Troy-Bilt 12214-5.5HP - Manual (Page 9)

Section 2: Assembly
STEF 5; Install Reverse Clutch
Cable
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. 2-8: install reverse cable mounting
bracket and the reverse clutch cable.
Fig. 2-9: Route reveise clutch cable (CC) as
shown. Attach to handlebar with cable tie
(BE).
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.
STEF 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.
IH/IPORTAMT: 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 til! 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.
STEF 7: Add Motor Oil to Engine
The tiller Is shipped without q \\ 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. Move the Depth Regulator Lever all
the way down until the highest notch is
engaged. This places the tines in the
“travel” position.
STEF 8: Check Hardware for
Tightness
Check all nuts and screws for tightness.
STEF 9; Check Air Fressure 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”