Troy-Bilt 12216 Owner's Manual
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OWNER'SMANUAL
Tiller/Edger
• Safety
• Assembly
• Features and Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Model
12216
Serial Numbers:
122161100101-122161199999
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED
DearOwner:
Congratulationson your purchaseof a Tiller/Edgerwith
EdgerAttachment. It has beendesigned, engineeredand
manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependabilityand
performance.
Pleasecarefully readthis Manualwhich provides information
on howto safelyandeasily set-up, operateandmaintain your
machine. Besure thatyou and any other operatorscarefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure
todo so could result in personal injury or property damage.
If you should everhaveanyproblems or questions, please
contact your local authorized servicedealer or call the Factory.
Seethe backcover of this Manualfor Customer Serviceinfor-
mation.
Wewant to be surethat you arecompletely satisfied at all
times.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
SafetyAlert Symbol
_ his is a safety alertsymbol. It is used in this
sagescould result in personalinjury or propertydamage.
manualand on the unit to alert you to potential haz-
ards. When you seethis symbol, readand obeythe
messagethat follows it. Failureto obeysafety mes-
Table of Contents
SECTION1: SAFETY........................................... 3
Training......................................................................... 3
Preparation................................................................... 3
Operation...................................................................... 4
Maintenance/Storage.................................................... 4
SECTION2: ASSEMBLY........................................ 5
UnpackingInstructions ............................................... 5
Assembly Steps.......................................................... 5
SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS..................... 6
SECTION4: OPERATION...................................... 7
Pre-start Preparation.................................................. 7
Stopping and Starting the Engine............................... 7
Tilling and Cultivating ................................................. 8
Installing and Using the EdgerAttachment ................. 9
Attachments ............................................................... 9
SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 10
RequiredMaintenanceSchedule ................................ 10
EquipmentMaintenance............................................. 10
EngineMaintenance................................................... 11
TineRemovaland Installation..................................... 11
Storage....................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 12
PARTSLIST ..................................................... 13
Safetyand Operating Decals....................................... 15
CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION.............. BACKCOVER
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.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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TOAVOIDINJURY:
• READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
• KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALLCONTROLS.
• KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDS IN PLACEAND
WORKING,
• NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO
OPERATEMACHINE.
• SHUT OFF ENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE
BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING
REPAIRS,
• KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE.
• KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGPARTS.
• USEEXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLING
THEMACHINETOWARDSYOU.
Safety
SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOFCALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
UnderCalifornia law, and under the lawsof severalother states, you arenot permitted to operatean internalcombustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels onanyforest, brush, hay,grain, or grass covered land;or land covered byanyflammable agricultural crop
without an enginespark arrester in continuous effectiveworking order.
Theengineon the unit isan internalcombustion enginewhich burns gasoline,a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effectiveworking order. The spark arrester must be attachedto the engineexhaustsystem 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 misdemeanorunder California law (and other states)andmay also bea violation of other state
and/or federalregulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contactyour local fire marshal or forest servicefor specific information
about which regulations apply in your area.
TRAINING
• Readthis Owner's Manualand the sep-
arateEngineOwner'sManualvery care-
fully beforeoperating this equipment. Be
completely familiar with the controls and
the proper useof the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengagethe
controls quickly. A replacementManual
is availableby contacting your authorized
dealeror the Factory.
• Neverallow children or untrained
adults to usethis equipment. Let adults
operatethe unit only if instructed
properly.
• Keepthe areaof operationclearof all
persons, particularly small children and
pets. Keepbystanders at least25 feet
from the areaof operation.
• Keepin mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people,their property
andthemselves.
• Familiarizeyourself with all of the
safety and operatingdecals on this equip-
ment and on anyof its attachments or
accessories.
• Do not run engine in an enclosedarea.
Engineexhaustcontains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadlypoison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not
operatethis equipmentnear buildings,
windows, or air conditioning equipment.
• Do not allow handsor anyother part of
the bodyor clothing nearthe rotating
tines or near any other moving part. The
tines begin to rotate forward oncethe
engine is startedand the Throttle/Tines
Control Leverissqueezed. Thetines con-
tinueto rotate until the operator releases
the Throttle/TinesControl Lever.
• Before inspectingor servicing any part
of the equipment, shut off engine,make
sure all moving parts havecome to a
completestop, then disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and move wire
awayfrom the plug.
• Do not operatethis equipmentifyou are
underthe influenceof alcohol,medication,
or whenyou aretired or ill.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspectthe areawherethe
equipment is to beusedand remove all
foreign objects.
• Make sure that theThrottle/Tines Con-
trol Leveris disengagedand is in the neu-
tral position before you beginto start the
engine.
• Donot operate the machinewithout
wearingadequateouter garments. Avoid
loosegarments orjewelry that could get
caught in moving partsof the machine or
its engine.
• Donot operate the equipment when
barefoot or whenwearing sandals,
sneakers,or similar lightweight footwear.
Wearprotective footwear thatwill protect
your feet and improve footing on all
surfaces.
• Wearapprovedsafety glasses when op-
eratingthis equipment. The operationof
anypowered machinecan result in for-
eign objects beingthrown by high-speed
rotating parts.
• Donot till near underground electric
cables,telephone lines,pipes, or hoses.
If indoubt, contact your utility or tele-
phone company to locate underground
services.
• Handlefuel with care. Itis highly
flammable and has explosivevapors.
Takethese precautions:
a. Usean approvedfuel container.
b. Addfuel beforestarting the engine.
Neverremovethe cap of the fuel
tank or addfuel while the engineis
running orwhen the engine is hot.
Operatorsshall not smoke.
c. Keepmatches,cigarettes,cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
awayfrom thefuel tank andfuel
container.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors andwith ex-
treme caution. Neverfill fuel tank
when indoors. Usea funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tankand fuel con-
tainer caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the ma-
chine awayfrom the areaof spillage
and avoid creatinganysource of ig-
nition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
• Nevermake adjustmentsto your equip-
ment when the engine is running or spark
plug wire is connected(unless specifically
recommendedin Owner'sManual).
OPERATION
Operator's Position
RIGHTSIDE
LEFTSIDE
LEFTand RIGHTsidesof thetiller are
from the operator'spositionbehindthe
handlebars(unless notedotherwise).
• Thecorrect operator's position iswhen
you arestanding behind and gripping the
handlebar,facing forward toward the
engine. Donot leavethis position while
using the engineThrottle/Tines lever.
• Do not puthandsor feet nearor under
rotating parts.
Section1: Safety
• Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object,stop the
engine,let all moving parts come to a
completestop, disconnectthe spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, then carefully inspectthe ma-
chinefor damage. Repairthe damage
beforerestarting andoperating the
machine.
• Exercisecaution to avoidslipping or
falling.
• If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally,stop theengine. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the plug. Checkimmediately for
the cause. Vibration is generallya
warning of trouble. Fixthe problem
beforeusing the equipment again.
• Stop the engine,disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug wheneveryou leavethe equip-
ment, beforeunclogging the tines, or
when making anyrepairs, adjustments or
inspections.
• Takeall possibleprecautionswhen
leavingthe machine unattended. Always
stop the engine. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
plug.
• Beforecleaning, repairing, or
inspecting, stop the engineand make
certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnectthe spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching the spark plugto
avoidaccidentalstarting.
• Neveroperateequipment without
proper guards, plates,or other protective
safety devices in place.
• Do not runthe engine inan enclosed
area. Theexhaustfumes from the engine
contain extremely dangerouscarbon
monoxide gas. Thisgas is colorless,
odorless,tastelessand deadlypoisonous.
• Keepchildren andpetsaway.
• Beawarethat theequipment mayunex-
pectedlybounce upwardorjump forward
if the tines should strike extremely hard
packedsoil, frozenground, or buried ob-
staclessuch as largestones, roots or
stumps. If you arein doubt about the
tilling conditions, always use the fol-
lowing operating precautions to assist
you in maintainingcontrol of the
equipment:
a. Standbehind the equipment, using
both handson the handlebars.
Relaxyour arms, but usea secure
hand grip.
b. Start tilling at shallowdepths,
working graduallydeeperwith each
pass.
c. Clearthe tilling areaof all large
stones, roots, andother debris.
d,
In an emergency,stop the tines by
releasingthe engineThrottle/Tines
leveron the handlebar. Tostop the
engine,movethe engineOn/Off
switch to OFE
• Donot overload the machine'scapacity
by attempting to till too deeplyattoo fast
a rate.
• Neveroperatethe equipment on slip-
pery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing up.
• Donot operate the equipment on a
slopethat is too steepfor safety. When
on slopes, slow down and makesure you
havegood footing.
• Neverallow bystandersnear the unit.
• Onlyuse attachmentsandaccessories
that arefactory-approved.
• Neveroperatethe equipment without
good visibility or good light.
• Neveroperatethe unit if you aretired,
or underthe influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
• Donot tamper with the engine gov-
ernor settings on the machine;the gov-
ernor controls the maximum safeoper-
ating speedand protectsthe engine and
all other moving parts from damage
causedby engine overspeed. Authorized
serviceshall be sought if a problem
exists.
• Do not touch engineparts which may
be hot from operation. Allow partsto
cool before inspecting, cleaningor
repairing.
• Remember:you canstop the tines by
releasingthe engineThrottle/Tines lever.
Move the engineOn/Off switch to OFFto
shut the engineoff.
• Nevertransport this machinewhen the
engine is running.
• Terminalsand non-insulated electrical
parts shall beprotected against shorting
during normal servicing, refueling or
lubrication.
• Useextreme cautionwhen reversing or
pulling the machinetoward you.
• Start the enginecarefullyaccording to
instructions and with feet well awayfrom
thetines.
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
• Keepthetiller, attachmentsand acces-
sories insafeworking condition.
• Checkall nuts, bolts, andscrews atfre-
quent intervalsfor proper tightnessto be
sureequipment is in safeworking
condition.
• Neverstore equipmentwith fuel infuel
tank inside abuilding wherefumes may
reachan open flame or spark(hot water
and spaceheaters,furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
• Allow the engineto cool beforestoring
theequipment.
• Keep the engine freeof grass, leaves,
or greaseto reducethe chanceof afire
hazard.
• Store gasolinein acool, well-ventilated
area,safely awayfrom anyspark- or
flame-producing equipment. Storegaso-
line inan approved container, safely away
from the reach of children.
• Neverperform maintenancewhen
engine is running or spark plugwire is
connectedunless instructed to do so.
• 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.
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2 Assembly
Topreventpersonalinjuryor propertydamage, do notstart
the engine until all assembly stepsare completeand you
haveread andunderstandthe safetyand operatinginstruc-
tionsin this manual.
INTRODUCTION
Carefullyreadthese instructions in their entirety beforeyou
attempt to assembleor operateyour new equipment.
TheBorder EdgerAttachment (D, Figure1) doesnot needto
be installed until you are readyto do edging projects (referto
instructions in Section4).
UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect your machine immediately. If you find or suspect
damageto the carton or contents,contact your localautho-
rizeddealeror the Factoryfor assistance.
2. Removeany packingmaterial. Checkfor loose parts
beforediscarding the packing material or carton. Loose parts
includethe following:
(1) Wheel(for edging)
(1) EdgerTine
(2) *Long Bushings
(1) *Short Bushing
*Packedin a separateplastic bag.
3. Perform the assemblyon a clean, levelsurface. Becareful
not to severely bend anyof the control cables on the unit.
STEP2: Inspect and Tighten Hardware
Checkall nuts, bolts andscrews on your unit andtighten as
needed.
ToolsNeededto Checkfor LooseHardware:
• Adjustable wrench
• Slotted-headscrewdriver
• Phillips-headscrewdriver
• 7/16"socket and extension
(to checkhardwareat ends of handlebar)
STEP3: Add Motor Oil to Engine
IMPORTANT:Theengine is shippedwithout oil inthe
crankcase. Donot start theengine without first adding motor
oil. Severeenginedamage will result if the engine is run
without motor oil.
1. Referto the separateEngineOwner'sManual for motor oil
specifications and capacities.
2. Add oil asdescribed in the EngineOwner's Manual(the
engine is a vertical type, GX31 model).
ASSEMBLYSTEPS
STEP 1: Unfold and AdJustHandlebars
IMPORTANT: Becareful not to pinch anycontrol cables.
Pushthe cablesout and awaybefore swivelingthe handle-
bars.
1. Loosenthe two handlebarknobs (A,Figure 1) and unfold
the handlebarsinto the operatingposition. Donot useforce
-- if there is binding, continue to loosenthe knobs.
2. Thereare two height setting holes in the upperhandlebar.
Theunit isshipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest
height setting holes. Ifthis height is correct for you, simply
tighten the two handlebar knobs. Ifdesired, reposition the
handlebarknobs, mounting screws andwashersin the other
set of holes.
3. Checkthe six (6) plasticties (C, Figure 1). Ties must be
positioned as shown.
NOTE:Thereis only onehandlebarstorage position- folded
over anddown as originally shipped.
C
Figure 1
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