Troy-Bilt 12157 - Manual (Page 13)

Figure 10: Select the right fuel priming tech­
nique: High Volume (A) or Standard Volume (B).
A
WARNING
Do not touch the Throttle Control Lever
while starting the engine.
The tines may propel the machine forward if
the engine speed is advanced from idle.
Failure to follow these instructions can re­
sult in personal injury or property damage.
4. Stabilize the tiller with your left hand on its
right handlebar so it doesn’t fall over. Keep your
feet positioned safely away from the tines.
5. To start the engine, slowly pull out the recoil
start rope until you feel resistance. Let the rope
rewind. Then, with a quick arm motion, pull the
rope all the way out, up to 10 times. Let the rope
rewind slowly. Allow the engine to warm up for
several seconds. If the engine fails to start or to
continue running, push in the primer bulb two
times. Grasp the start rope and pull with a rapid,
full arm stroke, up to 10 times.
Troubleshooting: Push the primer bulb in two
more times. Using a rapid, full stroke, pull out
the starter rope up to 10 times. If engine still',
does not start, wait 15 minutes. Do not prime en­
gine further. Grasp start rope and pull with a
rapid, full stroke up to 10 times.
A
WARNING
The muffler and surrounding areas become
very hot during engine operation.
Avoid contact with this area. Failure to
comply could result in personal injury.
Stopping
To stop the engine, move the engine On/Off
switch to its OFF position.
NOTE:
For the On/Off switch to work properly, the
On/Off wires must be securely connected at
both ends.
Check regularly to see that the
wires are firmly connected.
TILLING AND CULTIVATING
A
WARNING
NEVER transport tiller when engine is on.
Failure to follow these instructions could re­
sult in personal injury or property damage.
1. Move the tiller to the work area.
2 . Make sure that the engine On/Off switch is in
the ON position.
3. Start the engine. Assume the operator’s po­
sition behind the handlebars. Tilt the tiller
back on its drag stake until the tines are off the
ground. Squeeze the throttle lever and then re­
lease it. The engine should speed up and then
return to idle speed. The tines should stop rotat­
ing or they may rotate very slowly. Lowering
them back to the ground should stop any
rotation.
NOTE: If the tines continue to rotate when the
engine is idling, either the idle speed is
too high or the centrifugal clutch is mal­
functioning. If this occurs, contact your
local authorized Tecumseh Service
Dealer.
4. Tilt the tiller back so its tines are clear
of the ground. Squeeze the throttle
lever.
5,. Lower the tines to begin digging.
When the tines contact the ground, the
cultivator may tend to “walk” forward.
Firmly hold the handlebars to prevent
the tiller from moving forward too fast
and to give the rotating tines sufficient
time to dig into the earth.
Photo 10A: Starting the engine.
Figure 11: Operating position.
Do not use engine throttle lever
unless you are in this position.
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