Troy-Bilt 15009 - Manual (Page 10)

Compare the parts that you received to those shown in Photos 2-1 and 2-2. If you are missing any
items, please call us at one of the telephone numbers listed on page 3 of this Manual.
If you notice any freight damage, either at the time of delivery or later during assembly, contact the
freight terminal and tell them you will be filing a written claim (do so within 15 days). The terminal will
advise you as to how to proceed. However, if you meet any problems with this procedure, please call
us so we can provide assistance.
Before you attempt to move the tiller off the shipping carton platform, please install the handlebars
(Step 2). With the handlebars installed, you’ll have better leverage and be more easily able to move the
tiller to a level area so you can continue assembly. (Discard all rubber bands securing the handlebars.)
You’ll need the following tools to assemble your tiller;
1. Two 9/16" wrenches. *
2. One medium-size flat blade screwdriver.
3. One open end 3/8" wrench.*
4. Scissors (to trim the plastic ties).
5. One 7/16" wrench (electric models only).*
6. A piece of wood to tap the knobs securely on
the control levers.
7. Automotive-type tire pressure gauge.
8. Ruler.
9. Sturdy wood box or block 2-1/2"-3-1/2" high
(Junior Model only).
* You may substitute adjustable wrenches.
To Remove Tiller From Shipping Platform:
Before moving the tiller off its shipping platform,
you must move the Wheel Gear Lever (on
Econo-Horse and Pony models) to the “DISEN­
GAGE” position. For shipping purposes, the
Wheel Gear Cable is wrapped around the trans­
mission tube, between the engine and the tine
hood. Unwrap the Wheel Gear Cable and move
the Wheel Gear Lever at the end of the cable to
its “DISENGAGE” position as shown in Photo
2-3. On the Junior Model, a Wheel Drive Pin
must be removed from the hub of each wheel,
the wheels moved inward as far as possible, and
the Wheel Drive Pins replaced through the wheel
shaft holes and secured with their cotter pins.
Each wheel is then free to turn on the wheel
shaft. See Inset Photo at right.
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Photo 2-3: Pull the Wheel Gear Lever back to
“Disengage” position on Econo-Horse and Pony
models. Inset Photo shows Wheel Drive Pins that
need to be moved on the Junior Model.
STEP 2: ATTACHING THE HANDLEBARS
1 . On electric start models only, remove one of
the bolts and lockwashers that secures the lower
end of the curved height adjustment bracket to
the back of the transmission. Loosen the second
bolt so you can swing the curved height adjust­
ment bracket out of the way. See Photo 2-4.
2. Remove the Maneuvering Clutch Lever from
the handlebars. See Photo 2-5.
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Photo 2-4: Swing the Height Adjustment Bracket
down to one side (Electric start models only).
Photo 2-5: Removing the Maneuvering Clutch Lever
from the handlebars. Just slide it out.