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ManualsBrandsTroybilt ManualsTillerOfficial Troybilt rear-tine tiller

Section5: Maintenance

WARNINGBeforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe unit, shutoff engine, wait for all i

partsto cometo a completestop,disconnectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfrom spark ..L.I

plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or

propertydamage.

from turning by gripping the upper end of

the threaded adjuster (B) with pliers.

6. RepeatStep3 to measurethe length

of the clutch bail spring. Oncethe length

is correct, retighten the hexnut against

the top of the adjuster.

ForwardBeltReplacementInformation

If the drive belt needsto be replaced,see

your local authorizeddealer or phonethe

factory as instructed on Page2, Referto

the Parts List in the back of this manual

for correct components Useonly OEM

(Original Equipment Manufacturer) fre-

placement belts. A substitute belt may

not perform satisfactorily, The procedure

requires average mechanicalability and

commonly availabletools.

FORWARDCLUTCH

BAILADJUSTMENT

If theForwardClutch Bail doesnot

function properly, first check that the

forward drive belt is adjusted properly

(see "Checkingand Adjusting Forward

Drive Belt Tension"), If this fails to

correct the problem, contact the factory

technical service department or your

authorizeddealer for service advice,

CHECKINGANDADJUSTING

REVERSEDRIVEBELTTENSION

Maintaining correct tension on the

reversedrive belt is important to good

performance and long belt life. A loose

belt will slip on the engine andtransmis-

sion pulleys and causethe tines and

wheelsto slow down - or stop com-

pletely- even though the engine is

running at full speed, A loose belt can

also result in premature belt wear,

If thereis no reverseaction when the

ReverseClutch Control knob is pulled

out, then the belt tension is too loose.

When checking belt tension,also check

thebelt for cracks, cuts or frayed edges

and replace it as soon as possible.

• Checkbelt tension after the first two

hours of break-in operation (new belt),

• Checkbelt tension after every 10

operating hours,

ToCheckReverseBeltTension:

1. Besure thatthe engine is stopped and

the spark plug wire is disconnectedand

moved awayfrom the spark plug,

2. Removethescrew in the plastic belt

cover and slide the cover (which is

attached to the forward clutch cable) out

of the way,

3. Havean assistant pull the Reverse

Clutch Control knob all theway out and

hold it in that position. Measurethe

length of the cable wire betweenthe end

of the threadedcable adjuster (A, Figure

5-5) and theend of the Z-fitting (B) to

which the cable wire is attached,

4. The belt tension is ideal if the cable

wire length measures between1/8" to

1/4", If the length is lessthan 1/8" (and if

there is no reverseaction when the tiller

is running), then makethe following

adjustments. NOTE:If the length is more

than 114",no adjustment is needed,as

long as the reverseaction functions

properly.

5. Releasethe ReverseClutch Control

knob. Unthreadthe innerjam nut (C,

Figure 5-6) one to two turns and pull the

threaded cable adjuster (A, Figure 5-6) to

the left until the innerjam nut rests

againstthe bracket,

6. Preventtheinnerjam nut (C) from

turning and tighten the outerjam nut (D)

againstthe bracket, Preventthe outer

jam nut (D) from turning and tighten the

innerjam nut (C) against the bracket,

7. Measurethe gap by repeating Step 3.

ReadJustas neededby repeating Steps 5

and 6.

8. Reinstall the belt cover.

Figure55: Measurecablewirelengthto

checkforcorrectreversebelttension.

Figure5-6: Movethreaded

adjuster(A)toleftto

increasebelttension.

ReverseBeltReplacementInformation