Troy-Bilt 12215 Tiller User Manual
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1. Section 1 Safety 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 stop disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug then carefully inspect the machine 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 e 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 inspecting stop the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to avoid accidental starting Never operate equipment without proper guards plates or other protective safety2. Part Transmission Case left side 12 1100069 Incl pressed on bushing 1 Transmission Case right side 13 1817146 Incl pressed on bushing 1 14 1983635 Dll wets ie ad id eta ESA ates 2 15 1983640 Worm Input Shaft Assembly 1 16 1983641 Input Bearing 2 17 1983642 Thrust Bearing cion dete da es 1 18 1983638 Ball Bearings ie eis bo dci id ph detect ants 1 19 1107381 Shaft Assembly Incl pressed on worm 20 1983663 gear and two ring lock pins 1 21 1909486 Input Oil Seal 1 22 1747166 aten eaka menen gt ee identified as A a Es hte 245 MS Model 12215 Description Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 three locations identified as B on transmission case Locknut Nyloc 1 4 20 Thrust Washer Output 050 Thrust Washer Output 040 Thrust Washer Input 020 Thrust Washer Input 035 Thrust Washer Flat Washer 1 4 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20x5 Clutch Drum and Hub Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 8 DUSTCOVOr satis Felt Washer it vest ad Qty Hed A R As Required 15 Model 12215 Parts List Lu 2 a on gt o Lu cc a ul Li o 16 Model 12215 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2
3. 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 e Read this Owner s Manual and the sep arate Engine Owner s Manual very care fully before operating this eguipment Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the eguipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls guickly A replacement Manual is available by contacting your authorized dealer or the Factory e Never allow children or untrained adults to use this eguipment 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 e Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equip ment and on any of its attachments or accessories e 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 e Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near
4. 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 Be aware that the equipment may unex pectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil frozen ground or buried obstacles 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 handlebars 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 releasing 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 e 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 e Never allow bystanders near the unit Only use attachments and accessories that are factory
5. 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 instructions 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 sta bilizer 3 Let engine 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 eguipment in a dry sheltered location 13 Section 5 Maintenance A LES ITC Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to stop dis connect spark plug wire and m
6. replacing the ring lock pin 4 It is important for proper tilling perfor mance that the tine sections be later rein stalled in their original positions Mark the position of each tine section Left Outer Left Inner etc before removing them Refer to Figures 3 and 9 for tine position information See also Tine Removal and Installation in Section 5 5 Install the short bushing D Figure 4 on the right hand or left hand tine shaft Then place the Border Edger wheel C on Figure 3 Remove ring lock pins and tines from both sides of the tine shaft Keep left and right side tines separated and marked for easier reinstallation the same shaft the wheel hub should face toward the tiller 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 6 Slide the long bushing B on the opposite side shaft Then install the Border Edger tine A and secure it with the ring lock pin See Section 4 for instructions on using the Border Edger Attachment See Tine Removal and Installation in Sec tion 5 for information on how to reinstall the tines DETAIL Ring Lock Pin This side es faces out Figure 4 The Border Edger tine A can be mounted on left or right sides of machine with long bushing B The Border Edger wheel C mounts on the other side with short bushing D 3 Features and Contro
7. 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Part 1918303 1909936 1909939 1918221 1917451 1918123 1750608 1731025 1909775 1983718 1981012001 1766503 1918088 1763682 1918120001 1918121001 1909720 1983663 1107381 1817146 1909487 1918309 1918061 1904553 1904549 1904552 1186292 1186387 Description Qty Handlebar Assy Incl Refs 2 3 4 8 5 1 Decal On Off Ignition Switch 1 Decal Starting Stabilization 1 Decal Throttle Lever Operation 1 Handlebar Grip PVC 2 Throttle Lever and Cable 1 Pan Hd Screw 10 16 x 1 1 2 1 Saddle Hd Screw 5 16 18 x 2 2 Spacer Throttle Lever ooo 1 On Off Ignition Switch 1 Bracket On Off Ignition Switch 1 Phillips Hd Screw 12 24 1 Wire Assy On Off Ignition Switch 1 Plastic Wire TI6 22 5272020 4002000012263325 223 21 90964 6 Lower Handlebar Left Side 1 Lower Handlebar Right Side 1 Foam SIBAVG 4134334 men tats nates 1 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 X 5 si 2 Flat Washer 1 4 20 essees 2 Hex Locknut 1 4 20 mnna 5 Engine arenan dis M a a 1 Clutch Rotor and Washer 1 1 Tine Shield Incl Refs 23 24 25 8 26 1 Decal Logoi aiian a 1 Decal Warning Rotating Tl
8. ARATION 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 six 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 position 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 Assembly Steps STEP 3 in Section 2 7 Adjust the tilling depth as follows Figure 6 Tilling depth adjustment 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 c Retighten the depth adjustment knob 8 Reconnect the spark plug wire STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE Stopping the Engine A WARNING Do not sgueeze the Throttl
9. E MACHINE e SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS e KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE e KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS e USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU lt E On top left side tine Shield 14 Hot surfaces can cause severe burns Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas 1904549 Rev A On rear left side tine shield WARNING F r On ri ight wo side han Fi dlebar KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES ROTATING TINES WILL CAUSE INJURY On rear right side tine shield POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Reconnect wire to spark plug Check fuel tank Add fuel mixture Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture Refer to starting procedure in manual Clean or replace air filters Replace spark plug Move On Off Switch to ON Remove inspect clean spark plug Clean or replace dirty air filters Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture Adjust carburetor See Manual Remove dirt and debris from fins Drain tank fill with correct mixture Remove wedged object Authorized service dealer On top of handlebar Place Free Hand On Handlebar When Starting Engine On right side handlebar Parts List 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 Ref
10. GARDEN WAY 4 TROV BILT OWNER S MANUAL Tiller Edger Safety Assembly Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Parts List Model 12215 Serial Numbers 122151200101 122151299999 GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED Dear Owner Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller Edger with Edger Attachment It 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 guestions 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 surethat 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 which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Instit
11. 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 make 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 e 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 e Wear approved safety glasses when operating 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
12. 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 e Do not tamper with the engine gov ernor settings on the machine the 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 e 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 e Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines M AINTENANCE STORAGE e Keep the tiller attachments and acces sories in safe working condition e 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 he
13. aters 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 e Store gasoline in a cool well ventilated 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 If fuel tank must be drained do so outdoors Follow manufacturer s recommenda tions for safe loading unloading transport and storage of machine 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 INTRODUCTION Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new eguipment The Border Edger Attachment H Figure 5 does not need to beinstalled until you are ready to do edging projects refer to instructions in this Section IMPORTANT The correct mixture of unleaded 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 instructions in this Section UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Inspect your machine im
14. ciat 2702 BR a 020 a ala eds aa eae cata ada 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORM ATION BACK COVER AN 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 CHILDREN 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 eguipped 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
15. conch a ae DA ad 11 Model Serial Number Bach Cover Oil Gasoline Mixture 5 6 12 13 Off Season Storage u e eee 11 Opera Nre a A Ad TA an 8 Parts LISE 4 ii tristo Rei tte 15 17 Power Lawn Rake 10 PROD ANAL ON lada End 3 8 Recoil Starter Rope u e u e 98 Repair Parts ua Le 15 17 Safety RUGS is DU ee i 3 4 Safety Decals 0 nernnenunnnene 2 Service Recommendation Checklist 11 Spark PLUG iia eaten so ga iots 11 12 14 Starter Rope rererrnunnneee 8 Storage c 2 4 tada A4 D 444 A E ka del 4 5 8 13 TIN ge etek a EE EE REC EI a EE 9 10 Tilling Depth Adjustment u e 9 Milling Width St tut atri oct Era aten 9 Tinie Rem oVal ee A oe 12 TipsiTeehhigudS 14 cstv is Pe dias a 9 10 Troubleshooting 9 14 UNPACKING 9003 a A CE kine PEA 5 VV X Y Z Notes CUSTOM ER SERVICE INFORM ATION 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 informational bulletins IVAN 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 ha
16. e 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 To stop the engine move the On Off Switch A Figure 5 to the OFF position NOTE The On Off switch wire must be securely connected at both ends Check regularly to ensure that the switch wire is securely connected to the switch and the engine Starting the Engine 1 Move 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 a new engine for the first time or after run ning out of gas or after extended storage Use thumb and forefinger to sgueeze 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 Sgueeze 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 gt Standard Volume Y 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 no
17. ections Refer to Figure 16 and the tine pattern shown in the Parts List for tine positioning 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 e Never store your eguipment when there is fuel mixture in the fuel tank e Never place your eguipment 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 in 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 useafuel 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 isused up This will prevent poor perfor mance from stale fuel when your eguip ment is taken out of storage NOTE If Gasohol has been used com
18. l wood alcohol Fuel containing up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether may be used but requires 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 classified oil For new engines use twice the normal oil guantity 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 Figure 2 Do not adjust or tighten the engine governor screw Section 2 Assembly Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to 1 part two cycle oil U S Gas 1 Gal 2 Gal Metric Petrol U S Oil 5 02 11 02 Metric Oil 167 ml 333 ml 4 liters 8 liters 4 Do not mix fuel directly in engine fuel tank Always use a clean safety approved fuel container e To Mix A Fill a clean approved container one quarter full with recommended gaso line B Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE C Screw cap on container and shake vigorously Then unscrew 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 Fill Fuel Tank 1 Engine must be cool Clean area around fuel tank cap and remove cap Insert a clean funnel into
19. lever closed and spray a lubricant into the cable area e 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 EIN e 3 Hardware Electrical Connections Before each use check that all hardware is tight and that the On Off Switch wire connections are secure Also check that the switch wiring is in good condition ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Lubrication The engine is atwo cycle engine Lubri cation is provided by mixing two cycle oil with unleaded regular gasoline as described in the Assembly Section Attempting to operate the engine on gaso line alone will cause the 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 on engine Carburetor Adjustment A 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 12 Section 5 Maintenance A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for moving parts to
20. llow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage Figure 17 Narrow tilling tine configuration 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 aleft 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 the Figure 18 Stony soil tine configuration machine and the inner left side goes onto the right side of the machine 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 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 Remove the ring lock pin A Figure 16 from both sides of the unit Remove the old tine sections and replace them with new tine s
21. ls KNOW YOUR EGUIPM ENT 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 eguipment Save this manual for future reference 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 instructions can result in serious personal injury Figure 5 Features and 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 movethe 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 arranged from 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 Positions in Section 4 for details Carrying Handle E Figure 5 When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit can be carried by the car
22. ltivating in gar dens and flower beds It is easy to operate but it is important that you start out slowly and read this Section thor oughly 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 handlebars 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 the bar 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 fo
23. mediately If you find or suspect damage to the carton or contents contact your local authorized dealer or the Factory for assistance 2 Remove any packing material Check for small parts before discarding the packing material Loose parts include the following 1 Wheel for edging 1 Edger Tine 2 Long Bushings 1 Short Bushing Packed in a separate plastic bag 3 Perform the assembly on a clean level surface Be careful not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit 4 Before starting any assembly steps disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 1 Unfold and Adjust Handlebars IMPORTANT Becareful not to pinch any control cables while unfolding and adjusting the handlebars 1 Loosen the two handlebar knobs A Figure 1 and unfold the handlebars into the operating position Do not use force if there is binding continue to loosen the knobs unfold handlebars Slide plastic ties to the locations shown 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 desired reposition the handlebar knobs mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes 3 Check the locations of the six plastic ties C Figure 1 The ties must be posi tio
24. ndlebar 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 refer ence 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 improvements or discontinue the manufacture of any of our eguipment without notice or obligation to purchasers of our eguipment Customer Service and Technical Service If you have guestions 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 directly from the Factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following e Model Serial Numbers of the unit e Part number of the part needed e 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 Engi
25. ne 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 details 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 e FAX 518 391 7332 WEBSITE www troybilt com Outside the United States and Canada Customer Service 518 391 7007 Technical Service 518 391 7008 Parts Service 518 391 7006 FAX 518 391 7332 1905507 Rev A 5 00 Printed in U S A O 2000 Garden Way Incorporated
26. ned as shown NOTE There is just one handlebar storage position folded over the engine as origi nally shipped STEP 2 Inspect and 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 e Adjustable wrench e Slotted head screwdriver e Phillips head screwdriver e Use a 7 16 socket and extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar IMPORTANT Do not tighten engine gov ernor screw D Figure 2 It is factory adjusted for proper engine operation A DANGER e 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 NMMATC WII or TC W3 DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OIL 2 Use fresh clean unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automotive gasoline only DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE NOTE Do not use gasoline containing methano
27. nes 1 Decal Warning Hot Surfaces 1 Decal Caution Operation Hazards 1 Hex Hd Screw 10 24 X 1 2 2 Flange Locknut 410 24 rms 2 Parts List Ref Part Description 29 1100241 Lock Washer 1 4 20 nineenenneeni 30 1100807 Hex Hd Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 2 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 n merennenni 36 90077 Carriage Boltisssaos nici 444 37 1909835 KNO D 2227 a ia 38 1100069 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 X Vices 39 1909517001 Axle ici a A 40 1917754 A E a 41 1729775 E Ri gi iii labra 42 1904321 Ring Lock Pisani aaa 43 1981022010 Tine Hood Cover mmnnnnne 44 1763767 KAOB i kaka ie ie dal 45 1177038 Lock Washer 5 16 EDGER ATTACHM ENT 46 1903777 Edger Wheelman 47 1903778 Bushing Short emma 48 1983648 Bushing LONG 8264046252490224 dbri saak 49 1915054 Edger Mie OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 12575 Power Lawn Rake Attachment 12574 Lawn Aerator Attachment Order parts from your local authorized engine dealer Refer to engine namepla
28. ove 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 Engine does not start Engine runs poorly or has low power under tilling conditions Engine overheats Tines stop rotating Spark plug wire disconnected Out of gas two cycle oil fuel mixture Stale fuel mixture Priming procedure not correct Dirty air filter s Worn corroded or broken spark plug On Off Switch in OFF position Fouled spark plug Dirty air filter s Stale fuel mixture Carburetor out of adjustment Engine cooling fins clogged Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture Object wedged between tines and hood Internal transmission problem SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS Decals are not shown at full size See Parts List pages for reordering information A CAUTION e READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL e KNOW THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING e NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERAT
29. rward Use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when learning to use the unit and whenever you are tilling on hard 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 dlebars for shallower tilling Lift the han dlebars to dig more deeply If the machine stays and tills in one spot try swinging the handlebars from side to side to start it moving forward again 7 For easier tilling water very hard soil a few days before tilling Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet 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 Positions Depending upon the tilling project you have a choice of three tine patterns Wide Standard Tine Positions As shipped from the factory the unit is set up for general tilling and cultivating This 10 wide tine pa
30. rying handle The carrying handle also serves as a tie down anchor point Edger Attachment H Figure 5 Use this separate attachment to create borders or edges along walks driveways flower beds etc See Section 4 for details on installing and using this attachment Engine Controls Engine On Off Switch A Figure 5 Use the 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 Section 4 Figure 7 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 instructions can result in serious personal injury PRE START PREP
31. s 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 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 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 fo
32. 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 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 65 C 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 handlebars lay the machine down on its left side muffler side Carburetor Adjustment 1 Locate the carburetor idle mi
33. t use the primer to restart the engine after it has been stopped after running and has not cooled completely 2 Stand with your feet posi tioned safely away from the gt tines Figure 8 Hold the L 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 Figure 8 Section 4 Operation Figure 9 A all four tine gangs in standard position B two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling C the two inner gangs have been swapped for stony tilling conditions Allow the engine to warm 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 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 TILLING AND CULTIVATING A WARNING G u a Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines will cause serious personal injury Use your machine to break up sod pre pare seedbeds and for cu
34. te for model type number 17 18 Index Accessories and Attachments 14 Aerator Attachmenta cerise cece eee eee eee 14 AI FIER eo i RO estepes Ciara tonne 11 ASSeMBIY oi ate A Se es 5 BOM GES aci aa a ad EE lt ta ea 5 Border Edger Attachment 5 6 10 GArDUrBLOR mrs traiem aaa RE aca 7 12 Control Lever Throttle Tines 3 4 6 9 11 CUNY AUN O a r 28 22 Ba Lc cece Grane eta vg Rana 9 10 DEGAS ei RE Ut das 2 EOI OR EE ds 5 14 Engine ATEO A aa 11 CArDULSIO paras A 2 DAR de ea 7 12 A A A a a a Rab 11 13 Fuel Mixture 0 0 5 6 12 13 Fuel Primer Bulb 4 8 9 12 14 On Off Switch o oooooooooo o oo 4 5 8 11 14 Operationas eeir mode edi nc 8 Recoil Start Rope 41144414 m tta Pa 8 Spark Plug h 1357 da es teta ed es a d RIE 16 11 12 14 E E 7 9 12 Starting Engine u e eee 8 Stopping Engine 0 cee eee ee eee 8 EOE e E A T E L a El 4 5 8 13 Throttle Tines Lever 3 4 5 9 11 Features Controls cece cece eee tees 7 Fuel MIXtUf6 iaia tia ica Gale ee alee Nu dii 4 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 Hardware ira mimi ord cua aab ee as Rd so Mea 5 Lubrication ira er eee Tea nae 11 Maintenance s ded 45
35. 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 the engine is running or when the engine is hot Operators shall not smoke c Keep matches cigarettes cigars pipes open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container Fill fuel tank outdoors and with extreme 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 OPERATION Operator s Position o o LEFT SIDE LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are from the operator s position behind the handlebars unless noted otherwise e 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 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts
36. the fuel tank 2 Slowly pour gasoline oil mixture into fuel tank Fill tank no higher than 1 2 from top of tank to allow for gasoline expansion Install fuel cap and clean up any fuel spills A WARNING Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious per sonal injury Before installing or removing attach ments or adjusting or servicing the machine 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 STEP 4 To Make Borders and Edges Install the Edger Attachment To create borders or edges near walks driveways flower beds etc you must remove the four tine sections and install the Edger Attachment this attachment was supplied with the unit see Page 5 To Install the Edger Attachment 1 Gather together the following parts see Figure 4 A Border Edger Tine B Long Bushing C Border Edger Wheel and D Short Bushing 2 Prop the machine carefully on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be firm and flat NOTE Usually the Border Edger Tine is mounted on the right side of the unit for right handed persons and on the left side of the unit for left handed persons 3 Flip open the ring on the two ring lock pins E Figures 3 and 4 and remove the ring lock pin on each tine shaft IMPORTANT The ring lock pin is under spring tension use care when removing or
37. thod assures thorough tilling USING THE EDGER ATTACHM ENT The Edger Attachment makes clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc See Assembly Steps STEP 4 in Section 2 for instructions on attaching this attachment Take your time when edging Decide how far away the edge is to be from the walk or drive then slowly proceed using the walk or drive as your sight line Other attachments are can be purchased separately See Attachments below for more details ATTACHMENTS Figure 10 Use an overlap Figure 11 Make a second set technigue on every pass of passes 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 local authorized dealer or con tact the Factory for details Power Lawn Rake Attachment Model 12575 The Power Lawn Rake helps to keep your lawn healthy and vigorous Matted grass and debris looks unattractive and stifles lawn growth and overall health This attachment mounts without tools and features dozens of tempered steel fingers that penetrate and loosen matted grass without disturbing root growth An 18 wide swath covers a large lawn area quickly Lawn Aerator Attachment Model 12574 The Lawn Aerator Attachment helps to promote healthy dense lawns by loosening and aerating the soil for better root growth Four tempered steel tines punc ture the s
38. tions REQUIRED MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Each After Each Use Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts Clean Engine Cooling System Check Transmission Lubricant Service Air Filter Every Every End 25 75 of Hours Hours Season 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 when conditions are extremely dusty or dirty 3 Check spark plug annually or every 100 operating hours holes B and C If so replace all three 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 e Handlebar Adjustment Knobs Spray occasionally with a silicone type lubricant e Throttle Tines Lever Cable Squeeze the
39. ttern the maximum tilling width uses all four tine sections A Figure 9 See Tine Removal and Installation in Section 5 for detailed infor mation on how to set up this tine position Narrow Tine Positions 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 Installation in Section 5 for detailed infor mation on how to set up this tine position Stony Soil Tine Positions When tilling deeply in stony soil stones may become jammed between the inner tines and the machine hood This setup 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 position 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 guarter machine width This overlapping me
40. urface of the lawn thus allowing nutri ents to reach the roots more easily This attach ment assembles without tools s 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 MAINTENANCE Transmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated at the factory and should not reguire 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 guality automotive grade petroleum base grease A WARNING Before tipping engine or eguipment 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 Placethe 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 Figure 14 Transmission lubricant check and fill loca
41. ute Inc and is published by the American National Standards Institute 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 1 SAFETY coincida dins 3 TRAINING cita at 3 REE acetat cares dh salv 3 Oper aaa hi dines 3 Maintenance Storage imsenanenennnanenen 4 SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY n nn aneannnnnnn nen 5 Unpacking Instructions rnnns 5 Assembly StepS immesenernarenennanrenen 5 SECTION 3 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 7 SECTION 4 OPERATION nnnnannun nan nani 8 Pre start Preparation 54 00002009000 0064000901050600 0 8 Stopping and Starting the Engine 8 Tilling and Cultivating eneen 9 Using the Edger Attachment s ss 10 Attachments visionaria na 10 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 11 Required Maintenance Schedule s 11 Equipment Maintenance mrmnnes 11 Engine Maintenance iiiiiiii ii 11 Tine Removal and Installation 12 A it masala utaha 13 TrOUDICSNOOTING see ceeeeecnetecneeecetseteeseeeaeeetaeeetaeeetaees 14 Safety and Operating Decals m sr s 14 PARTS UST inicias 15 INDEX vei ois ets
42. xture 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 instructions 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 frequently 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 TINE REM OVAL AND INSTALLATION 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 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 tine
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