Troy-Bilt 12227 - Manual (Page 2)

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3
Safety Decals ............................................................. 5
Operating Symbols ..................................................... 5
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ....................................... 6
Attach Handlebar ........................................................ 6
Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform .............................. 6
Install Forward Clutch Cable ....................................... 7
Install Reverse Clutch Cable (Models 12209/12210) .. 8
Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil ........................ 9
Add Motor Oil to Engine ............................................. 9
Check Hardware for Tightness.................................... 9
Check Air Pressure in Tires ........................................ 9
SECTION 3: FEATURES & CONTROLS ........................ 10
Engine Controls .......................................................... 10
Wheel Drive Pins ........................................................ 10
Forward Clutch Bail .................................................... 11
Reverse Clutch Control ............................................... 11
Depth Regulator Lever................................................ 11
Handlebar Height Adjustment ..................................... 11
SECTION 4: OPERATION ...................................... 12
Break-In Operation ..................................................... 12
Starting and Stopping the Engine ............................... 12
Operating the Tiller ..................................................... 13
Tilling Tips & Techniques ........................................... 14
Loading and Unloading the Tiller ................................ 16
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE .................................. 17
Maintenance Schedule................................................ 17
Tiller Lubrication......................................................... 17
Check for Oil Leaks..................................................... 17
Check Hardware ......................................................... 17
Check Tire Pressure.................................................... 17
Transmission Gear Oil Service.................................... 17
Bolo Tines................................................................... 18
Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension .. 19
Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment ................................. 20
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Drive Belt Tension... 20
Engine Cleaning .......................................................... 20
Air Cleaner Service ..................................................... 20
Engine Oil Service....................................................... 20
Spark Plug Service ..................................................... 21
Spark Arrester Screen Service .................................... 21
Throttle Lever Adjustment .......................................... 21
Carburetor/Governor Control Adjustments ................. 21
Off Season Storage..................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ............................................... 22
Parts List ........................................................ 23
Customer Service Information .................... Back Cover
Dear Owner:
You now own one of the finest standard-rotating-tine tillers
available. Your new tiller allows you to till and cultivate your
garden with ease, and accomplish other property manage-
ment projects as well. Your tiller is famous for its rugged-
ness, 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
(four tiller models are covered in this Manual—be sure to
use only the information that applies to your model). 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 ques-
tions, 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.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
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.
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.