Troy-Bilt 769-03618 Manual De Usuario

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 Features & Controls 

Sections in this manual. Read the separate Engine 

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

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 

required.
Check engine oil level. See Engine Operator’s Manual.
Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.
Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. See Engine 

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

in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual. Follow all 

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

To help prevent serious personal injury 

or damage to equipment, put both wheels in the 

WHEEL DRIVE position. Never have 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 levers.

Never run the engine indoors or in 

enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. 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. 
Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down to the 

“travel” position, so that the tines clear the ground.
Release all the controls on the tiller.
On engine’s with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to 

the open position, as instructed in the separate Engine 

Operator’s Manual.

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Put the ignition switch and/or throttle the control lever 

located on the engine in the “ON”, “RUN”, “FAST” or “START” 

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

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

pulling the starter rope handle. Then use recoil starter to 

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

Manual. When the engine starts, gradually move choke 

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

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

To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch 

Bail.
To stop the engine, put the ignition switch and/or the 

throttle control lever in the “OFF” or “STOP” position.

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