Troy-Bilt TB154E User Manual

Operator’s Manual
Electric Garden Cultivator
TB154E
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DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or
maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support
Department at 1-800-828-5500 in the United States or 1-800-
668-1238 in Canada. Additional information about the unit can be
found on our website at www.troybilt.com or www.troybilt.ca.
For service, please call the Customer Support Department to
obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. Service on
this unit, both within and after the warranty period, should only
be performed by an authorized and approved service dealer.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual
are based on the latest product information available at the
time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
Copyright© 2011 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow
the safety rules. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instructions for later use.
769-07416 P01 11/11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Starting and Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troy-Bilt TB154E Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	TB154E
Category	Tiller
Language	English

Summary

Rules for Safe Operation

Safety Alert Symbols

Explains danger, warning, and caution symbols and their meanings.

Important Safety Instructions

General safety precautions for using electric gardening appliances.

California Proposition 65

Warning about lead and chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Training Guidelines

Guidelines for safe operation, including age restrictions and supervision.

Grounding Instructions

Operation

General Operation Precautions

Covers environment, handling, starting, and general use safety.

Maintenance and Storage

Safety Devices and Checks

Ensures safety devices function and checks regular maintenance points.

Cleaning and Storage

Guidelines for cleaning, avoiding water on electrical parts, and proper storage.

Safety and International Symbols

Symbol Definitions

Explains safety alert and operator manual symbols and pictographs.

Rotating Tines Warning

Warns about severe injury from rotating tines.

Know Your Unit

Unit Components

Identifies key parts of the electric garden cultivator.

Assembly Instructions

Assembling the Handlebars

Step-by-step guide for attaching the handlebars to the unit.

Using the Cord Retainer

Instructions on how to properly use the extension cord retainer.

Starting and Stopping Instructions

Connecting to Power

Steps for connecting the cultivator to an electrical power source.

Starting the Motor

Procedure for starting the cultivator's motor and engaging tines.

Stopping the Motor

How to safely stop the cultivator's motor.

Overload Protection Switch

Information on the overload protection switch and how to reset it.

Operating Instructions

Adjusting the Wheel Support Bracket

Guide on how to adjust the wheel support bracket for depth control.

Using Your Cultivator

Steps and precautions for operating the cultivator in the work area.

Maintenance and Repair Instructions

Removing and Replacing Tines

Procedure for safely removing and replacing cultivator tines.

Troubleshooting

Motor Will Not Start

Lists causes and actions for when the motor fails to start.

Specifications

Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

Obtaining Service

Instructions on how to get warranty service and locate dealers.

Warranty Exclusions

Details items not covered by the limited warranty.