Troy-Bilt Garden way 12215, 12215 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'SMANUAL

Tiller/Edger

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• Safety

• Assembly

• Features and Controls

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Model

12215

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

DearOwner:

Congratulationson your purchaseof a Tiller/Edgerwith EdgerAttachment. It hasbeendesigned, engineeredand manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependabilityand performance.

Pleasecarefully readthis Manualwhich provides information on howto safely and easilyset-up, operateand maintain your machine. Besure thatyou and any other operators carefully

follow therecommendedsafety practices at all times. Failure

todo so could result in personal injury orproperty damage.

If you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your localauthorized service dealer or call the Factory.

Seethe backcover of this Manualfor Customer Serviceinfor- mation.

Wewant to be sure that you arecompletely satisfied at all times.

See Back Cover for

Customer Service Information

SafetyAlert Symbol

_ his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this

sagescould result in personal injury or property damage.

manualand on the unit to alert youto potential haz- ards. Whenyou seethis symbol, readand obeythe

messagethat follows it. Failureto obeysafety mes-

Table of Contents

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

Training......................................................................... 3

Preparation................................................................... 3

Operation...................................................................... 3

Maintenance/Storage.................................................... 4

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY........................................ 5

UnpackingInstructions ............................................... 5

Assembly Steps.......................................................... 5

SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS..................... 7

SECTION4: OPERATION...................................... 8

Pre-start Preparation.................................................. 8

Stopping and Startingthe Engine............................... 8

Tilling and Cultivating ................................................. 9

Using the EdgerAttachment....................................... 10

Attachments ............................................................... 10

SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 11

RequiredMaintenanceSchedule ................................ 11

EquipmentMaintenance............................................. 11

EngineMaintenance................................................... 11

TineRemovaland Installation..................................... 12

Storage....................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 14

Safetyand Operating Decals....................................... 14

PARTSLIST ..................................................... 15

INDEX............................................................ 19

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.

TOAVOIDINJURY:

• READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

• KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALL CONTROLS.

• 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 laws of severalother states, you are not permitted to operatean internalcombustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on anyforest, brush, hay,grain, or grass covered land;or land covered by any flammable 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 effective working order. Thespark arrester must be attachedto the engine exhaust system 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 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 Manual and 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 operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Keepbystanders at least 25 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 onthis equip- ment and on anyof itsattachments or

accessories.

• Do not run engine in an enclosedarea. Engineexhaustcontains carbon

monoxide gas, a deadlypoison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not

operatethis equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioning equipment.

• Do not allow handsor anyother part of the bodyor clothing nearthe rotating tines or near anyother moving part. The tines begin to rotateforward oncethe engine is startedand the Throttle/Tines Leveris squeezed. The tines continue to rotate until theoperator releasesthe

Throttle/Tines 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 notoperatethis equipment ifyou are underthe influenceof alcohol, medication,

or whenyou aretired or ill.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspectthe areawhere the equipment is to be usedand removeall

foreign objects.

• Make sure that the Throttle/Tines Lever is releasedand is in the neutral position

beforeyou begin to start the engine.

• Donot operate the machinewithout wearingadequateouter garments. Avoid loosegarments orjewelry that could get

caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine.

• Donot operate the equipment when barefoot or when wearing sandals, sneakers,or similar lightweight footwear. Wearprotective footwear that will protect

your feet and improve footing on all

surfaces.

• Wearapprovedsafety glasses when operatingthis equipment. Theoperation of any powered machine canresult in for- eign objects being thrown by high-speed

rotating parts.

• Donot till near underground electric cables,telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or tele- phone company to locate underground

services.

• Handlefuel with care. It is highly

flammable and has explosivevapors.

Takethese precautions: a. Usean approved fuel container.

b. Addfuel before starting the engine.

Neverremovethe capof the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Operators

shall not smoke.

c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, open flames, andsparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors and with

extremecaution. Neverfill fuel tank when indoors. Usea funnel or spout

to prevent spillage.

e. Replaceall fuel tank and fuel container

capssecurely.

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start

the engine,but movethe machineaway from the area of spillageand avoid cre- ating any source of ignition until fuel vapors havedissipated.

• 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

LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller are from the operator'spositionbehindthe

handlebars(unlessnoted otherwise).

• Thecorrect operator's position iswhen you arestanding behind and gripping handlebar,facing forward toward the engine. Do not leavethis position while using the Throttle/Tines Lever.

• Do not put handsor 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 machinefor 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. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generallya

warning of trouble. Fixthe problem beforeusing the equipment again.

• Stop the engine, disconnect thespark 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 possible precautions when 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 havestopped. Disconnectthe spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to avoidaccidentalstarting.

• Neveroperate 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 dangerouscarbon monoxide gas. Thisgas is colorless, odorless,tastelessand deadlypoisonous.

• Keepchildren and pets away.

• Beawarethat theequipment may unex- pectedlybounce upwardorjump forward if the tines should strike extremelyhard packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as largestones,roots or stumps. If you are in doubt about the

tilling conditions, always use the fol-

lowing operating precautionsto assist

you in maintaining control of the

equipment: a. Standbehind the equipment, using

both handson the handlebars. Relax your arms, but usea securehand

grip.

b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working

graduallydeeper with each pass.

c. Clearthe tilling areaof all largestones,

roots, and other debris.

d. In an emergency,stop the tines by

releasingtheThrottle/Tines Leveron the handlebar. To stop the engine, move the engineOn/Offswitch 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 usecare when backing up.

• Donot operate the equipment on a slopethat is too steep for safety. When

on slopes, slow down and makesure you havegood footing.

• Neverallow bystandersnear the unit.

• Onlyuse attachmentsand accessories

that are factory-approved.

• Neveroperatethe equipment without good visibility or good light.

• Neveroperatethe unit if you aretired, or under the 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 protects the 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 parts to cool before inspecting, cleaningor repairing.

• Remember:you can stop the tines by releasingthe Throttle/Tines Lever. Move theengine On/Off switch to OFFto shut

theengine off.

• Nevertransport this machinewhen the engine is running.

• Terminalsand non-insulated electrical parts shall be protected against shorting

during normal servicing, refueling or lubrication.

• Useextreme caution when reversing or pulling the machinetoward you.

• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well awayfrom

thetines.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

• Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safeworking condition.

• Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws atfre- quent intervalsfor proper tightness to be

sureequipment is in safeworking condition.

• Neverstore equipment with fuel infuel tank inside a building where fumes 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 chance of afire

hazard.

• Store gasolinein a cool, well-ventilated area,safely awayfrom anyspark- or flame-producing equipment. Storegaso- line in an approvedcontainer,safelyaway

from the reachof children.

• Neverperform maintenancewhen engine is running or spark plug wire is

connectedunless instructed to do so.

• If fuel tank must be drained,do so outdoors.

• Follow manufacturer's recommenda- tions for safe loading, unloading,

transport and storageof machine.

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2 Assembly

To prevent personal injury or property damage, donot startthe engineuntil all

assembly steps are complete and you haveread andunderstandthe safetyand operatinginstructionsin this manual.

INTRODUCTION

Readthese instructions in their entirety beforeyou attempt to assembleor operateyour newequipment.

TheBorder/EdgerAttachment (H, Figure

5) doesnot needto be installed until you are readyto doedging projects (refer to

instructions in this Section). IMPORTANT:Thecorrect mixture of unleadedautomotive gasolineand two-

cyclemotor oil (a 24:1 ratio of gasoline to two-cycle oil) must be addedto the fuel tank before starting theengine. See

instructions in this Section.

UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect your machineimmediately. If youfind or suspect damageto the carton

or contents, contact your local authorized dealeror the Factoryfor assistance.

2. Removeany packing material. Check for small parts beforediscarding the packing material. Loose parts includethe following:

(1) Wheel(for edging) (1) EdgerTine (2) *Long Bushings (1) *Short Bushing

* Packedin a separateplastic bag.

3. Perform the assembly on a clean, level surface. Becareful not to severely bend anyof the control cables on the unit.

4. Beforestartingany assemblysteps, disconnecttheengine sparkplugwire from thesparkplug.

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust Handlebars

IMPORTANT: Becareful not to pinch any

wires or cables while unfolding and adjusting the handlebars.

1. Loosen the two handlebarknobs (A, Figure1) and unfold the handlebarsinto

the operatingposition. Donot useforce

-- if there is binding, continue to loosen the knobs.

Figure 1: Loosenhandlebarknobsand unfoldhandlebars. Slideplastic ties to the

locationsshown.

2. Thereare two height settings holes in

the upper handlebar.Theunit is shipped

with the handlebarknobs 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. Checkthe locations of thethree plastic

ties (C,Figure1). Theties must be posi- tioned as shown.

NOTE:Thereisjust one handlebarstorage position - folded over the engineas origi-

nally shipped.

STEP 2: Inspect

and Tighten Hardware

Checkall nuts, bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed. NOTE:Usea

7/16" socketwith an extensionto check hardwareat endsof handlebar.

ToolsNeededto Checkfor Loose

Hardware:

• Adjustable wrench

• Slotted-headscrewdriver

• Phillips-headscrewdriver

• 7/16"socket and extension

IMPORTANT:Do not tighten engine gov- ernor screw (D, Figure 2). It isfactory- adjustedfor proper engineoperation.

• Gasoline and its vapors are highly

flammable and explosive. Keepgaso- line away from possible ignition

sources.

• Do not smoke while mixing the gaso-

line and two-cycle oil together or whenfilling thefuel tank.

• Never fill fuel tankwhenengine is run-

ningor hot.

Failuretofollow theseprecautionscould result in the fuel igniting, causing per- sonalinjuryor propertydamage.

STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline and Two-Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank

IMPORTANT:Readthe separateEngine

Owner'sManual beforestarting the engine.

1. Use clean, highquality2-cycle oil, NMMATC-WII orTC-W3. DO NOTUSE

MULTI-VISCOSITYOIL!

2. Usefresh, clean, unleadedregular, unleadedpremiumor reformulated automotivegasolineonly. DONOTUSE

LEADEDGASOLINE. NOTE:Do not usegasoline containing

methanol (wood alcohol). Fuel containing up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

may be used, but requires specialcare whenthe engine is not usedfor extended periods. See"STORAGE"instructions in EngineOwner'sManualfor additional

information.

3. The fuel/oil mixratio is 24:1 with the useofa NMMAclassifiedoil. Fornew

engines, use twice the normal oil quantity for the first gallon of fuel. NOTE:Dueto

differences in fuel and oil availability worldwide, Tecumsehrecommends a

16:1 mix ratio if NMMAoil isnot available.

Figure2: Do not adjust or tightenthe engine governorscrew.

Section2: Assembly

Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE

(Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasolineto

1 part two-cycle oil)

U.S. Gas U.S. Oil

1 Gal. 5 oz. 2 Gal. 11 oz.

MetricPetrol Metric Oil

4 liters 167 ml 8 liters 333 ml

4. Donot mix fuel directly inenginefuel tank. Always usea clean, safety-

approvedfuel container.

• ToMix:

Fill a clean,approvedcontainer one quarterfull with recommended gasoline.

Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1: FUELMIXTURE.

Screw cap on container and shake vigorously. Thenunscrew cap and fill container with gasoline per

Chart 1: FUELMIXTURE. Screwon capand shakeagain. Once mixed,

oil and gasoline will not separate.

Fill FuelTank:

1. Enginemustbe cool. Cleanarea around fuel tank cap and removecap.

Inserta clean funnel into the fuel tank.

2. Slowly pour gasoline/oil mixture into fueltank. Filltank no higher than 1/2" from top of tank to allow for gasoline expansion. Install fuel capand clean up anyfuel spills.

STEP 4: To Make Borders and Edges, Install the Edger Attachment

Tocreate borders or edges nearwalks, driveways,flower beds, etc., you must

removethe four tine sections and install

the EdgerAttachment (this attachment

was supplied with the unit - see Page5).

To Installthe EdgerAttachment:

1. Gathertogether the following parts (seeFigure4): (A) Border/EdgerTine; (B) Long Bushing; (C) Border/EdgerWheel and (D) Short Bushing.

2. Prop the machine carefullyon thefront of thetubular carrying handle. Thework

surfaceshould befirm and flat. NOTE: Usuallythe Border/EdgerTineis mounted

on the right-side of the unit for right- handedpersons, and on the left-side of

the unit for left-handed persons.

3. Flip open the ring on the two ring lock pins (E, Figures3 and 4) and remove the

ring lock pin on eachtine shaft. IMPORTANT:The ring lock pin is under

spring tension - use carewhen removing or replacingthe ring lock pin.

4. It is importantfor proper tilling perfor- mancethat thetine sections be later rein-

stalled in their original patterns. Markthe position of eachtine section(Left-Outer, Left-Inner,etc.)beforeremovingthem. Referto Figures3 and 9 for tine pattern

information. Seealso fine Removaland Installation in Section 5.

5. Install the short bushing (D, Figure4) on the right-hand or left-hand tine shaft. Thenplacethe Border/Edgerwheel (C)on

Figure3: Removeringlockpinsandtines frombothsidesofthetineshaft. Keepleft andright-sidetinesseparatedandmarked

for easierreinstallation.

thesame shaft - the wheel hub should facetoward the tiller. Insert the ring lock

pin through the rounded side of thetine shaft and snapthe ring down overthe shaft (seeDETAIL- RingLock Pin, Figure4).

6. Slidethe long bushing (B)on the opposite side shaft. Theninstall the Border/Edgertine (A) and secure it with

the ring lock pin. SeeSection 4 for instructions on using

the Border/EdgerAttachment. See Tine Removaland Installation in Sec-

tion 5 for information on how to reinstall thetines.

DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin

Thisside

out

Contact with rotating tines or other

moving parts can cause serious per-

sonalinjury.

Before installing or removing attach- ments, or adjusting or servicing the

machine,stopthe engine, letall moving parts come to a complete stop, discon- nect the sparkplug wire and move the wire away from the sparkplug.

Figure4: TheBorder/Edgertine (A)can be mountedon left or right sidesofmachine(with longbushingB). The Border/Edgerwheel (C) mountson the otherside (withshortbushingD).

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3 Featuresand Controls

KNOWYOUREQUIPMENT

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.

HandlebarHeightAdjustmentKnob(B, Figure 5)

Twoheight settings, plus a storage position are available.

Beforeoperatingthe unit carefully read and understandall safety, control and operating instructionsin this Manual,

the separate EngineOwner'sManual and the decals onthe

machine.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury.

Referto AssemblySteps,STEP1in Section2 for adjustment instructions.

TillingDepthAdjustmentKnob(C, Figure5)

Looseningthe knob enablesyou to move the wheel bracket (K) up or down on the heightadjustment bar (L). This con- trols the tilling depth.

IMPORTANT:Donot movethe wheel bracket any higher than thetop of the adjustment bar.

AdjustableTine Patterns(D, Figure5) Thefour tine sections areassembledatthe factory for max-

imum performance under a wide variety of conditions. If needed,the tines can bearranged for narrower tilling or close cultivating. Thetines canalso be arrangedto till very stony soil. SeeAdjusting TinePatternsin Section 4 for details.

Figure5: Featuresandcontrols.

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ENGINEDETAIL

Carrying Handle (E, Figure5) Whenthe handlebar isfolded in the storage position the unit

canbe carried bythe carrying handle. Thecarrying handle alsoserves asa tie-down anchor point.

EdgerAttachment (H, Figure5) Usethis separateattachment to createborders or edges

along walks, driveways,flower beds,etc. SeeSection 4 for details on installing and usingthis attachment.

Engine Controls

EngineOn/OffSwitch (A, Figure5)

Usethe ON/OFFSwitchto start or stop theengine. See Starting and Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the Engine

Owner'sManual for details.

Throttle/TinesLever(G, Figure5)

Squeezethis leverto start tine rotation and to vary the tine speed. Releasethe leverto stop all tine motion. SeeStarting and Stopping the Enginein Section 4 for details.

IMPORTANT:Donot squeezethis leverwhen starting the engine.

EngineRecoil Start Rope(F, Figure5)

Usethe recoil start ropeto start the engine. SeeStarting and Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the EngineOwner's

Manualfor details.

FuelPrimer Bulb(M, Figure5)

Usethe fuel primer bulb to helpstart the engine under certain conditions. See Startingand Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the EngineOwner'sManual for details.

4 Operation

Beforeoperatingthe unit, carefullyread and understandall safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual

andthe decals onthe machine. Failure to follow these instructionscan

resultin seriouspersonal injury.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Beforestarting the engine,perform the following checks and services:

1. Disconnect the spark plug wirefrom the spark plug.

2. Movethe engineOn/Offswitch to the OFFposition.

3. Checkthethree plasticcable ties (J, Figure5). Besure that cables andties are positioned as shown. Donot kink or pinch the control cables in the handlebar.

4. Adjust handlebar heightto desired position (seeAssembly Steps, STEP1:in

Section 2).

5. Checkhardwarefor tightness.

GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND ITSVAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.

Follow the gasoline safety rules in this Manual (Section 1) and in the separate EngineOwner'sManual.

Failureto follow gasolinesafety instruc-

tions can result in serious personal

injuryandpropertydamage.

6. Addthe correct fuel mixture (see

Assembly Steps, STEP3: in Section 2).

7. Adjust thetilling depth asfollows:

Loosentilling depthadjustment

knob (A, Figure 6).

Move wheelbracket (B, Figure6) up in relation to the height adjustment bar (C). Moving the bracketupward results inshal- lower tilling, which is recom-

mendedfor initial use.

IMPORTANT:Do not movethe wheelbracketany higher than the

top of the adjustment bar.

Retightenthe depth adjustment

knob.

8. Reconnectthe spark plug wire.

STOPPINGAND STARTINGTHEENGINE

Stopping the Engine

Tostop the engine,move the engine On/OffSwitch (A, Figure 5) to the OFF position.

StartingtheEngine

Do not squeezethe Throttle/TinesLever

while startingengine. Tines maypropel the machineforward if

the engine speed is advancedfrom idle.

Failure to complycan result in personal injuryor propertydamage.

1. Move engineOn/Off Switchto ON.

2. Determinewhich of the nextthree starting conditions to use:

FirstTime Starting:

Usethis starting method to start a new engine for thefirst time, or after run- ning out of gas, or after extended storage. Usethumb and forefinger to

squeezethe sideof the primer bulb that is in line with the light colored rib on the primer body, asshown in Figure7 (High-Volume Priming Position). Squeezethe primer bulb six (6) times.

This process removesair from the priming system. Asfuel entersthe priming system, the priming action will

feelmore firm.

Primii Position

Standard-Volume

Priming Position

Figure7

ColdStarting:

Usethis starting method after the unit has beensitting or hasbeenin brief storage,and has fuel in the tank. Use

the Standard-VolumePriming Position

(Figure7) and push in top of primer bulb two (2) times for above550F,or

three (3) times if below 55°£

Warm Starting: Do not use the primer to restart the engineafter it has beenstopped after running and has not cooledcompletely.

3. Stand with your feet posi- tioned safelyawayfrom the tines (Figure8). Holdthe upper handlebar with one

hand. Usethe other hand to pull the recoil start

rope out slowly until you feelresistance. Let rope rewind slowly. Then, quickly pull the rope all theway out. Dothis up to ten (10) times. Letthe start rope rewind slowly and completely each time.

Figure8

Figure6: Tilling depthadjustment.

Section4: Operation

Figure 9: ",4" - all fourtine gangs in standardpattern; "B" - two outergangs removed fornarrow tilling; "C" - the two inner gangshave beenswappedforstonytilling conditions.

Allow the engineto warm up for several seconds. If engine eitherfails to start or to continue running, push in primer bulb two (2) times. Graspstarter rope and pull with a rapid, full stroke, up to ten

(10) times. TROUBLESHOOTING:Pushthe primer

bulb in two (2) more times. Using a rapid full stroke, pull out the starting rope up to

ten (10) times. If enginestill does not start, wait 15 minutes. Do not prime enginefurther. Graspstart rope and pull with a rapid, full stroke up to ten (10)

times.

TILLINGANDCULTIVATING

Keepawayfrom rotatingtines. Rotating tineswill causeseriouspersonalinjury.

Useyour machineto breakup sod, pre- pare seedbedsand for cultivating in gar- densand flower beds. It is easyto

operate,but it is important that you start out slowly andreadthis Section thor- oughly before putting it to use. Letthe

machine do most of thework. Thetines will pull the machine forward, letting you

adjust forward speed by pressing down or lifting the handlebars.

1. Roll the machineto the work area.

2. Adjust thetilling depthto the desired position (see Pre-Start Preparation,pre-

vious page).

3. Start the engine (seeStopping and Starting the Engine,previous page).

Standbehind the handlebar and push down on the barto raise the tines off the

ground. Squeezethe Throttle/Tines Lever- the engineshould speed up and thetines start rotating. Releasethe

Throttle/Tines Lever to return to idle,the tines should stop rotating or they may

rotate very slowly. Loweringthem back to the ground should stop any rotation.

NOTE: If tines continue to rotatewhen engine is idling, either the idle speedis

too high or thecentrifugal clutch is mal- functioning. If this occurs, contact the Factory or your localauthorized dealer.

4. Squeezethe Throttle/Tines Leverto start the tines rotating. Lowerthe tines to begin tilling. Firmly hold the handlebarto

prevent the machinefrom moving for- ward too quickly and to allow enough time for the tines to dig deeplyenough. Adjust enginespeedto suit the tilling conditions. Rememberthat the rotating tines helpto pullthe machineforward. Useslower speedsand a shallow depth setting when learning to usethe unit and wheneveryou are tilling on hard, rough or

unevenground.

5. Do not try to till too deeply in the first pass through sod or very hard ground. If the machinejumps or bucks, usea shal- lower depth setting and reducethe engine speed. With eachsuccessive pass,till

more deeply.

6. Apply downward pressure on the han- dlebarsfor shallower tilling. Liftthe han- dlebarsto dig more deeply. Ifthe machine stays and tills in one spot, try

swinging the handlebarsfrom sideto side to start movingforward again.

7. For easier tilling, water very hard soil a few days before tilling. Avoidworking soggy or wet soil. Wait a dayor two after heavyrain for the ground to dry.

Cultivating

1. Cultivating isshallow tilling that dis- rupts weeds and aeratesthe upper crust

of soil.

2. Do not till deeperthan 1"-2"to avoid injuring nearbyplant roots. Cultivate

often, so that weeds do not grow large and cause needlesstangling inthe tines.

3. With careful planning, you canspace

the seedrows far enough apartto allow sufficient room for the machineto culti-

vate after the plants havegrown.

Adjusting Tine Patterns

Dependingupon the tilling project,you havea choice of three tine patterns:

Wide (Standard) Tine Pattern- As shipped from the factory, the unit is set

up for generaltilling and cultivating. This 10"wide tine pattern (the maximum tilling

width) uses all four tine sections

(A,Figure9). SeeTineRemovaland Installation in Section 5 for detailed infor-

mation on how to set up this tine pattern. NarrowTine Pattem- Fora narrow,

4-1/2"tilling width, removethe outside

tine sectionon the left- and right-sides

(B,Figure9). See TineRemovaland Installation in Section 5 for detailed infor-

mation on how to set up this tine pattern.

Stony Soil Tine Pattern - Whentilling deeply in stony soil, stones may become

jammed betweenthe innertines andthe

machinehood. This pattern swaps the

two innertines to minimizejamming (C,

Figure9). See TineRemovaland Installa- tion in Section 5 for detailedinformation

on howto set up this tine pattern.

Section4: Operation

Tilling Patterns

1. When preparing a seedbed,go over the same pathtwice in

thefirst row, then overlap one-half the machinewidth on each successivepass (Figure 10).

2. After going up and down the rows in one direction, make second passesat a right angleacross the original passes (Figure 11). Again,overlapeachpassto thoroughly pulverize the entireseedbedarea. In very hardground, it may take three or four passesbeforethe desireddepth isachieved.

3. If your gardenis not wide enough to till lengthwise andthen crosswise, then first overlap byone-half the machinewidth, followed bysuccessive passes at one-quarter machinewidth. This overlapping method assures thorough tilling.

USINGTHEEDGERATTACHMENT

TheEdgerAttachment makesclean, sharp edgesnext to walkways, driveways,paths, plantedareas, patios, etc. SeeAssembly Steps,STEP4: in Section 2 for instructions on attaching this attachment.

Takeyour time whenedging. Decidehow far awaythe edge isto befrom the walk or drive, then slowly proceed using the walk or drive as your sight line.

Otherattachments arecan be purchasedseparately. SeeAttachments below for more details.

Figure10:Useanoverlap techniqueoneverypass.

Figure 11: Make asecondset ofpasses at a rightangle over the first set ofpasses.

ATTACHMENTS

Thefollowing Tiller/Edger attachmentsare availablewhere the Tiller/Edgerwas purchased. Seeyour localauthorized dealeror con- tactthe Factoryfor details.

Power Lawn Rake Attachment - Model 12575

ThePower LawnRakehelps to keep your lawn healthy and vigorous. Mattedgrass anddebris looks

unattractiveand stifles lawn growth and overall health.

This attachment mounts without tools andfeatures

dozensof tempered steel "fingers" that penetrate and loosen matted grass without disturbing root growth. An 18"-wideswath coversa large lawn areaquickly.

Lawn Aerator Attachment - Model 12574

TheLawnAerator Attachmenthelpsto promote healthy,dense lawns by loosening andaerating the soil L,

for better root growth. Four temperedsteel tines punc-

ture the surface of the lawnthus allowing nutri-

ents to reachthe roots more easily. Thisattach-

ment assembleswithout tools.

s Maintenance

REQUIREDMAINTENANCE

Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing the machine, shut off engine, let all movingparts come to a completestop, disconnectthesparkplugwire and move thewire away from the sparkplug.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in personal injury or property

damage.

Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts Clean Engine Cooling System

Check Transmission Lubricant Service Air Filter

REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Before After Every Every End

Each Each 25 75 of

Use Use Hours Hours Season

• (1)

• (2)

EQUIPMENTMAINTENANCE

Transmission Maintenance

Thetransmission was lubricated atthe factory and should not require anyfurther

lubrication. However,you should checkthe lubricant

levelafter the first five (5) hours of opera- tion and every twenty-five (25) operating

hours thereafter. If needed,usea high- quality,automotive-grade petroleum-base

grease.

Before tipping engine or equipment to service transmission, drain fuel from

tankby runningengine until fuel tank is empty.

Tocheckthe transmission:

1. Stop the engine, let it cool and discon-

nect the spark plug wire.

2. Placethe machine down on its left side sothe right end of the tine shaft faces up.

3. Removethe right-side tines (see fine Removaland Installation in this Section).

4. Cleanthe transmission housing.

5. Removethe three threaded plugs (A, B

and C,Figure 14) from the transmission. Lubricant should be visible inthe top two

JJJ:

Figure 14: Transmissionlubricantcheckand fill locations.

Inspect Spark Plug

Clean Machine

Clean Engine Exhaust Ports

(seeFactory or authorized Dealer)

Clean Tine Shaft

(1) - Afterfirst 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, replaceall three plugs. If lubricant is needed,proceedas

follows.

To lubricatethe transmission:

1. Placethe nozzleof a standard grease

gun (D, Figure 14) firmly againstthe rim of the middle hole (B) and add grease until it beginsto seepfrom the bottom hole (A). Reinstallthe plug in the bottom hole (A). Nextapply greaseto the top fill

hole (C) until it beginsto seepfrom the middle hole (B). Reinstall the plugs in the

middle (B) andtop (C) holes.

2. Before reinstalling the tines, use a fine gradesandpaperto clean any rust off the

tine shaft. Applya few drops of oil to the tine shaft to makefuture tine removal

easier.

Other Lubrication Points

• HandlebarAdjustment Knobs: Spray occasionally with a silicone type

lubricant.

• Throttle/Tines LeverCable: Squeezethe

leverclosed and spray a lubricant into

the cablearea.

• TineShaft: Aftereachuse,removethe tines,cleanthetine shaftwith sandpaper

and apply a light coatof oil to thetine shaft.

• (3)

Hardware

Beforeeachuse,checkthat all hardware is in placeandtightened securely.

I:Nr.INI: MAINTI:NANrI:

Engine Lubrication

Theengineis a two-cycleengine. Lubri- cation is provided bymixing two-cycle oil with unleadedregular gasoline as described inthe Assembly Section.

Attempting to operatethe engineon gaso- line alonewill causethe engineto over-

heatandseizeup.

Engine Air Filter

It is extremely important that air filter ser- vice be performed according to the main- tenanceschedule. Referto the separate EngineOwner'sManualfor inspection and cleaning instructions.

IMPORTANT:Neverrun enginewithout air filter assemblyproperlyinstalled.

Carburetor Adjustment

Do not tamper with the engine governor screwwhich isfactory-set for the proper enginespeed. Overspeedingthe engine beyond the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the engine warranty. Authorized service

shallbe soughtif a problemexists.

Section5: Maintenance

m' !_r_rl.,lq_ql_qel Beforeinspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartsto stop, dis-

t _) connectsparkplug wire and movewire awayfromsparkplug.

Failuretofollow these instructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

If the engine is running poorly or has low power whiletilling, an adjustment to the carburetor may solvethe problem. How- ever,first inspect and service the spark plug andthe air filter before making a carburetor adjustment. Ifthe enginecon- tinues to run poorly (and the fuel mixture

is fresh), proceedto thefollowing carbu- retor adjustment instructions.This fac-

tory-engineered instruction is designedto provide continued optimum engine oper- ating performance afterthe enginebreak- in period, which is approximately 5 to 10 hours. Theadjustment, when properly performed asdescribed below, will not void the enginewarranty. A common screwdriver is needed. Ifyou prefer,see

an authorizedengine dealerfor adjustment.

Prior to CarburetorAdjustment:

Thetemperatureof the muffler and adja-

cent engine areas may exceed 150°F

(65°C). Contact maycauseburns. Avoid

these areas. Remove the spark plug

lead andgroundthelead to the engineto

preventaccidentalstarts andfires.

Failure to dothis could cause personal

injury.

1. Let enginecool for 30 minutes before

continuing.

2. From the operator's position behind the handlebars, lay the machinedown on its left side (muffler side).

CarburetorAdjustment:

1. Locatethe carburetor idle mixture screw (Figure 15). It is directly underthe

air filter and is black.

Do Not AdjustSilver-ColoredScrew.

2. Turn the black idle mixture screw 1/16

of a turn clockwise.

3. Return the unit to its normal upright operating position and reconnectthe spark plug wire.

If the enginecontinues to run poorly, con- tact an authorizedengine dealer.

Spark Plug

Inspectthe spark plug annually or every 100 operating hours according to the

instructions in the separateEngine Owner's Manual.Checkthat the gap is set at .030". ForreplacementuseChampion

RCJ-6Yor equivalent (a resistor spark plug must be usedfor replacement).

Cooling System

It is important to frequently check and remove grass clippings, dirt and other debris that accumulateson the engine, cooling fins, air intakescreen and on

leversand linkages. This helpsto ensure adequateair cooling and correct engine speed.

TINE REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION

Avoid contactwith the cutting edges on the tines.

To avoid personal injurywhen removing

or installing tines, wear heavy work

gloves. The engine must be off, all

moving parts stopped, and the spark

plug wire disconnectedfrom the spark

plugand movedaway from the plug.

Thetines will wear with use and they should be replacediftilling seemsto take

longerthan usualor if the soil is not being mixed as thoroughly. Also, in addi- tion to the standard 10"tilling width tine configuration, the tines canbe arranged

in two other configurations: (1) A narrow, 41/2"tilling width for smaller areasand (2)

A special pattern for stony soil conditions.

Primer Line

-- Idle Speed Screw (Silver)

Idle Mixture Screw (Black)

Figure 16:Remove ring lockpin (,4)to take off tines.

IMPORTANT:Thering lock pin (A,Figure

16) is under spring tension - wear gloves

to protect your fingers when removing or

replacingthe ring lock pin.

Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling

1. Propthe machineforward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying

handle. The work surface should beflat andfirm.

2. Flip openthe ring (A, Figure16) on the left side ring lock pin and remove the ring lock pin.

3. Removethe 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 innertine section.

4. Slideone of the long bushings (B, Figure17), providedwith the unit, onto

the shaft. Insert the ring lock pin through the rounded side of the tine shaft and

snapthe ring down over the shaft (see DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure4, in

Section 2).

5. Repeatthis procedure on the opposite side.

Primer Bulb

FuelLine

12 Figure 15: Idle Mixture Screw can be adjusted.

Section5: Maintenance

IW!_r_rl.,_:_ll_q_ Beforeinspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartsto stop, dis-

_, _ connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfromsparkplug.

Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

Figure 17: Narrowtilling tine configuration.

ArrangingTines

for Stony Soil Conditions

1. Prop the machineforward so it rests

on the front of the tubular carrying handle. The work surface should be flat

andfirm.

2. Removethe ring lock pin (A,Figure16) from both sides of the unit. Removeboth

outer tine sections. Mark each section as a left or right side tine andwhether it is

an inner or outer section.

Figure 18: Stonysoil tineconfiguration.

3. Removethe innertine sections and swap their positions (the inner right-side

section goesonto the left side of the machine,and the inner left-sidegoes onto the right side of the machine).

4. Reinstall the two outer tine sections on the sidesfrom which they wereremoved

(Figure 18).

5. Insert the ring lock pins through the rounded side of thetine shaftsand snap

the rings down over the shafts (see DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure 4,

Section2).

ToReplaceWorn TineSections:

Thetines are excessivelyworn if tilling takes much longer than beforeand the

soil is not being mixed thoroughly

enough.

1. Prop the machineforward so it rests

on the front of the tubular carrying

handle. The work surface should be flat

and firm.

2. Removethe ring lock pin (A, Figure 16)

from both sides of the unit. Removethe

old tine sections and replacethem with

newtine sections. Referto Figure16 and the tine patternshown in the Parts List

for tine positioning details. Insert the ring

lock pinsthrough the rounded side of the tine shafts and snapthe ring over the

shaft (seeDETAIL- RingLock Pin,Figure

4, in Section 2).

• Never store your equipment when there is fuel mixturein the fuel tank.

• Never place your equipmentnear any sourceof sparksor open flame (such as from a hot water heater, a space heateror clothesdryer).

Failure to comply can result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.

STORAGE

IMPORTANT:It is important to prevent

gum depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system parts such ascarburetor,fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experienceindicatesthat alcohol-

blendedfuels (calledgasoholor using

ethanolor methanol)can attract moisture

which leadsto separationand formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damagethe fuel system of an enginewhile

in storage.

Off-SeasonStorageProcedure

1. Drain the fuel tank of all of the gaso- line/two-cycle oil mixture. NOTE:Donot

usea fuel mixture that isolder than one season in order to avoid varnish deposits

throughout the fuel system. Dispose of thefuel mixture properly.

2. Start engine and run until fuel mixture is used up. This will prevent poor perfor- mancefrom stalefuel when your equip- ment istaken out of storage.

NOTE: If"Gasohol" has beenused, com- pleteabove instructions and then put 1/2

pint of gasolineproperly mixed with two- cycleoil (seeFuelMixing Chart) into fuel

tank and repeataboveinstructions. NOTE: Fuelstabilizer (such as STA-BIL)

is an acceptablealternative in minimizing theformation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizerto the fuel mixture in the fuel tank or the fuel storage con- tainer. Alwaysfollow the mix ratio

instructions on the stabilizer container. Runengine at least 10 minutes after

adding stabilizer to allowthe stabilizer to reachthe carburetor. Donot drain the

gastank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

3. Let engine cool down after fuel mixture hasbeen used up. Cleandirt and debris from engine cooling fins, linkage and other enginesurfaces.

4. Pull starter handle slowly until resis- tance is felt due to compression pressure, thenstop. Releasestarter tension slowly

to prevent enginefrom reversing due to compression pressure.This position will close both the intake andexhaustports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore.

5. Removetines. Cleanall soil anddebris from dust coversand tine shaft. Lubri-

catetine shaft with light oil. Replace tines.

6. Coverengineand store equipment in a dry, sheltered location.

Section5: Maintenance

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Beforeinspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartstostop, dis- connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfrom sparkplug.

Failuretofollow these instructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Beforeperforming any of the corrections in this TroubleshootingChart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual andthe EngineOwner'sManualfor thecorrect safetyprecautionsand servicing procedures. Contactyour local authorized Engine Service Dealerfor engine service. Contact your local authorized dealerfor service problems with the machine.

Engine doesnot start. 1. Reconnect

Engine runs poorly or has low power under

tilling conditions.

Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling fins clogged. 1. Remove dirt and debris from fins.

I. Spark plug wire disconnected.

2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.

3. Stale fuel mixture.

4. Priming procedure not correct.

5. Dirty air filter(s).

6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.

7. On/Off Switch in OFF position.

1. Fouled spark plug.

2. Dirty air filter(s).

3. Stale fuel mixture.

4. Carburetor out of adjustment.

2. Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture. 2. Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.

re to sparkplug.

2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.

3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

4. Refer to starting procedure 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 mixture. Add fresh mixture.

4. Adjust carburetor. See Manual.

Tines stop rotating. 1. Object wedged between tines and hood. 1. Remove wedged object.

2. Internal transmission problem. 2. Authorized service dealer.

SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS

Decalsare not shown at full size. SeeParts List pagesfor reordering information.

Ontopof handlebar

Onrear, left-side

tine shield

Ontop, left-side tine

shield

Onright-side handlebar

Onrear,right-sidetine

shield

PartsList Model 12215

Ref# Part#

1 1915039

1915040

1983632

1918307

1983731

1983636

1983637

1904416

9 1909923 10 1185741

11 1111600

14, 15

16,

TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY

Description Qty.

Transmission Case- left-side.

(Incl. pressed-on bushing) ............. 1

Transmission Case- right-side.

(Incl. pressed-on bushing) ............. 1

Oil Seal .............................. 2

Worm Input Shaft Assembly ............. 1

Input Bearing ......................... 2

Thrust Bearing ........................ 1

BallBearing .......................... 1

Shaft Assembly. (Incl. pressed-on worm

gear and two ring lockpins) ............ 1

Input Oil Seal ......................... 1

Plug, 1/8 ............................ 3

HexScrew, 1/4-20 x 7/8 (five locations,

identified as"A" on transmission case) .... 5

14, 15

Ref# Part#

12 1100069

13 1817146 14 1983635

15 1983640 16 1983641 17 1983642 18 1983638 19 1107381

20 1983663 21 1909486 22 1747166 23 1915055 24 1983713

11, 12

Description Qty.

HexScrew, 1/4-20 x 1 (three locations,

identified as"B" on transmission case) .... 3

Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4-20 .................. 8

Thrust Washer,Output (.050") ............ AIR

Thrust Washer,Output (.040") ............ AIR

Thrust Washer, Input (.020") ............. AIR

Thrust Washer, Input (.035") ............. AIR

Thrust Washer ........................ 2

FlatWasher,1/4 ....................... 2

HexHal.Screw, 1/4-20 x 5 ............... 2

Clutch Drum and Hub .................. 1

Set Screw, 1/4-28 x 3/8 ................. 4

DustCover ........................... 2

FeltWasher .......................... 2

A/R - As Required

PartsList Model 12215

9 _/7 /45

SEEPREVIOUSPAGE

30/

Model 12215 PartsList

Ref# Part#

1 19183O3 3 19O9939 4 1918221 5 1917451 6 1918123

7 1750608 8 1731025 9 1909775

13 1763682

14 1918120001

15 1918121001

16 1909720

17 1983663

18 1107381

19 1817146 20

21 1909487 22 1918309 23 1918061 24 1904553 25 1904549

26 1904552 27 1186292 28 1186387 29 1100241 30 1100807

Description Qty.

HandlebarAssy. (Incl. Refs.3, 4 & 5) ........... 1

Decal- Starting Stabilization ......................... 1

Decal- Throttle LeverOperation.................... 1

HandlebarGrip, PVC...................................... 2

Throttle Leverand Cable................................ 1

Pan Hd. Screw, #10-16 x 1-1/2 ..................... 1

Saddle Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 2 ...................... 2

Spacer,Throttle Lever ................................... 1

PlasticWire Tie.............................................. 3

Lower Handlebar- Left-Side.......................... 1

Lower Handlebar- Right-Side....................... 1

FoamSleeve.................................................. 1

Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 5............................. 2

FlatWasher,1/4-20 ....................................... 2

Hex Locknut, 1/4-20...................................... 5

Engine........................................................... 1

Clutch Rotor and Washer .............................. 1

TineShield (Incl. Refs.23, 24, 25 & 26)....... 1

Decal- Logo.................................................. 1

Decal-Warning, Rotating Tines.................... 1

Decal- Warning, Hot Surfaces...................... 1

Decal- Caution, Operation Hazards............... 1

Hex Hd. Screw, #10-24 x 1/2......................... 2

FlangeLocknut, #10-24................................. 2

LockWasher, 1/4-20 ..................................... 4

Hex Hd. CapScrew, 1/4-20 x 2...................... 4

Ref# Part #

31 1909540 32 1909539 33 1909712

34 1909711 35 1909680001 36 90077 37 1909835 38 1100069 39 1909517001

40 1917754 41 1729775 42 1904321 43 1981022010 44 1763767

45 1177038

Description Qty.

Outer Tine - Right-HandSide ........................ 1

Inner Tine - Right-HandSide......................... 1

Outer Tine - Left-Hand Side........................... 1

Inner Tine - Left-Hand Side ........................... 1

Wheel Bracket............................................... 1

CarriageBolt .................................................. 1

Knob.............................................................. 1

Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 1............................. 3

Axle............................................................... 1

Wheel............................................................ 2

E-Ring........................................................... 4

RingLock Pin................................................ 2

Tine Hood Cover............................................ 1

Knob.............................................................. 2

LockWasher, 5/16......................................... 2

EDGERATTACHMENT

46 1903777 EdgerWheel .................................................. 1

47 1903778 Bushing- Short ............................................ 1

48 1983648 Bushing- Long ............................................. 2

49 1915054 EdgerTine ..................................................... 1

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

.... 12575 Power Lawn RakeAttachment....................... 1

.... 12574 Lawn Aerator Attachment .............................. 1

* Orderparts from your local authorized engine dealer.Referto engine nameplate

for model/typenumber.

Notes

Index

AccessoriesandAttachments ....................... 14

AeratorAttachment ............................... 14

Air Filter ....................................... 11

Assembly ....................................... 5

Borders......................................... 5

Border/EdgerAttachment ...................... 5, 6, 10

Carburetor.................................... 7, 12

Control Lever,Throttle/Tines ................ 3, 4, 6, 9, 11

Cultivating .................................... 9, 10

Decals .......................................... 2

Edging....................................... 5, 14

Engine

Air Filter ..................................... 11

Carburetor ................................. 7, 12

Cleaning .................................. 11, 13

FuelMixture ........................... 5, 6, 12, 13

FuelPrimer Bulb ...................... 4, 8,9, 12, 14

On/OffSwitch ........................... 4, 5, 7, 8,

Operation ..................................... 8

Recoil Start Rope ............................... 8

Spark Plug ............................. 11, 12, 14

Speed ................................... 7, 9, 12

Starting Engine................................. 8

Stopping Engine ................................ 8

Storage................................ 4, 5, 8, 13

Throttle/Tines Lever .................... 3, 4, 5, 9, 11

Features/Controls................................. 7

FuelMixture ............................. 5, 6, 12, 13

FuelPrimer Bulb ........................ 4,8,9, 12, 14

Gasoline/Two-CycleOil ..................... 5, 6, 12, 13

HandlebarHeight Adjustment ...................... 7, 8

Hardware ........................................ 5

Lubrication ..................................... 11

Maintenance.................................... 11

Model/Serial Number ....................... BackCover

Oil/GasolineMixture ....................... 5, 6, 12, 13

Off-SeasonStorage ............................... 11

Operation ....................................... 8

PartsList .................................... 15-17

Power LawnRake ................................ 10

Preparation .................................... 3, 8

RecoilStarter Rope ............................... 98

RepairParts .................................. 15-17

SafetyRules .................................... 3-4

SafetyDecals .................................... 2

Service RecommendationChecklist .................. 11

SparkPlug ............................... 11, 12, 14

Starter Rope ..................................... 8

Storage .................................. 4, 5, 8, 13

Tilling ....................................... 9, 10

Tilling Depth Adjustment ............................ 9

Tilling Widths .................................... 9

TineRemoval ................................... 12

Tips/Techniques ............................... 9, 10

Troubleshooting ............................... 9, 14

Unpacking ....................................... 5

W,X, V,Z

CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION

OwnerRegistrationCard

Pleasefill out and mailthe enclosed owner

registration card. The purposeof this card is to register eachunit at the Factoryso that we can provideyou with warranty benefits and

informational bulletins.

WarrantyService

Thewarranty statement is included in the unit's literature package.

Model/Serial Numbers

A Model/Serial Numbers decal is locatedon the handlebar. For readyreference,recordthese numbers in the spaces

below.

Dateof Purchase: Model Number: Serial Number:

AuthorizedDealerInformation

If you purchasedyour unit from an authorizeddealer,record the dealer's addressand phone number below for ready

reference:

DealerName: Address:

Phone:

IMPORTANT:

Leftand rightsidesof the unitare determined by standing

behindthe unit, in theoperator'sposition, andfacingin the

directionofforwardtravel.

CustomerServiceandTechnicalService

If you havequestions or problems with the unit, contact your localdealer or the Factory. (Whencalling or writing, providethe

Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.)

ReplacementParts

Factoryspecified replacement parts are availablefrom your authorizeddealer or directly from the Factory. Whenordering parts, besure to provide the following:

• Model/Serial Numbersof the unit.

• Part number of the part needed.

• Part Description.

• Quantity needed. NOTE:All replacementparts 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.

EngineServiceand Repair

Forengineservice or repair, contact your nearestauthorized enginedealer (look in the YellowPagesunder "Engines-Gasoline"). Theengine is warranted by the engine man-

ufacturer.Any unauthorized work performed on the engineduring the warranty period may void this warranty. For complete details on the enginewarranty, refer to the engineowner manual.

NOTICE:

We reservethe rightto changespecifications,add

improvementsordiscontinuethe manufactureofanyof our

equipmentwithout noticeor obligationtopurchasersofour

equipment.

Forcustomerassistance,contactyour nearestauthorizeddealer or:

GARDENWAY INCORPORATED • 1 GardenWay • Troy, NewYork12180

CustomerService:1-800-437-8686 • TechnicalService:1-800-520-5520 • PartsService:1-800-648-6776

• FAX:(518) 233-4622 • WEBSITE:www.troybilt.com

CustomerService:(518) 233-4807 • TechnicalService:(518) 233-4808 • PartsService:(518) 233-4806 • FAX(518)233-4622

We urge using only genuine replacement parts, which

meet all the latest requirements. Replacement parts manufacturedbyotherscouldpresentsafetyhazards,even

thoughthey mayfit onthe unit.

Outsidethe United Statesand Canada:

Troy-Bilt Garden way 12215, 12215 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual