Troy-Bilt E683F-Horse Benutzerhandbuch

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Introduction

Carefully follow these assembly steps to 

correctly prepare your tiller for use.  It is 

recommended that you read this Section 

in its entirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE: Three different Horse model tillers 

are covered in this Manual. Use only the 

information applicable to your model. 

Tiller engines vary by model. Your engine 

may appear differently than those found 

in illustrations of this manual.

Inspect Unit

Inspect the unit and carton for damage 

immediately after delivery.  Contact the 

carrier (trucking company) if you find 

or suspect damage.  Inform them of the 

damage and request instructions for filing 

a claim.  To protect your rights, put your 

claim in writing and mail a copy to the 

carrier within 15 days after the unit has 

been delivered. Contact us at the Factory 

if you need assistance in this matter.

STEP 1: Unpacking Instructions

NOTE: Do not severely bend any of the 

control cables on the unit.
1. The tiller is heavy.  Do not attempt to 

remove it from the shipping platform until 

instructed to do so in these Assembly 

steps.
2.  Remove all unassembled parts from 

the carton. The hardware bag is included 

in your literature packaging. 
3.  Check that you have the items listed 

below (contact your local dealer or 

the Factory if any items are missing or 

damaged).
NOTE:  Use the screw length template 

(Figure 2-1) to identify screws.

Loose Parts List

Qty.    Description
  1  Handlebar Assembly
  1  Wheels/Tines PTO Drive Lever

  1  26 oz. Bottle SAE 30W Oil
  1  Clutch Pawl Spring
  1  Belt Adjusting Tool
  2  Plastic Cable Ties
  1  Curved Head Screw, 1/4-20 x 2
  1  Flanged Lock Nut, 1/4-20
  1  Pan Head Screw, #10-32 x 1/2
The following parts (electric start models 

only), packaged separately.
  2  Nuts, 1/4-20 

   

  (for battery terminals)

  2  Screws, 1/4-20 x 5/8 

   

  (for battery terminals)

  2  Keys  

   

  (in ignition switch)

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the 

tiller are as viewed from the opera-

tor’s position behind the handlebars 

(unless otherwise noted).

Tools/Materials Needed  

for Assembly

(1)   3/8" open-end wrench*
(2)   7/16" open-end wrench*
(2)   1/2" open-end wrench*
(1)   9/16" open-end wrench*
(1)   3/4" open-end wrench*
(1)   Flat blade screwdriver
(1)   Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1)   Tire pressure gauge
(1)  4-1/2" high wood block to prop unit
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.

STEP 2: Attach Handlebar

IMPORTANT:    When  disassembling 

handlebar assembly, keep left-side clamp 

and ratchet separated from the right-side 

clamp and ratchet.
1. Disassemble the handlebar assembly.  

To do this, remove the height adjustment 

lever by turning the lever in a counter-

clockwise direction (Figure 2-2).
2. Place the handlebar ends on either side 

of the base, with the wire harness toward 

the rear of the base (Figure 2-2).
3. Install the height adjustment lever 

through the right-side clamp, handlebar 

end, ratchet, and base; then out through 

the left-side ratchet, handlebar end, and 

clamp (Figure 2-2). Secure with nut, but 

don't fully tighten.
IMPORTANT:  Do not force the height 

adjustment lever through the handlebars. 

The interlock wires may be blocking 

the lever and could be damaged. You 

may gently move the wires aside if this 

condition occurs.