Troy-Bilt E666M-Pony Manuals

Operator’s Manual Rear-tine Tiller Model 664D—Pony® E666M—Pony® Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, 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 Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019 PRINTED IN USA FROM NO. 770-10597B (9/2003) 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new rear-tine tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at rear surface of the tine shield. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: Visit troy-bilt.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available. If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative, please call 1(800) 520-5520. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information. Content Page Customer Support 2 Safety 3 Assembly 6 Features and Controls 11 Operation 14 Maintenance 20 Tiller Attachments 28 Troubleshooting 29 Parts List 30 Warranty Information Back Cover Content Page Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: www.troybilt.com TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 1-800-520-5520 330-558-7220 The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away! The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away! Engine Manual 2 Safety 1 Section 3 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute. Safety Alert Symbol 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. TRAINING 1. Carefully read this Owner’s Manual, the sepa- rate Engine Owner’s Manual, and any other literature you may receive. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller and its engine. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the tiller. Never allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly children and pets. 4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property and themselves. PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all foreign objects. 2. Be sure all controls are released and the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE before starting the engine. 3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. 4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot or wearing sandals, sneakers, or light footwear. Wear protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 5. Do not till near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in doubt, contact your telephone or utility company. 6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable and its vapors are explo- sive. Take the following precautions: a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. b. The gas cap shall never be removed or fuel added while the engine is running. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before adding fuel. c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage. e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. 7. Never make adjustments when engine is running (unless recommended by manufacturer). OPERATION 1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 2. Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (and remove the ignition key on electric start models), disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, carefully inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller. 4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop the engine (and remove the ignition key on electric start models). Dis- connect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 6. Stop the engine (and remove the igni- tion key on electric start models), discon- nect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the tines, or when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. 4 Section 1: Safety 7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Stop the engine. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Move Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine, remove the ignition key on electric start models, and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. On electric start models, always remove the cable from the negative side (–) of the battery. 9. Always keep the tiller tine hood flap down, unless using the hiller/furrower attachment. 10. Never use the tiller unless proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices are in place. 11. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. 12. Keep children and pets away. 13. Never operate the tiller under engine power if the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISENGAGE (FREEWHEEL). In this position, the wheels will not hold the tiller back and the revolving tines could propel the tiller rapidly, possibly causing loss of control. Always move the Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE before starting the engine or engaging the tines/wheels with the Forward Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch Control. 14. Be aware that the tiller may unex- pectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles like large stones, roots, or stumps. If in doubt about the tilling conditions, always use the following operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the tiller: a. Walk behind and to one side of the tiller, using one hand on the han- dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a secure hand grip. b. Use shallower depth regulator set- tings, working gradually deeper with each pass. c. Use slower engine speeds. d. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots and other debris. e. Avoid using downward pressure on handlebars. If need be, use slight upward pressure to keep the tines from digging too deeply. f. Before contacting hard packed soil at the end of a row, reduce engine speed and lift handlebars to raise tines out of the soil. g. In an emergency, stop tines and wheels by releasing whichever Clutch Lever is engaged. Do not attempt to restrain the tiller. 15. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate. 16. Never operate the tiller at high trans- port speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up. 17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for safety. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller to freewheel down slopes. 18. Never allow bystanders near the unit. 19. Only use attachments and acces- sories that are approved by the tiller manufacturer. 20. Use tiller attachments and acces- sories when recommended. 21. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. 22. Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. 23. Operators shall not tamper with the engine-governor settings on the machine; the governor controls the maximum safe operating speed to protect the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists. 24. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation. Let parts cool down sufficiently. 25. The battery on electric start model tillers contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Keep out of the reach of children. Antidote–External Contact: Flush imme- diately with lots of water. Antidote–Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately. Antidote–Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention. 26. Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, and smoking materials away. Ventilate when charging batteries or when using a battery in an enclosed space. ALWAYS wear safety goggles when working near batteries. 27. Please remember: You can always stop the tines and wheels by releasing the Forward Clutch Control Lever or the Reverse Clutch Control knob (whichever control you have engaged), or by moving the Engine Throttle Control Lever (located on engine) to STOP on recoil start models or by turning the ignition key to OFF on electric start models. 28. To load or unload the tiller, see the instructions in Section 4 of this Manual. 29. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. 30. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines. 31. Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. Keep the tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition. 2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.