Troy-Bilt 8 HP - Manual (Page 3)

Off to a
Safe Start!
C O N T E N T S
The PTO HORSE Model TROY-BILT® Tiller
meets
voluntary safety standard B71.8-1986,
which is
sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment insti­
tute, Inc. and is published by the
American National
Standards Institute, Inc.
Your new tiller is basically a simple
machine to
operate. However, as with all new and
unfamiliar
powered equipment, you should
thoroughly read
and understand this Owner/Operator
Manual and
any other literature you received with
your tiiler
before you attempt to start the engine.
Please care­
ful
iy follow recommended operating instructicns
and safety practices closely at ail times.
Failure to
do
so could result in injury or property
damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTBUCTIONS ^
NOTICE!
Included in your literature package is an As­
sembly Instructions Manual that provides stef:>
by-step instructions on how to assemble your
new tilier. if you purchased your tiller un­
assembled, then be sure to read and follow the
assembly instructions carefully.
Cali our Technical Service Department imme­
diately (see page 4) if the Assembly Instructions
Manual is missing from your literature package,
or if you have any questions about
assembly.
Please don’t attempt to assemble your
tiller with­
out proper instructions.
Introduction
If You Need Service............................................ 4
Section 1; Safety Instructions ............................ 6
Section 2: Controls and Functions
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CAUTION
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TO AVOID INJURY:
Read the Owner/Operator Manual.
Know location and function of all controls.
Keep all safety devices and shields in place.
Never allow children or uninstructed adults to
operate tiller.
Shut off engine and disconnect spark plug
wire before unclogging tines or making repairs.
Keep bystanders away from machine.
Keep away from rotating parts.
Section 3: Operation of Tiiler.............................. 16
Section 4: Tilling in the Garden .......................... 25
Section 5: The PTO Power Unit ......................... 32
Section 6: Maintenance and Service . . . . 36
Section 7: Troubleshooting ............................... 65
Section 8: Specifications.................................... 70
Section 9: Attachments and Accessories 72
Index ................................................................. 79
“OPERATOR’S POSITION”
All references to LEFT and
RIGHT sides of the tiller
are given from the opera­
tor’s position behind the
handlebars (unless speci­
fied otherwise).