Troy-Bilt P/N 769-00485A - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING TIPS
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting
the engine/motor.
2. Start the unit.
3. With the engine running and the tines off the ground,
depress the throttle control to increase the engine
speed.
4. Holding both of the shaft and handle grips firmly,
slowly lower the cultivator until the tines make
contact with the ground (Figs. 4 & 5).
5. As cultivating action begins, pull back on the
cultivator so that the tines can penetrate the ground.
6. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a
moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls
and the handling of the cultivator.
Fig. 4
To prevent serious
personal injury, use
extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the unit towards you.
WARNING:
Dress properly to
reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye
and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy
long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear
short pants, sandals or operate barefoot.
WARNING:
Clevis Pin Clip
Felt
Washer
Tine
Hubs
Clevis Pin
TINE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Replace all four (4) tines at the same time, because they
will wear evenly through normal use. Work on one side
at a time.
1. Stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug wire.
(gas) or unplug the unit (electric).
2. Remove the clevis pin clips and clevis pins (Fig. 6).
3. Remove the tines and felt washers from the shaft.
4. Clean and oil the shaft.
5. The tines are stamped with the letter "R" or "L" to
identified their position on each side of the gearbox
when facing the front of the unit.
6. Replace the tines and felt washers onto the shaft
with the hubs on the tines facing each other.
Fig. 6
To prevent serious
personal injury,
always wear heavy gloves when handling
the tines.
WARNING:
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 5