1) Clean,high-quality motor oil. Referto
the separateEngineOwner'sManual
for motor oil specificationsand quan-
tity required.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
IMPORTANT:Motor oil must beaddedto
the enginecrankcasebeforetheengine is
started. Followthe instructions inthis
"Assembly" Sectionand in the separate
EngineOwner'sManual.
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the
tiller are as viewed from the
operator's position behind the
handlebars.
STEP2: ATTACHHANDLEBARS
1. Cutthe large, plastic cableties that se-
curethe handlebarendsto the handlebar
mounting tabs onthe transmission top
cover.
2. Gentlylift handlebar(do not overstretch
attachedcable)and placehandlebarcross-
brace(B, Figure2-3) in front of curved
height adjustment bracket (C).
4
O@ 8
710 11
Figure2-1:Loosehardware(shownin re-
ducedsize).
Figure2-2: Handlebarheightadjustmentuses
the flangeheadscrew.
Figure2-3:Forwardclutchcontrolcablenot
shownforclarity.
3. Withtheforwardclutchcable (N, Fig-
ure 2-4) ontheinside ofhandlebar,posi-
tion the handlebarends on the outside of
thetwo mounting tabs (M, Figure2-3) on
thetransmission top cover.
NOTE:Thecurved handlebarheightadjust-
ment bracket appearsasshown in C, Fig-
ure 2-3 for non-electric start units. For
electricstart units,the bracketisloosened
and moved to one side.
4. Loosely attachthe handlebarsto the
mounting tabs with two 3/8-16 x 1"screws
(headsof screws goto insideoftabs), 3/8"
flat washersand 3/8"-16 lock nuts (O,Fig-
ure2-4).

Figure2-4: Attachhandlebars.
5. Move the handlebarsup or downto
align thethreaded hole in the cross-brace
with one of thefour slots in the curved
heightadjustment bracket.Placethe keyed
washer (E,Figure2-3) on the flange head
height adjustment screw (F)with the
raised keys(edges)of the washer facing
down.
6. Threadthe height adjustment screw (F,
Figure2-3) into the hole in the handlebar
cross-brace, making surethat the raised
keyson the washer fit intothe slot on the
height adjustment bracket. Tightenthe
height adjustment screw securely. Next,
securelytighten thetwo screws and nuts
in the ends of the handlebar (M,Figure2-
3).
7. Toremovethe tiller from its shipping
platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel
gearcable(with attachedlever- seeFigure
2-5) from around the chassis. Movethe
WheelGearLever(G) to the DISENGAGE
position--this allows the wheelsto rotate
freely. Usethe handlebarsto roll the tiller
off the platform.
Figure2-5:CarefullyunwrapWheelGearLe-
verandmovelevertoDISENGAGE.
IMPORTANT:Usethe DISENGAGE
position onlywhenthe engineis not
running. Beforestartingthe engine,the
WheelGear Levermust be placedin the
ENGAGEposition (seeSection3 for
details).
STEP3: ATTACHREVERSECLUTCH
CONTROLCABLE
1. Carefullyunwrapthe reverseclutch
control cable(H, Figure2-6) from its ship-
ping position and route it upalong the in-
sideedgeofthe left sidehandlebar.A knob
and large hexnut (I) is installed on theca-
ble.
Left Side ReverseClutch
Handlebar Control Knob
SlotinControlPanel
'1
Figure2-6:Attachreverseclutchcontrolas-
semblytodotted holeinhandlebarpanel.
2. Insert the cableinto the slot in the con-
trol paneland fit the threadedassembly
intothe holein theslot (seeFigure2-6). Be
surethat the flat sideof the threadedas-
sembly is aligned with theflat side of the
hole.Slide the hexnut (I) upthecableand
tighten it securely.
3. Testthe function ofthe reverseclutch
control cableby pulling the knob out and
releasingit. Theknob should return to its
neutral position againstthe taperedbush-
ing. If it doesn't, contact your local dealer
or the factory for technical.
STEP4: ATTACHFORWARDCLUTCH
CONTROLCABLE
1. Removeany fasteners (rubber bands,
tape, etc.) that may securethe Forward
ClutchControl levers (J, Figure2-7) to the
handlebar.
Figure2-7: Forward ClutchControllevers(J).
Forwarddutch controllinkage (K).
2. Theforward clutch control cable (with
attachedspring) is hanging loosely near
the right-side wheel. Beingcareful not to
kink or stretch the cable,insert the z-con-
nector (L, Figure2-8 - end of the spring)
into the hole atthe end ofthe forward
clutch control linkage(K, Figure2-7).
Figure2-8
3. Attachthecableadjuster (A,Figure2-9)
to the bracketon the right-side handlebar.
Usetwo 1/2"wrenchesto loosenthetwo
jam nuts (B)just enoughto slidethe cable
adjuster ontothe bracket.Then handtight-
enthe jam nuts.
NOTE: The Wheel Gear Lever will be
installed later in this procedure. Figure2-9

CAUTION: Incorrect cable
adjustment couldcausethe
wheelsandtines to rotate
unexpectedly.Follow
adjustment procedures
carefully. Failureto do socould
result in personalinjury or
property damage.
4. Checkfor correct spring/caNetension
as instructed in Section 5, Checkingand
Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.
5. Whentension iscorrect, tighten thetwo
jam nuts (B) securely.
STEP5: CHECKTRANSMISSIONGEAR
OILLEVEL
Thetransmission was filledwith gearoil at
the factory. However,besure to checkthe
oil levelatthis time to makecertain it is
correct.
IMPORTANT:Donot operatethe tiller if
the gearoil levelislow. Doingso will result
in severedamagetothe transmission
components.
1. With the tiller on levelground, pull the
Depth Regulator Lever(R, Figure2-13)
backand then slide it to the second notch
from thetop. NOTE:Ifthe leverdoes not
move, lift thetine hood flapand lookfor a
plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut
and removethe tie.
2. Removethe oil levelcheckplug (M, Fig-
ure 2-10) on the left-side of thetransmis-
sion. (Dueto dried paint on the plug
threads, it may require some force to re-
move the plug the first time.) Thegear oil
leveliscorrect if oilstarts to flow out ofthe
holeastheplug isremoved.If so, securely
reinstall the plug.
Figure2-10: Gear oil level checkplug.
3. If oil doesnotflow from the checkhole,
add oil asfollows:
Figure2-11:Addinggearoil.
NOTE: Do not use automatic
transmission fluid or motor oil in the
transmission.
(a) Cleanareaaround the fill hole (N, Fig-
ure 2-11) and unscrewgear oil fill plug.
(b) If adding onlya few ounces ofgear oil,
useAPIratedGL-4or GL-5gearoil having
a viscosity of SAE140, SAE85W-140 or
SAE80W-90. If refilling an emptytrans-
mission, useonly GL-4gear oil havinga
viscosity of SAE85W-140 or SAE140.
(c) Using aclean funnel, slowly add gear
oil until it flows from the gear oil level
checkhole (N, Figure2-11).
(d) Reinstalland tighten securely the gear
oil fill plug (M, Figure2-10).
STEP6: ATTACHWHEELGEARLEVER
1. InserttheWheelGearLever(P,Figure2-
12) upthrough theslot in thecontrol panel
that is labeled"WHEELGEAR."
2. Insert two #10-32 x 1/2"round head
screws downthrough the'%" marksonthe
control paneldecalandsecurelyattachthe
wheelgear mounting bracket usingtwo
#10 lock washersand #10-32 nuts.
3. Usea small board or rubber malletto
tap the WheelGearLeverknob securely
onto the lever (R, Figure2-13).
4. Securethe wheelgear cableand the re-
verseclutch control cableto the left-side
handlebarwith two plastic ties (S, Figure
2-13) locatedabouttwo feetapart.Snip off
anyexcesstie length.
STEP7: CHECKAIR
Usea tire pressuregauge to checkthe air
pressure in both tires. Deflateor inflate
both tires equallyto between15 PSiand
20 PSI. Besure that bothtires are inflated
equallyor the unit will pull to one side.
Figure2-12: AttachWheel Gear Lever.
Figure2-13:Attachwheelgearcableandre-
verseclutchcablewithcableties(S).
STEP8: CHECKHARDWARE
Inspectthe hardwareon the unit andtight-
en anyloose screws, bolts and nuts.

SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS
_ ARNING: Before
operatingyour machine,
carefully readand understand
all safety,controls and
operatinginstructions in this
Manual,the separateEngine
Owner's Manual,and on the
decalson the machine.Failure
to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal
injury.
Tiller Features
This section describesthe location and
function ofthecontrols on yourtiller. Refer
to Section4: Operationfor detailedoperat-
ing instructions.
Practice usingthese controls, with the en-
gine shut off, until you understandthe op-
eration ofthe controls and feelconfident
with eachof them.
IMPORTANT:Referto theseparateengine
manufacturer's EngineOwner's Manual
for information about thecontrols onthe
engine.
Wheel Gear Lever
This lever (A,Figure3-1) hastwo posi-
tions: ENGAGEand DISENGAGE.
In the ENGAGEposition, the wheelswill
start turning wheneither the Forward
Clutch or the ReverseClutch is engaged.
NOTE: The tines will also start turning
when either clutch is engaged.
,_ DANGER: Neverplacethe
WheelGearLeverin
DISENGAGE(Freewheel)when
the engine is running.
HavingtheWheelGearLeverin
engagingthetines_vheelswith
eithertheForward Clutchorthe
ReverseClutchcouldallow the
tines to propel thetiller rapidly
backward.Failureto follow this
instruction could result in
personalinjury or property
damage.
TheDISENGAGE(freewheel)position plac-
esthe wheels in freewheeling modeto al-
low thewheelsto turn without starting the
engine.Usethe DISENGAGEposition only
whenthe engine is not running.
Figure3-1: Controlpanel.
Toshift to ENGAGE,gently (do not force)
move the leverforward while rolling the
tiller afew inches forward or backward.
(Moving thetiller helpsalign the transmis-
sionshift mechanism).Thewheelswill not
freewheelwhenthe leveris properly set in
the ENGAGEposition.
Toshift to DISENGAGE,move the lever
rearward, without rolling the tiller. The
wheels roll freely when the leveris proper-
ly set in the DISENGAGEposition.
ForwardClutchLevers
Twointerconnected levers (B, Figure3-1)
control engagementofthe forward driveto
the wheelsandpowerto the tines.
,_ WARNING: Neverengage
wheelsandtines with Forward
Clutchor ReverseClutchunless
WheelGearLeveris in
ENGAGE.EngagingtheForward
Clutchor ReverseClutchwhen
wheelsare notengagedcould
allowthe tinesto rapidly propel
tiller backward.Failureto follow
this warning could result in
personalinjury or property
damage.
ToOperateForwardClutch:
1. Beforeengagingthe Forward Clutch,
puttheWheelGearLeverintothe ENGAGE
position (see"WARNING"above).
2. Lift and hold one or both leversagainst
the handlebargrips to engagethe wheels
andtines.
3. ReleaseBOTHleversto disengage
wheelsand tines. All forward motion will
stop (engine will continue to run).
IMPORTANT:TheForwardClutch Levers
areconnectedto amechanicalinterlock
that automaticallyshifts a separateWheel
GearLever(A,Figure3-1) into ENGAGE
position when eitherForwardClutch Lever
is pulled upagainstthe handlebars.This is
asafety featuredesignedto preventthe
wheelsfrom being in DISENGAGE
(freewheel)position whenthetines are
rotating.
Beforestartingthe engine,testthe
function ofthe mechanicalinterlock as
follows:
1. PutWheelGearLeverinto DISENGAGE
position and roll tiller backand forth a few
inches.Wheels should roll freely.
2. Without rolling the tiller, squeezeeither
Forward Clutch Leveragainst the handle-
bargrips. Asthe levers move upward, the
mechanicalinterlock automatically moves
theWheel GearLeverforward into the EN-
GAGEposition (roll tiller backand forth a
few inches). If it does,the wheels will not
roll freely whenyou push and pull on the
handlebars.
3. The mechanicalinterlock works proper-
ly if it functions as describedin Step 2. If
themechanicalinterlockdoesnot function
properly, do not operatethe tiller until it
hasbeencorrected (seeyour authorized
dealeror contact the factory).
Reverse Clutch Control
This control (C,Figure3-1) engagesthe
reversedrive to the wheels and powerto
thetines. It is usedfor moving thetiller
short distances in a reversedirection.
ToOperateReverseClutch:
_ARNING: Useextreme
caution whenreversing or
pulling the machinetowards
you. Look behindto avoid
obstacles.Neverattemptto till
in reverse.Failureto follow this
warningcould result in
personalinjury or property
damage.
1. Beforeengagingthe ReverseClutch,put
theWheel GearLeverinto ENGAGE.(see
"WARNING"at left).
2. Releasethe Forward ClutchLevers.

3.Tomovethetillerinreverse,firststopall
forwardmotion.Liftupthehandlebarsun-
tilthetinesclearthegroundandpullthe
ReverseClutchleverout.
Thewheelswillrotateinareversedirection
aslongastheleverisheldinREVERSE.To
stopthewheelsandtines,releasethelever
anditwillreturntoNEUTRAL.Neverat-
tempttotill whilemovingin reverse di-
rection.
DepthRegulatorLever
This lever (E,Figure3-2) controls the till-
ing depthof the tines. Pullthe lever
straight backand slide it up or downto en-
gagethe notched height settings.
Figure3-2:DepthRegulatorLever.
Thehighest notch (leverall theway down)
raisesthe tines approximately1-1/2inches
off the ground. This "travel" position al-
lows the tiller to bemoved without the
tines digging into the ground.
Moving the leverup increasesthetilling
depth. Thelowest notch allows a tilling
depthof approximatelysix to eight inches,
dependingon soil conditions.
Forbest results, alwaysbegin tilling at a
very shallow depthsetting and gradually
increasetilling depth.
,_ WARNING: PlaceDepth
Regulator Leverin "travel"
position beforestarting engine.
This position preventsthetines
from touching the ground until
you are readyto begintilling .Do
notattempt to till too deeplytoo
quickly. Graduallywork down
to deepertilling depths.Failure
to follow this warning could result in
personalinjury or property damage.
Handlebar HeightAdjustment
Handlebarheightis adjustableto four dif-
ferent settings. Whensetting the height,
keepin mindthat the handlebarswill be
lower whenthe tines areengagedin the
soil.
WARNING: Wheneverthe
handlebarheight ischanged,
the Forward Clutchshift
mechanism must be
readjusted.Beforeadjusting or
checkingthe ForwardClutch
mechanism,shut engine off,
disconnect spark plug wire and
prevent itfrom touching spark
plug. Failureto follow this
warningcould causethe
ForwardClutch mechanismto
operateimproperly which could
result in personalinjury or
property damage.
ToAdjustHandlebarHeight:
1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to stop
moving andthen disconnectspark plug
wire.
2. Loosenthetwo screws atlower endsof
handlebar.
3. Loosenheight adjustment screw (F,Fig-
ure 3-3) and pull keyedwasher (G)free
from slots in curved height adjustment
bracket.
Figure3-3: Handlebarheight adjustment.
4. Move handlebarsto a newslot setting
and insert the raisedkeyon the keyed
washer intothe slot. Tightenthe heightad-
justment screwsecurely.
5. Retightenthetwo screws atends of
handlebar.
EngineControls
IMPORTANT:Theengineis equipped with
eithera choke control or a primer bulb.
Referto the EngineOwner's Manual(in-
cluded in tiller literature package)to iden-
tify which deviceis on your engine.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarter (H, Figure3-4) is usedto
"pull-start" theengine.SeeEngineStarting
and Stopping in Section4 for detaileden-
gine starting instructions.
H
Figure 3-4: Recoil starter handle.
EngineThrottle Lever
Thethrottle lever(D, Figure3-1) is usedto
adjust enginespeedas wellasstop theen-
gine. Usethe STARTposition whenstart-
ing the engine. Pullthe leverall way back
tothe STOPposition to shutthe engineoff.
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