Troy-Bilt 682 User Manual

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Problem Cause Remedy
Wheels and tines do not
turn
Misadjusted drive belt and/or reverse disc
Loose bolt on transmission drive pulley
Worn worm gears
1.
2.
3.
See Maintenance & Adjustments Section
Tighten bolt
See authorized service dealer
1.
2.
3.
Wheels and tines turn on
top of ground, but stop or
hesitate in soil
Loose drive belt
Loose bolt on transmission drive pulley
1.
2.
Adjust drive belt (See Maintenance &
Adjustments Section)
Tighten bolt
1.
2.
Wheels turn, but tines do
not
Tines/PTO clutch lever not engage
Tines/PTO clutch lever out of adjustment
Dog clutch key missing
Worn worm gears
Missing or broken tines or tine hardware
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engage lever
See Maintenance & Adjustments Section
Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
See Service Section
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tines turn, but wheels do
not
Missing Hi-Pro key inside wheel clutch
Worn gears
Drive dogs on wheel clutch worn out or
broken
1.
2.
3.
Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
1.
2.
3.
Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever
does not stay in forward
Drive belt too tight
Clutch Pawl spring overstretched
1.
2.
See Maintenance & Adjustments Section
Replace spring
1.
2.
Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever
hard to shift into reverse
Worn reverse disc
Motor mount bars sticking
1.
2.
Replace reverse disc
Lubricate mount bars
1.
2.
Tiller stays in reverse or
forward when Wheels/
Tines/PTO Lever is released
or lever is hard to shift
Motor mount bars sticking1. Lubricate motor mount bars1.
Wheel Speed Lever is hard
to shift
Eccentric lever is sticking
Clutch inside transmission binding
1.
2.
Lubrictate the eccentric lever and linkage to
wheel speed lever
Contact authorized service dealer
1.
2.
Wheel Speed Lever shifts
into FAST gear, but not
SLOW
Connecting rod at back of lever backwards or
bent in towards transmission and hitting it
Clutch inside transmission binding
1.
2.
Straighten or replace linkage
Contact authorized service dealer
1.
2.
Wheel Speed Lever moves
freely, but does not change
gears
Broken or worn eccentric shifting pin1. Contact authorized service dealer1.
Tiller jumps while tilling Depth Regulator Lever is too deep for soil
conditions
1. Use a shallower setting1.
Depth Regulator Lever
difficult to move
Depth Regulator Lever bent
Depth Regulator Lever sticking
1.
2.
Straighten lever
Lubricate lever
1.
2.

Troy-Bilt 682 Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Type	4-cycle OHV
Engine Displacement	208cc
Tilling Width	16 inches
Tilling Depth	Up to 8 inches
Number of Tines	4
Warranty	2-year limited

Summary

Important Safe Operation Practices

Safety Guidelines and Preparation

Covers essential safety rules, training, and preparation before operating the tiller.

Operation

Operation Procedures

Assembly and Setup

Assembly Steps

Instructions for unpacking, assembling components, and preparing the tiller for use.

Set-Up

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Instructions for filling the engine with gasoline and oil before initial use.

Transmission Gear Oil

Controls and Features

Starting the Engine

Pre-Start Checklist

Stopping the Engine and the Tiller

Engaging Drive and Tines

How to engage the drive system and the tines for tilling.

Stopping Forward Motion and Tines

Choosing Wheel and Tine Speeds

Tilling Tips and Techniques

Removing Tine Attachment

Installing Tine Attachment

Loading and Unloading Tiller

Maintenance and Adjustments

Maintenance Schedule

Overview of regular maintenance tasks and their recommended intervals.

Transmission Gear Oil

Forward Interlock Safety System

Adjustments

Drive Belt Adjustment

Service Procedures

Belt Replacement

Troubleshooting

Engine Troubleshooting

Common engine issues like failure to start, poor running, or overheating and their solutions.

Drivetrain Troubleshooting