Troy-bilt 682 User Manual

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Printed In USAOperatOr’s ManualSafe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance •

Engine Throttle Lever and CableFor shipping purposes, the throttle cable, together with the throttle lever, is wound around the engine. Carefully unwi

Use a ⁄” long screw and ⁄-20 hex nut to connect the positive (+) battery cable to the positive (+) battery post. Make sure that this is the cable

Handlebar HeightAdjustment LeverWheels/Tines/PTODrive LeverForwardInterlockLeversDepth RegulatorLeverWheel Speed LeverTines/PTO Clutch LeverFigure 4-1

Starting the EngineThe following steps describe how to start and stop the engine.NOTE: Do not attempt to engage the tines, wheels, or any PTO attachme

Starting Electric Start Engine with Recoil StarterYou may, at some point, have to start an electric start engine with the recoil starter rope. Before

When the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels power the tiller along while the tines dig. Walk behind and to one side of the tiller. Walk on

Choosing Wheel & Tine SpeedsThe tiller has four FORWARD wheel/tine speed combinations for handling a variety of tilling tasks and gardening jobs.

Changing Belt From Low Range to High RangeTo avoid personal injury, shut off the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect

Stand on the left side of the tiller. Use your right hand to hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up into REVERSE position. Use your left hand to mov

Avoid Tilling Wet, Soggy SoilTilling wet soil often results in large, hard clumps of soil that can interfere with planting. If time permits, wait a da

Customer SupportPlease do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.If you have diffic

With planning, you can allow enough room between rows to cultivate. Leave room for the hood width, plus enough extra room for future plant growth. See

Begin by composting crop residues such as leftover vines, stalks, stems and roots. Power compost these crop residues as soon as they finish bearing. T

Tilling Under CornAfter corn is harvested, the stalks should be tilled into the soil while still green. Dry plants are more difficult to till under, a

Then move the swing-out bolts out. See Fig. 4-21.NOTE: Loosening swing-out bolts can be difficult. Use an extra-long wrench for leverage.Tip the PTO p

Moving the TillerWhen the engine is running, the tiller’s powered wheels make moving the tiller to and from the garden easy. If the engine is not runn

WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tiller, shut off the engine and wait for all the parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect th

Tire PressureCheck the air pressure in both tires every 30 operating hours. Deflate or inflate both tires evenly to 15- to 20-PSI (pounds per square i

Rear Bearing Cap ScrewsThe three rear bearing cap screws are located under the depth regulator mounting bracket. If any are loose, it can cause an oil

Use a ⁄” wrench to remove the oil level check plug on the left side of the transmission housing. See Fig. 6-6.If the oil level is correct, oil will

For dipsticks With ‘Check Cold’ Marking (Cold means 2 hours have passed since the tiller was used.)Move the tiller to level ground. Pull the Depth Reg

Important Safe Operation Practices23TrainingRead, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to ass

Using the ⁄” wrench, remove the drain plug. The gear oil will drain quite slowly since it is thick. After about two quarts have drained, tilt the ti

Lubricate the tiller as follows:Oil the wheel shaft between the wheel hubs and the transmission housing. See Fig. 6-10.Oil all pivoting and connecting

How to Measure the Belt TensionBefore taking a measurement, be sure the linkages and pivot points on the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever are clean and lu

Insert the belt adjustment tool through the hole in the side of the adjustment block, spacing the ends of the tool equally on both sides. See Fig. 6-1

Measure the width of the outside edge of the disc as shown in Fig. 6-18. Replace the disc before the rubber edge wears to a thickness of ⁄” or less.

Use your left hand to hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up in REVERSE, while briefly pulling out engine recoil starter. The reverse disc should tu

Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to NEUTRAL. The switch body on the bottom of the engine mount tab should be resting squarely on top of the rever

Belt ReplacementDrive BeltMove the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to NEUTRAL position.While kneeling on the right side of the tiller, create slack in th

Push the belt forward then down until it is looped over the lower pulley. See Fig. 7-2. Do not yet seat it in either of the lower pulley’s grooves.NOT

If badly worn, they lose the ability to till deeply. Worn tines leave an ever-increasing gap in the middle of a tilled row. The normal gap is 3” betwe

4 sectiOn 2 — iMpOrtant safe OperatiOn practicesAfter striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against th

Troubleshooting840Problem Cause RemedyEngine does not start Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever not in Neutral positionFuel tank low or empty. Fuel line rest

41sectiOn 8 — trOubleshOOtingProblem Cause RemedyWheels and tines do not turnMisadjusted drive belt and/or reverse discLoose bolt on transmission driv

Replacement Parts942Component Part Number and DescriptionGW-9245 V-Belt742-04119 Bolo Tine (LH), 12”742-04118 Bolo Tine (RH), 12”634-04231 Wheel,

Notes1143

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORGDOC-100023 REV. CThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise pu

5sectiOn 2 — iMpOrtant safe OperatiOn practicesIf the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for g

WARNING! To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand

Moving the Tiller off the Shipping PlatformSet the Depth Regulator Lever to travel position. Do this by lifting the tiller by the handlebars, then pul

Wheels/Tines PTO Drive LeverLoosen the bolt on the handlebar base and swing the handlebars out to the right side. See Fig. 3-1.Remove both sets of nut

Pull the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever back to align the forward most holes in the yoke plate with the holes in the lever plates. Also align the bushing that