Troy-Bilt 650 Benutzerhandbuch

With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug, 

perform the following checks and services before each use.

Read the Safe Operation Practices and the Features & 

1. 

Controls Section in this manual. Read the separate Engine 

Operator’s Manual provided with the tiller.
Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins 

2. 

must be through holes in wheel hubs and wheel shaft).

Never allow either of the wheels to be 

in the FREEWHEEL position when the engine is 

running. Always put both wheels in the WHEEL 

DRIVE position before starting the engine. Failure to 

comply could cause loss of tiller control, property 

damage or personal injury.

Check the tiller for loose or missing hardware. Service as 

3. 

required.
Check the engine oil level. See the Engine Operator’s 

4. 

Manual.
Check that all the safety guards and covers are in place.

5. 

Check the air cleaner and engine cooling system. See the 

6. 

Engine Operator’s Manual.
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions 

7. 

in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual. Follow all 

instructions and safety rules carefully.
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

8. 

To help prevent serious personal injury 

or damage to the equipment, put both wheels in the 

WHEEL DRIVE position. Never have the wheels in 

FREEWHEEL position when the engine is running. 

When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL, they do not 

hold back the tiller and the tines could propel the 

tiller rapidly forward or backward. Put the Forward 

Clutch Bail in neutral (disengaged) positions by 

releasing the lever.

Never run the engine indoors or in an 

enclosed, poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust 

contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly 

gas. Avoid the engine muffler and nearby areas. 

Temperatures in these areas may exceed 150° F.

Complete the Pre-Start Checklist on this page. 

1. 

Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.

2. 

Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down to the 

3. 

“travel” position, so that the tines clear the ground.
Release all the controls on the tiller.

4. 

Put the throttle control lever located on the engine in the 

5. 

“ON”, “RUN”, “FAST” or “START” position, as instructed in 

the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Choke or prime the engine, as instructed in the Engine 

6. 

Operator’s Manual.
Put one hand on the fuel tank to stabilize the tiller when 

7. 

pulling the starter rope handle. Then use the recoil starter 

to start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s 

Manual. When the engine starts, gradually move the choke 

lever (if so equipped) to “NO CHOKE”, “CHOKE OFF” or 

“RUN” position.
Use the “FAST” throttle speed setting when tilling.

8. 

To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch 

1. 

Bail.
To stop the engine, put the throttle control lever in the 

2. 

“OFF” or “STOP” position.