Troy-Bilt 12235 Tiller User Manual
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1. 14 Aerator Attachment u e cee eee La 14 A i RO res tee Mc eS 11 Assembly motto RA UA AS 5 Ca rbutetor ui ea A esee otc a 7 12 Control Lever Throttle Tines 3 4 6 9 11 GUI CBS EO e erii copa ken 9 10 D cals ria a oed A RA ae ais pe 2 Edger Attachment ua ua 10 Engine AIT FE a aa A 11 Carburetor sents dd dove Maal ba ERU 7 12 Glearii ng i ci ecce era CU a ne 11 13 Fuel Mixture oooooooooooomooooo o 5 6 12 13 Fuel Primer Bulb 4 8 9 12 14 On Off Switch iea a LL 4 8 14 16 Operation e ttem tee etd 8 Recoil Start Rope u e ee 8 Spark Plug se dra ic mai aces da RE Ra 11 12 14 OD CEU ec roto at ots S c AED e AS e 7 9 12 Starting Engine u e ee 8 Stopping Engine ua ua eee 8 SMA ene er eom ERA EES CN 4 5 8 13 Throttle Tines Lever 3 4 5 9 11 Features Controls 0 cc cece cee a LL La 7 FUG Mixtur c2 iP bea e ate 5 6 12 13 Fuel Primer Bulb 4 8 9 12 14 Gasoline Two Cycle Oil 5 6 12 13 Handlebar Height Adjustment 7 8 HardWate ceux oe x Ces TELA EA a E 5 Lawn Aerator Attachment o oooooomoooo o 10 LubFication xau ad ia eR Deed 11 Maintenance ssssee ee RII 11 Model Serial Number Back Cover Oil Gasoline2. 8 Thrust Washer output 050 A R Thrust Washer output 040 AIR Thrust Washer input 020 AIR Thrust Washer input 035 AIR Thrust Washer 00 0 cece eee ees 2 Hat Washer 1 4 obe cv 2 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 X5 2 Clutch Drum and Hub 1 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 8 4 D st Cover seco tet Rug 2 Felt Washer ei sd V EI 2 A R As Required 15 Model 12235 Parts List 16 Model 12235 Ref Part Description Qty 1 1918303 Handlebar Ass y Incl Refs 3 4 amp 5 1 3 1909939 Decal Starting Stabilization 1 4 1918221 Decal Throttle Tines Lever Operation 1 5 1917451 Handlebar Grip PVC 2 6 1918123 Throttle Tines Lever and Cable 1 7 1750608 Pan Hd Screw 10 16 x 1 1 2 1 8 1731025 Saddle Hd Screw 5 16 18x2 2 9 1909775 Spacer Throttle Tines Lever 1 13 1763682 Plastic Wire Tie 3 14 1918120001 Lower Handlebar Left Side 1 15 1918121001 Lower Handlebar Right Side 1 16 1909720 Foam Sleeve u e 1 17 1983663 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 5 2 18 1107381 Flat Washer 1 4 20 2 19 1817146 Hex Locknut 1 4 20 5 20 Engine i i er SEXE DURS 1 21 1909487 Clutch Rotor and Was
3. SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Owner s Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer Model 12235 OWNER S M ANUAL Tiller Edger e Safety e Assembly e Features and Controls e Operation e Maintenance e Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED Dear Owner Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller Edger lt has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Please carefully read this Manual which provides information on how to safely and easily set up operate and maintain your machine Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage If you should ever have any problems or questions please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory See the back cover of this Manual for Customer Service infor mation We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all times See Back Cover for Customer Service Information Safety Alert Symbol This is a safety alert symbol It is used in this A manual and on the unit to alert you to potential haz ards When you see this symbol read and obey the message that follows it Failure to obey safety mes sages could result in personal injury or property damage This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71 8 1996
4. remove inner tine section and mark it as to which side it is from left or right and whether it s an outer or inner tine section 4 Slide one of the long bushings B Figure 17 provided with the unit onto the shaft Insert the ring lock pin through the rounded side of the tine shaft and snap the ring down over the shaft see DETAIL Ring Lock Pin Figure 4 in Section 2 5 Repeat this procedure on the opposite side Primer Bulb Primer Line Idle Speed Screw Silver Idle Mixture Screw Black Fuel Line Figure 15 Idle Mixture Screw can be adjusted Section 5 Maintenance A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage Figure 17 Narrow tilling tine positions Arranging Tines for Stony Soil Conditions 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Remove the ring lock pin A Figure 16 from both sides of the unit Remove both outer tine sections Mark each section as a left or right side tine and whether it is an inner or outer section 3 Remove the inner tine sections and swap their positions the inner right side section goes onto the left side of
5. Mixture oooo o 5 6 12 13 Off Season Storage eee 11 Operation ari CRM ae are Soe ea ee men duel 8 Parts Listar RA Oa Ae ee atone 15 17 Power Lawn Rake oooooooooocorormmomoo 10 A artes then OH d waster 3 8 Recoil Starter Rope u e 98 Repair Parts oooccooccco Le 15 17 Safety Rules LL u LL aa La 3 4 Satety Decals smart mei a 2 Service Recommendation Checklist 11 Spark PIUQ suse sett meten ta fc d 11 12 14 Starter ROp6 estt cei n ced ett en et edt 8 Stopping Starting Engine 8 01200 sae eeu ad a DE eet EES 4 5 8 13 TINO oido edet mette uen atitem rete ecce 9 10 Tilling Depth Adjustment 4 ue 9 Miling Patterns i e em eem eem 10 milling Widths tret e y e Rte oe s 9 Tine Removal is eeir ienr eor a a n 12 Tips Techniques u e ua 9 10 Troubleshooting LL Le 9 14 Unpacking im iii ea ae a ras Dc ERG 2S 5 19 CUSTOM ER SERVICE INFORM ATI ON Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner registration card The purpose of this card is to register each unit at the factory so that we can provide you with warranty benefits and in formational bulletins MANN Warranty Service The warranty statement is included in the unit s literature package Model Serial Numbers A Model Serial Numbers decal is located on the hand
6. at a right angle over the first set of passes The following Tiller Edger attachments are available where the Tiller Edger was purchased See your authorized dealer or contact the Factory for details Power Lawn Rake Attachment Model 12575 The Power Lawn Rake will help keep your lawn healthy and vigorous Matted grass and debris not only looks unattractive but stifles lawn growth and overall health This attach ment mounts without tools and features dozens of tempered steel fingers that spring off the surface to penetrate and loosen matted grass without dis turbing root growth An 18 wide swath covers a large lawn area quickly Dan Helps promote healthy dense lawns by aerating and loosening the soil to contribute to better root growth Four tempered steel tines puncture the surface of the lawn letting nutri ents more easily reach the roots Assembles without tools When mounted it takes the place of the standard tine sections EDGER ATTACHM ENT MODEL 12601 The Edger Attachment makes clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc 5 Maintenance A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine let all moving parts come to a complete stop disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN
7. cool down after fuel mixture has been used up Clean dirt and debris from engine cooling fins linkage and other engine surfaces 4 Pull starter handle slowly until resis tance is felt due to compression pressure then stop Release starter tension slowly to prevent engine from reversing due to compression pressure This position will close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore 5 Remove tines Clean all soil and debris from dust covers and tine shaft Lubri cate tine shaft with light oil Replace tines 6 Cover engine and store equipment in a dry sheltered location 13 14 Section 5 Maintenance A UP DICE Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner s Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine service Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start 1 Spark plug wire disconnected 1 Reconnect wire to spa
8. engine to over heat and seize up Engine Air Filter It is extremely important that air filter ser vice be performed according to the main tenance schedule Refer to the separate Engine Owner s Manual for inspection and cleaning instructions IMPORTANT Never run engine without air filter assembly properly installed Carburetor Adjustment WARNING Do not tamper with the engine governor screw which is factory set for the proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine beyond the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the engine warranty Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists 11 Section 5 Maintenance 4h WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage If the engine is running poorly or has low power while tilling an adjustment to the carburetor may solve the problem How ever first inspect and service the spark plug and the air filter before making a carburetor adjustment If the engine con tinues to run poorly and the fuel mixture is fresh proceed to the following carbu retor adjustment instructions This fac tory engineered instruction is designed to provide continued optimum engine oper ating performance after the engine break in period which
9. gov ernor controls the maximum safe oper ating speed and protects the engine and all other moving parts from damage caused by engine overspeed Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation Allow parts to cool before inspecting cleaning or repairing Remember you can stop the tines by releasing the Throttle Tines Lever Move the engine On Off switch to OFF to shut the engine off Never transport this machine when the engine is running Terminals and non insulated electrical parts shall be protected against shorting during normal servicing refueling or lubrication Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine toward you Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines MAINTENANCE STORAGE Keep the tiller attachments and acces sories in safe working condition Check all nuts bolts and screws at fre quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition Never store equipment with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark hot water and space heaters furnaces clothes dryers stoves electric motors etc Allow the engine to cool before storing the equipment Keep the engine free of grass leaves or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard Store gasoline in a cool well ventil
10. is approximately 5 to 10 hours The adjustment when properly performed as described below will not void the engine warranty A common screwdriver is needed If you prefer see an authorized engine dealer for adjustment Prior to Carburetor Adjustment A WARNING The temperature of the muffler and adja cent engine areas may exceed 150 F 659C Contact may cause burns Avoid these areas Remove the spark plug lead and ground the lead to the engine to prevent accidental starts and fires Failure to do this could cause personal injury 1 Let engine cool for 30 minutes before continuing 2 From the operator s position behind the handlebar lay the machine down on its left side muffler side Carburetor Adjustment 1 Locate the carburetor idle mixture screw Figure 15 It is directly under the air filter and is black Do Not Adjust Silver Colored Screw 2 Turn the black idle mixture screw 1 16 of a turn clockwise 3 Return the unit to its normal upright operating position and reconnect the spark plug wire If the engine continues to run poorly con tact an authorized engine dealer Spark Plug Inspect the spark plug annually or every 100 operating hours according to the in structions in the separate Engine Owner s Manual Check that the gap is set at 030 For replacement use Champion RCJ 6Y or equivalent a resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Cooling System It is important to fre
11. position the unit can be carried by the carrying handle The carrying handle also serves as a tie down anchor point Edger Attachment Optional not shown An Edger Attachment is available to make clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc See Attachments in Section 4 for more information ENGINE CONTROLS Engine On Off Switch A Figure 5 Use the engine On Off Switch to start or stop the engine See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Throttle Tines Lever G Figure 5 Squeeze this lever to start tine rotation and to vary the tine speed Release the lever to stop all tine motion See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 for details IMPORTANT Do not squeeze this lever when starting the engine Engine Recoil Start Rope F Figure 5 Use the recoil start rope to start the engine See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Fuel Primer Bulb M Figure 5 Use the fuel primer bulb to help start the engine under certain conditions See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Section 4 Operation A WARNING Before operating the unit carefully read and understand all safety control and operating instructions in this Manual the separate Engine Owner s Manual and the decals on the machine Failure to follow these instructi
12. the ma chine and the inner left side goes onto the right side of the machine Figure 18 Stony soil tine pattern 4 Reinstall the two outer tine sections on the sides from which they were removed Figure 18 5 Insert the ring lock pins through the rounded side of the tine shafts and snap the rings down over the shafts see DETAIL Ring Lock Pin Figure 4 Section 2 To Replace Worn Tine Sections The tines are excessively worn if tilling takes much longer than before and the Soil is not being mixed thoroughly enough 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Removethe ring lock pin A Figure 16 from both sides of the unit Remove the old tine sections and replace them with new tine sections Refer to Figure 16 and the tine pattern shown in the Parts List for tine pattern details Insert the ring lock pins through the rounded side of the tine shafts and snap the ring over the shaft see DETAIL Ring Lock Pin Figure 4 in Section 2 A WARNING Never store your equipment when there is fuel mixture in the fuel tank Never place your equipment near any source of sparks or open flame such as from a hot water heater a space heater or clothes dryer Failure to comply can result in serious personal injury or property damage STORAGE IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming i
13. which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Inc and is published by the American National Standards Institute A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Table of Contents SECTION 1T SAFETY dni eee 3 Malaria 3 Pr paration coccion ets 3 Oper cti teorie ote ted 4 Maintenance Storage ssseeeeee 4 SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY enm HH 5 Unpacking Instructions sse 5 Assembly Steps 5 SECTION 3 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 7 SECTION 4 OPERATION enne 8 Pre start Preparation sss 8 Stopping and Starting the Engine 8 Tilling and Cultivating sene 9 Attachiments uetus Ene tris 10 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE enne 11 Equipment Maintenance s sss 11 Engine Maintenance sssrinin 11 Tine Removal and Installation 12 DIC T 13 Troubleshooting siririna a 14 Safety and Operating Decals 14 PARTS UST coccion aa 15 INDEX 19 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORM ATION BACK COVER WARNING TO AVOID INJURY READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING NEVER ALLOW CHI
14. 33 ml 4 liters 8 liters NOTE Do not use gasoline containing methanol wood al cohol Fuel containing up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether may be used but re quires special care when the engine is not used for extended periods See STORAGE instructions in Engine Owner s Manual for additional information 3 The fuel oil mix ratio is 24 1 with the use of a NMMA clas sified oil For new engines use twice the normal oil quantity for the first gallon of fuel NOTE Due to differences in fuel and oil availability worldwide Tecumseh recommends a 16 1 mix ratio if NMMA oil is not available 4 Do not mix fuel directly in engine fuel tank Always use a clean safety approved fuel container To Mix A Fill a clean approved container one quarter full with rec ommended gasoline B Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE C Screw cap on container and shake vigorously Then un screw cap and fill container with gasoline per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE Screw on cap and shake again Once mixed oil and gasoline will not separate To Fill Fuel Tank A Engine must be cool Clean area around fuel tank cap and remove cap Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank B Slowly pour gasoline oil mixture into fuel tank Fill tank no higher than 1 2 from top of tank to allow for gasoline ex pansion Install fuel cap and clean up any fuel spills 3 Features and Controls KNOW YOUR EQUI
15. CE Transmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated at the factory and should not require any further lubrication However you should check the lubricant level after the first five 5 hours of opera tion and every twenty five 25 operating hours thereafter If needed use a high quality automotive grade petroleum base grease A WARNING Before tipping engine or equipment to service transmission drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty To check the transmission 1 Stop the engine let it cool and discon nect the spark plug wire 2 Place the machine down on its left side so the right end of the tine shaft faces up 3 Remove the right side tines see Tine Removal and Installation in this Section 4 Clean the transmission housing 5 Remove the three threaded plugs A B and C Figure 14 from the transmission Lubricant should be visible in the top two holes B and C If so replace all three Figure 14 Transmission lubricant check and fill locations REQUIRED M AINTENANCE REQUIRED M AINTENANCE SCHEDULE Hours Hours Season Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts Clean Engine Cooling System Check Transmission Lubricant Service Air Filter Inspect Spark Plug Clean Machine Clean Engine Exhaust Ports see Factory or authorized Dealer Clean Tine Shaft 1 After first five 5 hours of use 2 Clean daily wh
16. LDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE MACHINE SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU 4 Safety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law and under the laws of several other states you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest brush hay grain or grass covered land or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline a hydrocarbon fuel and must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material Failure of the owner operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law and other states and may also be a violation of other state and or federal regulations laws ordinances or codes Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area TRAINING Read this Owner s Manual and the sep arate Engine Owne
17. PMENT READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment Save this manual for future reference A WARNING Before operating your machine carefully read and under stand all safety controls and operating instructions in this Manual the separate Engine Owner s Manual and on the decals on the machine Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury PRIMER PUSH To PRIME Figure 5 Features and controls TILLER EDGER CONTROLS Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob B Figure 5 Two height settings plus a storage position are available Refer to Assembly Steps STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment instructions Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob C Figure 5 Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket K up or down on the height adjustment bar L This con trols the tilling depth IMPORTANT Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than the top of the adjustment bar Adjustable Tine Patterns D Figure 5 The four tine sections are assembled at the factory for max imum performance under a wide variety of conditions If needed the tines can be arranged for narrower tilling or close cultivating The tines can also be arranged to till very stony soil See Adjusting Tine Patterns in Section 4 for details Carrying Handle E Figure 5 When the handlebar is folded in the storage
18. To stop the engine move the engine On Off Switch A Figure 5 to the OFF position A WARNING Do not squeeze the Throttle Tines Lever while starting engine Tines may propel the machine forward if the engine speed is advanced from idle Failure to comply can result in personal injury or property damage Starting the Engine 1 Move engine On Off Switch to ON 2 Determine which of the next three starting conditions to use First Time Starting Use this starting method to start anew engine for the first time or after run ning out of gas or after extended storage Use thumb and forefinger to squeeze the side of the primer bulb that is in line with the light colored rib on the primer body as shown in Figure 7 High Volume Priming Position Squeeze the primer bulb six 6 times This process removes air from the priming system As fuel enters the priming system the priming action will feel more firm High Volume Priming Position Standard Volume j Priming Position Figure 7 Cold Starting Use this starting method after the unit has been sitting or has been in brief storage and has fuel in the tank Use the Standard Volume Priming Position Figure 7 and push in top of primer bulb two 2 times for above 55 F or three 3 times if below 55 F Warm Starting Do not use the primer to restart the engine after it has been stopped after running and has not cooled completely 3 St
19. and with your feet posi tioned safely away from the tines Figure 8 Hold the upper handlebar with one hand Use the other hand to pull the recoil start rope out slowly until you feel resistance Let rope rewind slowly Then quickly pull the rope all the way out Do this up to ten 10 times Let the start rope rewind slowly and completely each time 3 vis Allow the engine to warm Figure 8 up for several seconds If engine either fails to start or to continue running push in primer bulb two 2 times Grasp starter rope and pull with a rapid full stroke up to ten 10 times A Section 4 Operation Figure 9 A all four tine gangs in standard pattern B two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling C the two inner gangs have been swapped for stony tilling conditions TROUBLESHOOTING Push the primer bulb in two 2 more times Using a rapid full stroke pull out the starting rope up to ten 10 times If engine still does not start wait 15 minutes Do not prime engine further Grasp start rope and pull with a rapid full stroke up to ten 10 times A WARNING a y Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines will cause serious personal injury TILLING AND CULTIVATING Use your machine to break up sod pre pare seedbeds and for cultivating in gar dens and flower beds It is easy to op erate but it is important that you start out slowly and read th
20. as OPERATE MACHINE On rear left side e SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE j j MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES tine shield OR MAKING REPAIRS KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM KEEP AW AAWARNING KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS Place Free Hand On Handlebar When USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN H H REVERSING OR PULLING THE Starting Engine MACHINE TOWARDS YOU Mo ho y 2 On right side handlebar KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES ROTATING TINES WILL CAUSE INJURY On top left side tine shield On rear right side tine shield Model 12235 Ref Part 1 1915039 2 1915040 3 1983632 4 1918307 5 1983731 6 1983636 7 1983637 8 1904416 9 1909923 10 1185741 11 1111600 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Description Qty Reff Part Transmission Case left side 12 1100069 Incl pressed in bushing 1 Transmission Case right side 13 1817146 Incl pressed in bushing 1 14 1983635 AAA tanita eee xps 2 15 1983640 Worm Input Shaft Assembly 1 16 1983641 Input Bearing 2 17 1983642 ThrustBearitig uL 1 18 1983638 Ball Bearing Qu LL 1 19 1107381 Shaft Assembly Incl pressed on worm 20 1983663 gear and two ring lock pins 1 21 1909486 Oil Seal Input e 1 22 1747166 bom uu Mua ME Es identified as A on e 5 JE EIS Parts List Description Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 three locations identified as B on transmission case 3 Locknut Nyloc 1 4 20
21. ated area safely away from any spark or flame producing equipment Store gaso line in an approved container safely away from the reach of children Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected unless instructed to do so f fuel tank must be drained do so outdoors Follow manufacturer s recommenda tions for safe loading unloading trans port and storage of machine 2 Assembly A WARNING To prevent personal injury or property damage do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual A WARNING Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious personal injury Before installing or removing attach ments or adjusting or servicing the ma chine stop the engine let all moving parts come to a complete stop discon nect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug INTRODUCTION Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or op erate your new equipment IMPORTANT The correct mixture of un leaded automotive gasoline and two cycle motor oil a 24 1 ratio of gasoline to two cycle oil must be added to the fuel tank before starting the engine See instruc tions in this Section UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Inspect your machine immediately If you find or suspect damage to the carton or contents contact you
22. d rough or uneven ground 5 Do not try to till too deeply in the first pass through sod or very hard ground If the machine jumps or bucks use a shal lower depth setting and reduce the engine speed With each successive pass till more deeply 6 Apply downward pressure on the han dlebar for shallower tilling Lift the han dlebar to dig more deeply If the machine stays and tills in one spot try swinging the handlebar from side to side to start moving forward again T For easier tilling water very hard soil a few days before tilling Avoid working soggy or wet soil Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the ground to dry Cultivating 1 Cultivating is shallow tilling that dis rupts weeds and aerates the upper crust of soil 2 Do not till deeper than 1 2 to avoid injuring nearby plant roots Cultivate often so that weeds do not grow large and cause needless tangling in the tines 3 With careful planning you can space the seed rows far enough apart to allow sufficient room for the machine to culti vate after the plants have grown Adjusting Tine Patterns Depending upon the tilling project you have a choice of three tine patterns Wide Standard Tine Pattern As shipped from the factory the unit is set up for general tilling and cultivating This 10 widetine pattern the maximum tilling width uses all four tine sections A Figure 9 See Tine Removal and In stallation in Section 5 for detaile
23. d informa tion on how to set up this tine pattern Narrow Tine Pattern For a narrow 4 1 2 tilling width remove the outside tine section on the left and right sides B Figure 9 See Tine Removal and In stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa tion on how to set up this tine pattern Stony Soil Tine Pattern When tilling deeply in stony soil stones may become jammed between the inner tines and the machine hood This pattern swaps the two inner tines to minimize jamming C Figure 9 See Tine Removal and Installa tion in Section 5 for detailed information on how to set up this tine pattern 10 Section 4 Operation TILLING PATTERNS 1 When preparing a seedbed go over the same path twice in the first row then overlap one half the machine width on each successive pass Figure 10 2 After going up and down the rows in one direction make second passes at a right angle across the original passes Figure 11 Again overlap each pass to thoroughly pulverize the entire seedbed area In very hard ground it may take three or four passes before the desired depth is achieved 3 If your garden is not wide enough to till lengthwise and then crosswise then first overlap by one half the machine width followed by successive passes at one quarter machine width This overlapping method assures thorough tilling ATTACHMENTS Figure 10 Use an overlap technique on every pass Figure 11 Make a second set of passes
24. en conditions are extremely dusty or dirty 8 Check spark plug annually or every 100 operating hours plugs If lubricant is needed proceed as follows To lubricate the transmission 1 Place the nozzle of a standard grease gun D Figure 14 firmly against the rim of the middle hole B and add grease until it begins to seep from the bottom hole A Reinstall the plug in the bottom hole A Next apply grease to the top fill hole C until it begins to seep from the middle hole B Reinstall the plugs in the middle B and top C holes 2 Before reinstalling the tines use a fine grade sandpaper to clean any rust off the tine shaft Apply a few drops of oil to the tine shaft to make future tine removal easier Other Lubrication Points Handlebar Adjustment Knobs Spray occasionally with a silicone type lubricant Throttle Tines Lever Cable Squeeze the lever closed and spray a lubricant into the cable area Tine Shaft After each use remove the tines clean the tine shaft with sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil to the tine shaft Hardware Before each use check that all hardware is in place and tightened securely ENGINE M AINTENANCE Engine Lubrication The engine is a two cycle engine Lubri cation is provided by mixing two cycle oil with unleaded regular gasoline as de scribed in the Assembly Section At tempting to operate the engine on gaso line alone will cause the
25. he engine is running or when the engine is hot Operators shall not smoke o Keep matches cigarettes cigars pipes open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container Fill fuel tank outdoors and with ex treme caution Never fill fuel tank when indoors Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage Replace all fuel tank and fuel container caps securely If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid cre ating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated Never make adjustments to your equip ment when the engine is running or spark plug wire is connected unless specifically recommended in Owner s Manual o p Operator s Position RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are from the operator s position behind the handlebar unless noted otherwise OPERATION The correct operator s position is when you are standing behind and gripping handlebar facing forward toward the engine Do not leave this position while using the Throttle Tines Lever Section 1 Safety Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine let all moving parts come to a complete st
26. her 1 22 1918124 Tine Shield Incl Refs 23 24 25 8 26 1 23 1917773 Decal Logo ose eet 1 24 1904553 Decal Warning Rotating Tlnes 1 25 1904549 Decal Warning Hot Surfaces 1 26 1904552 Decal Caution Operation Hazards 1 27 1186292 Hex Hd Screw 10 24 x 1 2 2 28 1186387 Flange Locknut 410 24 2 Parts List Ref Part Description 29 1100241 Lock Washer 1 4 20 30 1100807 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x2 31 1909540 Outer Tine Right Hand Side 32 1909539 Inner Tine Right Hand Side 33 1909712 Outer Tine Left Hand Side 34 1909711 Inner Tine Left Hand Side 35 1909680001 Wheel Bracket 36 90077 Carriage Bolt 37 1909835 Knob ces sees 38 1100069 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 1 39 1909517001 Axle 40 1917754 Wheel 41 1729775 E Riflg ess cer s 42 1904321 Ring Lock Pin 43 1981022010 Tine Hood Cover 44 1763767 Knob titi eus 45 1177038 Lock Washer 5 16 1983648 Long Bushing OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 12601 Edger Attachment 12575 Power Lawn Rake Attachment 12574 Lawn Aerator Attachment Order parts from your local authorized engine dealer Refer to engine nameplate for model type number Not shown In hardware bag provided with unit 17 Notes Index Accessories and Attachments
27. is Section thoroughly before putting it to use Let the machine do most of the work The tines will pull the machine forward letting you adjust forward speed by pressing down or lifting the handlebar 1 Roll the machine to the work area 2 Adjust the tilling depth to the desired position see Pre Start Preparation pre vious page 3 Start the engine see Stopping and Starting the Engine previous page Stand behind the handlebar and push down on thehandlebar to raise the tines off the ground Squeeze the Throttle Tines Lever the engine should speed up and the tines start rotating Release the Throttle Tines Lever to return to idle the tines should stop rotating or they may rotate very slowly Lowering them back to the ground should stop any rotation NOTE If tines continue to rotate when engine is idling either the idle speed is too high or the centrifugal clutch is mal functioning If this occurs contact the Factory or your local authorized dealer 4 Squeeze the Throttle Tines Lever to start the tines rotating Lower the tines to begin tilling Firmly hold the handlebar to prevent the machine from moving for ward too quickly and to allow enough time for the tines to dig deeply enough Adjust engine speed to suit the tilling conditions Remember that the rotating tines help to pull the machine forward Use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when learning to use the unit and whenever you are tilling on har
28. ke sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop then disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and move wire away from the plug Do not operate this equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol medication or when you are tired or ill PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Make sure that the Throttle Tines Lever is released and is in the neutral position before you begin to start the engine Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or when wearing sandals sneakers or similar lightweight footwear Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve footing on all surfaces Wear approved safety glasses when op erating this equipment The operation of any powered machine can result in for eign objects being thrown by high speed rotating parts Do not till near underground electric cables telephone lines pipes or hoses If in doubt contact your utility or tele phone company to locate underground services Handle fuel with care It is highly flammable and has explosive vapors Take these precautions a Use an approved fuel container b Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while t
29. lebar For ready reference record these numbers in the spaces below Date of Purchase Model Number Serial Number Authorized Dealer Information If you purchased your unit from an authorized dealer record the dealer s address and phone number below for ready reference Dealer Name Address Phone IMPORTANT Left and right sides of the unit are determined by standing behind the unit in the operator s position and facing in the direction of forward travel NOTICE We reserve the right to change specifications add im provements or discontinue the manufacture of any of our equipment without notice or obligation to purchasers of our equipment Customer Service and Technical Service If you have questions or problems with the unit contact your local dealer or the factory When calling or writing provide the Model Serial Numbers of the unit Replacement Parts Factory specified replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer or di rectly from the factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Model Serial Numbers of the unit Part number of the part needed Part Description Quantity needed NOTE All replacement parts must conform to our rigid quality specifications Although some replacement parts we provide may vary slightly in shape color or texture from the original parts any variations will not affect the fit or performance of these parts on your unit E
30. n essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Off Season Storage Procedure 1 Drain the fuel tank of all of the gaso line two cycle oil mixture NOTE Do not use a fuel mixture that is older than one season in order to avoid varnish deposits throughout the fuel system Dispose of the fuel mixture properly 2 Start engine and run until fuel mixture is used up This will prevent poor perfor mance from stale fuel when your equip ment is taken out of storage NOTE If Gasohol has been used com plete above instructions and then put 1 2 pint of gasoline properly mixed with two cycle oil see Fuel Mixing Chart into fuel tank and repeat above instructions NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the fuel mixture in the fuel tank or the fuel storage con tainer Always follow the mix ratio in structions on the stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer 3 Let engine
31. nd Tighten Hardware Check all nuts bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed NOTE Use a 7 16 socket with an extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware Adjustable wrench Slotted head screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver 7 16 socket and extension IMPORTANT Do not tighten engine gov ernor screw D Figure 2 It is factory Figure 2 Do not adjust or tighten the engine governor screw A DANGER Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive Keep gaso line away from possible ignition sources Do not smoke while mixing the gaso line and two cycle oil together or when filling the fuel tank Never fill fuel tank when engine is run ning or hot Failure to follow these precautions could result in the fuel igniting causing per sonal injury or property damage STEP 3 Add a Mixture of Gasoline and Two Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank IMPORTANT Read the separate Engine Owner s Manual before starting the engine 1 Use clean high quality 2 cycle oil NMMA TC WII or TC W3 DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OIL 2 Use fresh clean unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated au tomotive gasoline only DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE Section 2 Assembly Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to 1 part two cycle oil U S Gas U S Oil 1 Gal 5 oz 2 Gal 11 oz Metric Petrol Metric Cil 167 ml 3
32. ngine Service and Repair For engine service or repair contact your nearest authorized engine dealer look in the Yellow Pages under Engines Gasoline The engine is warranted by the engine man ufacturer Any unauthorized work performed on the engine during the warranty period may void this warranty For complete de tails on the engine warranty refer to the engine owner manual A WARNING We urge using only genuine replacement parts which meet all the latest requirements Replacement parts manufactured by others could present safety hazards even though they may fit on the unit For customer assistance contact your nearest authorized dealer or GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED 1 Garden Way Troy New York 12180 Customer Service 1 800 437 8686 Technical Service 1 800 520 5520 Parts Service 1 800 648 6776 FAX 518 233 4622 WEBSITE www troybilt com Outside the United States and Canada Customer Service 518 233 4807 Technical Service 518 233 4808 Parts Service 518 233 4806 FAX 518 233 4622 1905687 4 01 Printed in U S A O 2001 Garden Way Incorporated
33. ons can result in serious personal injury PRE START PREPARATION Before starting the engine perform the following checks and services 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug 2 Move the engine On Off switch to the OFF position 3 Check the three plastic cable ties J Figure 5 Be sure that cables and ties are positioned as shown Do not kink or pinch the control cables in the handlebar 4 Adjust handlebar height to desired po sition see Assembly Steps STEP 1 in Section 2 5 Check hardware for tightness A DANGER GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE Follow the gasoline safety rules in this Manual Section 1 and in the separate Engine Owner s Manual Failure to follow gasoline safety instruc tions can result in serious personal injury and property damage 6 Add the correct fuel mixture see As sembly Steps STEP 3 in Section 2 7 Adjust the tilling depth as follows a Loosen tilling depth adjustment knob A Figure 6 b Move wheel bracket B Figure 6 up in relation to the height adjust ment bar C Moving the bracket upward results in shallower tilling which is recommended for initial use IMPORTANT Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than the top of the adjustment bar Figure 6 c Retighten the depth adjustment knob 8 Reconnect the spark plug wire STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE Stopping the Engine
34. op disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug then carefully inspect the ma chine for damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling f the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug Check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Fix the problem before using the equipment again Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug whenever you leave the equip ment before unclogging the tines or when making any repairs adjustments or inspections Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Always stop the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug Before cleaning repairing or in specting stop the engine and make cer tain all moving parts have stopped Dis connect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to avoid ac cidental starting Never operate equipment without proper guards plates or other protective safety devices in place Do not run the engine in an enclosed area The exhaust fumes from the engine contain extremely dangerous carbon monoxide gas This gas is colorless odorless tasteless and deadly poisonous Keep children and pets away Beawa
35. quently check and remove grass clippings dirt and other debris that accumulates on the engine cooling fins air intake screen and on levers and linkages This helps to ensure adequate air cooling and correct engine speed A WARNING Avoid contact with the cutting edges on the tines To avoid personal injury when removing or installing tines wear heavy work gloves The engine must be off all moving parts stopped and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug and moved away from the plug TINE REM OVAL AND INSTALLATION The tines will wear with use and they should be replaced if tilling seems to take longer than usual or if the soil is not being mixed as thoroughly Also in addi tion to the standard 10 tilling width tine configuration the tines can be arranged in two other configurations 1 A narrow 41 2 tilling width for smaller areas and 2 A special pattern for stony soil conditions Figure 16 Remove ring lock pin A to take off tines IMPORTANT The ring lock pin A Figure 16 is under spring tension wear gloves to protect your fingers when removing or replacing the ring lock pin Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Flip open the ring A Figure 16 on the left side ring lock pin and remove the ring lock pin 3 Remove the outer tine section do not
36. r local authorized dealer or the Factory for assistance 2 Remove any packing material Check for small parts before discarding the packing material 3 Loose parts include the following 2 Long Bushings Packed in a separate plastic bag 4 Perform the assembly on a clean level surface Be careful not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit 5 Before starting any assembly steps disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug unfold handlebar Slide plastic ties to the locations shown ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 1 Unfold and Adjust Handlebar IMPORTANT Be careful not to pinch any wires or cables while unfolding and ad justing the handlebar 1 Loosen the two handlebar knobs A Figure 1 and unfold the handlebar into the operating position Do not use force if there is binding continue to loosen the knobs 2 There are two height settings holes in the upper handlebar The unit is shipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest height setting holes If this height is cor rect for you simply tighten the two han dlebar knobs If a higher setting is de sired reposition the handlebar knobs mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes 3 Check the locations of the three plastic ties C Figure 1 Theties must be posi tioned as shown NOTE There is just one handlebar storage position folded over the engine as origi nally shipped STEP 2 Inspect a
37. r s Manual very care fully before operating this equipment Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly A replacement Manual is available by contacting your authorized dealer or the Factory Never allow children or untrained adults to use this equipment Let adults operate the unit only if instructed properly Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Keep bystanders at least 25 feet from the area of operation Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people their property and themselves Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equip ment and on any of its attachments or accessories Do not run engine in an enclosed area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas a deadly poison that is odorless colorless and tasteless Do not operate this equipment near buildings windows or air conditioning equipment Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near any other moving part The tines begin to rotate forward once the engine is started and the Throttle Tines Lever is squeezed The tines continue to rotate until the operator releases the Throttle Tines Lever Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equipment shut off engine ma
38. re that the equipment may unex pectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil frozen ground or buried ob stacles such as large stones roots or stumps If you are in doubt about the tilling conditions always use the fol lowing operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the equipment a Stand behind the equipment using both hands on the handlebar Relax your arms but use a secure hand grip b Start tilling at shallow depths working gradually deeper with each pass c Clear the tilling area of all large stones roots and other debris d In an emergency stop the tines by re leasing the Throttle Tines Lever on the handlebar To stop the engine move the engine On Off switch to OFF Do not overload the machine s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate Never operate the equipment on slip pery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing up Do not operate the equipment on a slope that is too steep for safety When on slopes slow down and make sure you have good footing Never allow bystanders near the unit Only use attachments and accessories that are factory approved Never operate the equipment without good visibility or good light Never operate the unit if you are tired or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not tamper with the engine gov ernor settings on the machine the
39. rk plug 2 Out of gas two cycle oil fuel mixture 2 Check fuel tank Add fuel mixture 3 Stale fuel mixture 3 Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture 4 Priming procedure not correct 4 Refer to starting procedure in manual 5 Dirty air filter s 5 Clean or replace air filters 6 Worn corroded or broken spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 On Off Switch in OFF position 7 Move On Off Switch to ON Engine runs poorly or 1 Fouled spark plug 1 Remove inspect clean spark plug has low power under 2 Dirty air filter s 2 Clean or replace dirty air filters tilling conditions 3 Stale fuel mixture 3 Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 Adjust carburetor See Manual Engine overheats 1 Engine cooling fins clogged 1 Remove dirt and debris from fins 2 Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture 2 Drain tank fill with correct mixture Tines stop rotating 1 Object wedged between tines and hood 1 Remove wedged object 2 Internal transmission problem 2 Authorized service dealer SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS Decals are not shown at full size See Parts List pages for reordering information 44 CAUTION READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Hot surfaces can KNOW THE LOCATION AND cause severe burns FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS Do nottouch KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN muffleror On top of handlebar 3 PLACE AND WORKING NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO adjacent are
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