Troy-Bilt Big Red User Manual

Section 5— operation
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Changing Belt From Low Range to High Range
1. To avoid personal injury, shut off the engine, let all moving
parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and move the wire away
from the spark plug before making any adjustments. Wait
for the engine and muffler to cool down.
2. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL.
WARNING! The HIGH speed belt range position
combined with a FAST wheel speed setting propels
the tiller at the fastest pace. Reduce the engine
throttle speed when starting out to help avoid
personal injury or property damage if using this
speed combination.
3. Kneel on the left side of tiller. To create belt slack, reach
over to the right side of the pulleys and push in at the
center of the belt with a finger. At the same time, use your
left hand to work the belt part-way onto the lower-front
transmission pulley groove. See Figure 5-7.
Lower-Rear Groove
Lower-Front Groove
Belt
Figure 5-7
4. Go to the other side of the tiller to finish seating the belt
onto the pulley groove.
5. Working from the left side of the tiller, work the belt as
much as possible onto the top-front engine pulley groove.
See Figure 5-8.
Top-Rear Groove
Top-Front Groove
Belt
Figure 5-8
6. Finish seating the belt from the right side of the tiller.
NOTE: Proper belt tension is important for good
performance. See the Maintenance & Adjustment Section
for instructions on adjusting belt tension.
NOTE: If extra belt slack is needed to move the belt, just
raise the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up into REVERSE.
This lowers the engine pulley, and creates more slack.
7. Check both sides of the high range pulley grooves to verify
that the belt is properly seated.
Changing Belt From High Range to Low Range
1. To avoid personal injury, shut off the engine, let all moving
parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and move the wire away
from the spark plug before making any adjustments. Let
engine and muffler cool.
2. Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL.

Troy-Bilt Big Red Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement	208cc
Starting System	Recoil
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Tine Rotation Direction	Forward rotating
Tine Diameter	12 in
Warranty	2 years limited
Tilling Depth	Up to 7 inches
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Type	4-cycle