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Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
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Content Calling Customer Support ...2 Safety...3 Assembly...6 Freaturesand Controls ...10 Operation...12 Maintenance...17 Off-SeasonStorage...21 Troubleshooting...22 Parts List ...23 Warranty Information ...Back Cover This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Rear-tine Tiller. It will help you assemble, prepareand maintain the unit for best performance.
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SECTION 1: SAFETY This machinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan- dardB71.8-1996, whichis sponsored bythe OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute,Inc., and is publishedbythe AmericanNational StandardsInstitute. WARNING The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc- SafetyAlert Symbol in this manual and on the unit to alert This is a safety alert symbol.
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4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fall- ing. 5. If the unit should start to vibrate aonor- really,stop the enQne. disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touch- ing the spark plug, and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Decals For your safety and the safety of others, vari- ous safety and operationa! decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1-2). Keepthe decals clean and legible at all times. Contactyour local service dealer or the factory for replacements if any decals are damagedor missing.
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To protect your rights, put your claim in writing and mail a copy to the car- rier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered. Contact Troy-Bilt LLC it you need assistance in this matter. TOOLSMATERIALS NEEDED (11 3_8"open-end wrench- (2) 7/16"open-end wrench-...
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Fig.2.2: Atlach handlebar ( 5.5 HpMOde! shown), 2. Removethe hairpin cotter (L, Fig. 2-3) and wheel drive pin (M) from the wheel hub (0) and wheel shaft (N). 3. Slidethe wheelfully inward on the wheel shaft (N, Fig. 2-3). Reinstall the wheel drive pin (M) through the wheel shaft only (not through the wheel hub).
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The knob should return to its neutral posi- tion (resting against bracketL If it doesn't. contact your local dealer or Troy-Bilt LLC for technical assistance. Fig. 2-8: Install reverse cable bracketand reverseclutch cable, Fig, 2-9: Route reverseclutch cable (CC) as shown, Attach with cable tie (EE).
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31bY I_: UI'IEUK LEVEL UI- Thetransmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However,you should checkthe gear oil level at this time to makecertain it is correct. IMPORTANT: D o not operatethe tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damageto the transmission com- ponents.
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SECTION 3: FEATURES A NDCONTROLS WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully readand understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separateEngine Owner's Manual,and on the decals on the machine. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. INTRODUCTION This Section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller.
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Figure 3-3: FREEWHEEL position. engine, be sure that both WARNING: Beforestarting wheels are in WHEELDRIVE position. See Whesl Drive Pins for instructions, Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or ReverseClutch Control (if equipped) when the wheels are not inWHEELDRIVEcould allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.
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SECTION 4: OPERATION WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully readand understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual,and on the decals on the machine. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
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KEEP A WAY F_OMROTATING 11NES. ROTATING 11NE$ W ILLCAUSE INJURY. Stoppingthe Engineand Tiller 1. Tostop the wheels and tines, releasethe Forward Clutch Bail (all models) or the Re- verse Clutch Control (Models 634F and 634B) -- whichever control is in use. 2.
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TILLING Tilling Depths _=i, WARNING: Before A L • tilling, Contactyour telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used on your property. Do not till near buried electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. • Whencultivating (breakingup surfacesoil around plantsto destroyweeds,seeFig.4-9), adjust thetinesto dig only 1"to 2"deep• Using shallowtilling depthshelpspreventinjury to plantswhose rootsoften grow closeto the surface.
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TILLING PowerComposting Powercomposting simply meanstillingunderand burying in thesoil all mannerof organic mattersuch as crop residues,leaves,grassclippings and cover crops. This materialwill de- composeduring the non-growingseasonand add important n aturalnutrientsto the SO Thefirst placeto beginis with crop residuessuch asleftovervines,stalks,stemsand roots, Powercompost these crop residuesas soon asthey finish bearing.Thesoonerthis isdone, the better,astendergreen matter is easierto till under.
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TILLING TerraceGardening(continued) • Tocreatea terrace,startat the top of the slopeand work down.Go backand forth acrossthe first r0was shown in Fig.4-!0. • Eachsucceedinglowerterraceisstartedbywalkingbelowtheterraceyou'repre- paring. Foraddedstability of thetiller, alwayskeepthe uphill wheelin the soft, new- ly tilled soil. Do not till the last 12"or more of the downhill outside edge of each terrace.
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before inspecting, cleamng or serwcmg 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 keyon electric start models.
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WARNING: moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plugwire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. 4. The gear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately halfway up the side of the main drive shaft.
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WARNING: moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plugwire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 5-3: Installtinessothatcutting edgenf tinesentersoilfirstwhen tillermoves forward, CHECKING ANDADJUSTING FORWARD DRIVEBELTTENSION It is important to maintain correct tension on the forward drive belt.
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(see Check- ing and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Ten- sion). If this fails to correct the problem, contact Troy-Bilt LLC or your authorized dealer for service advice. CHECKING ANDADJUSTING RE- VERSEDRIVEBELTTENSION...
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WARNING: moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plugwire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. 3. Cleanaround the oil dipstick or oil fill tube (whichever applies) to prevent dirt from falling into the crankcase.
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WARNING: moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plugwire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. PROBLEM Enginedoes notstart Spark plug w_remsconnec_eo Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrechl set Fueitank emp[y.
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SECTION 6: MODELS 630C,634F & 634B PARTS LIST PARTNO. 1185469 SpirolPin 710-0597 HexHd. Screw,1/4-20x 1 710-0599 Screw,Self-Tapping,I/4-20 x 1/2 710-0874 HexHd. Screw, 5 /16-18x 1-1/4 710-3039 HexHd.Screw,5/16-18x 1/2 712-0291 HexLockNut,1/4-20 712-3004A HexFlange LockNut,5/16-18 712-3009 HexNut,5/16-18 736-0119 LockWasher,5/16 GW-55013-1 HoodBracket, L eft Hand GW-55013-2 HoodBracket, R ightHand _ _"...
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FRONT (A) ForModel6300 (B) ForModel634F (C)ForModel6348 * Useas required to obtainbetween .005"and .030"allowable end-play. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION GW-9512 Retainer, SnapRing,"E" Type 1909950 Retainer, SnapRing GW-1166-1" Shim,0.062"thick GW-1166-2" Shim,0.030"thick GW-1166-3" Shim,0.015"thick GW-1166-4" Shim,0.010"thick GW-1166-5" Shim,0.005"thick GW-1086 Bronze Bushing 1916741 Wheel S haft(B) (C) GW-55004 Wheel S haft(A) GW-9305...
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MODELS 630C, 634F & 634B PARTNO. GW-9727 Plug,Transmission O il Fill 710-04049 HexHd. Flange Screw,5/16-18x 5/8,G r. 5 736-0119 LockWasher,5/16 1918377 RearCover, T ransmission 1916641 FrontCover,Transmission GW-50032 Gasket, H ousing Cover GW-9617 OilSeal,DriveShaft * included with transmission when purchased as an assembly only, Remove and discard when installing the transmission on tiller.
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Hold Tines With Blunt EndToward You LEFT-HAND TINE RIGHT-HAND T INE NOTE:Ideotib Left and Right sides of tiller bj standing _n operator position and facing direction of forward travel. 1"Usedon Leftsideoftiller :j:Usedon Rightsideof tiller PARTNO. 710-3005 HexHd. Screw,3/8-16 x 1-1/4, Grade5 GW-50049-01 Single Bolo Tine - Right Handt (A) (B) (C) 712-3000...
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All Troy-Bilt branded rear tine walk-behind tillers with gear drive transmissions. ISCOVERED This warranty begins on the date of purchase and is warranted by Troy-Bilt LLC for the life of the tiller, to the odgina[ purchaser only. WHAT IS COVERED...
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