Troy-Bilt 7 Hp Horse Manual

 WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Form No. 769-07754 
(December 13, 2011
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
OPOR\222S MA
0034 
Rear-Tine Tiller 

2
Safe Operation Practices ........................................3
Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................7
Controls & Features ................................................13
Operation ................................................................14
Maintenance & Adjustments ................................26
Service ....................................................................38
Troubleshooting .....................................................41...

3
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 
parts. 
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 
quick ly.
3.  Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand 
the instructions and...

4
11 . After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect 
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. 
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair 
the damage before starting and operating. 
12 .  Disengage all clutch levers (if fitted) and stop engine 
before you leave the operating position (behind the 
handles). Wait until the tines come to a complete stop 
before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments, or 
inspections.
13 . Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly...

5
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, 
etc. to protect the environment.
11 .  According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, 
or 130 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful 
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized 
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and...

6
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
SymbolDescription
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) 
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate
WARNING— ROTATING TINES 
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate 
hands and feet.
WARNING— ROTATING...

7
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 the safety and operating instructions in 
this manual.
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• 3⁄8” open-end wrench (1)
• 7⁄16” open-end wrench (2)
• 1⁄2” open-end wrench (2)
• 9⁄16” open-end wrench (1)
• 3⁄4” open-end wrench (1)
• Flat blade screwdriver (1)
• Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
• Tire pressure gauge (1)
• 4-1⁄2” high wood block to prop machine...

8
Moving the Tiller off the Shipping Platform
1. Set the Depth Regulator Lever to the “TRAVEL” position. 
Do this by lifting the tiller by the handlebars, then pulling 
straight back on the lever and sliding down to the highest 
notched setting. See Fig. 3-2.
2. Set the Wheel Speed Lever to the Freewheel position. To 
do this, move the lever approximately halfway between the 
Fast and Slow settings while you rock the tiller forward and 
backward until the wheels move freely. See Fig. 3-2
3.  Lift the...

9
Wheels/Tines PTO Drive Lever
1. Loosen the bolt on the handlebar base and swing the 
handlebars out to the right side. See Fig. 3-1.
2. Remove both sets of nuts, star washers, screws, and one 
bushing from the yoke plates.  See Fig. 3-6. There is a 
bushing inside the short link. Be careful not to lose it when 
removing screw.
3.  Slide the plates at the end of the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever 
over the yoke plates. See Fig. 3-7. To aid in the next step, 
insert a screw temporarily into the forward most...

10
6. 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 is inside the short link 
bar. Install the screw, star washer, and nut, then tighten 
securely. Securely tighten all other hardware. Also ensure 
that the spring is properly seated at both ends. Completed 
assembly should appear as illustrated in Fig. 3-10.
7. Test the operation of the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever. Push the 
lever down until it engages...