Troy-Bilt 15009 - Manual (Page 3)

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Owner’s Record
Please write the Mode! and Serial
numbers of your machine in
the spaces provided. You
can find the location of
these numbers by refer­
ring to the graphic
below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Model and Serial Number location
SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................4
Safety Alert Symbol.............................................................................. 4
Training................................................................................................. 4
Preparation........................................................................................... 4
Operation.............................................................................................. 4
Maintenance and Storage.....................................................................6
Decals................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2; EASY ASSEMBLY................................................................................ 7
SECTION 3: TILLER ANO ENGINE CONTROLS................................................18
Tiller Controls...................................................................................... 18
Engine Controls.................................................................................. 22
SECTION 4: OPERATION OF TILLER..................................................................24
Before Starting....................................................................................25
To Begin Tilling................................................................................... 25
Turning Around................................................................................... 25
Stopping the Tiller and Engine............................................................25
Changing Speeds (Econo-Horse only)............................................... 26
Tilling in the Garden............................................................................27
Guiding your Tiller....................................................................... 27
Tilling Depths...............................................................................27
Tilling Patterns.............................................................................28
Choosing WheeJ and Tine Speeds............................................ 29
Avoid Making Footprints..............................................................29
Clearing Debris from the Tine Area............................................ 29
Power Composting......................................................................30
Using Reverse to Turn in Tight Areas.........................................30
Tilling Near Obstacles................................................................. 30
Tilling Up and Down Slopes........................................................31
Tilling Across Slopes Using Terraces.........................................31
Tilling Across Slopes Without Terraces...................................... 32
Loading and Unloading the Tiller................................................ 32
SECTION 5: TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE....................................... 33
Lubrication.......................................................................................... 33
Check for Oil Leaks.............................................................................34
Tightening Nuts and Bolts...................................................................34
Checking/Adding/Changing Transmission Gear Oil........................... 34
Checking Engine Oil Level..................................................................35
Changing Engine Oil...........................................................................36
Air Cleaner Service............................................................................. 36
Spark Plug Maintenance.....................................................................37
Ignition System Maintenance..............................................................37
Air Cooling System Maintenance........................................................37
Bolo Tines........................................................................................... 37
Checking Tension on the Drive Belts..................................................38
Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension.................................................39
Removing and Installing Forward Drive Belt......................................41
Removing and Installing Reverse Drive Beit...................................... 42
Adjusting Reverse Drive Belt Tension................................................ 43
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment........................................................... 43
Engine Throttle Cable Adjustment...................................................... 44
Off-Season Storage............................................................................ 44
Troubleshoot Electric Start System.....................................................45
Battery Care and Maintenance........................................................... 47
Carburetor Adjustment........................................................................47
Specifications......................................................................................48
Recommended Maintenance Intervals............................................... 49
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................... 50-51
INDEX..........................................................................................................................52
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