Off-season storage – Troy-Bilt Pro Line User Manual

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Reverse belt tension adjustments are done with the

reverse clutch cable adjuster located on the left side of the

machine near the engine. Use two 1⁄2” open-end wrenches

to loosen the two adjuster jam nuts a few turns. See Fig.

6-9.

Move the cable adjuster away from the pulleys to increase

belt tension.
Tighten both jam nuts securely. Reinstall the belt cover.
Move the tiller to an open area and test the reverse

operation. Repeat this procedure if the machine does not

respond when the reverse clutch is engaged.

Off-Season Storage

When the tiller won’t be used for extended periods, prepare it for

storage as follows:

Clean the tiller and engine. Do routine tiller lubrication and

check for loose parts and hardware.
Protect the engine and perform the recommended engine

maintenance by following the engine storage instructions

found in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual.
NOTE: Be sure to protect the fuel lines, carburetor and fuel

tank from gum deposits by removing fuel or by treating

fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow the engine manufacturer’s

recommendations).
Charge the battery fully. The battery loses some of its

charge each day.
NOTE: Never store the battery without a full charge.

Recharge the battery before returning to service. When

storing the tiller for extended periods, disconnect the

battery cables. Removing the battery from the machine is

recommended.
Store the tiller in a clean, dry area.
Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an

enclosed area where gas fumes could reach an open flame

or spark, or where ignition sources are present (space

heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.).

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