Troy-bilt 665B User Manual

Operator’s ManualRear-tine Tiller Model 665BWarning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any un

10 Section 3: Features and ControlsMoving the lever up increases the tillingdepth. The lowest notch allows a tillingdepth of approximately six to eig

Operation4Section11INTRODUCTIONRead this section of the manual thor-oughly before you start the engine. Then,take the time to familiarize yourself wi

12 Section 4: Operation(b) Use the recoil starter rope to startthe engine as instructed in the separateEngine Owner’s Manual. When theengine starts,

Section 4: Operation 13Preparing SeedbedsFigure 4-6Figure 4-7• If the garden size will not permitlengthwise and then crosswisetilling, then overlap

14 Section 4: OperationTILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.)Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner oforganic m

Section 4: Operation 15LOADING AND UNLOADING THE TILLER• Before loading or unloading, stop theengine, wait for all parts to stop moving,disconnect

16Maintenance5SectionTILLER LUBRICATIONProper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-tial part of your maintenance program.After every 10 operating hou

Section 5: Maintenance 172. Unscrew plastic gear oil fill plug fromtop of transmission.3. Place a clean pan below the transmis-sion drain plug (see

18 Section 5: Maintenancewheels roll freely when the Wheel GearLever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cableneeds to be adjusted as described below.1. With

Section 5: Maintenance 19CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TENSION ON CLUTCH BELTSMaintaining correct belt tension is impor-tant to good tilling performance an

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20 Section 5: MaintenanceBefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to cometo a complete stop, r

5. Slide the belt off the engine pulley (C,Figure 5-18), away from engine, out fromunder the belt guide (D), and completelyoff the pulley.6. Slip the

22 Section 5: MaintenanceBefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come toa complete stop, r

Section 5: Maintenance 23TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance

24 Parts ListModel 665BDRAWING NO. 110

Parts List 25Model 665BREF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 1918791 Handlebars–(Incl. Refs. 2, 3 and 3A)... 12 GW-9126 Gr

26 Parts ListModel 665B1 1917143 Hood–Tine cover, with hinged flap(Incl. Ref. 17)... 12 736-0169 Lockwasher, 3/8...

Parts List 27Model 665B1 GW-9621 Oil Seal... 22 1909950 Ring–Retaining, heavy-duty, ext... 23 GW-1166-

28 Parts ListModel 665BDRAWING NO. 4Reverse Clutch Cable1265734131415161716522125243945462049505143434437473740424841545344383520238122627328293031922

Parts List 29Model 665BPARTS LIST - DRAWING NO. 4* Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally.** See your local authorized engine service dealer for eng

Safety1Section3TRAINING1. Carefully read this Owner’s Manual, theseparate Engine Owner’s Manual, and anyother literature you may receive. Be thor-ough

30 Parts ListModel 665BMAIN DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY1 GW-1714 Bearing–Tapered roller with race ... 12 GW-20718 Gear–Spur, main drive shaft ...

Parts List 31Model 665B1 710-3105 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4*... 162 GW-1270-2A Bolo Tine–single, right hand tine used on left side

32 Parts ListModel 665BDRAWING NO. 71920232221BUMPEROEM-290-254HILLER/FURROWER ATTACHMENT (option)OEM-290-251(Viewed from front of tiller)ROW MARKER A

Parts List 33Model 665BRow Marker Attachment (option) – OEM-290-2571 1904522 Main Support & Yoke Assy–complete. Incl. Ref. No.'s10,11,12,13,1

34 Parts ListModel 665BDRAWING NO. 8NOTE 1: These screws are a special sealingscrew that cannot be reused withoutrisking the loss of transmission oil.

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TROY-BILT TILLER LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT PRODUCT All Troy-Bilt branded rear tine walk-behind tillers with gear drive transmissions.IS COVERED T

4 Section 1: Safety7. Take all possible precautions whenleaving the machine unattended. Stop theengine. Disconnect spark plug wire andmove it away fr

Section 1: Safety 5DECALSFor your safety and the safety of others, various safety message decals are on your unit (see Figure 1-2). Keep the decals c

INTRODUCTIONCarefully follow these assembly steps tocorrectly prepare your tiller for use. It isrecommended that you read this Sectionin its entirety

Section 2: Assembly 76. Thread the height adjustment screw (F,Figure 2-2) into the hole in the handlebarcross-brace, making sure that the raisedkey

8 Section 2: AssemblySTEP 5: CHECK TRANSMISSIONGEAR OIL LEVEL The transmission was filled with gear oil atthe factory. However, be sure to check theo

INTRODUCTIONThis section describes the location andfunction of the controls on your tiller.Refer to Section 4: Operation for detailedoperating instruc