Troy-Bilt 12211 Tiller User Manual
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1. 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 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 that all wires and cables are properly and securely connected 4 Check the six plastic cable ties J Figure 2 Be sure that cables and ties are positioned as shown Cables must not be kinked or jammed in the handlebar 5 Adjust handlebar height to desired po sition see Section 2 6 Check hardware for tightness 7 Check engine oil level see Engine Owner s Manual 8 Check the air filter see Engine Owner s Manual 9 Adjust the tilling depth as follows a Loosen tilling depth adjustment knob A Figure 3 Y Figure 3 b Move wheel bracket B Figure 3 up in relation to height adjustment bar C Moving bracket upward results in shallower tilling which is recom mended 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 10 Reconnect the spark plug wire A DANGER GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMAB2. Fuel Tank Clean Fuel Filter Check Clutch Shoes Check Idle Speed Check Adjust x 3 Valve Clearance Check Adjust x 3 Fuel Tubes Check Every 2 years Replace if necessary 3 For commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals 1 Check after first 5 hours of use 2 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 3 Item should be serviced by your servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Lubricant should be visible in the top two 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 D Figure 11 of a standard grease gun 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 lubri cant e Throttle Tines Control Lever Cable Squeeze the lever closed and spray a lu bricant into the cable a
3. Carrying Handle E Figure 2 When the handlebar is folded in the storage 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 Section 4 is available to make clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc See Attachments for more information ENGINE CONTROLS Fuel Primer Bulb Section 4 Figure 4 Use the Fuel Primer Bulb to help start the engine under certain conditions See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Engine Choke Section 4 Figure 5 Use the Engine Choke lever to help start the engine The posi tion of the lever is dependent on whether the engine is cold or warm See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Engine On Off Switch A Figure 2 Use the ON OFF Switch to start or stop the engine See Stop ping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 for details Engine Recoil Start Rope F Figure 2 Use the recoil start rope to start the engine See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 for details Throttle Tines Control Lever G Figure 2 Use the Throttle Tines Control Lever to start and stop tine rota tion This lever also varies tine speed Release the lever to stop all tine motion See Section 4 for more details on this control Section
4. SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Owner s Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer Model 12234 OWNER S MANUAL 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 It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Please carefully read this Manual which provides informa tion on how to safely and easily set up operate and maintain your machine Be sure that you and any other operators care fully 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 1
5. right side 13 1817146 Incl pressed in bushing 1 14 1983635 Oil alii ic 2 15 1983640 Worm Input Shaft Assembly 1 16 1983641 Input Bearing o 2 17 1983642 Thrust Bearing ocio cocida seks 1 18 1983638 Ball Bearing 1 19 1107381 Shaft Assembly Incl pressed on worm 20 1983663 gear and two ring lock pins 1 21 1747166 Oil Seal Input 1 22 1915055 o a a ee ex Screw 1 4 20 x ive locations identified as A on transmission case 5 ae 1383713 Parts List 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 u e eee Flat Washer 1 4 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20X5 Set Screw 1 4 28 X 3 8 Dust Cover sie oe cate Mla Oil Seal Input Felt Washer A R As Required 13 Parts List Model 12234 a 7 4 a 5 Model 12234 Parts List Ref Part Description Qty Ref Part Description Qty 1 1918087 Handlebar Assy Incl Refs 2 3 4 8 5 1 29 1100241 Lock Washer 1 4 20 seee 8 2 190
6. 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 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 Clear the tilling area of all large stones roots and other debris In an emergency stop the tines by releasing the engine 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 e 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 e Only use attachments and accessories that are factory approved e Never operate the equipment without good visibility or good light Never operate the unit if you are tired o
7. 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 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 Customer Service and Technical Service g 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 e Model Serial Numbers of the unit e Part number of the part needed e Part Description e 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 Engine Service and Repair For engine service or repair contact your nearest authorized engine dealer look in the Yellow Pages under Engines Gaso line The engine is warranted by the engine manufacturer Any unauthorized work performed on the engine during the warranty period may void this warranty For complete details on the engine war ranty refer to the engine owner manual A WARNING We urge using on
8. the maximum tilling width uses all four tine sections A Figure 7 See Tine Removal and In stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa tion 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 7 See Tine Removal and In stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa tion 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 7 See Tine Removal and Installa tion in Section 5 for detailed information on how to set up this tine position TILLING PATTERNS 1 To make seedbeds go over the same path twice in the first row then overlap one half the machine width on each suc cessive pass until all rows are tilled twice D Figure 8 D E Figure 8 Recommended Tilling Pattern 2 Make a second pass at aright angle across the original passes Again overlap each pass E Figure 8 Hard ground may take three to four passes before the desired depth is achieved NOTE For small gardens overlap by one half 1 2 the machine width fol lowed by successive passes at one quarter 1 4 machine width This over lapping method assures thorough tilling ATTACHMENTS Section 4 Operation The following Tiller Edger
9. 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 Keep matches cigarettes cigars pipes open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container o d Fill fuel tank outdoors and with ex treme caution Never fill fuel tank when indoors Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage e Replace all fuel tank and fuel con tainer caps securely f If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the ma chine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ig nition until fuel vapors have dissipated e 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 RIGHT SIDE LEFT and RIGHT sides of the Tiller Edger are from the operator s position behind the handlebar unless noted otherwise e The correct operator s position is when you are standing behind and gripping the handlebar facing forward toward the engine Do not leave this position while using the engine Throttle Tines lever Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Section 1 Safety Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or
10. 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 unattrac tive and stifles lawn growth and overall health This at tachment mounts without tools and features dozens of tempered steel fingers that penetrate and loosen matted grass without dis turbing 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 surface of the lawn thus allowing nutri ents to reach the roots more easily This attach ment assembles without tools EDGER ATTACHMENT MODEL 12601 The Edger Attachment makes clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc 10 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 MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE The transmission was lubricated at th
11. is easy to op erate but it is important that you start out slowly and read this 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 on the previous page 3 Start the engine see Stopping and Starting the Engine on the previous page Stand behind the handlebar and push down on the handlebar to raise the tines off the ground Squeeze the Throttle Tines Lever the engine should speed up and the tines start rotating Re lease 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 Figure 7 Tine patterns Adjust engine speed to suit the tilling conditions Remember that the rotating tines help to pull the machi
12. wire disconnected 2 Out of gas 3 Stale gas 4 Priming Choking procedure not correct 5 Dirty air filter s 6 Worn corroded or broken spark plug 7 On Off Switch in OFF position Engine runs poorly or has low power under tilling conditions 1 Fouled spark plug 2 Dirty air filter s 3 Stale gas 4 Carburetor malfunction fuel filter clogged ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Engine overheats Tines stop rotating 1 Reconnect wire to spark plug 2 Check fuel tank 3 Drain old gas Replace with fresh gas 4 Refer to Priming Choking procedure and starting instructions in manual 5 Clean or replace air filters 6 Replace spark plug 7 Move On Off Switch to ON 1 Remove inspect clean spark plug 2 Clean or replace dirty air filters 3 Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel 4 See authorized engine service dealer 1 Engine cooling system clogged 1 Remove debris 2 Carburetor out of adjustment 2 See an authorized engine dealer 1 Object wedged between tines and hood 1 Remove wedged object 2 Internal transmission problem 2 See an authorized engine dealer Model 12234 Ref Part 1 1915039 2 1915040 3 1983632 4 1918308 5 1983731 6 1983636 7 1983637 8 1904416 9 1909923 10 1185741 11 1111600 TRANSMISSION ASSEM BLY Description Qty Ref Part Transmission Case left side 12 1100069 Incl pressed in bushing 1 Transmission Case
13. 9936 Decal On Off Ignition Switch 1 30 1100807 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 X 2 cece 4 3 1909939 Decal Starting Stabilization 1 31 1909540 Outer Tine Right Hand Side 1 4 1918221 Decal Throttle Tines Control 32 1909539 Inner Tine Right Hand Side 1 Lever Operation accionaria 1 33 1909712 Outer Tine Left Hand Side 1 5 1917451 Handlebar Grip PVC 2 34 1909711 Inner Tine Left Hand Side 1 6 1917755 Throttle Lever and Cable 1 35 1909680001 Wheel Bracket cccccccccccccccccccceccecececcesecececees 1 7 1750608 Pan Hd Screw 10 16 X 1 1 2 1 36 90077 Carriage BO lth tere eee a ee een ok 1 8 1731025 Saddle Hd Screw 5 16 18 X 2 2 37 1909835 KNOD as 1 9 1909775 Spacer Throttle Lever 1 38 1100069 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 X 1 nsss 3 10 1983718 On Off Ignition Switch 1 39 1909517001 Bloc the Perit co trec treet egeeuad 1 10A 1981012001 Bracket On Off Ignition Switch 1 40 1909853 MA 2 11 1766503 Phillips Hd Screw 12 24 eee 1 41 9532 E Rigat add 4 12 1918051 Wire Assy On Off Ignition Switch 1 42 1904321 e 2 13 1763682 Plastic Wire Til inn 6 43 1981022010 Tine Hood COVEr cocninniononoaoocssssscenenesnsos 1 14 1917576001 Lower Handlebar Left Side 1 44 1763767 OD ds teleton
14. 996 which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Inc and is published by the American National Standards Institute d 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 Mal cita ak 3 PreparatioM irisse isisisi eden alee cies cares Ne 3 Oper aa 4 Maintenance Storage occocnicicnninninnicionncnnccinnananncncnnn 4 SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY ococoococconconononcnnonnnnnnnnnon 5 Unpacking MNStrUCUONS opisina 5 Assembly St DS ccccecceecseecsescneeeteeeceeeteseeaeeeneeenaeees 5 SECTION 3 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 6 SECTION 4 OPERATION ococcocooconoccononcononnononcnnon 7 Pre start Preparation ssrin 7 Stopping and Starting the Engine 7 Tilling and Cultivating nenn 8 Atac ments inicia dicated aed ducati lia 9 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE cccceeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 10 Required Maintenance Schedule n se 10 Equipment Maintenance oocococcionocionocinnnincnninnnninn 10 Engine Maintenance ococcccicnnocinnionccnnccnnnninnncinnnnin 11 Tine Removal and Installation 11 SOMO ari 12 Toybleshootings rnea a 12 PARTS UST coco dd 13 Safety and Operating Decals 15 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION BACK COVER WARNING TO AVOID INJURY READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL KNOW LOCATION AND
15. 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 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 r
16. LE 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 11 Add gasoline to the fuel tank IMPORTANT Read the separate Engine Owner s Manual before starting the engine Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil gas mix The engine must be stopped and cool before adding gas Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher according to the directions in the separate Engine Owner s Manual The engine is a vertical type GX 31 model STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE Stopping the Engine A WARNING Do not squeeze the Throttle Tines Con trol 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 2 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 NOTE Do not squeeze Engine Throttle Tines Control Lever G Figure 2 when starting engine 1 Move the On Off Switch A Figure 2 to the ON position Figure 4 Primer bulb A and fuel return tub
17. LS Decals are not shown at full size See above Parts List for reordering information A CAUTION ON y e READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Hot surfaces can mow Te TOAD cause Severe bums eats On top of handlebar pd tne An ajaen nas OPERATE MACHINE pee AA WABHING irs Y C KEE BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM EF tine shield KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING EOFFE e USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN Place Free Hand On Handlebar Wh F F MACHINE TOWARDS YOU Es AAT EKON ROTATING TI On right side Reiser aoe handlebar On top left side tine On rear right side On right side handlebar 15 shield tine shield 1905686 4 01 CUSTOMER 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 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 handlebar 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
18. T Be careful not to pinch any control cables Push the cables out and away before swiveling 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 setting holes in the upper handlebar The unit is shipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest height setting holes If this height is correct for you simply tighten the two handlebar knobs If desired reposition the handlebar knobs mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes 3 Check the six 6 plastic ties C Figure 1 Ties must be positioned as shown NOTE There is only one handlebar storage position folded over and down as originally shipped STEP 2 INSPECT AND TIGHTEN HARDWARE Check all nuts bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware e Adjustable wrench e Slotted head screwdriver e Phillips head screwdriver e 7 16 socket and extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar STEP 3 ADD MOTOR OIL TO ENGINE IMPORTANT The engine is shipped without oil in the crankcase Do not start the engine without first adding motor oil Severe engine damage will result if the engine is run without motor oil 1 Refer to the separate Engine Owner s Manual for motor oil specifications and capacities 2 Add oil as described in the Engine Owner s Manual
19. e B IT cl mt gt 1D Figure 5 Choke lever 2 To start a cold engine move the choke lever C Figure 5 to the CLOSED posi tion To restart a warm engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position 3 To start a cold engine or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel press the priming bulb A Figure 4 repeatedly until fuel can be seen in the clear plastic fuel return tube B To restart a warm engine it is not necessary to press the priming bulb 4 Move to the starting position Figure 6 keeping your feet positioned safely away from the tines 5 Place one hand on the upper handlebar to stabilize the machine Use the other hand to pull the recoil start rope lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Let the rope rewind slowly after each pull NOTE An alternate stabilization method is to stand in the starting posi tion Figure 6 but place one hand on the carrying handle while pulling the starter rope with the other hand 6 If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up Figure 6 Section 4 Operation TILLING AND CULTIVATING A WARNING 54 Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines will cause serious personal injury Use your machine for busting sod preparing seedbeds and for cultivating in gardens and flower beds It
20. e 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 based grease A WARNING Before tipping engine or equipment to service transmission drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty Allow engine to cool 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 11 from the transmission Figure 11 Transmission lubricant check and fill locations REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever comes first See Engine Owner s Manual for engine related maintenance Each Use Before or 10 Hrs or 25 Hrs First month Every 3 months Every 6 months or 50 Hrs Yearly Every 2 years Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts Check Transmission Lubricant Level Clean Machine Clean Tine Shaft Engine Oil Level Check Change Check Change Check Clean Replace Check Clean
21. egulations 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 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 Control Lever is squeezed The tines con tinue to rotate until the operator r
22. eleases the Throttle Tines Control 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 Con trol Lever is disengaged and is in the neu tral 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 e 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
23. g 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 e If fuel tank must be drained do so out doors 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 instruc tions in this manual INTRODUCTION Carefully read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Inspect your machine immediately If you find or suspect damage to the carton or contents contact your local autho rized dealer or the Factory for assistance 2 Remove any packing material Check for loose parts before discarding the packing material or carton Loose parts include 2 Long Bushings 3 Perform the assembly on a clean level surface Be careful not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 1 UNFOLD AND ADJUST HANDLEBAR IMPORTAN
24. ly 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 518 233 4622 e 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 Printed in U S A 2001 Garden Way Incorporated
25. nded side of the tine shafts and snap the rings down over the shafts see DETAIL Ring Lock Pin Figure 10 in Section 4 11 12 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 REPLACING 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 12 from both sides of the unit Remove the old tine sections and replace them with new tine sections Refer to Figure 12 and the tine position 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 10 in Section 4 STORAGE A WARNING e Never store your equipment when there is fuel in the fuel tank e 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 IMPORTANT It is important t
26. ne forward 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 succeeding pass till more deeply 6 Apply downward pressure on the handlebar for shallower tilling Lift the handlebar to dig more deeply If the machine stays and tills in one spot try swinging the handlebar 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 pattern
27. o 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 e Protect the engine and perform recom mended engine maintenance by fol lowing the engine storage instructions found in the separate Engine Owner s Manual NOTE Be sure to protect the fuel lines carburetor and fuel tank from gum de posits by removing the fuel or by treating the fuel with a stabilizer See Engine Owner s Manual for more infor mation e Remove tines Clean all soil and debris from dust covers and tine shaft Lubri cate tine shaft with light oil Replace tines e Cover engine and store equipment in a dry sheltered location 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
28. od 2 15 1917575001 Lower Handlebar Right Side TETY TERE 1 45 1177038 Lock Washer DO rec teri rera heer 2 16 1909720 FOME ie ce cadet reia heehee 1 46 90041 Hex Hd Screw M6 X 20 lnn 4 17 1983663 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 X 5 ssssssesssseesssseseee 2 47 1186332 Hex Flange Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 4 18 1107381 Flat Washer 1 4 20 seeen 2 48 1917530 Adapter Plate Engine wo 1 19 1817146 Hex Locknut 1 4 20 sssssscccessssesessssinsseen 5 49 1917529 Adapter Plate Transmission 1 20 i IO crios 1 50 1918365 Clutch Assy Incl Refs 55 and 56 1 21 1917531 Clutch Drum and Hub ossee 1 51 xa Hex Hd Screw M8 reese 2 22 1918124 Tine Shield Incl Refs 23 24 25 8 26 1 52 xa Flat Washer M8 X M17 aese 2 23 1917773 Dacal LODO vomita Dei 1 1983648 Bushing LONG comicas 2 24 1904553 Decal Warning Rotating TInes 1 25 190454 Decal Warning Hot Surfaces 1 e ee ae C tion A ia p d 1 OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS O II AATE S a 12575 Power Lawn Rake Attachment 1 27 1186292 dog El 10 24 X 1 2 rama 2 12574 Lawn Aerator Attachment e ee 1 28 1186387 ange Locknut 10 24 oes 2 12601 Edger Attachment cnn 1 Order parts from your local authorized engine dealer Refer to engine nameplate for model type number Not available separately Not shown In hardware bag provided with unit SAFETY AND OPERATING DECA
29. r 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 o a 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 engine Throttle Tines lever Move the engine On Off switch to OFF to shut the engine off e Never transport this machine when the engine is running e 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 Edger attachments and accessories 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 heaters furnaces clothes dryers stoves electric motors etc Allow the engine to cool before storin
30. rea e Tine Shaft After each use remove the tines clean the tine shaft with sandpaper and apply alight coat of oil to the tine shaft HARDWARE WIRING 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 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 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 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 e Maintain the correct engine oil level and change the oil as recommended more often in dusty conditions e Keep the air filter clean Operating the engine with a dirty clogged air filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine Never operate engine without air filter installed e Keep the spark plug clean and properly gapped Replace every 2 years A WARNING Do not tamper with the engine governor screw which is factory set for the proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine be
31. ring tension use care when removing or replacing the ring lock pin Figure 12 Standard wide tine pattern and ring lock pin location 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 13 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 10 in Section 4 5 Repeat this procedure on the opposite side Figure 13 Narrow tilling tine configuration ARRANGING TINES FOR STONY SOIL 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 12 from both sides of the unit Remove both outer tine sections Be sure to 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 the ma chine and the inner left side goes onto the right side of the machine Figure 14 Stony soil tine pattern 4 Reinstall the two outer tine sections onto the sides from which they were re moved Figure 14 5 Insert the ring lock pins through the rou
32. the engine is a vertical type GX 31 model Figure 1 3 Features and Controls KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT 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 control 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 per sonal injury Figure 2 Features and controls TILLER EDGER CONTROLS Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob B Figure 2 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 2 Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket K up or down on the height adjustment bar L This controls the tilling depth IMPORTANT Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than the top of the adjustment bar Adjustable Tine Patterns D Figure 2 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
33. traffic Do not carry passengers e 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 ma chine for damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling e If 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 e 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 safety devices in place Do not run the engine in an enclosed area The exhaust fumes from the engine contain extremely dangerous carbon
34. yond the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the engine warranty Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists e The engine cooling fins must be kept clean to prevent overheating of the engine e If the engine is equipped with a spark arrester clean it every year e Clean check or adjust the following items according to the instructions in the Engine Owner s Manual fuel tank fuel filter clutch shoes idle speed valve clearance and fuel tubes TINE REM OVAL AND INSTALLATION The tines wear with use and should be re placed if tilling takes longer than usual or if the soil does not mix thoroughly In ad dition to the standard 10 tilling width tine pattern the tines can be arranged in a narrow 41 2 tilling width pattern for smaller areas and a special pattern for stony soil conditions 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 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 12 on the left side ring lock pin and remove the ring lock pin IMPORTANT The ring lock pin A Figure 12 is under sp
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