Troybilt 12213 Owner’s Manual

GARDEN WAY

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Owner'sManual

REAR-TINETILLER

• Safety

• Assembly

• Controls

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Model

12213- 4.5HP

GARDEN WAYINCORPORATED

DearOwner:

Tableof Contents

You now own one of the finest standard-rotating-tine tillers available.Your new tiJJerallows you to tiJland cultivateyour

gardenwith ease,andaccomplish dozensof other property managementprojects aswell. Your tiller is famous for its ruggedness,performance and high-quality engineering. We know you'll enjoyusing it.

Pleasecarefully readthis Manual. Ittells you howto safely

and easily assemble, operateand maintain your machine.

Besure that you and anyother operators carefully follow the recommended safety practices atall times. Failureto do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

Of course, if you should ever haveany problems or questions, pleasecontact your local authorized dealeror

call the Factory (seehack cover of this Manual). We want to be sore that you are completely satisfied at arttimes.

NOTE:Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registra-

tion Cardthat was supplied with this Manual.

See Back Cover for

Customer Service Information

SECTION1: SAFETY........................................... 3

SafetyDecals .................................................................... 5

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY....................................... 6

Attach Handlebar............................................................... 7

Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform ...................................... 7

Install Forward Clutch Cable.............................................. 8

CheckLevel ofTransmission GearOil................................ 9

Add Motor Oil to Engine..................................................... 9

CheckHardwarefor Tightness........................................... 9

CheckAir Pressure in Tires................................................ 9

SECTION3: FEATURES& CONTROLS........................ 10

Wheel Drive Pins ............................................................... 10

Forward ClutchBail............................................................ 11

Depth Regulator................................................................. 11

HandlebarHeightAdjustment ............................................ 11

SECTION4: OPERATION...................................... 12

Break-in Operation.......................................................... 12

Starting and Stoppingthe Engine...................................... 12

Operatingthe Tifler ............................................................ 13

Tilling Tips & Techniques .................................................. 15

PowerComposting ............................................................ 17

Loadingand Unloading the Tiller ....................................... 17

Safety AlertSymbol

,_ This isa safety alert symbol. It is used in this

Failureto obeysafety messagescould result in personal injury or property damage.

This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8

- 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the

American National Standards Institute.

manualand on the unit to alertyou to potential hazards. When you see this symbol, readand obeythe messagethat follows it.

WARNING

SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 18

RequiredMaintenance Schedule........................................ 18

Tiller Lubdcation................................................................ 19

Checkfor Oil Leaks............................................................ 19

CheckHardware................................................................. 19

CheckTire Pressure........................................................... 19

Transmission GearOil Service........................................... 19

Bold Tines.......................................................................... 20

Checkingand Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension.......... 21

Forward ClutchBailAdjustment ......................................... 21

EngineCleaning................................................................. 22

Air CleanerService............................................................ 22

EngineOil Service.............................................................. 22

Spark Plug Service............................................................ 22

SparkArrestor Screen Service........................................... 22

CarburetodGovernor Control Adjustments ........................ 22

Off SeasonStorage............................................................ 22

Troubleshooting................................................................. 23

PARTSLIST ..................................................... 24

CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION.............. BackCover

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known te the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Safety

SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOFCALIFORNIA ANDSEVERAL OTHERSTATES

UnderCalifornialaw, and under the laws of severalother states, you are not permitted to operate an internalcombustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass

covered land; or land covered by anyflammable agricultural crop without anengine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.

Theengine 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 effectiveworking order. The spark arrester must beattached to the engine exhaustsystem in

such a mannerthat flames or heatfrom the system will not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to

comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may alsobe a violation of other state

and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contactyour local fire marshal or forest servicefor specific information about which regulations apply in your area.

Training

1. Carefully readthis Owner'sManual, the

separateEngineOwner's Manual,and any other literature you may receive.Bethoroughly familiar with the

controls and the proper useof the tiller and its engine,Know how to stop the unit

and disengagethe controls quickly.

2. Neverallow children to operatethe tiller. Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller without proper instruction.

3. Keepthe area of operation clearof all

persons,particularly children and pets.

4. Keepin mind that the operator or user

isresponsible for accidents or hazards

occurring to other people,their property, andthemselves.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the

tiller is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

2. Be sure all tiller controls arereleased

and both wheels are in the Wheel Drive position before starting the engine.

3. Do not operate the tiller without

wearingadequate outer garments, Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts.

4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot

or wearing sandals, sneakers,or light footwear. Wear protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces,

5. Do nottill nearunderground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If

in doubt, contact your telephone or utility company.

6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is highly flammable and its vapors are

explosive. Besure to take the following precautions:

a. Storefuel in containers specifically

designedfor this purpose.

b. The gas cap shall never be removed

or fuel added while the engine is

running. Allow the engine to cool

for several minutes beforeadding fuel.

c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, openflames, and sparks

away from the fuel tank and fuel

container.

d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme

care.Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Usea funnel or spout to prevent spillage.

e. Replaceall fuel tank and container

caps securely.

f. Iffuel is spilled, do not attempt to

start the engine, but move the machine awayfrom the area of spillageand avoid creating any

source of ignition until fuel vapors havedissipated.

7. Nevermake adjustments when engine is running (unless recommended by manufacturer).

Operation

1. Do not put handsor feet near or under

rotating parts.

2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do not carry passengers.

3, After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, removethe wire from the spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching

the spark plug. Thoroughly inspectthe

machinefor any damageand repairthe

damagebefore restarting and operating the machine.

4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or falling.

5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor- mally,stop the engine, disconnect the

spark plug wire and prevent it from

touching the spark plug, and check

immediately for the cause.Vibration is generallya warning of trouble.

6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching

the spark plug whenever you leavethe

operating position, beforeunclogging the

tines, or when making any repairs, adjust-

ments or inspections.

Section1: Safety

7. Take all possible precautions when

leavingthe machine unattended.Stop the

engine. Disconnectspark plugwire and

move it awayfrom the spark plug. Be

sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive

position.

8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engineand make certain all

moving parts havestopped. Disconnect

the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to prevent acci- dental starting.

9. The flap on the tine hood must be

down when operating the tiller.

10. Never usethe tiller unless proper

guards, plates,or other safety protective

devicesare in place.

11. Do not run engine in an enclosed

area. Engineexhaust contains carbon

monoxide gas, a deadlypoison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.

12. Keepchildren and pets away.

13. Never operatethe tiller under engine powerif the wheels are in the Freewheel position.In the Freewheel

position, the wheels will not hold the tiller back and the revolving tines could propel

the tiller rapidly, possibly causing loss of

control. Always engagethe wheels with

the wheel drive pins in theWheel Drive

position beforestarting the engine or engaging the tines/wheels with the

Forward Clutch Bail.

14. Be aware that the tiller may unex-

pectedlybounceupwardor jump forwardif the tines shouldstrike

extremely hardpackedsoil, frozen ground,or buried obstacleslike large stones,roots, or stomps. If in doubt aboutthe tilling conditions,alwaysuse the following operatingprecautionsto assistyouin maintaining controlof the

tiller:

a. Walk behindand to oneside ol the

tiller, usingone hand onthe han-

dlebars. Relaxyour arm, butusea securehandgrip.

b. Use shallowerdepth regulator

settings,workinggradually deeperwith each pass.

c. Useslower enginespeeds.

d. Clear thetilling area ofall large

stones,rootsand otherdebris.

e. Avoidusingdownwardpressure

on handlebars.If need be, use slight upwardpressureto keep the tines lrom diggingtoodeeply.

f. Beforecontactinghardpackedsoil

atthe end of a row, reduceengine speedand lift handlebarsto raise

tines outofthe soil.

go In an emergency, stoptines and

wheels byreleasing whichever clutchcontrol isengaged. Donot attemptto restrainthetiller.

15. Do not overload the tiger's capacity by attempting to till too deeplyat too fast

a rate.

16. Never operate thetiller at high transport speeds on hard or slippery

surfaces. Look behind and usecare when backing up.

17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steepfor safety. When on slopes, slow down and makesure you havegood footing. Neverpermit the tiller to freewheel down slopes.

18. Never allow bystanders nearthe unit.

19. Only useattachments and acces- sories that are approvedby the manufac-

turer of the tiller.

20. Usetiller attachments and acces- sories when recommended.

21. Neveroperate the tiller without good visibility or lighL

22. Neveroperate the tiller ifyou are tired, or under the influence of alcohol,

drugs or medication.

23. Operatorsshall not tamper with the engine-governor settings on the machine;

the governor controls the maximum safe

operating speed to protect the engineand all moving parts from damagecausedby overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.

24. Do not touch engine partswhich may behot from operation, Let parts cool

down sufficiently,

25. Pleaseremember: You can always stop the tines and wheels by releasingthe Forward Clutch Bail or by moving the Throttle Control Lever on theengine to

"OFF"or "STOP".

26. To load or unload the tiller, see the instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.

27. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.

28. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from thetines.

29. Neverpick upor carry amachine while the engine is running.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition.

2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to

besure the equipment is in safeworking

condition.

3. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water

and spaceheaters,furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). Allow engineto cool before storing in any

enclosure.

4. To reducethe chances of afire hazard, keepthe engine free ofgrass, leaves,or excessivegrease.

5. Store gasolinein a cool, welI-ventilated area,safely away from anyspark- or

flame-producing equipment. Store

gasoline in an approved container, safely awayfrom the reach of children.

6. Referto the Maintenance sections of this Manual and the separateEngine

Owner's Manual for instructions if the tiller is to be stored for an extended

period.

7. Neverperform maintenancewhile the engine is running or the spark plug wire

is connected, except when specifically instructed to do so.

8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors,

Decals

Foryour safety and the safety of others, various safetyand opera- tional decalsare located on your

unit (see Figure 1).

Keepthe decals clean and legible at al!times. Contactyour local service dealer or the factory for

replacementsif any decalsare damaged or missing.

Referto the Parts List pagesin this

Manualfor decallocations, descrip- tions and part numbers.

Section1: Safety

ForwardClutchBail

OperatingInstruction

Starting Stabilization

Message(on engine)

WarningMessages

OperatingSymbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word

desndptions)areused onthe tiller and engine.

Your unit may not haveall of the symbols.

FAST SLOW STOP

• READTHEOWNER'S MANUAL,

• KNOWLOCATIONSANDFUNCTIONSOFALLCONTROLS.

• KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDSIN PLACEANDWORKING.

• NEVERALLOW CHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTOOPERATETILLER.

• SHUTOFFENGINEANDDISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIRE BEFOREMANUALLYUNCLOG- GINGTINES OR MAKINGREPAIRS.

• KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE,

• KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGPARTS,

• USEEXTREMECAUTIONWHENREVERSINGORPULLINGTHE MACHINETOWARDSYOU.

Figure1: LocationofSafetyand OperatingDecals.

I-,,-I I+1

CHOKE CHOKE ROTATING

ON OFF TINES

TILLERDIRECTION LEVERDIRECTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

HotSurfaces/MovingBelts

Warning(onbeltcover)

BAIL

ENGAGED

BAIL

DISENGAGED

Assembly

To preventpersonal injury or property damage, do net start fhe engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operatinginstructionsinthis

manual.

Introduction

Carefullyfollow these assembly steps to

correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is

recommendedthat you readthis Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.

Inspectunit

Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery. Contactthe

carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the damageand request instructions for filing

a claim. To protect your rights, put your claim in writing and mail acopy to the

carrier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered.Contact us at the factory if

you needassistance in this matter.

STEP1: UnpackingInstructions

LooseParts List

Qty. Description

1 HandlebarSupport (seeA, Fig. 2-2,

page 7)

1 HandlebarAssembly(see K,Fig.2-2)

Thefollowing items

are in the hardware bag:

1 Slotted hd. screw, #10-24 x 2" 1 Hexhd. screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

6 Hexhd. screw, 5/16-t8 x 1-1/2" 2 Hexhd screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4"

2 Flatwasher,3/8" 6 Split Iockwasher,5/16"

1 Hex Iocknut, 1/4'-20 6 Hex nut, 5/16"-18

1 Hex nut,#10-24

2 Hexlocknut, 3/8"-16

1 Spring, cable (seeW, Fig. 2-5,

page8)

1 Bracket,forward clutch cable (see

P,Fig. 2-4, page8)

IMPORTANT:Motor oil must be addedto

the enginecrankcase before the engine is

started. Follow the instructions in this "Assembiy" Section and in the separate

EngineOwner's Manual.

Tools/MaterialsNeeded for Assembly

(1) 3/8" open-endwrench* (2) 7/16"open-end wrench* (2) 1/2" open-endwrench* (2) 9/16" open-endwrench* (1) Scissors (to trim plasticties) (1) Ruler(for belt tension check) (1) Blockof wood (to support tiller

when removing wheels)

(1) Tire pressure gauge (for models with

pneumatic tires)

(1) Cleanoil funnel (1) Clean,high-quality motor oil. Refer

to the EngineOwner's Manual for

motor oil specifications and quantity required.

* Adjustable wrenches may be used,

NOTE:Becareful not to severely bend any of the control cableson the unit.

1. Removeanycardboard inserts and packagingmaterial from the carton. Removeany staples from the bottom of

the carton and remove the carton.

2. The tiller is heavy (approximately 133 ]bs.). Oonot attempt to remove it from the shipping platform until instructed to

do so in these Assembly steps.

3. Removeall unassembledparts and the separatehardware bagfrom the carton, Checkthat you havethe items

listed below(contact your local dealeror

the factory if anyitems are missing or

damaged). NOTE: Usethe screw length

template (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.

NOTE:LEFTandRIGHTsides of thetiller

are asviewed from the operator's

position behind the handlebars,

Figure2-1: Toidentifylengthofscrew,

placescrewontemplateasshownand

measuredistancebetweenbottomofscrew headandtipofscrew

STEP2: Attach Handlebar

1. Looselyattach the two legs of the

handlebarsupport (A,Fig. 2-2) to the

inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16 x3/4" hexhd, screws (B), 3/8' flat washers (C) and 3/8"-16 hexIocknuts (D)

2. There are three height adjustment holes in the two handlebar support brackets (E

and F,Fig. 2-2). Choosea setting that will

position the handlebars at approximately waist level when the tines are 3"-4" into

the soil, Looselyattachthe support

bracketsto the handlebar support (A)

using two 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2' screws (G), 5/16" split Iockwashers (H) and5/16"-18

hexnuts (I) NOTE:If a support bracket will not move, loosen attaching screw (J)

and nut.

3. Attach the handlebarassembly (K) to the handlebar support (A) using four 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2' screws (G), 5/16" split

Iockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hexnuts (I). Tighten the four screws securely

4. Tighten all handlebar mounting hardware securely.

Section2: Assembly

STEP3: MoveTiller OffShipping Platform

To move the tiller without the engine running, put the wheels inthe FREEWHEELposition, as described below.

1. Use asturdy block under the transmis- sion to raiseone wheel about 1' off the

ground.

2. Remove the hairpin cotter (L, Fig.2-3) and wheel drive pin (M). Slide the wheel

inward on the wheel shaft (N). Reinstall

the wheel drive pin through the wheel

shaft only (not through the wheel hub)

and secure it with the hairpin cotter (push

hairpin cotter in as far as it will go). Repeatwith the other wheel.

3. Usingthe handlebaras a lever, roll the tiller to a flat area.

IMPORTANT:Beforestarting the engine,

the wheels must be placedin the WHEEL

DRIVEposition (pins through wheel hubs

and wheelshaft). Thisprocedure is described in WheelDrive Pins in

Section 3.

Fig. 2-2:A_achhnndleba_

Fig.2-3: WheelinFREEWHEELposition (wheeldrivepinthroughwheelshaftonly).

Section2: Assembly

STEP4: Install ForwardClutchCable

1. Attach the forward clutch cablebracket (P,

Fig. 2-4) to the handlebarsupport (A) with a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (R, Fig. 2-4) and 1/4"-20 hexIocknut (S). Tighten securely.

2. Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable (cablewithout a knob) from its shipping position and slide the thin cable wire (T, Fig.2-

4) into the slot in the cable bracket. Pushthe cableconnector (U, Fig,2-4) up through the hole in the bracket until the groove in the

connector snaps into place,

3. Insert the #10-24 x 2"slotted hd.screw (V, Fig. 2-5) intothe cablespring (W) until the

screw threads extend through the spring.

4. Thread the #10-24 hex nut (Z, Fig.2-5) halfwayonto the screw (V).

5. Thread the screw into the cableadjuster (X).

6. Hook the cable spring (W, Fig. 2-6) into the

"W-shaped bend inthe Forward Clutch Bail(Y).

7. Checkfor correct tension on the forward

drive belt bytaking two measurements ofthe cable spring, as follows:

a. With the Forward Clutch Sail (Y, Fig.2-6) in

an open (released) position, measurethe length of the cable spring (W) from the

outermost coil to the outermost coi!.

b. Lift and hold the Forward Clutch Bail against

the handlebar (see Fig. 2-7) and re-measure the length of the coils while the spring is

under tension. Thebelt tension is correct if this second measurement is between 1/16"- to- 3/16" longer than thefirst measurement.

If so, turn the hex nut (Z, Fig. 2-7) tightly

against thecable adjuster (X) while prevent-

ing theadjuster from turning.

c. If the spring length is incorrect, you must

adjust the cable tension asdescribed in

Checkingand Adjusting Forward Drive Belt

Tension in Section 5. Incorrect tension on the

forward drive belt can result in belt slippage

(tension too loose) or unintentional tine

movement whenthe clutch bail is in Neutral

(tension too tight),

Fig, 2-4: Installingforward clutchcable bracketand cable.

w--I

Z-- V

X--

Fig, 2-6: Install forwardclutchcable,

Fig. 2-5:Assemble springand adjuster.

Fig. 2-7: Tocheckforwardbelt tension, take twomeasurements ofthe overall length of the coilsin the spring- first with the clutch bail open,

then withthe clutch bail closedagainstthe handlebar.

Section2: Assembly

STEP5: Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil

Thetransmissionwasfilledwithgearoil atthefactory.However,youshouldcheck

thegearoillevelto makecertainit is correct,

IMPORTANT:Do not operate the tiller if thegear oil level is low. Doingso will result in severe damageto the transmis- sion components,

1. With the tiller on levelground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (FF,Fig. 2-8) back and thenall the way up until the lowest

notch in the lever is engaged.

2. Removethe oil fill plug (GG,Fig.2-9)

from the transmission housing coverand

locate the main drive shaft situated inside

the housing.

3. Thegear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately halfway up the side of

the main drive shaft.

4. If the gear oil levelis low, add gear oil by referring to A. ToCheckthe Transmis- sion Gear Oil Level in Section 5,

STEP6: Add Motor Oil to Engine

Thetiller is shipped withoutoil in the engine.

IMPORTANT:Do not start the engine

without first adding motor oil Severe engine damagewill result if the engineis

run without oil.

1. Referto the separate EngineOwner's

Manual for engine oil specifications and capacities,

2. With the tiller on level ground, move

the Depth Regulator Lever (FF,Fig, 2-8) up or down until the engine is level.

3. Add motor eli as described in the

EngineOwner's Manual.

4. Movethe Depth Regulator Leverall

the way down until the highest notch is engaged. This placesthe tines in the "travel" position.

Fig. 2-8: Adjust DepthRegulator Lever.

Fig,Z-9:Removegearoilfill plug.

STEP7: Check Hardware far Tightness

Checkall nutsandscrewsfortightness,

STEP 8: Check Air Pressure in

Tires(unitswith pneumatictires)

If the tires areequipped with air valves, checkthe air pressurewith a tire gauge. Deflateor inflate the tires equallyto 15-

to-2g PSI (pounds per square inch), Be

surethat both tires are inflated equallyor

the unit will pull to oneside.

IMPORTANT: This completes the assembly steps, Beforeoperatingyour tiller, make sure you readthe following Sections in this Manual, as well as the separate Engine Owner'sManual:

• Section 1:Safety

• Section3: FeaturesandControls

• Section4: Operation

FeaturesandControls

Before operating your machine, carefully read end understand all safety, controls and operating instruc- tions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the

decalson the machine. Failure to follow these instructionscan

resultin seriouspersonal injury.

Introduction

This section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller.

Referto the following section

"Operation" for detailed operating

instructions. Practiceusing these controls, with the

engine shut off, until you understand the

operation of the controls and feel confident with each of them.

IMPORTANT:Refer to the separate enginemanufacturer's EngineOwner's

Manualfor informationabout the controls on the engine.

Wheel Drive Pins

Never allow either of the wheels to be in the FREEWHEELposition when the engine is running. Always put both

wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position

beforestartingthe engine. Failure to comply could cause loss of

tiller control, property damage, or

personalinjury.

Eachwheel is equipped with aWheel Drive Pin (A, Figures3-2 and 3-3) that securesthe wheelto thewheel shaft (B), Thewheels can be positioned in either a

WHEELDRIVEor a FREEWHEELmode.

Figure3-1: Featuresandcontrols

Beforestarting the engine, putboth wheels in the WHEELDRIVEposition by inserting the Wheel Drive Pinsthrough

the wheel hubsand the wheel shaft. This "locks" the wheelsto thewheel shaft,

causing the wheels to turn when the Forward ClutchBail is engaged.

Use the FREEWHEELmodeonly when the engine is not running. In FREEWHEEL,

the Wheel Drive Pinsare placed only through the holes in the wheel shaft (not

the wheel hubs), thus allowing the wheels to turn freely whenthe tiller is pushedor

pulled by hand.

To Place the Wheels in WHEELDRIVEor

FREEWHEEL:

Do not placethe tiller on its side when changing the wheel drive positions as doing so could result in gasoline leaking fromfhefueltanko

Failure to follow this instructioncould

result in personal injury or property damage.

Forward

ClutchBail

_ DepthRegulator

HandlebarHeight

Adjustment

Wheel Drive Pin

(on eachwheel)

1. Stop the engine,disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow

the engine to cool.

2. Raiseone wheel off the ground and placea sturdy support under the

transmission,

3. Removethe hairpin cotter (C, Figures 3-2 and 3-3) from the wheel drive pin (A).

4. FORWHEELDRIVEmode (Figure 3-

2): Slide the wheel outward and align the holes in the wheelhub (D, Figure3-2) and

thewheel shaft (B), Insert the wheel drive pin (A) through the wheelhub and the

wheel shaft, Securethe wheel drive pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the

hairpin cotter in as far as it will go. Repeat for the other wheel and then removethe

support from beneaththe transmission.

5. FORFREEWHEELmode (Figure3-3): Slide the wheel inward and insert the

wheeldrive pin (A, Figure 3-3) only through the hole in the wheel shaft (B), Securethe wheeldrive pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin

cotter in as far as it will go. Repeatfor the other wheel and then removethe support

from beneaththe transmission.

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