NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 21 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch. Activate the choke control. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON or.
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position. Always look down and behind before and while traveling in reverse to avoid a back-over accident. Always place the PTO blade engage lever in the disengaged PTO OFF position, place speed control lever in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Depress the parking brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever into the FAST rabbit position. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle control lever in the FAST rabbit position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other separately available attachments. Depress the parking brake pedal to release the parking brake. The further forward or rearward that the lever is moved, the faster the tractor will travel. Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Set the parking brake by fully depressing the parking brake pedal and keeping it depressed while placing the parking brake lever in the ON position. Release the parking brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage. Place the speed control lever in N neutral ,. Shut engine off and remove the key. The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.
Engaging the PTO Blade Engage transfers power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments.
To engage the blades, proceed as follows:. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST rabbit position. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other separately available attachments.
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor:. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns,. Refer to Cutting Blades in the Service section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor.
Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down to lock it in place. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the tractor. Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Follow the instructions carefully. If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin.
Exercise caution to avoid burns. NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port.
See Fig Push the oil drain hose packed with this manual onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2. Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to begin draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place.
Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the separate engine.
Refill the engine with new oil. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution.
If necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your garden hose to reach. Repeat steps 4 through 11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except. Refer to Tires in the Service section of this manual for more information regarding tire pressure.
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Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices Emission Control Statement You can locate the S erial N umber model plate by looking beneath the seat. This information will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized service dealer. When you see this symbol. General Operation 1. Never carry passengers. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could result.
Do: 1. Do Not: 1. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control e. Children 1. Towing 1. Service Safe Handling of Gasoline: 1. General Service 1. S ection 2 — I mportant S afe O peration P ractices 5. Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.
Never carry children, even with the blades off. S ection 2 — I mportant S afe O peration P ractices 7. To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Figure 3. Refer to Setting the Cutting Height in the Operation section of this manual. Attaching The Steering Wheel If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap.
Attaching The Seat If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory, refer to the following steps. Do not overfill. To Add Gasoline 1. Reinstall the fuel cap. Figure Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels if so equipped Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows: 1. Your machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the safety rules and instructions, both on the machine and in the Operator's Manual, could result in serious injury or death. Important: Troy-Bilt, its parents, affiliates and subsidiaries, is concerned about the safety of its customers and others. Due to the size of the Operator's Manual, some Operator's Manuals are broken down into two or more segments so that the entire Operator's Manual can be downloaded easily.
Skip to Main Content. Financing Now Available for Online Purchases. Prior Year Models. Parts Manuals Diagrams. Filter By. Always test the system before using the tiller or PTO power unit. Test the Forward Interlock Safety System. When practicing, set the Depth Regulator Lever to Travel position. Otherwise, set the Depth Regulator Lever to a desired depth. Tiller damage may occur! When the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels power the tiller along while the tines dig. Walk behind and to one side of the tiller.
Walk on the side that is not yet tilled Figure Use a firm grip on the handlebars but keep your arm relaxed. Do not push it ahead—this reduces operator control and tilling efficiency.
Do not push handlebars down in an attempt to dig deeper— this takes weight off the wheels, reduces traction, and causes the tines to try to propel the tiller. Then release the Forward Interlock Levers.
The wheels and tines will stop and the engine will continue running. In an emergency, release all of the control levers. This stops forward motion and shuts-off the engine. Avoid using FAST wheel speed until you are familiar with backing the tiller.
Verify that the area behind you is clear. You do not need to squeeze the Forward Interlock Levers to use reverse. The unit immediately engages in reverse. This stops the wheels immediately. Then, on electric start models, turn key to OFF. Turning the tiller is easy and just requires practice. First find the balance point between the engine and the tines by lifting up the handlebars Figure Once you find the balance point, then let the powered wheels do the turning as you push sideways on the handlebars in the direction of the turn.
Practice the turning maneuver described here in a large open area. Once comfortable turning the tiller, you can then take it to the garden area. Resume forward operation, and lift handlebars until tines are off the ground Figure Find the balance point between the engine and the tines.
Then push the handlebars in the direction of the turn. Be very careful to keep feet and legs away from the tines which should be disengaged. Let the powered wheels do the hard work. The inside wheel will pivot in place while the outside wheel drives the tiller around in the direction of the turn. Move Depth Regulator Lever down all the way into the Travel setting.
When you release. The Forward Interlock System has an electro-mechanical design, and so is subject to normal wear and possible malfunction. Check the system for proper operation each time prior to using the tiller or PTO power unit.
Move tiller outside to level ground. Remove any obstacles. Check that the Forward Interlock wire harness plug, Figure , is securely connected. Figure Interlock Safety System Plug and receptacle located below battery must be securely connected. Start engine as described under. Starting and Stopping the Engine , in this section. Set engine throttle lever to SLOW, and let engine warm up. Squeeze and hold just one of the. The engine should start to stall out if the interlock system.
If it does start to stall, quickly squeeze the lever up against the handlebar grip, and then return. Repeat this test to check that the engine begins to stall out when the other Forward Interlock Lever is released.
If the engine does not begin to shut off when either Forward Interlock lever is released, shut the engine off, remove the key if electric start , and do not operate the tiller or PTO power unit until the system has been repaired and is functioning properly. The following provides information on tiller loading, unloading, and requirements before loading and unloading the tiller.
Read the following instructions carefully before attempting to load or unload your tiller. They should provide good traction to prevent slipping; they should have side rails to guide the tiller along the ramps; and they should have a locking device to secure them to the vehicle. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions.
Enter a new password. BOX www. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www. Section 1 Safety Safety Alert Symbol. This machine meets voluntary safety standard B Training 1. Preparation 1. Be sure to take the following precautions: a.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Operation 1. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Remove ignition key on electric start models 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or 3. Keep children and pets away.
If in doubt about the tilling conditions, always use the following operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the tiller: a. Use slower wheel, tine and engine speeds.
Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots and other debris. Before contacting hard packed soil at the end of a row, reduce engine speed and lift handlebars to raise tines out of the soil. Antidotes: External— Flush immediately with lots of water.
Maintenance and Storage 1. Decals For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and operational decals are located on your unit Figure 1.
Refer to the Parts List for decal locations, descriptions and part numbers. Top of fuel tank. Electric start models only. Section 2 Assembly. 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 your tiller for use. Inspect Unit Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery. Inform them of the damage and request instructions for filing a claim.
Loose Parts List Qty. The interlock wires may be blocking the lever and could be damaged. Figure Handlebar assembly. Left-Side Clamp and Nut Figure Fully assembled handlebars. Do this by lifting the tiller by the handlebars, then pulling straight back on the lever and sliding down to the highest notched setting.
There Base is a bushing inside the short link Left I. Be careful not to lose it when Clamp removing screw G. Height Nut 3.
Retrieve the clutch pawl spring Figure from hardware bag. B A Figure B. Figure C. Connect the main harness 7 connection to the neutral safety switch. NOTE: Do not bend or over stretch the spring while installing.
Also ensure that the spring S is properly seated at both ends. The clutch roller T, Figure should rest on the face of the adjustment block U. Figure Clutch pawl spring. WARNING To avoid electric shock from a short circuit electric start tillers only , never allow the throttle cable to touch the battery.
Figure Checking oil level on Tine Attachment Transmission. To attach the throttle lever and cable: 1. Tie Tie Figure Plastic Ties placement on handlebars. You must inflate each tire to equal air pressures to prevent the tiller from pulling to one side.
Refer to the Maintenence section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding proper battery charging procedure STEP 1: Connect the Wire Harness Receptacle 1. Assembly is complete for electric start tillers. See Section 3,. Controls for information on tiller controls. Section 3 Features and Controls.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. Introduction This section describes the location and function of the controls and features on your tiller. Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever Use this lever F, Figure to adjust the handlebars to one of two height settings. Retighten the lever.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Never over fill fuel tank.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
Keep bystanders away from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you.
Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.
Disengage all clutch levers if fitted and stop engine before you leave the operating position behind the handles. Wait until the tines come to a complete stop before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments, or inspections. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn.
Do not touch. Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause property damage or personal injury. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to till soil too deep at too fast of a rate. If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating.
Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices in place and operating properly. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support for assistance and the name of you nearest servicing dealer.. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working order.
Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes before storing. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of engine. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine. S ection 2 — I mportant S afe O peration P ractices. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. Box Cleveland, Ohio This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate. Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching. Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: When disassembling the handlebar assembly, keep the.
NOTE: Do not force the height adjustment lever through. NOTE: Do not severely bend any of the control cables on the. Do this by lifting the tiller by the handlebars, then pulling straight back on the lever and sliding down to the highest notched setting.
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