Troy-Bilt 8 HP - Manual (Page 34)

SECTION 5:
As explained on Page 2 of this
Manual, your tiller can be con­
verted into a self-contained PTO
Power Unit that is capable of
powering or towing other attach­
ments besides the tine attachment
that came with your tiller. The in­
structions given here will help you
become familiar with your PTO
Power Unit. Please read this Sec­
tion thoroughiy.
Before trying to operate your PTO
Power Unit for the first time, make
sure that you have:
• Read and understand all of the
Safety Instructions in Section 1 of
this Manual and in the Owner/
Operator Manual that is supplied
with any attachment.
• Read and understand all of the
controls information and operating
procedures for the tiller and engine
as described in Sections 2 and 3
of this Manual.
• Read and understand all of
the assembly instructions, controis
information, and operating proce­
dures for the attachment as de­
scribed in the Owner/Operator
Manual that is supplied with the
attachment.
Removing and replacing the tine attachment
The foiiowing steps explain how
to remove and replace the tine at­
tachment. The only tool you’ll need
is a %-inch wrench (at ieast 12-
inches long for adequate leverage).
There are two optional acces­
sories avaiiable that make the
following steps easier. One is the
A CAUTION
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT;
• Stop the engine, remove the
electric start key, disconnect the
spark plug wire and let the engine
and muffler cool before removing
or installing any attachment.
• Do not piace hands, tools,
or any object near or inside the
PTO access hole when the engine
is running.
• When removing and replacing
the tine attachment, be careful not
to cut yourself on the edges of the
tiller hood. Wear thick gloves for
maximum protection.
• When the tine attachment is re­
moved, always place the optional
tine cradle or a wood block or
other sturdy support beneath its
coupiing point to prevent the at­
tachment from falling forward.
Kickstand Attachment which pre­
vents the PTO Power Unit (engine
end) from falling forward when at­
tachments are removed (Photo
5-2). The other is the Tine Attach­
ment Cradie which provides a
handy support for the tine attach­
ment when it is removed from the
tiller (Photo 5-3). For more infor­
mation about these two acces­
sories, please refer to Section 9 of
this Manual.
5-2: Kickstand prevents engine from
tipping forward.
5-1: PTO Power Unit with tine attachment removed.
5-3: Tine Attachment Cradle.
To remove the tine attachment:
1. Make sure that the engine is
stopped, the electric start key is
removed, and the spark plug wire
is disconnected.
2. The equipment must be on level
ground.
3. Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Lever in “NEUTRAL” (Photo
5-4).
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