Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP User manual

$4.50
GARDEN WAY
”
Owner’s Manual
REAR-TINE TILLERS
• Safety
• Assembly
• Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Models
12214-5.5HP
12193-6.5 HP
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

Table of Contents
Dear Owner:
You now own one of the finest counter-rotating-tine (CRT)
tillers available. Your tiller provides excellent sod busting
and seedbed preparation, making it ideal for starting new
gardens and for a variety of landscaping jobs. Your tiller is
well-known for its ruggedness, performance and high-
quality engineering. We know you’ll enjoy using it.
Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely
and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine.
Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow
the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
Of course, if you should ever have any problems or
questions, please contact your local authorized dealer or
call the Factory (see back cover of this manual). We want
to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all times.
NOTE: Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registra¬
tion Card that was supplied with this Manual.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. When you see this symbol, read and
obey the message that follows it. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in personal injury or property
damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
- 1996, which Is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the
American National Standards Institute.
A WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SECTION 1: SAFETY. 3
Safety Decals. 5
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY.... 6
Attach Handlebar. 7
Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform. 7
Install Fonward Clutch Cable. 8
Install Reverse Clutch Cable. 9
Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil. 9
Add Motor Oil to Engine. 9
Check Hardware for Tightness. 9
Check Air Pressure in Tires. 9
SECTIONS: FEATURES & CONTROLS. 10
Wheel Drive Pins. 10
Forward Clutch Bail. 11
Reverse Clutch Control... 11
Depth Regulator Lever. 12
Handlebar Height Adjustment. 12
Anti-Reverse Stake. 12
Engine Controls. 12
SECTION 4: OPERATION. 13
Break-In Operation. 13
Starting and Stopping the Engine. 13
Operating the Tiller. 14
Loading and Unloading the Tiller. 15
Tilling Tips & Techniques. 16
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE . 18
Required Maintenance Schedule. 18
Tiller Lubrication. 19
Check for Oil Leaks. 19
Check Hardware. 19
Check Tire Pressure. 19
Transmission Gear Oil Service. 19
Tines. 20
Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension. 20
Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment. 21
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Drive Beit Tension. 22
Engine Cleaning. 22
Air Cleaner Service. 22
Engine Oil Service. 23
Spark Plug Service. 23
Spark Arrester Screen Service. 23
Carburetor/Governor Control Adjustments. 23
Throttle Lever Adjustment. 23
Off Season Storage. 23
Troubleshooting. 24
PARTS LIST... 25
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION.Back Cover
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SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass
covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in
continuous effective working order.
The engine on the unit is an Internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equipped with a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in
such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the unit to
comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be a violation of other state
and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about which regulations apply in your area.
Training
1. Carefully read this
Owner’s Manual, the
separate Engine Owner’s
Manual, and any other literature you may
receive. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the tiller
and Its engine. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the
tiller. Never allow adults to operate the
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their property,
and themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly Inspect the area where the
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
and both wheels are in the Wheel Drive
position before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing adequate 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 not till near underground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If
in doubt, contact your telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Be sure to take the following
precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
fa. The gas cap shall never be removed
or fuel added while the engine Is
running. Allow the engine to cool
for several minutes before adding
fuel.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the
machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
7. Never make adjustments when engine
Is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. The tines begin to rotate
backward once the engine starts and the
Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse Clutch
Control Is engaged.
2. Exercise extreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the machine.
4. Exercise caution 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
generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching
the spark plug whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
tines, or when making any repairs, adjust¬
ments or inspections.
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Section 1: Safety
7. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the machine unattended. Stop the
engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and
move it away from the spark plug. Be
sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive
position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or Inspect¬
ing, stop the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to prevent acci¬
dental starting.
8. The flap on the tine hood must be
down when operating the tiller.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under
engine power if 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 engage
the wheels with the wheel drive pins in
the Wheel Drive position before starting
the engine or engaging the tines/wheels
with the Forward Clutch Bail or the
Reverse Clutch Control.
14. Be aware that the tiller may unex¬
pectedly bounce upward or jump
backward and be propelled toward you if
the tines should strike extremely hard
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried
obstacles like large stones, roots, or
stumps. If in doubt about the tilling con¬
ditions, always use the following
operating precautions to assist you In
maintaining control of the tiller:
a. Walk behind and to one side of the
tiller, using one band on the han¬
dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a
secure hand grip.
b. Use a deep depth regulator
setting.
c. Use slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, roots and other debris.
e. Avoid using downward pressure
on handlebars. If need be, use
slight upward pressure to keep the
tines from digging too deeply.
f. Before contacting hard packed soil
at the end of a row, reduce engine
speed and lift handlebars to raise
tines out of the soil.
g. In an emergency, stop tines and
wheels by releasing whichever
clutch control is engaged. Do not
attempt to restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity
by attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
16. Never operate the tiller at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use great care when
backing up.
17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope
that is too steep for safety. When on
slopes, slow down and make sure you
have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Only use attachments and acces¬
sories that are approved by the manufac¬
turer of the tiller.
20. Use tiller attachments and acces¬
sories when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Never operate the tiller if you are
tired, or under the Influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed to protect the engine and
all moving parts from damage caused by
overspeed. Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Let parts cool
down sufficiently.
25. Please remember: You can always
stop the tines and wheels by releasing the
Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse Clutch
Control {whichever control is engaged),
or by moving the ignition switch and/or
throttle control lever on the engine 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
the tines.
29. Never pick up or carry a machine
while the engine is running.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Keep the tiller, attachments and acces¬
sories in safe working condition.
2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent Intervals for proper tightness to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3. Never store the tiller with fuel In the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard,
keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
5. Store gasoline In a cool, well-ventilated
area, safely away from any spark- or
flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container, safely
away from the reach of children.
6. Refer to the Maintenance sections of
this Manual and the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual for instructions if the
tiller Is to be stored for an extended
period.
7. Never perform maintenance while 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.
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Section 1: Safety
Decals
For your safety and the safety of others,
Keep the decals clean and legible at all
various safety and operational decals are times. Contact your local service dealer
located on your unit (see Figure 1 below), or the factory for replacements if any
decals are damaged or missing.
Refer to the Parts List at the back of this
Manual for decal locations, descriptions
and part numbers.
Forward Clutch Bail
Operating instruction
Reverse Clutch Control
Operating Instruction
Starting Stabilization
Message (on engine)
Warning Messages
Hot Surfaces/Moving Belts
Warning (on belt cover)
Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decats.
Operating Symbols
Various symbols (shown here, with word
descriptions) are used on the tiHer and engine
(your unit may not have all of the symbols).
^ •At ^
FAST SLOW CTHD
CHOKE
ON
CHOKE
OFF
TILLER DIRECTION
R
REVERSE
ROTATING
TINES
n N
BAIL
ENGAGED
BAIL
DISENGAGED
LEVER DIRECTION
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
• READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
• KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOG¬
GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.
• KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.

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Assembly
A WARNING
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until
all assembly steps are complete and
you have read and understand the
safety and operating instructions in this
manual.
Introduction
Carefully follow these assembly steps to
correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is
recommended that you read this Section
in its entirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE: If an assembly step applies only to
certain models, those models are noted at
the beginning of that step. Otherwise, a
step applies to all models.
Inspect unit
Inspect the unit and carton for damage
immediately after delivery. Contact the
carrier (trucking company) if you find or
suspect damage. Inform them of the
damage and request instructions for filing
a claim. To protect your rights, put your
claim in writing and mail a copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered. Contact us at the factory if
you need assistance in this matter.
STEP 1: Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: Be careful not to severely bend any
of the control cables on the unit.
1. Remove any cardboard Inserts and
packaging material from the carton.
Remove any staples from the bottom of
the carton and remove the carton.
2. The tiller is heavy (approximately 133
lbs.). Do not attempt to remove it from
the shipping platform until instructed to
do so in these “Assembly” steps.
3. R emove all unassembled parts and the
separate hardware bag from the carton.
Check that you have the items listed
below (contact your local dealer or the
factory if any items are missing or
damaged). MOTE: Use the screw length
template (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.
Loose Parts List
Qty. Description
1 Handlebar Support (see A, Fig. 2-2,
page?)
1 Handlebar Assembly (see K, Fig. 2-2)
The following items are
in the hardware bag:
1 Slotted hd. screw, #10-24 x 2"
1 Hex hd. screw, 1/4-20 x 1 -1/4“
6 Hex hd. screw, 5/16-18x1-1/2"
2 Hex hd. screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4"
2 Flat washer, 3/8“
6 Split lockwasher, 5/16"
1 Hex locknut, 1/4“-20
6 Hexnut,5/16“-18
2 Hex locknut, 3/8"-16
1 Hex nut, #10-24
1 Spring, cable (see W, Fig. 2-5,
page 8)
1 Bracket, forward clutch cable (see
P, Fig. 2-4, page 8)
1 Bracket, reverse clutch cable (see
BB, Fig. 2-8, page 9).
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to
the engine crankcase before the engine is
started. Follow the instructions In this
"Assembly” section.
MOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller
are as viewed from the operator’s position
behind the handlebars.
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1) 3/8” open-end wrench*
(2) 7/16" open-end wrench*
(1) 1/2* open-end wrench*
(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*
(1) Large adjustable wrench
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Ruler (for belt tension check)
(1) Block of wood (to support tiller when
removing wheels)
(1) Automotive-type air pressure gauge
(for models with pneumatic tires)
(1) Clean oil funnel
(1) Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer
to the Engine Owner’s Manual for
motor oil specifications and quantity
required.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
Figure 2~1: To identify length of screw,
place screw on template as shown and
measure distance between bottom of
screw head and tip of screw.
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Section 2: Assembly
STEP 2: Attach Handlebar
1. Attach the two legs of the handlebar
support {A, Fig. 2-2) loosely to the inner
sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16
X 3/4" hex hd. screws (B), 3/8" flat
washers (C) and 3/8"-16 hex locknuts (D).
2. There are three height adjustment holes
in the two handlebar support brackets (E
and F, Fig. 2-2). Choose a setting that will
position the handlebars at approximately
waist level when the tines are 3"-4" Into
the soil. Loosely attach the support
brackets to the handlebar support (A)
using two 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" screws (G),
5/16" split lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18
hex nuts (I). NOTE: If a support bracket
will not move, loosen attaching screw (J)
and nut.
3. Attach the handlebar assembly (K) to
the handlebar support (A) using four
5/16"-18 X1-1/2" screws (G), 5/16" split
lockwashers (H) and 5/16M8 hex nuts (1).
Tighten the four screws securely.
4. Tighten ail handlebar mounting
hardware securely.
STEP 3: Move Tiller Off Shipping
Platform
To move the tiller without the engine
running, put the wheels in their
FREEWHEEL position, as described below.
1. Use a sturdy block to raise one wheel
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).
Repeat with the other wheel.
3. Using the handlebar as a lever, roll the
tiller to a flat area.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine,
the wheels must be placed in their WHEEL
DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs
and wheel shaft). This procedure is
described in “Wheel Drive Pins” In
Section 3.
Fig. 2-2: Attach handlebar.
Fig. 2-3: Wheel in FBEEWHEELING
position (wheel drive pin Uirough wheel
shaft only).
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Section 2: Assembly
STEP 4; install Forward Clutch Cable
1. Attach the forward clutch cable bracket (P,
Fig. 2-4) to the handlebar support (A) with a
1/4"-20 X1-1/4" hex hd. screw {R, Fig. 2-4)
and 1/4"-20 hex locknut (S). Tighten securely.
2. Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable
(cable without a knob) from its shipping
position and slide the thin cable wire (T, Fig.
2-4) into the slot in the cable bracket. Push
the cable connector (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) into the cable spring (W) until the
screw threads extend through the spring.
4. Thread the #10-24 hex nut (2, Fig. 2-5)
halfway onto the screw (V).
5. Thread the screw into the cable adjuster (X).
6. Hook the cable spring (W, Fig. 2-6) Into the
“V^-shaped bend in the Forward Clutch Bail (Y).
7. Check for correct tension on the forward
drive belt by taking two measurements of the
cable spring, as follows:
a. With the Forward Clutch Bail (Y, Fig. 2-6) in
an open (released) position, measure the
length of the cable spring (W) from the
outermost coil to the outermost coil.
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. The belt tension is
correct if this second measurement is
between 1/16" -to- 3/16" longer than the
first measurement. If so, turn the hex nut
(Z, Fig. 2-7) tightly against the cable
adjuster (X) while preventing the adjuster
from turning.
c. If the spring length is incorrect, you must
adjust the cable tension as described in
“Checking and 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 when the clutch bail is in
Neutral (tension too tight).
Fig. 2’4: Installing forward clutch cable bracket and cable.
Fig. 2-5: Assemble
spring and adjuster.
8
Fig. 2-T. To check forward belt tension, take two measurements of the
overall length of the coils in the spring - first widt the clutch bail open,
then witit the clutch bail closed against the handlebar.

STEPS: Install Reverse Clutch
Gable
1. Remove the two pre-installed self-
tapping screws (AA, Fig. 2-8) from the
handlebars.
2. Position the reverse cable mounting
bracket (BB, Fig. 2-8) as shown and
reinstall the two self-tapping screws.
3. Unwrap the reverse clutch cable (cable
with a knob and a large nut attached to it)
from around its shipping position and
route the cable (CC, Fig. 2-8 and Fig. 2-9)
up to the cable bracket (BB, Fig. 2-8). Be
sure that the cable is routed beneath the
Forward Clutch Bail.
4. Insert the cable through the slot in the
cable bracket and position the threaded
assembly as shown in Fig. 2-8. Make sure
that the flat side of the threaded assembly
is aligned with the flat side of the
mounting hole. Slide the large hex nut
(DD) up the cable and tighten it securely.
Fig. 2’B: InstaU reverse cable mounting
bracket and the reverse clutch cable.
Fig. 2-9: Route reveme dutch cable (CC) as
shown. Attach to handlebar with cable tie
(BE).
Section 2: Assembly
5. Use a cable tie (EE, Fig. 2-9) to fasten
the reverse clutch cable to the left side
handlebar.
6. Test the function of the reverse clutch
cable by pulling the knob out and
releasing it. The knob should return to its
neutral position (resting against bracket)
when it is released, if It doesn’t, contact
your local dealer or the factory for
technical assistance.
STEP 6: Check Level of
Transmission Gear Oil
The transmission was filled with gear oil
at the factory. However, you should check
the gear oil level to make certain it is
correct.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if
the gear oil level is low. Doing so will
result in severe damage to the transmis¬
sion components.
1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the
Depth Regulator Lever (FF, Fig. 2-10)
back and then move it up or down until
the tiller Is level.
2. Remove the oil fill plug (GG, Fig. 2-11)
from the transmission housing and look
into the oil fill hole. You will see the main
drive shaft on one side of the hole.
3. The gear oil level is correct If the gear
oil is approximately halfway up the side of
the drive shaft.
4. If the gear oil level is low, add gear oil
by referring to “A. To Check the Transmis¬
sion Gear Oil Level” in Section 5.
STEP 7: Add Motor OR to Engine
The tiller is shipped without o\\ in the
engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the engine
without first adding motor oil. Severe
engine damage will result if the engine is
run without oil.
1. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for
engine oil specifications and capacities.
2. With the tiller on level ground, move
the Depth Regulator Lever (FF, Fig. 2-10)
up or down until the engine is level.
3. Add motor oil as described In the
Engine Owner’s Manual.
Fig. 2-10: Adjust Depth Regulator Lever.
Fig. 2-11: Remove gear oil fill plug.
4. M ove the Depth Regulator Lever all
the way down until the highest notch is
engaged. This places the tines in the
“travel” position.
STEP 8: Check Hardware for
Tightness
Check all nuts and screws for tightness.
STEP 9: Check Air Pressure In
Tires (units with pneumatic tires)
If the tires are equipped with air valves,
check the air pressure with a tire gauge.
Deflate or inflate the tires equally to 15-
to-20 PSl (pounds per square inch). Be
sure that both tires are inflated equally or
the unit will pull to one side.
IMPORTANT: This completes the
assembly steps. Before operating your
tiller, make sure you read the following
Sections in this Manual, as well as the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual:
• Section 1: “Safety”
• Section 3: “Features and Controls”
• Section 4: “Operation”
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Features and Controls
A WARNING
Before operating your machine,
carefully read and understand all
safety, controls and operating instruc¬
tions in this Manual, the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the
decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
Introduction
This section describes the locations and
functions of the controls on your tiller.
Refer to the next section “Operation” for
detailed operating instructions.
Practice using these controls, with the
engine shut off, until you understand the
operation of the controls and feel
confident with each of them.
Figure 3-1: Features and controls.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate
engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s
Manual for Information about the
controls on the engine.
Wheel Drive Pins
A WARNING
Never allow either of the wheels to be
in the FREEWHEEL position when the
engine is running. Always put both
wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position
before starting the engine.
Failure to comply could cause loss of
tiller control, property damage, or
personal injury.
Each wheel is equipped with a Wheel
Drive Pin (A, Figures 3-2 and 3-3) that
secures the wheel to the wheel shaft (B).
The wheels can be positioned in either a
WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.
Before starting the engine, put both
wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by
inserting the Wheel Drive Pins through
the wheel hubs and the wheel shaft. This
“locks” the wheels to the wheel shaft,
causing the wheels to turn when either
the Forward Clutch Ball or the Reverse
Clutch Control is engaged.
Use the FREEWHEEL mode only when the
engine Is not running, in FREEWHEEL,
the Wheel Drive Pins are placed only
through the holes in the wheel shaft (not
the wheel hubs), thus allowing the wheels
to turn freely when the tiller Is pushed or
pulled by hand.
To Place the Wheels in WHEEL DRIVE
or FREEWHEEL:
A WARNING
Do not place the tiller on its side when
changing the wheel drive positions as
doing so could result in gasoline
leaking from the fuel tank.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and allow
the engine to cool.
2. Raise one wheel off the ground and
place a sturdy support under the unit.
3. Remove the hairpin cotter (C, Figures
3-2 and 3-3) and the wheel drive pin (A).
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