Bolens 12207 - Manual (Page 4)

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with
Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily reme-
dy, please contact your nearest authorized dealer or the
Factory.
Please read and retain this Manual. The instructions will help
you assemble and maintain your machine properly. Always
observe the “SAFETY RULES.”
WARNING: This machine is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester muf-
fler meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark ar-
rester muffler is used, it should be maintained in effective work-
ing order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
This engine is not equipped with a spark arrestor for the muf-
fler. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized Engine Dealer.
Product Specifications
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
HORSEPOWER: 2 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 3.0 CU. IN.
FUEL CAPACITY: 20 ozs.
(24:1 gasoline to 2-cycle oil mixture)
SPARK PLUG (GAP 0.030-in.): Champion RCJ-6Y*
or equivalent
IGNITION Electronic
NET ENGINE WEIGHT 7.5 LBS.
SAFETY RULES......................................................2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.......................................4
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .............................5
ASSEMBLY ...........................................................6
OPERATION ..........................................................9
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE .........................................13
STORAGE ...........................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................16
DECALS .............................................................16
REPAIR PARTS - TRANSMISSION...............................17
REPAIR PARTS - GENERAL ASSEMBLY ........................18
Accessories and Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Aerator Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 12
Border/Edger Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Control Lever, Engine Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
* Always replace spark plug with a resistor plug.
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.
TO AVOID INJURY:
• READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE
AND WORKING.
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED
ADULTS TO OPERATE MACHINE.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING 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.
WARNING