Troy-Bilt 128T User's Manual
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1. 13 14 PS __ _________ E ee eee 15 Warrany Information 0 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new Tiller Edger It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor mation from it in the space provided below This information is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield sample model plate is plained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy Model Number Here A e TROY BILT LLC Copy Serial Number Here OTROY BILT P O BOX 361131 py www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 866 840 6483 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating speci fications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed sepa rately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have di2. 9 10 Tilling Depth Adjustment 9 Tilling Widths 9 Tine Removal 12 Tips Techniques 9 10 Troubleshooting 9 14 Unpacking 5 W X Y Z 19 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories Troy Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited war ranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and main tained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse com mercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt LLC for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your war ranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sepa rate terms as fol
3. 7 9 12 Starting 8 Stopping Engine 8 Storage ooh bce eb CUTE See ee ee EY 4 5 8 13 Throttle Tines Lever 3 4 5 9 11 Features Controls Fuel Mixture 5 6 12 13 Fuel Primer Bulb 4 8 9 12 14 Gasoline Two Cycle 01 5 6 12 13 Handlebar Height Adjustment 7 8 HardWare sau auae ed 5 Lubrication 11 Maintenance 11 Model Serial Back Cover Oil Gasoline Mixture 5 6 12 13 Off Season 11 ELERS 8 Palio LICL TT 15 17 Power Lawn Rake 10 PrepalallON cote cee cee 2 0 Recoil Starter Rope 98 Repair pea ee ERE RE ER pki 15 17 Safety 3 4 Safety Decals 2 service Recommendation Checklist 11 Spark Plug 11 12 14 Starter 8 4 5 8 13 Tiling
4. Reconnect wire to spark plug Check fuel tank Add fuel mixture Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture Refer to starting procedure in manual Clean or replace air filters Replace spark plug Move On Off Switch to ON Remove inspect clean spark plug Clean or replace dirty air filters Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture Adjust carburetor See Manual Remove dirt and debris from fins Drain tank fill with correct mixture Remove wedged object Authorized service dealer Decals are not shown at full size See Parts List pages for reordering information A WARNING To Avoid Serious Injury Read the Operator s Manual Know the location and functions of all controls Keep all safety devices and Shields in place and working e Never allow children or uninstructed adults to operate machine Shut off engine and disconnect spark plug wire before manually Starting Engine On right side handlebar Hot surfaces can Place Free Hand On Handlebar When A WARNING 4 om 4 Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines will cause injury 100007 00012 On rear right side tine shield unclogging tines or making repairs Keep bystanders away from machine Keep away from rotating parts Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you On top left side tine shield cause severe burns Do not
5. OTROY BILT Operator s Manual Tiller Edger Model 128T IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush cov ered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Sec tion 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy Bilt LLC P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 0019 PRINTED IN USA FROM NO 769 00155 03 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer 2 rcp FV eee 3 nice ee 5 Features and CODIFOlS uua unus arg es Robo dri x Oe ow Ee SR e RU 7 ____ 626 5 8 IV NUNN SINGING Ce 5 11 clc qM r
6. See Tine Removal and Installa tion in Section 5 for detailed information on how to set up this tine pattern 10 section 4 Operation Tilling Patterns 1 When preparing a seedbed go over the same path twice in the first row then overlap one half the machine width on each successive pass Figure 10 2 After going up and down the rows in one direction make second passes at a right angle across the original passes Figure 11 Again overlap each pass to thoroughly pulverize the entire seedbed area In very hard ground it may take three or four passes before the desired depth is achieved 3 If your garden is not wide enough to till lengthwise and then crosswise then first overlap by one half the machine width followed by successive passes at one quarter machine width This overlapping method assures thorough tilling USING THE EDGER ATTACHMENT The Edger Attachment makes clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc See Assembly Steps STEP 4 in Section 2 for instructions on attaching this attachment Take your time when edging Decide how far away the edge is to be from the walk or drive then Slowly proceed using the walk or drive as your sight line Other attachments are can be purchased separately See Attachments below for more details ATTACHMENTS Figure 10 Use an overlap technique on every pass Figure 11 Make a second set of passes al a right angle over the first s
7. dirt and other debris that accumulates on the engine cooling fins air intake screen and on levers and linkages This helps to ensure adequate air cooling and correct engine speed TINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING Avoid contact with the cutting edges on the tines To avoid personal injury when removing or installing tines wear heavy work gloves The engine must be off all moving parts stopped and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug and moved away from the plug The tines will wear with use and they should be replaced if tilling seems to take longer than usual or if the soil is not being mixed as thoroughly Also in addi tion to the standard 10 tilling width tine configuration the tines can be arranged in two other configurations 1 A narrow 41 2 tilling width for smaller areas and 2 A special pattern for stony soil conditions Figure 16 Remove hitch pin A to take off lines IMPORTANT The hitch pin A Figure 16 is under spring tension wear gloves to protect your fingers when removing or re placing the hitch pin Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Remove the hitch pin A Figure 16 3 Remove the outer tine section do not remove inner tine section and mark it as to which side it is from left or right and whether it s an outer or
8. Fill tank no higher than 1 2 from top of tank to allow for gasoline ex pansion Install fuel cap and clean up any fuel spills WARNING Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious per sonal injury Before installing or removing attach ments or adjusting or servicing the ma chine stop the engine let all moving parts come to a complete stop discon nect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug STEP 4 To Make Borders and Edges Install the Edger Attachment To create borders or edges near walks driveways flower beds etc you must remove the four tine sections and install the Edger Attachment this attachment was supplied with the unit see Page 5 To Install the Edger Attachment 1 Gather together the following parts see Figure 4 A Border Edger Tine B Long Bushing C Border Edger Wheel and D Short Bushing 2 Prop the machine carefully on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be firm and flat NOTE Usually the Border Edger Tine is mounted on the right side of the unit for right handed persons and on the left side of the unit for left handed persons 3 Remove the hitch pin on each tine shaft E Figures 3 and 4 4 It is important for proper tilling perfor mance that the tine sections be later rein stalled in their original patterns Mark the position of each tine section Left Outer Left Inner etc bef
9. further lubrication However you should check the lubricant level after the first five 5 hours of opera tion and every twenty five 25 operating hours thereafter If needed use a high quality automotive grade petroleum base grease 4 WARNING Before tipping engine or equipment to service transmission drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty To check the transmission 1 Stop the engine let it cool and discon nect the spark plug wire 2 Place the machine down on its left side so the right end of the tine shaft faces up 3 Remove the right side tines see Tine Removal and Installation in this Section 4 Clean the transmission housing 9 Remove the three threaded plugs A B and C Figure 14 from the transmission Lubricant should be visible in the top two Figure 14 Transmission lubricant check and fill locations REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Before After Every Every End Each Each 29 75 of Use Use Hours Hours Season Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts e Clean Engine Cooling System Check Transmission Lubricant e 1 e service Air Filter 2 Inspect Spark Plug 3 Clean Machine 2 Clean Engine Exhaust Ports 4 see Factory authorized Dealer Clean Tine Shaft 1 After first five 5 hours of use Hardware 2 Clean daily when conditions are extremely dusty or dirty 3 Check spark plug annually or eve
10. inner tine section 4 Slide one of the long bushings B Figure 17 provided with the unit onto the shaft Insert the hitch pin through the tine shaft 9 Repeat this procedure on the opposite side Primer Bulb Primer Line Idle Speed Screw Silver Idle Mixture Screw Black Fuel Line Section 5 Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage Figure 17 Narrow tilling tine positions Arranging Tines for Stony Soil Conditions 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Remove the hitch pin A Figure 16 from both sides of the unit Remove both Outer tine sections Mark each section as a left or right side tine and whether it is an inner or outer section 3 Remove the inner tine sections and swap their positions the inner right side section goes onto the left side of the ma chine and the inner left side goes onto the right side of the machine Figure 18 Stony soil tine pattern 4 Reinstall the two outer tine sections on the sides from which they were removed Figure 18 9 Insert the hitch pins through the tine shafts VF e 4 SiN To Replace Worn Tine Sec
11. or up to 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether may be used but requires special care when the engine is not used for extended periods See STORAGE instructions in Engine Owner s Manual for additional in formation 3 The fuel oil mix ratio is 24 1 with the use of a NMMA classified oil For new engines use twice the normal oil quantity for the first gallon of fuel NOTE Due to differences in fuel and oil availability worldwide Tecumseh recommends a 16 1 mix ratio if NMMA oil is not available Figure 2 Do not adjust or tighten the engine governor Screw Section 2 Assembly Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to 1 part two cycle oil U S Gas U S Oil 1 Gal 507 2 11 07 Metric Petrol Metric Oil 167 ml 333 ml 4 liters 8 liters 4 Do not mix fuel directly in engine fuel tank Always use a Clean safety ap proved fuel container e To Mix A Fill a clean approved container one quarter full with recommended gasoline B Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE C Screw cap on container and shake vigorously Then unscrew cap and fill container with gasoline per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE Screw on cap and shake again Once mixed oil and gasoline will not separate Fill Fuel Tank 1 Engine must be cool Clean area around fuel tank cap and remove cap Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank 2 Slowly pour gasoline oil mixture into fuel tank
12. services e Handle fuel with care It is highly flammable and has explosive vapors Take these precautions a Use an approved fuel container b Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot Operators shall not smoke c Keep matches cigarettes cigars pipes open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container d Fill fuel tank outdoors and with ex treme caution Never fill fuel tank when indoors Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage e Replace all fuel tank and fuel container caps securely If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid cre ating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated e Never make adjustments to your equip ment when the engine is running or spark plug wire is connected unless specifically recommended in Owner s Manual OPERATION Operator s Position a LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are from the operator s position behind the handlebars unless noted otherwise e The correct operator s position is when you are standing behind and gripping handlebar facing forward toward the engine Do not leave this position while using the Throttle Tines Lever Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Section 1 Safety e Exercise extreme caution when on or c
13. 06 39 1909517 Axle 40 1917754 Wheel 41 GW 9532 E Ring 42 1185590 Hitch Pin 43 1981022 Tine Hood Cover 44 1763767 Knob 45 1177038 Lock Washer 5 16 EDGER ATTACHMENT 46 1903777 47 1903778 Bushing Short 48 1983648 Bushing Long 49 1915054 Edger Tine Order parts from your local authorized engine dealer Refer to engine nameplate for model type number 17 18 Notes Index Accessories and Attachments 14 Aerator Attachment 14 eee Bee es 11 Assembly D 52 5 Border Edger Attachment 5 6 10 7 12 Control Lever Throttle Tines 3 4 6 9 11 Cultivating 9 10 DOCS dae ea EEUU ddr ca nnd d 2 bor 5 14 Engine Air Filter 11 Carburetor 7 12 Cleaning 11 13 Fuel Mixture 5 6 12 13 Fuel Primer Bulb 4 0 9 12 14 On Off Switch 4 8 14 16 Operation 8 Recoil Start ROpe 8 Spark PIU i usus aor ote emn 11 12 14 wl
14. al and on the decals on the machine Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury ENGINE DETAIL Figure 5 Features and controls Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob B Figure 5 Two height settings plus a storage position are available Refer to Assembly Steps STEP 7 in Section 2 for adjustment instructions Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob C Figure 5 Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket K up or down on the height adjustment bar L This con trols the tilling depth IMPORTANT Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than the top of the adjustment bar Adjustable Tine Patterns D Figure 5 The four tine sections are assembled at the factory for max imum performance under a wide variety of conditions 11 needed the tines can be arranged for narrower tilling or close cultivating The tines can also be arranged to till very stony soil See Adjusting Tine Patterns in Section 4 for details Carrying Handle E Figure 5 When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit can be carried by the carrying handle The carrying handle also serves as a tie down anchor point Edger Attachment H Figure 5 Use this separate attachment to create borders or edges along walks driveways flower beds etc See Section 4 for details on installing and using this attachment Engine Controls Engine On Off Switch A Figure 5 Use the engine On Off Switch to st
15. art or stop the engine See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Throttle Tines Lever G Figure 5 Squeeze this lever to start tine rotation and to vary the tine speed Release the lever to stop all tine motion See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 for details IMPORTANT Do not squeeze this lever when starting the engine Engine Recoil Start Rope F Figure 5 Use the recoil start rope to start the engine See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Fuel Primer Bulb M Figure 5 Use the fuel primer bulb to help start the engine under certain conditions See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details WARNING Before operating the unit carefully read and understand all safety control and operating instructions in this Manual the separate Engine Owner s Manual and the decals on the machine Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury PRE START PREPARATION Before starting the engine perform the following checks and services 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug 2 Move the engine On Off switch to the OFF position 3 Check the three plastic cable ties J Figure 5 Be sure that cables and ties are positioned as shown Do not kink or pinch the control cables in the handlebar 4 Adjust handlebar h
16. c motors etc e Allow the engine to cool before storing the equipment e Keep the engine free of grass leaves or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard e Store gasoline in a cool well ventilated area safely away from any spark or flame producing equipment Store gaso line in an approved container safely away from the reach of children e Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected unless instructed to do so e f fuel tank must be drained do so outdoors e Follow manufacturer s recommenda tions for safe loading unloading trans port and storage of machine 2 Assembly To prevent personal injury or property damage do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual INTRODUCTION Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or op erate your new equipment The Border Edger Attachment H Figure 5 does not need to be installed until you are ready to do edging projects refer to instructions in this Section IMPORTANT The correct mixture of un leaded automotive gasoline and two cycle motor oil a 24 1 ratio of gasoline to two cycle oil must be added to the fuel tank before starting the engine See instruc tions in this Section UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Inspect your machine immediately If you find or suspect damage to the
17. carton or contents contact your local authorized dealer or the Factory for assistance 2 Remove any packing material Check for small parts before discarding the packing material Loose parts include the following 1 Bottle of 2 Cycle Oil 1 Wheel for edging 1 Edger Tine 2 Long Bushings 1 Short Bushing Packed in a separate plastic bag 3 Perform the assembly on clean level Surface Be careful not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit 4 Before starting any assembly steps disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 1 Unfold and Adjust Handlebars IMPORTANT Be careful not to pinch any wires or cables while unfolding and ad justing the handlebars 1 Loosen the two handlebar knobs A Figure 1 and unfold the handlebars into the operating position Do not use force if there is binding continue to loosen the knobs unfold handlebars Slide plastic ties to the locations shown 2 There are two height settings holes in the upper handlebar The unit is shipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest height setting holes If this height is cor rect for you simply tighten the two han dlebar knobs If a higher setting is de sired reposition the handlebar knobs mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes 3 Check the locations of the three plastic ties C Figure 1 The ties must be posi tioned as shown NOTE Th
18. d or federal regulations laws ordinances or codes Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area TRAINING e Read this Owner s Manual and the sep arate Engine Owner s Manual very care fully before operating this equipment Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly A replacement Manual is available by contacting your authorized dealer or the Factory e Never allow children or untrained adults to use this equipment Let adults operate the unit only if instructed properly e Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Keep bystanders at least 25 feet from the area of operation e Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people their property and themselves e Familiarize yourself with all of the Safety and operating decals on this equip ment and on any of its attachments or accessories e Do not run engine in an enclosed area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas a deadly poison that is odorless colorless and tasteless Do not operate this equipment near buildings windows or air conditioning equipment Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near any other moving part The tines begin to r
19. eight to desired po sition see Assembly Steps STEP 7 in section 2 5 Check hardware for tightness DANGER GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE Follow the gasoline safety rules in this Manual Section 1 and in the separate Engine Owner s Manual Failure to follow gasoline safety instruc tions can result in serious personal injury and property damage 6 Add the correct fuel mixture see As sembly Steps STEP 3 in Section 2 T Adjust the tilling depth as follows Operation a Loosen tilling depth adjustment knob A Figure 6 b Move wheel bracket B Figure 6 up in relation to the height ad justment bar C Moving the bracket upward results in shal lower tilling which is recom mended for initial use IMPORTANT Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than the top of the adjustment bar c Retighten the depth adjustment knob 8 Reconnect the spark plug wire STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE Stopping the Engine To stop the engine move the engine On Off Switch A Figure 5 to the OFF position Starting the Engine WARNING Do not squeeze the Throttle Tines Lever while starting engine Tines may propel the machine forward if the engine speed is advanced from idle Failure to comply can result in personal injury or property damage 1 Move engine On Off Switch to ON 2 Determine which of the next three starting conditions to use F
20. ere is just one handlebar storage position folded over the engine as origi nally shipped STEP 2 Inspect and Tighten Hardware Check all nuts bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed NOTE Use a 7 16 socket with an extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware e Adjustable wrench e Slotted head screwdriver e Phillips head screwdriver e 7 16 socket and extension IMPORTANT Do not tighten engine gov ernor screw D Figure 2 It is factory adjusted for proper engine operation DANGER e Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive Keep gaso line away from possible ignition sources Do not smoke while mixing the gaso line and two cycle oil together or when filling the fuel tank Never fill fuel tank when engine is run ning or hot Failure to follow these precautions could result in the fuel igniting causing per sonal injury or property damage STEP 3 Add a Mixture of Gasoline and Two Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank IMPORTANT Read the separate Engine Owner s Manual before starting the engine 1 Use clean high quality 2 cycle oil NMMA TC WII or TC W3 DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OIL 2 Use fresh clean unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated au tomotive gasoline only DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE NOTE Do not use gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol Fuel containing up to 10 ethanol gasohol
21. et of passes The following Tiller Edger attachments are available where the Tiller Edger was purchased See your authorized dealer or contact the Factory for details Power Lawn Rake Attachment OEM 290 263 290 263 081 The Power Lawn Rake will help keep your lawn healthy and vigorous Matted grass and debris not only looks unattractive but stifles lawn growth and overall health This attachment mounts without tools and features dozens of tem pered steel fingers that spring off the surface to pene trate and loosen matted grass without disturbing root growth An 18 wide swath covers a large lawn area quickly Lawn Aerator Attachment 290 264 290 264 081 Helps promote healthy dense lawns by aerating and loos ening the soil to contribute to better root growth Four tempered steel tines punc ture the surface of the lawn letting nutrients more easily reach the roots Assembles without tools When mounted it takes the place of the standard tine sections Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine let all moving parts come to a complete stop disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Transmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated at the factory and should not require any
22. f CON OO HB 14 19 16 17 19 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1919303 777100007 777100009 1917451 1918123 1750608 1731025 1909775 1763682 1918120 1918121 1909720 1983663 1107381 712 0324 1909487 1918124 777006104 777500012 777530647 777500013 1186292 1186387 736 0329 Description Handlebar Assembly Decal Starting Stabilization Decal Throttle Tines Lever Operation Handlebar Grip PVC Throttle Tines Lever and Cable Pan Hd Screw 710 16 x 1 1 2 Saddle Hd Screw 5 16 18 x2 Spacer Throttle Tines Lever Plastic Wire Tie Lower Handlebar Left Side Lower Handlebar Right Side Foam Sleeve Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 5 Flat Washer 1 4 20 Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Clutch Rotor and Washer Tine Shield Decal 000 Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Warning Hot Surfaces Decal Caution Operation Hazards Hex Hd Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Flange Locknut 10 24 Lock Washer 1 4 20 Parts List Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 2 Outer Tine Right Hand Side Inner Tine Right Hand Side Outer Tine Left Hand Side Inner Tine Left Hand Side Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Edger Ref Part Description 30 710 0501 31 1909540 32 1909539 33 1909712 34 1909711 35 1909680 Wheel Bracket 36 GW 90077 Carriage Bolt 37 1909835 Knob 38 710 02
23. fficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this in Call 1 330 558 7220 or 1 866 840 6483 to reach a Customer Support representative Please have ZES formation You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call For more details about your unit visit our website at www troybilt com 1 Safety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law and under the laws of several other states you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest brush hay grain or grass covered land or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline a hydrocarbon fuel and must be equipped with a Spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material Failure of the owner operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law and other states and may also be a violation of other state an
24. good visibility or good light e Never operate the unit if you are tired or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication e Do not tamper with the engine gov ernor settings on the machine the gov ernor controls the maximum safe oper ating speed and protects the engine and all other moving parts from damage caused by engine overspeed Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists e Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation Allow parts to cool before inspecting cleaning or repairing e Remember you can stop the tines by releasing the Throttle Tines Lever Move the engine On Off switch to OFF to shut the engine off e Never transport this machine when the engine is running e Terminals and non insulated electrical parts shall be protected against shorting during normal servicing refueling or lubrication e Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine toward you e Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines MAINTENANCE STORAGE e Keep the tiller attachments and acces sories in safe working condition e Check all nuts bolts and screws at fre quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition e Never store equipment with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark hot water and space heaters furnaces clothes dryers stoves electri
25. irst Time Starting Use this starting method to start a new engine for the first time or after run ning out of gas or after extended storage Use thumb and forefinger to squeeze the side of the primer bulb that is in line with the light colored rib on the primer body as shown in Figure 7 High Volume Priming Position squeeze the primer bulb six 6 times This process removes air from the priming system As fuel enters the priming system the priming action will feel more firm wer USH High Volume Priming Position Standard Volume Priming Position Figure 7 Cold Starting Use this starting method after the unit has been sitting or has been in brief Storage and has fuel in the tank Use the Standard Volume Priming Position Figure 7 and push in top of primer bulb two 2 times for above 55 F or three 3 times if below 55 F Warm Starting Do not use the primer to restart the engine after it has been stopped after running and has not cooled completely 3 Stand with your feet posi tioned safely away from the tines Figure 8 Hold the upper handlebar with one hand Use the other hand to pull the recoil start rope out slowly until you feel resistance Let rope rewind slowly Then quickly pull the rope all the way out Do this up to ten 10 times Let the start rope rewind slowly and completely each time section 4 Operation Figure 9 A all four tine gangs in standard pattern B
26. lows All normal wear parts or component fail ures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days re gardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by de fects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and components include but are not limited to batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates auger spiral rubber tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 1 866 840 6483 or log on to our Web site at www troybilt com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and cond tions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure OTROY BILT d Troy Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or expor
27. ne Air Filter It is extremely important that air filter ser vice be performed according to the main tenance schedule Refer to the separate Engine Owner s Manual for inspection and cleaning instructions IMPORTANT Never run engine without air filter assembly properly installed Carburetor Adjustment WARNING Do not tamper with the engine governor screw which is factory set for the proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine beyond the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the engine warranty Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists 11 12 Section 5 Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage If the engine is running poorly or has low power while tilling an adjustment to the carburetor may solve the problem How ever first inspect and service the spark plug and the air filter before making a carburetor adjustment If the engine con tinues to run poorly and the fuel mixture is fresh proceed to the following carbu retor adjustment instructions This fac tory engineered instruction is designed to provide continued optimum engine oper ating performance after the engine break in period which is approximately 5 to 10 hours The adjustmen
28. ons may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This lim ited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 1 866 840 6483
29. ore removing them Refer to Figures 3 and 9 for tine pattern information See also Tine Removal and Installation in Section 5 9 Install the short bushing D Figure 4 on the right hand or left hand tine shaft Then place the Border Edger wheel C on Figure 3 Remove hitch pins and tines from both sides of the tine shaft Keep left and right side tines separated and marked for easier reinstallation the same shaft the wheel hub should face toward the tiller Insert the hitch pin through the rounded side of the tine shaft 6 Slide the long bushing B on the op posite side shaft Then install the Border Edger tine A and secure it with the hitch pin see Section 4 for instructions on using the Border Edger Attachment See Tine Removal and Installation in Sec tion 5 for information on how to reinstall the tines Figure 4 The Border Edger tine A can be mounted on left or right sides of machine with long bushing B The Border Edger wheel C mounts on the other side with short bushing D 3 Features and Controls KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment Save this manual for future reference WARNING Before operating your machine carefully read and under stand all safety controls and operating instructions in this Manual the separate Engine Owner s Manu
30. osed area The exhaust fumes from the engine contain extremely dangerous carbon monoxide gas This gas is colorless odorless tasteless and deadly poisonous e Keep children and pets away e Be aware that the equipment may unex pectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil frozen ground or buried ob stacles such as large stones roots or Stumps If you are in doubt about the tilling conditions always use the fol lowing operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the equipment a Stand behind the equipment using both hands on the handlebars Relax your arms but use a secure hand grip b Start tilling at shallow depths working gradually deeper with each pass c Clear the tilling area of all large stones roots and other debris d In an emergency stop the tines by re leasing the Throttle Tines Lever on the handlebar To stop the engine move the engine On Off switch to OFF e Do not overload the machine s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate e Never operate the equipment on slip pery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing up e Do not operate the equipment on a slope that is too steep for safety When on slopes slow down and make sure you have good footing e Never allow bystanders near the unit e Only use attachments and accessories that are factory approved e Never operate the equipment without
31. otate forward once the engine is started and the Throttle Tines Lever is squeezed The tines continue to rotate until the operator releases the Throttle Tines Lever e Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equipment shut off engine make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop then disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and move wire away from the plug e Do not operate this equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol medication or when you are tired or ill PREPARATION e Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects e Make sure that the Throttle Tines Lever is released and is in the neutral position before you begin to start the engine e Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine e Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or when wearing sandals sneakers or similar lightweight footwear Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve footing on all surfaces e Wear approved safety glasses when op erating this equipment The operation of any powered machine can result in for eign objects being thrown by high speed rotating parts e Do not till near underground electric cables telephone lines pipes or hoses If in doubt contact your utility or tele phone company to locate underground
32. r very hard soil a few days before tilling Avoid working soggy or wet soil Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the ground to dry Cultivating 1 Cultivating is shallow tilling that dis rupts weeds and aerates the upper crust of soil 2 Do not till deeper than 1 2 to avoid injuring nearby plant roots Cultivate often so that weeds do not grow large and cause needless tangling in the tines 3 With careful planning you can space the seed rows far enough apart to allow sufficient room for the machine to culti vate after the plants have grown Adjusting Tine Patterns Depending upon the tilling project you have a choice of three tine patterns Wide Standard Tine Pattern As shipped from the factory the unit is set up for general tilling and cultivating This 10 wide tine pattern the maximum tilling width uses all four tine sections A Figure 9 See Tine Removal and In stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa tion on how to set up this tine pattern Narrow Tine Pattern For a narrow 4 1 2 tilling width remove the outside tine section on the left and right sides B Figure 9 See Tine Removal and In stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa tion on how to set up this tine pattern Stony Soil Tine Pattern When tilling deeply in stony soil stones may become jammed between the inner tines and the machine hood This pattern swaps the two inner tines to minimize jamming C Figure 9
33. rossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers e After striking a foreign object stop the engine let all moving parts come to a complete stop disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug then carefully inspect the ma chine for damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling e f the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug Check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Fix the problem before using the equipment again e Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug whenever you leave the equip ment before unclogging the tines or when making any repairs adjustments or inspections e Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Always stop the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug e Before cleaning repairing or in specting stop the engine and make cer tain all moving parts have stopped Dis connect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to avoid ac cidental starting e Never operate equipment without proper guards plates or other protective safety devices in place e o not run the engine in an encl
34. ry 100 operating hours holes B and C If so replace all three plugs If lubricant is needed proceed as follows To lubricate the transmission 1 Place the nozzle of a standard grease gun D Figure 14 firmly against the rim of the middle hole B and add grease until it begins to seep from the bottom hole A Reinstall the plug in the bottom hole A Next apply grease to the top fill hole C until it begins to seep from the middle hole B Reinstall the plugs in the middle B and top C holes 2 Before reinstalling the tines use a fine grade sandpaper to clean any rust off the tine shaft Apply a few drops of oil to the tine shaft to make future tine removal easier Other Lubrication Points e Handlebar Adjustment Knobs Spray occasionally with a silicone type lubricant e hrottle Tines Lever Cable Squeeze the lever closed and spray a lubricant into the cable area e Tine Shaft After each use remove the tines clean the tine shaft with sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil to the tine shaft Before each use check that all hardware is in place and tightened securely ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Lubrication The engine is a two cycle engine Lubri cation is provided by mixing two cycle oil with unleaded regular gasoline as de scribed in the Assembly Section At tempting to operate the engine on gaso line alone will cause the engine to over heat and seize up Engi
35. t when properly performed as described below will not void the engine warranty A common screwdriver is needed If you prefer see an authorized engine dealer for adjustment Prior to Carburetor Adjustment WARNING The temperature of the muffler and adja cent engine areas may exceed 150 65 C Contact may cause burns Avoid these areas Remove the spark plug lead and ground the lead to the engine to prevent accidental starts and fires Failure to do this could cause personal injury 1 Let engine cool for 30 minutes before continuing 2 From the operator s position behind the handlebars lay the machine down on its left side muffler side Carburetor Adjustment 1 Locate the carburetor idle mixture screw Figure 15 It is directly under the air filter and is black Do Not Adjust Silver Colored Screw 2 the black idle mixture screw 1 16 of a turn clockwise 3 Return the unit to its normal upright operating position and reconnect the spark plug wire If the engine continues to run poorly con tact an authorized engine dealer Spark Plug Inspect the spark plug annually or every 100 operating hours according to the in structions in the separate Engine Owner s Manual Check that the gap is set at 030 For replacement use Champion RCJ 6Y or equivalent a resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Cooling System It is important to frequently check and remove grass clippings
36. ted outside of the United States its pos sessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt LLC s authorized channels of export distribution e Parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts are not covered by this warranty f Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer is not covered by this warranty g Transportation charges and service calls are not covered No implied warranty including any implied warranty of mer chantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with re spect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt LLC During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or re placement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Troy Bilt LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitati
37. tions The tines are excessively worn if tilling takes much longer than before and the Soil is not being mixed thoroughly enough 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Remove the hitch pin A Figure 16 from both sides of the unit Remove the old tine sections and replace them with new tine sections Refer to Figure 16 and the tine pattern shown in the Parts List for tine pattern details Insert the hitch pins through the tine shafts WARNING e Never store your equipment when there is fuel mixture in the fuel tank e Never place your equipment near any source of sparks or open flame such as from a hot water heater a space heater or clothes dryer Failure to comply can result in serious personal injury or property damage STORAGE IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Off Season Storage Procedure 1 Drain the fuel tank of all of the gaso line two cycle oil mixture NOTE Do not use a fuel mixture that is older than one Season in order to avoid
38. touch muffler or adjacent areas On rear left side tine shield On top of handlebar Model 128T Parts List Complete Transmission Part 986 04000 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Ref Part Description Qty Ref Part Description Oty 1 1915039 Transmission Case left side 13 712 0324 Locknut Nyloc 1 4 20 8 Incl pressed in bushing 1 14 1983635 Thrust Washer output 050 A R 2 1915040 Transmission Case right side 15 1983640 Thrust Washer output 040 A R 16 1983641 Thrust Washer input 020 AR 3 1983632 2 17 1983640 Thrust Washer input 035 ive 18 1982698 Thrust Washer u oa a 2 EE CN 2 19 736 0463 Flat Washer 25 630 0515 2 6 1983636 Thrust 1 20 1983663 HexHd Screw 1 4 20X5 2 7 1983637 Ball Bearing 1 21 1909486 Clutch DrumandHub 1 22 1747166 Set Screw 1 4 28 3 8 4 JA Med 23 1915055 2 OE ING diese tmd i 24 1983718 2 11 710 0206 Screw 1 4 20 7 8 5 A R As Required Model 128T Parts List LLI o 2 gt Lu cc N 16 Model 128T Re
39. two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling C the two inner gangs have been swapped for stony tilling conditions Allow the engine to warm up for several seconds If engine either fails to start or to continue running push in primer bulb two 2 times Grasp starter rope and pull with a rapid full stroke up to ten 10 times TROUBLESHOOTING Push the primer bulb in two 2 more times Using a rapid full stroke pull out the starting rope up to ten 10 times If engine still does not start wait 15 minutes Do not prime engine further Grasp start rope and pull with a rapid full stroke up to ten 10 times TILLING AND CULTIVATING WARNING re Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines will cause serious personal injury Use your machine to break up sod pre pare seedbeds and for cultivating in gar dens and flower beds It is easy to op erate but it is important that you start out slowly and read this Section thoroughly before putting it to use Let the machine do most of the work The tines will pull the machine forward letting you adjust forward speed by pressing down or lifting the handlebars 1 Roll the machine to the work area 2 Adjust the tilling depth to the desired position see Pre Start Preparation pre vious page 3 Start the engine see Stopping and Starting the Engine previous page stand behind the handlebar and push down on the bar to raise the tines off the ground Sq
40. ueeze the Throttle Tines Lever the engine should speed up and the tines start rotating Release the Throttle Tines Lever to return to idle the tines should stop rotating or they may rotate very slowly Lowering them back to the ground should stop any rotation NOTE If tines continue to rotate when engine is idling either the idle speed is too high or the centrifugal clutch is mal functioning If this occurs contact the Factory or your local authorized dealer 4 Squeeze the Throttle Tines Lever to start the tines rotating Lower the tines to begin tilling Firmly hold the handlebar to prevent the machine from moving for ward too quickly and to allow enough time for the tines to dig deeply enough Adjust engine speed to suit the tilling conditions Remember that the rotating tines help to pull the machine forward Use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when learning to use the unit and whenever you are tilling on hard rough or uneven ground 9 Do not try to till too deeply in the first pass through sod or very hard ground If the machine jumps or bucks use a shal lower depth setting and reduce the engine speed With each successive pass till more deeply 6 Apply downward pressure on the han dlebars for shallower tilling Lift the han dlebars to dig more deeply If the ma chine stays and tills in one spot try swinging the handlebars from side to side to start moving forward again T For easier tilling wate
41. varnish deposits throughout the fuel system Dispose of the fuel mixture properly 2 Start engine and run until fuel mixture is used up This will prevent poor perfor mance from stale fuel when your equip ment is taken out of storage NOTE If Gasohol has been used com plete above instructions and then put 1 2 pint of gasoline properly mixed with two cycle oil See Fuel Mixing Chart into fuel tank and repeat above instructions NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during Storage Add stabilizer to the fuel mixture in the fuel tank or the fuel storage con tainer Always follow the mix ratio in structions on the stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel Stabilizer 3 Let engine cool down after fuel mixture has been used up Clean dirt and debris from engine cooling fins linkage and other engine surfaces 4 Pull starter handle slowly until resis tance is felt due to compression pressure then stop Release starter tension slowly to prevent engine from reversing due to compression pressure This position will close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore 5 Remove tines Clean all soil and debris from dust covers and tine shaft Lubri cate tine shaft
42. with light oil Replace tines 6 Cover engine and store equipment a dry sheltered location 13 14 Section 5 Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner s Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures Contact your local authorized Engine service Dealer for engine service Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine Engine does not start 1 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Out of gas two cycle oil fuel mixture 3 Stale fuel mixture 4 Priming procedure not correct 5 Dirty air filter s 6 Worn corroded or broken spark plug 7 On Off Switch in OFF position Engine runs poorly or has low power under tilling conditions 1 Fouled spark plug 2 Dirty air filter s 3 Stale fuel mixture 4 Carburetor out of adjustment Engine overheats 1 Engine cooling fins clogged 2 Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture Tines stop rotating 1 Object wedged between tines and hood 2 Internal transmission problem SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS
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