Troy-bilt 8 HP User Manual

V.50Owner/OperatorManualPTO HORSETiller• Safety• Controls• Operation• Maintenance7 HP8 HP

19. Use only attachments and accessories that are approved by Garden Way Manufacturing Company.20. Use tiller attachments and accessories when recomme

SECTION 2:Before using your tiller or PTO Power Unit for the first time, become thoroughly familiar with the operation of the controls by moving the

C. Before shifting into “REVERSE”, always look behind you to make sure there are no obstacles in the way. Then raise the tines out of the soil by lift

CONTROLS mo FUUCTIONS3. Wheel Speed LeverThis lever allows you to choose between two different wheel ground speeds: “SLOW” or “FAST”. It also has a “

4. Tines/PTO Clutch Lever5. Depth Regulator LeverThis lever is located on the left side of the transmission, just forward of the tiller tine hood.Th

FüMCTiOMS6. Handlebar Height Adjustment LeverThis lever is located near the bottom of the handlebars, on the right side of the tiller. See Photo 2-8.

2. Engine Choke ControlYour erigine is equipped with a manually operated choke control as shown in Photo 2-11 or 2-12. The choke makes starting a col

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS4. Key Switch StarterThe key switch starter for the optional electric start engine is located on the right side of the battery

SECTION 3:Before you attempt to operate your tiller make sure that you’ve read and fully understand all of the Safety instructions in Section 1 and th

OPERATION OF TILLERusing gasohol, refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operating and Maintenance Instructions booklet for specific cautions and recomme

factory in Troy, N.Y, where tillers have been made since 1937. Please come and visit us.fe call your machine the PTO HORSE Model •BILT® Roto Tiller-Po

forward, release the Forward Interlock Lever briefly. If the system is working properly, the engine should start to shut off when you release the lev

OPERATION OF TILLERENGINE THROTTLETINES/PTO CLUTCHFORWARD INTERLOCK LEVERSWHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVERWHEEL SPEED LEVER/DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER3-4: Till

To operate the tillerNow that you are familiar with the operation of your engine, foi- low these steps for operating your tiller. When first practicin

A CAUTIONTO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT:• Always make sure there are no obstacles behind you before operating in “REVERSE”.•

Transporting your tillerThe power driven wheels allow you to easily move your tiller to and from your garden when the engine is running. Or, you can m

OPERATION OF TILLERWhen the tiller is operating in “REVERSE”, the wheels and tines are powered by the rubber reverse disc and not the belt. Therefore,

Choosing wheel and tine speedsYour tiller offers a wheel and tine speed combination for every tilling task and situation in the garden. With a little

SECTION 4: Tliiln i theIn this Section you will find tips and suggestions to help you get the greatest possible satisfaction from your new tiiler.Till

fall. Doing so will allow the sod or tough surface growth to be completely broken down by the time spring rolls around. (Sod busting can be done even

TILLIIG iff. WSPECIAL TROY-BiLT GAROENIRG TECHNIQUEHow to till under standing cornstalksAs soon as your corn has been harvested, the stalks should be

Off to a Safe Start!CONTENTSThe PTO HORSE Model TROY-BILT® Tiller meets voluntary safety standard B71.8-1986, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power

Clearing the tines of debrisYour Bolo Tines feature a selfcleaning action which eliminates most tangling in the tines. But occasionally, dried out g

TiLyuG m inm gardeiTerrace gardeningIf a slope is too steep or too short for vertical tilling, it may be necessary to till across the slope in a late

SPECIAL TROY-BILT GARDENING TECHNIQUEHow to make raised beds for plantingIt’s easy to make raised beds with the optional Hiller/ Furrower Attachment.

SIM ifeeSPECIAL TROY-BILT GARDENING TECHNIQUETry wide-row plantingWide-row planting is a highly productive gardening technique that is worth trying. A

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 tow

ENGINE THROTTLE%. rC FORWARD INTERLOCK LEVERSWHEELS/TINES/PTO DRIVE LEVERIWHEEL SPEED LEVERJjj-/.TINES/PTO DLUTCH LEVER ^5-4: PTO Power Unit control

PTO Power Unit operating instructions6. Place the two swing-bolts in the slots of the tine attachment. Alternating between the two bolts, tighten eac

THE PTQ POWER UNIT5-11: Disconnect the Forward Interlock Wire Harness.(b) On the Power Unit, unplug the Forward Interlock Wire Harness that leads fr

SECTION 6:Your tiller and its engine require regular care and maintenance if they are to give you the many years of service that you should expect of

Tighten bolts and nutsMAIMTEMAMCE AND SERVICEA WARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the eiectric start key, disconnect the sp

Introductioni-Welcome to “Power gardening the TROY-BILT® Tiller way.” Your new PTO HORSE Model Tiller is a useful, productive gardening tool that, wit

Tiller lubricationA WARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disconnect the spark plug wire, and let the

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEamounts of oil to seep out, thus relieving any excess pressure inside the transmission. You should not be concerned if you see

C. Adding or changing gear oilFor small top-offs (a few ounces or less), use SAE140, SAE 85W-140 orSAE 80W-90 weight gear oil with an API rating of e

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICETo drain the Tine Attachment transmission:1. The tine attachment transmission is not equipped with an oil drain plug. To drain

3. The belt tension is correct if the front of the clutch roller is 1/4 to 5/16-inches away from the face of the upright bracket that holds the adjust

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEC. Replacing the drive beltA WARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disconnect t

Reverse drive maintenance6-25: Move belt over reverse disc.4. Move the top half of the belt up and over the rubber reverse disc, but do not seat it i

iAlCE mo SERVICE/ rC. Checking and adjusting reverse drive6-29: Loosen, but do not remove bolt.2. To prevent the reverse disc and its mounting bolt f

Check action of reverse disc:1. Make certain that the linkages for the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever are lubricated with oil and the engine mount bars

MAiKTlilAMCE Am SiaWICEAdjusting reverse drive1. Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in “FORWARD”.2. On the left side of the tiller, place a V2-inc

You also have a versatile PTO Power Unit...In addition to being an incredi- biy efficient tiller, your machine can be quickly converted into a seif- c

Bolo Tine maintenanceA WARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disconnect the spark plug wire, and let t

AIKVSPIAICE AND SERliCE6-42: Mark left and right holders.A WARNINGThe tines or tine hood edges may be sharp. Wear thick gloves to protect your hands

Tire and wheel maintenanceThe air pressure in the tires should be checked after every 30 operating hours. The recommended air pressure for tilling is

шмшттшсЕ anb serwiceRECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADESENGINEAIROILMODELTEMPERATUREVISCOSITY7 HP Briggs &Stratton40°Fto100°F SAE 30W0°Fto40°FSAE 5W30

Air cleaner maintenanceYour engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner that filters the air twice before it reaches the carburetor. The outer

Throttle cable adjustmentsThe throttle lever settings have been factory adjusted and unnecessary adjustments should not be made. However, if the engi

Air cooling system maintenanceTo ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed, air must be able to circulate through the air intake screen, past t

Carburetor adjustmentsThe carburetor provides the engine’s combustion chamber with the correct air-fuel ratio for a wide range of operating condition

Battery care and maintenanceThe following guidelines will help to protect your battery while it is in service during seasonal use and during extended

AilTElAlCE AND SERVICE2. Clean the battery, if needed. If the battery is extremely cold, allow it to warm to between 60°F—80°F.3. Remove all filler

We’re here to serve you!The whole idea behind TROY- BILT® Tiller Factory Service is to get parts, attachments and service advice out to you just as qu

lVt>ubleshooting the electric start systemA WARNINGBefore troubleshooting the electric start system, place the Wheels/ Tines/PTO Drive Lever in “NE

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEC. Touch one end of the battery cable to the solenoid terminal that is marked “B” in Sketch 6-66 or 6-67.D. BRiEFLY touch the

If the key switch doesn’t shut off the engineThere are two ways to stop the engine on your electric start tiller:1. Move the throttle lever on the ha

Inspect Forward Interlock Wiring System AiSTEKAMCE mQ SERWiClEvery 10 operating hours you should check the Forward Interlock wiring system to make su

CHECK OR TEST(Check or test in sequence shown until problem is resolved.)- ^ ///“^Throttle lever in “START” positionX 14Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEThe bulb should glow when the plunger is depressed. If it doesn’t, the switch is bad and it shouid be replaced.5. While the co

4. Place the W heels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in “NEUTRAL”.5. Place one lead from your tester on the outboard connector pin and place the other lead on

SECTION 7: Tr@àiblesii&0tingThe following pages list possible Droblems that you might encounter with your tiller or engine. If you don’t find a p

PROBLEMPROBLEMWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCEWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCEB. Lever shifts into “FAST” wheel gear, but not into “SLOW” wheel gear.• Connecti

TPOyBLESHOOTiUCIPROBLEMPROBLEMWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCE WHAT TO DO AND REFERENCE10. TINE HOLDER BOLT BREAKS OR LOOSENS• Check that tine holder keys a

RECORD YOUR TILLER SERIAL NUMBERTo help you as quickly as possible when you write or call for service or parts, we will need to know your Tiller Ser

PROBLEMPROBLEMWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCEWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCE17. ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN WHEELS/TINESAPTO DRIVE LEVER IS IN “FORWARD”• See “Troubles

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMPROBLEMWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCEWHAT TO DO AND REFERENCE27. ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY• W ater or dirt in gasoline or carburetor.•

SECTION 8:TILLER SPECIFICATIONSHEIGHT(Approximate minimum heights) With handiebars in iowest setting: 37’/,"*With handiebars in highest setting:

SPECIFICATiOMSMOTOR OILSee Section 6 for recommended service classifications and viscosities. Oil sump capacity is approximately 2% pints, however a

SECTION 9:The following pages show the optional attachments and accessories that are available for use with your tiller or power unit as of thedate t

TROY-BILT®Row Marker AttachmentIf you like straight, neat, picture- perfect rows in your garden, then you’ll enjoy owning a Row Marker Attachment—see

TROY-BILT® Dozer/Snow Blade AttachmentThe Dozer/Snow Blade is a versatile “homestead helper”. In the winter, the blade will move a foot or more of li

шштшЕшт то accessoriesBar Tread TiresBar tread tires have deep, agricultural style traction grips and are particularly helpful in soft, muddy or sand

TROY-BILT® Log SplitterThe TROY-BILT® Log Splitter provides you with a convenient and easy means of splitting large quantities of wood. When hooked-u

Sweep Cultivator AttachmentThe Sweep Cultivator is a spe- sialized tool designed for between- row cultivation of crops. Instead of stirring the soil,

SECTION 1:The PTO HORSE Model Tiller has been designed with many safety features to help protect individuals from harm and property from being damage

MAINTENANCE RECORDDATEHOURS MAINTENANCE PERFORMEDDATEHOURS MAINTENANCE PERFORMED78

Air Cleaner,Cleaning Foam Precleaner, 52 Replacing Paper Element, 52 Service Schedule, 52 Air Cooling System, Engine, 54 Air Pressure, Tires, 50, 70 A

Levers,Choke Control, 14, 19 Depth Regulator, 12, 25-28, 66 Engine Throttle, 13, 53 Forward Interlock, 10, 17, 61 Handlebar Height, 13 Tines/PTO Clutc

FULL NO-TIME-LIMIT WARRANTYYour TROY-BILT® Roto Tiller - Power Composter is warranted by Garden Way Incorporated ) be free from defects in materials a

OPERATION1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or r