Troy-Bilt 12157 - Manual (Page 19)

A. To remove the tines:
1. Remove the hairpin cotter from the tine shaft
(Photo 15), and remove the two tines. Store the
hairpin cotter with the tines or reinsert it in the tine
shaft.
Photo 18: Installing an Inner tine.
2. Remove the tines from the other tine shaft.
B. To reinstall the tines:
When reinstalling the tines, refer to Photo 16 for
the correct location of each tine.
1. Check that the dust cover and felt washer (un­
derneath the dust cover) are in place on the tine
shaft, against the side of the transmission. The set
screws on the dust covers should be tight and
should not allow the dust covers to move.
Clean the tine shafts and use fine-grade sandpa­
per to remove any rust or burrs. Apply a thin coat
of oil to the tine shafts to make future tine removal
easier.
2. Slide the inner tine over the tine shaft (Photo 18,
followed by the outer tine (Photo 19).
3. Secure the tines with the hairpin cotter in the
outer hole in the tine shaft. It is easier to install the
hairpin cotter by inserting it through the hole in the
tine shaft 90° from its installed position and then
turning it so it lies flat against the outer tine.
4. Install the tines on the other tine shaft.
Figure 20: Outer tines off for narrow cultivating.
NARROW CULTIVATING
The two outer tines can be removed for a nar­
rower tilling or cultivating width of approximately 6
inches (Figure 20).
To do this, simply remove the outer tines (see
previous instructions). Then place a tine spacer
(included with your machine) over the tine shaft.
Secure the spacer in place with the hairpin cotter.
STORAGE
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WARNING
Never store the tiller when there is gasoline
in the fuel tank.
Never place the tiller near any source of
sparks or open flame (such as a hot water
heater, space heater or clothes dryer).
Failure to comply can lead to serious per­
sonal injury or property damage.
Photo 19: Installing an outer tine.
To prepare your tiller for extended storage:
1. Prepare the engine for storage by following the
“STORAGE” instructions in the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual.
2. Remove the tines and clean all soil and debris
away from the dust covers and the tine shaft.
Lubricate the tine shaft
3. Allow the engine to cool and then cover the en­
gine and store the machine in a dry, sheltered
location.
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