Troy-Bilt 650 User Manual

After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication 

points shown in Fig. 6-1 and described below.

Use a clean lubricating oil (#30 weight motor oil is suitable) 

and a clean general purpose grease (grease containing a metal 

lubricant is preferred, if available).

Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin 

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coating of grease to the wheel shaft.
Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator 

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lever.
Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or 

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sandpaper to gently remove any rust, burrs or rough spots 

(especially around holes in shaft).   Apply grease to the 

ends of shaft before installing the tines.
Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screws 

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and the handlebar attaching screws.

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

for storage as follows:

Clean the tiller and engine.

1. 

Do routine tiller lubrication and check for loose parts and 

2. 

hardware.
Protect the engine and perform recommended engine 

3. 

maintenance by following the storage instructions found 

in the Engine Operator’s Manual. 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). 
Store the tiller in a clean, dry area. 

4. 

Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an 

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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.).