Troy-Bilt 665B manual

Operator ’ s Manual Rear-tine T iller Model 665B 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 spa[...]

2 For more details about your unit, visit our website at www .troybilt.com T ABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Safety 1 Section 3 TRAINING 1. Carefully read this Owner’s Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and any other literature you may receive. Be thor- oughly 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. [...]

4 Section 1: Safety 7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Stop the engine. 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 and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire an[...]

Section 1: Safety 5 DECALS For your safety and the safety of others, various safety message decals are on your unit (see Figure 1-2). Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the Factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing. Refer to the Parts List in this manual for decal locations, part[...]

INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly. INSPECT UNIT Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery. Contact the carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the [...]

Section 2: Assembly 7 6. Thread the height adjustment screw (F, Figure 2-2) into the hole in the handlebar cross-brace, making sure that the raised keys on the washer fit into the slot on the height adjustment bracket. Tighten the height adjustment screw securely. Next, securely tighten the two screws and nuts in the ends of the handlebar (M, Figur[...]

8 Section 2: Assembly STEP 5: CHECK TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL LEVEL The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, be sure to check the oil level at this time to make certain it is correct. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmis- sion components. 1. Wi[...]

INTRODUCTION This section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Refer to Section 4: Operation for detailed operating instructions. Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you understand the operation of the controls and feel confi- dent with each of them. IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine m[...]

10 Section 3: Features and Controls Moving the lever up increases the tilling depth. The lowest notch allows a tilling depth of approximately six to eight inches, depending on soil conditions. For best results, always begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase the tilling depth. Complete details on using the Depth Reg- ula[...]

Operation 4 Section 11 INTRODUCTION Read this section of the manual thor- oughly before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “ travel ?[...]

12 Section 4: Operation (b) Use the recoil starter rope to start the engine as instructed in the separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual. When the engine starts, gradually move the choke lever (if used) to the OPEN, CHOKE OFF or RUN position. (c) Put the engine throttle lever in the FAST setting when tilling. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. To stop the wheels an[...]

Section 4: Operation 13 Preparing Seedbeds Figure 4-6 Figure 4-7 • If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then overlap the first passes by one-half a tiller width, followed by successive passes at one- quarter width (see Figure 4-8). With planning, you can allow enough room between rows to cultivate (see Figure [...]

14 Section 4: Operation TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.) Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. This material will decompose during the non-growing season and add important natural nutri- ents to the soil. The first place t[...]

Section 4: Operation 15 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE TILLER • Before loading or unloading, stop the engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engine and muffler cool. Remove the ignition key on electric start models. • The tiller is too heavy (over 170 lbs.) and bulky to lift safely by one person. Two or[...]

16 Maintenance 5 Section TILLER LUBRICA TION Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen- tial part of your maintenance program. After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points shown in Figure 5-1, as described below. Use general purpose lubricating oil (#30 weight motor oil is suitable) and a general purpose grease (grease th[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 17 2. Unscrew plastic gear oil fill plug from top of transmission. 3. Place a clean pan below the transmis- sion drain plug (see Figure 5-3) and then remove the drain plug. Oil will flow from the drain hole (it may flow slowly, espe- cially in cold temperatures). 4. Remove transmission gear oil level check plug located a few [...]

18 Section 5: Maintenance wheels roll freely when the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cable needs to be adjusted as described below. 1. With engine shut off and spark plug wire disconnected, put Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE. 2. Loosen top adjustment nut (A, Figure 5-4) on wheel gear cable bracket located on left side rear of transmissio[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 19 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TENSION ON CLUTCH BEL TS Maintaining correct belt tension is impor- tant to good tilling performance and long belt life. A loose belt will slip on the engine and transmission pulleys and cause the tines and wheels to slow down – or stop – even though the engine is running at full speed. A loose b[...]

20 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

5. Slide the belt off the engine pulley (C, Figure 5-18), away from engine, out from under the belt guide (D), and completely off the pulley. 6. Slip the belt off the front of the trans- mission pulley (F, Figure 5-19). 7. Work the belt out from between the pulley and the frame, around the transmis- sion cover spring, then up and out of the machine[...]

22 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in thi s Manual or in the Engine Owner ’ s Manual. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized tiller dealer or the factory for[...]

24 Parts List Model 665B DRA WING NO. 1 10[...]

Parts List 25 Model 665B REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 1918791 Handlebars – (Incl. Refs. 2, 3 and 3A) ... 1 2 GW-9126 Grip ..................................................... 2 3 777I20939 Decal – Operator control panel .............. 1 3A 777D05554 Decal – Logo .......................................[...]

26 Parts List Model 665B 1 1917143 Hood – Tine cover, with hinged flap (Incl. Ref. 17) .................................. 1 2 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8.................................. 2 3 GW-2527 Bracket – Hood & Depth Regulator (Incl. Ref. 9) ................................... 1 4 1186328 Screw – flanged hex hd., 5/16-18 x 5/8* 2 5 712[...]

Parts List 27 Model 665B 1 GW-9621 Oil Seal .............................................. 2 2 1909950 Ring – Retaining, heavy-duty, ext. ....... 2 3 GW-1166-1 Shim – 1-1/64 I.D., .062 thick ............. A/R --- GW-1166-2 Shim – as above, but .030 thick .......... A/R --- GW-1166-3 Shim – as above, but .015 thick .......... A/R --- GW-1166[...]

28 Parts List Model 665B DRA WING NO. 4 Reverse Clutch Cable 1 2 6 5 7 3 4 13 14 15 16 17 16 52 21 25 24 39 45 46 20 49 50 51 43 43 44 37 47 37 40 42 48 41 54 53 44 38 35 20 23 8 12 26 27 3 28 29 30 31 9 22 18 45 12 11 20 10 9 8 35 36[...]

Parts List 29 Model 665B P ARTS LIST - DRA WING NO. 4 * Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally. ** See your local authorized engine service dealer for engine parts or service. Refer to engine nameplate for engine type and code information. 1 ** Engine – standard recoil start ............ 1 2 1917326 Bracket, Clutch Cable .......................[...]

30 Parts List Model 665B MAIN DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBL Y 1 GW-1714 Bearing – Tapered roller with race ............ 1 2 GW-20718 Gear – Spur, main drive shaft ................... 1 3 GW-9301 Key, 3/16 sq. x 1 ..................................... 1 4 GW-11603 Drive Shaft – with integral, single-lead worm at front and six-lead worm at rear (includes[...]

Parts List 31 Model 665B 1 710-3105 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4*................... 16 2 GW-1270-2A Bolo Tine – single, right hand tine used on left side of tiller (Incl. two of each Ref. No.'s 1 and 3)...................................................... 8 3 712-0375 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 .................................... 2 5 710-3096 H[...]

32 Parts List Model 665B DRA WING NO. 7 19 20 23 22 21 BUMPER OEM-290-254 HILLER/FURROWER ATTACHMENT (option) OEM-290-251 (Viewed from front of tiller) ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT (option) – OEM-290-257 (Complete – Attaches to Furrower Attachment) MAIN SUPPORT & YOKE ASSEMBLY PART # 1904522001 (See Detail A) Detail A[...]

Parts List 33 Model 665B Row Marker Attachment (option) – OEM-290-257 1 1904522 Main Support & Yoke Assy – complete. Incl. Ref. No.'s 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 ........... 1 2 GW-1594 Marker Blade – blade only ................... 1 3 1904524 Marker Arm – main arm ...................... 1 4 1904523 Marker Arm – extension ar[...]

34 Parts List Model 665B DRA WING NO. 8 NOTE 1: These screws are a special sealing screw that cannot be reused without risking the loss of transmission oil. If these screws are loosened or removed, they must be replaced with new hardware. * Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally. A/R – As Required 1 GW-9621 Oil Seal – double lip, wheel shaft [...]

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TROY -BIL T TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 life of the tiller, to the original purchaser only. WHAT IS COVERED Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, repair [...]