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  • Page 1

    0 TROY RILTr" Operator's Manual Rear-tine Tiller Model 664D--Pony _ E666M--Pony _ IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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 sy[...]

  • Page 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Maintenance 20 Safety 3 Tiller Attachments 28 Assembly 6 Troubleshooting 29 Features and Controls 11 Parts List 30 Operation 14 Warranty Information Back Cover FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new rear-tine tiller. It will help you assemble, [...]

  • Page 3

    Safety 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, [...]

  • Page 4

    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 [...]

  • Page 5

    4.To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. 5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-venti- lated area, safely away from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gasoline in an approved container, safely away from the reach ofchildren. 6. Refer tothe Maintenance section of this Manual and in [...]

  • Page 6

    Assembly 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 operatinginstructions in this Manual. INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its e[...]

  • Page 7

    4. With the forward clutch cable (N, Figure 2-4) on the inside of handlebar, position the handlebar ends on the outside of the two mounting tabs (M, Figure 2-3) on the transmission top cover. NOTE: The curved handlebar height adjustment bracket appears as shown in C, Figure 2-3 for non-electric start units. For electric start units, the bracket is [...]

  • Page 8

    Incorrect cable adjustment could cause the wheels and tines to rotate unexpect- edly. Follow adjustment procedures carefully. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. 4. Check for correct spring/cable tension as instructed in Section 5, Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension. 5. When tension is correct, tight[...]

  • Page 9

    Features and Controls Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. INTRODUCTION This Section describes the location a[...]

  • Page 10

    REVERSE CLUTCH CONTROL The Reverse Clutch Control (C, Figure 3-1) controls the engagement of reverse drive to the wheels and tines. The revers- ing feature is used for maneuvering the tiller only - never engage the tines in the groundwhile going in the reverse direction. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. Loo[...]

  • Page 11

    Operation ReverseClutch Control Forward Clutch _, ControlLever Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand aii safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, in the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can resul[...]

  • Page 12

    STARTING THE ENGINE The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have read all of the operating instruc- tions in this Section. Also review the safety rules in Section 1: "Safety" and the tiller and engine controls information in Section 3: "Features and Control[...]

  • Page 13

    Figure 4-2: Use one hand to guide tiller when moving forward. Before tilling, contactyour telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used in your area. Their representative will be glad to answer your questions and tell you if any of their equipment or lines are buried underground on your property. (b) As the t[...]

  • Page 14

    Tilling Tips & Techniques Let the tiller do the work Avoid tilling soggy, wet soil • If the garden size will not permit • While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging. Walk on the side that is not yet finished (to avoid making foot- prints in the freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but securely [...]

  • Page 15

    Tilling Tips & Techniques Clearingthe tines The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most tangling of debris in the tines. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow these proce- dures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if necessary. • To reduce tangling, set the depth r[...]

  • Page 16

    POWER COMPOSTING 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 nutrients to the soil. When power composting, do not keep the Depth Regulator Lever at [...]

  • Page 17

    Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or prop- erty damage. MAINTEN[...]

  • Page 18

    L Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. J Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. CHECK[...]

  • Page 19

    Sefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 5-3:[...]

  • Page 20

    [ Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. J Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WHEEL[...]

  • Page 21

    Sefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 5-6:[...]

  • Page 22

    L Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. J Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Incor[...]

  • Page 23

    Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 5-16[...]

  • Page 24

    [ Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. J Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. pull [...]

  • Page 25

    Sefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. BATTERYMAIN[...]

  • Page 26

    [ _Before the machine, shut off wait for all to inspecting, cleaning or servicing engine, moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. J Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. J I Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. TR[...]

  • Page 27

    Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. MAINTENANCE[...]

  • Page 28

    [ Models 664D & E666M HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS 21 10 21 / 16 35 35 ? / _715 7 / 7--_TRANSMISSION TOP COVER[...]

  • Page 29

    Models 664D & E666M I HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and CONTROL LEVERS REF. PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 1918801 2 GW-9126 3 777122088 3A 777D05553 4 1916784 5 1186347 5A GW-9955 6 1900475 7 710-0514 8 736-3050 9 712-3000 10 746-04027 13 GW-9442 14 GW-9057 Handlebars .......................................... 1 Grip ....................................[...]

  • Page 30

    [ Models 664D & E666M 36 ENGINE, SUPPORT BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, BELT COVER 12 22 20 8 32 13 14 16 1 15 16 35 46 2 25 23 20 18 48 I 8 47 37 52 (Screw, Ref. 47, secures Forward ClutchCable - page 28, Ref. 10) 26_ 27[...]

  • Page 31

    Models 664D & E666M I ENGINE, SUPPORT BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, BELT COVER REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 710-0539 2 1917326 3 736-0119 4 710-0107 5 777S30651 6 1916659 7 712-3004A 8 1108841 9 GW-1138-1 10 619-04015 11 GW-9944 12 GW-9572 13 710-3!03 14 1918731 15 1916535 16 736-0159 17 1916725 18 710-0117 19 1917746 20 736-3078 21 1916728[...]

  • Page 32

    [ Models 664D & E666M TRANSMISSION HOUSING, COVERS SEALS, GASKETS, PLUGS 21 22 22 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 screws. See Note 1 See Note 1 / I REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 [...]

  • Page 33

    Models 664D & E666M I DRIVE SHAFT, INPUT PINION SHAFTand GEAR ASSEMBLIES MAIN DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY // 19 INPU [ PINIONSHAF1 & GEARASSEMBLY REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 GW-1714 GW-20718 GW-9301 GW-20912 GW-1224-1 GW-1224-2 GW-1224-3 GW-1325C MAIN DRIVE SHAFT Bearing, Tapered Roller with Race .... 1 Spur Gear..............[...]

  • Page 34

    [ Models 664D & E666M WHEELSHAFT, ECCENTRIC SHAFTand TILLERSHAFT ASSEMBLIES 1 2 3 4 10 ECCENTRIC SHAFT ASSEMBLY 2 1 WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY 5 Wheel Shaft Parts REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 721-04031 2 1909950 3 GW-1166-1 --- GW-1166-2 --- GW-1166-3 --- GW-1166-4 4 GW-1086 5 711-04091 6 GW-9373 7 GW-20914 8 GW-9935 Oil Seal ..............[...]

  • Page 35

    Models 664D & E666M I BOLO TINES, WHEELS FRONT! FORWARD 9 --11 FRONT! FORWARD 10 WHEEL NOTE 1: Custom Tilling Tines are available for your tiller, These are special hard-faced tinesthat are thicker than standard tines, IMPORTANT: Left and right sidesof tiller are determined by standingin operator position and facing direc- tion of forwardtravel[...]

  • Page 36

    [ Models 664D & E666M BUMPER ATTACHMENT 2 1 BUMPER 0EM-290-254 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 3 Bumper- OEM-290-254 1918749 Bumper ............................................ 1 777S30653 Decal - Caution .................................. I 710-0395 Screw-hex hd.,5/16-18 x 2-114" (included in hardware kit) ........... 4 736-0119 Loc[...]

  • Page 37

    Models 664D & E666M I HOOD,BRACKET and DEPTH REGULATOR 18 t8 17 12 I 11 13 13 REF. PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 686-04013 2 710-0169 3 GW-2525 4 710-04049 5 712-0291 6 710-0597 7 GW-9384 8 GW-9534 9 1185469 10 GW-1117A Tine Hood ........................................... 1 Lockwasher, 3/8 .................................. 2 Bracket-h[...]

  • Page 38

    I Model E666M 1+1 POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE GROUND WIRE STARTER SOLENIOD ACTIVATE WIRE [REDI_ STARTER WIRE [RED) ENGINE WIRE [GREEN] 1+] 1-1 NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE BATTERY RECHARGE WIRE (REDI (_ STARTER CABLE ENGINE GROUND CABLE TO ENGINE[...]

  • Page 39

    Model E666M I ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 3 4 5 1186073 1186211 1186390 1186389 1901202 1901894 1908118 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x 125 ........... 2 Hex Nut, 5/16-24 ............................... 2 Flange Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 .............. 2 Hex Locknut, 1/4-20 .......................... 2 Cable (ground wire to s[...]

  • Page 40

    TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT PRODUCT IS COVERED WHAT lS COVERED BY THlS WARRANTY All Troy_Bilt branded rear tine walk-behind tillers with gear drive trausmissions. This warranty begins on the date of purchase and is warranted by Troy_Bilt LLC for the life of the tiner, to the original pul_haser only. Troy_Bilt LLC will, at its op[...]