Troy-Bilt 12235 Owner's manual

Brand: Troy-Bilt

Model: 12235

Category: Mini tillers

Type: Owner's manual

O T_RO_YBILT °

Model

12235

OWNER'SMANUAL

Tiller/Edger

• Safety

• Assembly

• FeaturesandControls

• Operation

• Maintenance

• PartsList

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

DearOwner:

CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofaTiller/Edger.Ithas

beendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogiveyouthe

bestpossibledependabilityandperformance.

PleasecarefullyreadthisManualwhichprovidesinformation

onhowtosafelyandeasilyset-up,operateandmaintainyour

machine.Besure that you andany other operators carefully

follow therecommendedsafety practices at all times. Failure

to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

If you should everhaveanyproblems or questions, please

contact your localauthorized servicedealer or call the Factory.

Seethe backcover of this Manualfor Customer Serviceinfor-

mation.

Wewant to be surethat you arecompletely satisfied at all

times.

See Back Cover for

Customer Service Information

Safety Alert Symbol

This is a safety alertsymbol. It is used in this

manualand on the unit to alert you to potential haz-

ards. When you seethis symbol, read and obeythe

messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safetymes-

sagescould result in personalinjury or property

damage.

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.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-

cals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Table of Contents

SECTION1: SAFETY........................................... 3

Training....................................................................... 3

Preparation................................................................. 3

Operation.................................................................... 4

MaintenancelStorage.................................................. 4

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY........................................ g

UnpackingInstructions ............................................... 5

Assembly Steps.......................................................... 5

SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS..................... 7

SECTION4: OPERATION...................................... 8

Pre-start Preparation.................................................. 8

Stoppingand Starting the Engine............................... 8

Tilling and Cultivating ................................................. 9

Attachments ............................................................... 10

SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 11

EquipmentMaintenance............................................. 11

EngineMaintenance................................................... 11

Tine Removaland Installation..................................... 12

Storage....................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 14

Safetyand OperatingDecals....................................... 14

PARTSLIST ..................................................... 15

INDEX............................................................ 19

CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION.............. BACKCOVER

TOAVOIDINJURY:

READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALLCONTROLS.

KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDSIN PLACEAND

WORKING.

NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO

OPERATEMACHINE.

SHUT OFF ENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE

BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING

REPAIRS.

KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROM MACHINE.

KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGPARTS.

USE EXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLING

THEMACHINETOWARDSYOU.

Safety

SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTORESIDENTSOFCALIFORNIAANDSEVERALOTHERSTATES

UnderCalifornia law,and under the lawsof several other states,you are not permitted tooperatean internalcombustion engine

using hydrocarbon fuels on anyforest, brush, hay,grain, or grass coveredland; or landcoveredby anyflammable agricultural crop

without an enginespark arrester in continuous effective working order.

Theengineon the unit is an internalcombustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a

spark arrester muffler in continuous effectiveworking order. Thespark arrester must be attachedto theengine exhaustsystem in

such a mannerthat flames or heatfrom the systemwill not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to

comply with this regulation is a misdemeanorunder California law (and other states) and may also bea violation of other state

and/or federalregulations, laws,ordinances or codes. Contactyour localfire marshal or forest servicefor specific information

aboutwhich regulations apply in your area.

TRAINING

• Readthis Owner's Manualand the sep-

arateEngineOwner'sManualvery care-

fully beforeoperating this equipment. Be

completely familiar with the controls and

the proper use of theequipment. Know

how to stop the unit and disengagethe

controls quickly. AreplacementManual

is availablebycontacting your authorized

dealeror the Factory.

• Neverallow children or untrained

adults to usethis equipment. Letadults

operatethe unit only if instructed

properly.

• Keepthe areaof operation clearof all

persons, particularly small children and

pets. Keepbystanders at least25 feet

from the areaof operation.

• Keepin mind that theoperator or user

is responsible for accidents or hazards

occurring to other people,their property

andthemselves.

• Familiarizeyourselfwith all of the

safetyand operating decals on this equip-

ment and on anyof its attachments or

accessories.

• Do not run engine in an enclosedarea.

Engineexhaustcontains carbon

monoxide gas, a deadlypoison that is

odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not

operatethis equipment near buildings,

windows, or air conditioning equipment.

• Oo not allow handsor anyother part of

the body or clothing nearthe rotating

tines or near anyother moving part. The

tines begin to rotate forward oncethe

engine is startedand the Throttle/Tines

Leveris squeezed. Thetines continue to

rotate until the operator releasesthe

Throttle/Tines Lever.

• Beforeinspecting or servicing any part

of the equipment, shut off engine, make

sureall moving parts havecome to a

completestop, then disconnect spark

plug wire from spark plug and move wire

awayfrom theplug.

• Donot operatethis equipment ifyou are

under the influenceof alcohol, medication,

or when youare tired or ill.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspectthe areawherethe

equipment is to be used and remove all

foreign objects.

• Makesure that theThrottle/Tines Lever

is releasedand is in the neutral position

beforeyou begin to start theengine.

• Do not operatethe machinewithout

wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid

loosegarments orjewelry that could get

caught in moving parts of the machine or

its engine.

• Do not operatethe equipment when

barefoot or whenwearing sandals,

sneakers,or similar lightweight footwear.

Wearprotective footwear that will protect

your feet and improve footing on all

surfaces.

• Wearapprovedsafety glasseswhenop-

eratingthis equipment. Theoperation of

anypowered machinecan result in for-

eign objects being thrown by high-speed

rotating parts.

• Do not till near underground electric

cables,telephonelines, pipes, or hoses.

If in doubt, contact your utility or tele-

phone companyto locate underground

services.

• Handlefuel with care. It is highly

flammableand hasexplosivevapors.

Takethese precautions:

a. Usean approvedfuel container.

b. Add fuel beforestarting the engine.

Neverremovethe capof the fueltank

or add fuel while the engine is running

or when the engine is hot. Operators

shallnot smoke.

c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, open flames, and sparks away

from the fuel tank and fuel container.

d. Fillfuel tank outdoors and with ex-

treme caution. Neverfill fuel tank

when indoors. Usea funnel or spout

to prevent spillage.

e. Replaceall fuel tank andfuel container

caps securely.

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start

the engine,but move themachine away

from the areaof spillageand avoid cre-

ating any source of ignition until fuel

vapors havedissipated.

• Nevermake adjustments to your equip-

ment when the engine is running or spark

plug wire is connected(unless specifically

recommendedin Owner'sManual).

Operator's Position

LEFTand RIGHTsidesofthe tiller are

fromthe operator'spositionbehindthe

handlebar (unlessnotedotherwise).

OPERATION

• Thecorrect operator's position iswhen

you are standing behind and gripping

handlebar,facing forward toward the

engine. Donot leavethis position while

using theThrottle/Tines Lever.

Section1: Safety

• Do not put handsor feet nearor under

rotating parts.

• Exerciseextremecaution when on or

crossing gravel drives,walks or roads.

Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic.

Do not carry passengers.

• After striking a foreign object,stop the

engine,let all moving parts come to a

completestop, disconnect thespark plug

wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug, then carefully inspectthe ma-

chinefor damage. Repairthedamage

before restarting andoperating the

machine.

• Exercisecaution to avoidslipping or

falling.

• Ifthe machine should start to vibrate

abnormally,stop the engine. Disconnect

the spark plug wire and prevent it from

touching the plug. Checkimmediately for

the cause. Vibration is generallya

warning of trouble. Fixthe problem

before usingthe equipment again.

• Stop the engine,disconnect the spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug whenever you leavethe equip-

ment, beforeunclogging thetines, or

when making anyrepairs, adjustments or

inspections.

• Takeall possible precautionswhen

leavingthe machine unattended. Always

stop the engine. Disconnectthe spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching the

plug.

• Beforecleaning, repairing, or in-

specting, stop the engineand make cer-

tain all moving parts havestopped. Dis-

connectthe spark plug wire and prevent it

from touching the spark plug to avoid ac-

cidental starting.

• Neveroperateequipment without

proper guards, plates,or other protective

safetydevices in place.

• Do not run theengine in an enclosed

area. Theexhaustfumes from the engine

contain extremely dangerouscarbon

monoxide gas. Thisgas iscolorless,

odorless,tastelessand deadly poisonous.

• Keepchildren and pets away.

• Beawarethat the equipment may unex-

pectedlybounce upwardorjump forward

if the tines should strike extremely hard

packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried ob-

stacles such as largestones, roots or

stumps. If you are in doubt about the

tilling conditions, alwaysusethe fol-

lowing operatingprecautionsto assist

you in maintaining control of the

equipment:

a. Standbehind the equipment, using

both hands on the handlebar. Relax

your arms, but usea securehand

grip.

b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working

graduallydeeperwith eachpass.

c. Clearthe tilling areaof all large stones,

roots, and other debris.

In an emergency,stop the tines byre-

leasingthe Throttle/Tines Leveron the

handlebar. Tostop the engine,move

the engineOnlOff switch to OFF.

• Do not overloadthe machine'scapacity

by attempting to till too deeplyattoo fast

a rate.

• Neveroperatethe equipment on slip-

pery surfaces. Look behind and usecare

whenbacking up.

• Do not operatethe equipment on a

slopethat is too steep for safety. When

on slopes, slow down and make sureyou

havegood footing.

• Neverallow bystanders nearthe unit.

• Only useattachments andaccessories

that are factory-approved.

• Neveroperatethe equipment without

good visibility or good light.

• Neveroperatethe unit if you aretired,

or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,

or medication.

• Do not tamper with the engine gov-

ernor settings on the machine;the gov-

ernor controls the maximum safeoper-

ating speedand protects the engine and

all other moving parts from damage

causedby engine overspeed. Authorized

serviceshall be sought if a problem

exists.

• Do not touch engineparts which may

be hot from operation. Allow parts to

cool before inspecting, cleaningor

repairing.

• Remember:you can stop the tines by

releasingtheThrottle/Tines Lever. Move

the engineOn/Offswitch to OFFto shut

the engineoff.

• Neve[transport this machine whenthe

engEneis running.

• Terminalsand non-insulated electrical

parts shallbe protected against shorting

during normal servicing, refueling or

lubrication.

• Use extremecaution when reversing or

pulling the machinetoward you.

• Start the engine carefullyaccording to

instructions and with feet well awayfrom

thetines.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

• Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-

sories in safeworkingcondition.

• Checkall nuts, bolts, andscrews atfre-

quent intervalsfor proper tightness to be

sureequipment is in safe working

condition,

• Neverstore equipment with fuel in fuel

tank inside a building wherefumes may

reachan open flame or spark (hotwater

and spaceheaters,furnaces, clothes

dryers, stoves,electric motors, etc.).

• Allow the engineto cool beforestoring

the equipment.

• Keep the engine freeof grass, leaves,

or greaseto reducethe chanceof a fire

hazard.

• Store gasolinein a cool, well-ventilated

area,safelyawayfrom anyspark- or

flame-producing equipment. Storegaso-

line in an approvedcontainer,safelyaway

from the reachof children.

• Neverperform maintenancewhen

engine is running or spark plug wire is

connectedunless instructed to do so.

• Iffuel tank must be drained,do so

outdoors.

• Follow manufacturer's recommenda-

tions for safe loading, unloading,trans-

port and storage of machine.

Assembly

To prevent personal injury or property

damage, donot startthe engine untilall

assembly steps are complete and you

haveread andunderstandthesafetyand

operatinginstructionsin thismanual.

Contact with rotating tines or other

movingpartscancauseserious personal

injury.

Before installing or removing attach-

ments, or adjustingor servicing the ma-

chine, stop the engine, let all moving

parts come to a completestop, discon-

nect the spark plug wire and move the

wire awayfrom thespark plug.

STEP2: InspectandTighten

Hardware

Checkall nuts, bolts and screws on your

unit and tighten as needed. NOTE:Usea

7/16" socketwith an extensionto check

hardwareat endsof handlebar.

ToolsNeededto Checkfor Loose

Hardware:

• Adjustable wrench

• Slotted-headscrewdriver

• Phillips-headscrewdriver

• 7/16"socket and extension

IMPORTANT:Donot tighten engine gov-

ernor screw (D, Figure2). It isfactory-

adjusted for proper engineoperation.

INTRODUCTION

Readthese instructions in their entirety

beforeyou attempt to assembleor op-

erateyour new equipment.

IMPORTANT:Thecorrect mixture of un-

leadedautomotive gasolineand two-cycle

motor oil (a24:1 ratio of gasolinetotwo-

cycleoil) must be addedto thefuel tank

beforestarting theengine. See instruc-

tionsin thisSection.

UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect your machine immediately. If

youfind or suspect damageto the carton

or contents, contact your local authorized

dealeror the Factoryfor assistance.

2. Removeany packing material. Check

for small parts beforediscarding the

packing material.

3. Looseparts includethe following:

(2) Long Bushings

(Packedin a separateplastic bag)

4. Perform theassembly on aclean, level

surface. Becareful not to severelybend

anyof thecontrol cableson theunit.

5. Before startingany assembly steps,

disconnectthe engine spark plugwire

from the sparkplug.

Figure I: Loosenhandlebarknobsand

unfoldhandlebar. Slide plastic ties tothe

locationsshown,

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust

Handlebar

IMPORTANT: Becareful notto pinch any

wires or cables while unfolding and ad-

justing the handlebar.

1. Loosenthe two handlebarknobs (A,

Figure1) and unfold the handlebarinto

theoperating position. Donot useforce

-- if thereis binding, continue to loosen

the knobs.

2. Thereare two height settings holesin

the upper handlebar.Theunit isshipped

with the handlebarknobs in the lowest

height setting holes= If this height is cor-

rect for you, simply tighten the two han-

dlebar knobs. If a higher setting is de-

sired, reposition the handlebarknobs,

mounting screws and washers in the

other set of holes=

3. Checkthe locations of the threeplastic

ties (C,Figure1). Theties must be posi-

tioned asshown.

NOTE:Thereisjust onehandlebarstorage

position - folded over the engineas origi-

nally shipped.

Figure2: Donot adjustor tightenthe engine

governorscrew,

Gasoline and its vapors are highly

flammable and explosive. Keep gaso-

line away from possible ignition

sources.

• Do not smokewhile mixing the gaso-

line and two-cycle oil together or

whenfilling thefuel tank.

• Never fill fuel tankwhenengineisrun-

ningor hot.

Failuretofollow theseprecautionscould

result in the fuel igniting, causing per-

sonal injury or propertydamage.

STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline

and Two-Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank

IMPORTANT:Readthe separateEngine

Owner'sManualbefore starting the

engine.

I. Useclean, highquality 2-cycle oil,

NMMATC-WII orTC-W3. DONOTUSE

MULTI-VISCOSITYOIL!

2. Usefresh, clean, unleadedregular,

unleadedpremiumor reformulatedau-

tomotivegasolineonly. DONOTUSE

LEADEDGASOLINE.

Section2: Assembly

Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE

(Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasolineto

1 part two-cycle oil)

O.S. Gas U.S. Oil

1 Gal. 5 oz.

2 Gal. 11 oz.

Metric Petrol MetricOil

4 liters 167 ml

8 liters 333 ml

NOTE:Do not usegasoline containing methanol (wood al-

cohol). Fuelcontaining up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)or up to

15% MTBE(Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether)may be used, but re-

quires specialcarewhen the engine is not usedfor extended

periods. See"STORAGE"instructions in EngineOwner's

Manualfor additional information.

3. The fuel/oil mixratio is 24:1 with theuseof a NMMA clas-

sifiedoil. Fornew engines,use twice thenormal oil quantity

for thefirst gallon of fueL NOTE:Dueto differences in fuel and

oil availabilityworldwide, Tecumsehrecommends a 16:1 mix

ratio if NMMAoil is notavailable.

4. Donotmix fuel directly in engine fuel tank. Always usea

clean,safety-approvedfuel container.

• ToMix:

A. Fill aclean, approvedcontainer one quarter full with rec-

ommended gasoline.

B.Add recommendedamount of oil per Chart 1: FUEL

MIXTURE.

C. Screw capon container and shakevigorously. Thenun-

screw capand fill container with gasoline per

Chart 1: FUELMIXTURE. Screw on capand shakeagain.

Oncemixed,oil and gasolinewill not separate.

• To Fill FuelTank:

A. Enginemustbecool. Cleanareaaround fueltank capand

remove cap. Inserta cleanfunnel into thefuel tank.

B.Slowly pour gasoline/oil mixture into fuel tank. Filltank no

higher than 1/2" from top of tank to allow for gasolineex-

pansion. Install fuel capand cleanup anyfuel spills.

FeaturesandControls

KNOWYOUREQUIPMENT

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDALL SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUREQUIPMENT.Knowthe location and function

of all features and controls on the equipment. Savethis manualfor future reference.

Beforeoperating yourmachine, carefully read and under-

standall safety,controls,and operatinginstructionsin this

Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual and on the

decalson themachine.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious

personalinjury.

TILLERIEDGER CONTROLS

HandlebarHeightAdjustmentKnob(B, Figure5)

Twoheight settings, plus a storage position are available.

Referto Assembly Steps,STEPI in Section2 for adjustment

instructions.

TillingDepthAdjustmentKnob(C, Figure5)

Looseningtheknob enablesyou to move thewheelbracket

(K) up or down on the heightadjustment bar (L). This con-

troisthetillingdepth.

IMPORTANT:Do not movethe wheel bracketany higher than

thetop of the adjustment bar.

AdjustableTinePatterns (D, Figure5)

Thefour tine sections are assembledatthe factory for max-

imum performance under a wide varietyof conditions. If

needed,the tines can bearranged for narrowertilling or close

cultivating. Thetines canalso be arrangedto till very stony

soil. SeeAdjusting TinePatternsin Section 4 for details.

CarryingHandle(E, Figure5)

Whenthehandlebar isfolded in thestorage position the unit

canbe carried by thecarrying handle. Thecarrying handle

also servesasa tie-down anchor point.

EdgerAttachment(Optional- notshown)

An EdgerAttachment is availableto makeclean, sharpedges

next to walkways, driveways, paths,plantedareas, patios,

etc. SeeAttachments in Section4 for more information.

L ENGINEDETAIL

Figure5: Features andcontrols.

ENGINECONTROLS

EngineOn/OffSwitch(A, Figure5)

Usethe engine On/OffSwitch tostart or stop the engine. See

Starting and Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the Engine

Owner'sManualfor details.

Throttle/TinesLever(G, Figure5)

Squeezethisleverto start tinerotation and tovary thetine

speed. Releasethe leverto stop all tine motion. SeeStarting

and Stopping the Enginein Section 4for details.

IMPORTANT:Do not squeezethis leverwhenstarting the

engine.

EngineRecoil StartRope(F, Figure5)

Usethe recoil start ropeto start theengine. SeeStarting and

Stopping the Enginein Section 4 andthe EngineOwner's

Manualfor details.

FuelPrimer Bulb(M, Figure5)

Usethe fuel primer bulb to help start the engineunder certain

conditions. See Starting and Stopping the Enginein Section

4 and the EngineOwner'sManualfor details.

Operation

Beforeoperating the unit carefully read

and understandall safety, control and

operating instructionsin this Manual,

the separate Engine Owner's Manual

andthedecals onthe machine.

Failure to follow these instructionscan

resultin seriouspersonalinjury.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Beforestarting the engine,perform the

following checks and services:

1. Disconnectthe spark plug wire from

the spark plug,

2. Movethe engineOn/Offswitch to the

OFFposition.

3. Checkthethreeplastic cableties (J,

Figure5)= Besurethat cables andtiesare

positioned as shown. Donot kink or

pinch thecontrol cables in the handlebar.

4. Adjust handlebar heightto desiredpo-

sition (seeAssembly Steps,STEP 1:in

Section 2).

5. Checkhardwarefor tightness.

GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND

ITSVAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.

Follow the gasoline safety rules in this

Manual (Section1) and in the separate

EngineOwner'sManual.

Failure tofollow gasolinesafetyinstruc-

tions can result in serious personal

injuryandpropertydamage.

6. Add thecorrect fuel mixture (seeAs-

sembly Steps,STEP3: in Section 2).

7. Adjust the tilling depth asfollows:

a. Loosentilling depthadjustment

knob (A,Figure6).

Move wheelbracket (B, Figure6)

up in relation to the height adjust-

ment bar (C). Moving the bracket

upward results in shallower tilling,

which is recommendedfor initial

use.

IMPORTANT:Donot movethe

wheel bracketany higher than the

top of the adjustment bar.

Figure6

c. Retightenthe depth adjustment

knob.

8. Reconnectthe spark plug wire.

STOPPING AND

STARTING THE ENGINE

Stopping the Engine

Tostop the engine,move the engine

OnlOff Switch (A,Figure5) to the OFF

position.

Do not squeezethe Throttle/TinesLever

while startingengine.

Tinesmaypropelthe machineforward if

the enginespeed isadvancedfrom idle.

Failure to complycan result in personal

injuryor propertydamage.

Starting the Engine

1. Move engineOn/Off Switchto ON.

2. Determinewhich of thenext three

starting conditions to use:

FirstTime Starting:

Use this starting method to start a new

engine for thefirst time, or after run-

ning out of gas, or after extended

storage. Usethumb and forefinger to

squeezethe sideof the primer bulb that

is in line with the light colored rib on

the primer body, asshown in Figure7

(High-Volume Priming Position).

Squeezethe primer bulb six (6) times.

This process removesair from the

priming system. As fuelenters the

priming system, the priming action will

feelmore firm.

Figure 7

High-Volume

Priming Position

Standard-Volume

Priming Position

ColdStarting:

Usethis starting method after the unit

hasbeen sitting or hasbeen in brief

storage,and has fuel in thetank. Use

the Standard-VolumePriming Position

(Figure7) and push in top of primer

bulb two (2) times for above55% or

three (3) times if below 55%

WarmStarting:

Do not usethe primer to restart the

engineafter it has beenstopped after

running and has notcooled completely.

3. Standwith your feet posi-

tioned safelyawayfrom the _;_._

tines (Figure8). Holdthe J_/_ _

upper handlebarwith one _ '_'

hand. Usethe other hand

to pull the recoil start

rope out slowly until you

feelresistance. Letrope

rewind slowly. Then,

quickly pull the rope all

theway out. Dothis

up to ten (10) times.

Letthe start rope

rewind slowly and

completely eachtime.

Allow the engineto warm Figure8

up for severalseconds.

If engineeither fails to start or to continue

running, push in primer bulb two (2)

times. Graspstarter rope and pull with a

rapid, full stroke, up to ten (10) times.

Section4: Operation

Figure9: "A". all four tinegangs in standardpattern; "B". twooutergangs removed for narrowtilling; "C" - the twoinnergangs have

beenswappedforstonytilling conditions.

TROUBLESHOOTING:Pushthe primer

bulb in two (2) more times. Using a rapid

full stroke, pull out the starting rope up to

ten (10) times. If engine still doesnot

start, wait 15 minutes. Donot prime

enginefurther. Graspstart rope and pull

witha rapid, full stroke up to ten (10)

times.

Keepawayfrom rotatingtines. Rotating

tineswill causeseriouspersonalinjury.

TILLING AND CULTIVATING

Useyour machineto breakup sod, pre-

pare seedbedsand for cultivating in gar-

densand flower beds. It is easyto op-

erate,but it is important that you start out

slowly and readthis Section thoroughly

before putting it to use. Letthe machine

do most of the work. Thetines will pull

the machineforward, letting you adjust

forward speedby pressing down or lifting

the handlebar.

1. Rollthe machine to the work area.

2. Adjust the tilling depthto the desired

position (see Pre-Start Preparation,pre-

vious page).

3. Start the engine (seeStopping and

Starting theEngine,previous page).

Standbehind the handlebarand push

down on thehandlebarto raise thetines

off the ground.

Squeezethe Throttle/Tines Lever- the

engine should speedup and the tines

start rotating. Releasethe Throttle/Tines

Leverto return to idle, thetines should

stop rotating or they may rotate very

slowly. Lowering them backto the

ground should stop anyrotation.

NOTE: If tines continue to rotate when

engine is idling, eitherthe idle speedis

too high or the centrifugal clutch is mal-

functioning. Ifthis occurs, contact the

Factoryor your local authorizeddealer.

4. Squeezethe Throttle/Tines Leverto

start the tines rotating. Lowerthe tines to

begin tilling. Firmlyhold the handlebarto

prevent the machinefrom moving for-

ward too quickly and to allow enough

time for the tines to dig deeplyenough.

Adjust engine speedto suit the tilling

conditions. Rememberthat the rotating

tines helpto pull the machineforward.

Useslower speedsand a shallow depth

setting when learning to usethe unit and

wheneveryou are tilling on hard,rough or

unevenground.

5. Do not try to till too deeply in the first

pass through sod or very hard ground. If

the machinejumps or bucks, usea shal-

lower depth setting and reducethe engine

speed. With eachsuccessivepass,till

more deeply.

6. Apply downward pressure on the han-

dlebar for shallower tilling. Lift the han-

dlebar to dig more deeply. If the machine

stays and tills in one spot, try swinging

the handlebarfrom side to sideto start

moving forward again.

7. Foreasiertilling, water very hard soil a

few days beforetilling. Avoidworking

soggy or wet soil. Wait a day or two after

heavyrain for the ground to dry.

Cultivating

1. Cultivating is shallow tilling that dis-

rupts weeds and aeratesthe upper crust

of soil.

2. Do not till deeperthan I"-2" to avoid

injuring nearbyplant roots. Cultivate

often, so that weedsdo not grow large

and cause needlesstangling in the tines.

3. With careful planning, you canspace

the seedrows far enough apartto allow

sufficient room for the machineto culti-

vate after the plants havegrown.

AdJustingTine Patterns

Dependingupon the tilling project, you

havea choice of threetine patterns:

Wide (Standard) Tine Pattern - As

shipped from the factory,the unit is set

up for general tilling and cultivating. This

I0" wide fine pattern (themaximum tilling

width) uses all four tine sections

(A,Figure9). See TineRemovaland In-

stallation in Section 5 for detailedinforma-

tion on how to set up this tine pattern.

Narrow Tine Pattern- Fora narrow,

4-I12" tilling width, removetheoutside

tine sectionon the left- and right-sides

(B,Figure9). See TineRemovalandln-

stallation in Section 5 for detailedinforma-

tion on how to set up this tine pattern.

Stony Soil TinePattern- Whentilling

deeply in stony soil, stones may become

jammed betweenthe inner tines and the

machine hood. This pattern swapsthe

two inner tines to minimizejamming (c,

Figure9). See TineRemovaland Installa-

tion in Section 5 for detailedinformation

on howto set up this tinepattern.

Section4: Operation

TILLING PATTERNS

1. Whenpreparing a seedbed,go over the samepath twicein

thefirst row, then overlapone-half the machinewidth on each

successivepass (Figure10).

2. After going up and down the rows in one direction, make

second passesat a right angleacross the original passes

(Figure11). Again,overlapeach passto thoroughly pulverize

the entireseedbedarea. In very hard ground, it maytake three

or four passesbeforethe desireddepth isachieved.

3. If your garden is not wide enough to tilllengthwise and then

crosswise, then first overlap byone-half the machinewidth,

followed by successivepassesatone-quarter machinewidth.

This overlapping method assuresthorough tilling.

Figure 10: Usean overlap

techniqueoneverypass.

Figure 11:Make asecondset

ofpassesat a rightangle over

the firstset ofpasses,

ATTACHMENTS

Thefollowing Tiller/Edgerattachments areavailablewhere theTiller/Edger was purchased. Seeyour authorizeddealeror contact the

Factoryfor details.

Power Lawn Rake Attachment - Model 12575

ThePower LawnRakewill help keep

your lawn healthy andvigorous.

Mattedgrass anddebris not

only looks unattractive, but

stifles lawngrowth and

overall health. This attach-

ment mounts without tools

andfeatures dozensof

tempered steel"fingers"

that spring off the surface

to penetrateand loosen

mattedgrass without dis-

turbing root growth. An 18"-wide

swathcovers a large lawn areaquickly.

Lawn Aerator Attachment - Model 12574

Helps promote healthy,denselawns

by aeratingand loosening the

soil to contribute to better root

growth, Fourtempered steel

tines puncture thesurface

of the lawn, letting nutri-

ents more easily reachthe

roots, Assembleswithout

tools, Whenmounted, it

takesthe placeof the

standard tine sections.

EDGERATTACHMENT- MODEL12601

TheEdgerAttachment makesclean

sharpedges nextto walkways,

driveways, paths,planted

areaspatios,etc.

Maintenance

Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicing

the machine, shut off engine, let all

movingparts come to a complete stop,

disconnectthesparkplugwire and move

thewire awayfrom the sparkplug.

Failure to follow these instructionscan

result in personal injury or property

damage.

EQUIPMENTMAINTENANCE

Transmission Maintenance

Thetransmissionwas lubricated atthe

factory and should not require anyfurther

lubrication.

However,you shouldcheck the lubricant

levelafter the first five (5) hours of opera-

tionand every twenty-five (25) operatin9

hours thereafter.If needed,usea high-

quality,automotive-grade petroleum-base

grease.

Before tipping engine or equipment to

service transmission, drain fuel from

tankby runningengine until fuel tank is

empty.

Tocheckthetransmission:

1. Stoptheengine, let it cool and discon-

nect thespark plug wire.

2. Placethe machine down on its left side

sothe right end of the tine shaft facesup.

3. Removethe right-side tines (see Tine

Removaland Installation in this Section).

4. Cleanthe transmission housing.

5. Removethe threethreaded plugs (A, B

and C, Figure14) from the transmission.

Lubricant should be visible in thetop two

holes (B and C). If so, replaceall three

Figure 14:Transmissionlubricantcheckand

fill locations.

REQUIREDMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

REQUIREDMAINTENANCE Before After Every

Each Each 25

Use Use Hours

CheckTightnessof BoltsandNuts

CleanEngineCoolingSystem

CheckTransmissionLubricant • (1)

ServiceAirFilter • (2)

InspectSparkPlug

CleanMachine

CleanEngineExhaustPorts

(seeFactoryor authorizedDealer)

CleanTineShaft

(1)- Afterfirst five (5) hours of use.

(2) - Cleandaily whenconditions are

extremely dusty or dirty.

(3)- Checkspark plug annually or every 100

operating hours.

plugs. If lubricant is needed,proceedas

follows.

Tolubricate thetransmission:

I. Placethe nozzleof a standard grease

gun (D, Figure14) firmly againstthe rim

of the middle hole (B) and add grease

until it begins to seepfrom the bottom

hole (A). Reinstallthe plug in the bottom

hole (A). Nextapply greaseto the top fill

hole (C)until it beginsto seepfrom the

middle hole (B). Reinstallthe plugs in the

middle (B) and top (C) holes.

2. Beforereinstalling the tines, usea fine

grade sandpaperto cleanany rust off the

fine shaft. Applya few drops of oil to the

fine shaft to makefuture fine removal

easier,

Other Lubrication Points

• HandlebarAdjustment Knobs: Spray

occasionallywith a silicone type

lubricant.

• Throtfie/Tines LeverCable: Squeezethe

leverclosed and spray a lubricant into

the cablearea.

• TineShaft: After eachuse,removethe

tines, cleanthefine shaftwith sandpaper

andapplya light coatof oil to thefine

shaft.

Every End

75 of

Hours Season

• (3)

Hardware

Beforeeachuse, checkthat all hardware

is in placeand tightened securely.

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Engine Lubrication

Theengine is atwo-cycle engine. Lubri-

cation is provided bymixing two-cycleoil

with unleadedregular gasolineasde-

scribed in the AssemblySection. At-

tempting to operatethe engineon gaso-

line alonewill causethe engineto over-

heatand seizeup.

Engine Air Filter

It is extremely important that air filter ser-

vice be performed according to the main-

tenanceschedule. Referto the separate

EngineOwner'sManualfor inspection and

cleaning instructions.

IMPORTANT:Neverrun enginewithout air

filter assemblyproperlyinstalled.

Carburetor AdJustment

Do not tamper with the engine governor

screwwhich is factory-set for the proper

engine speed. Overspeedingthe engine

beyond the factory high speed setting

can be dangerous and will void the

engine warranty. Authorized service

shallbe soughtif a problemexists.

Section5: Maintenance

_ efore inspecting, cleaningor servicingthe machine, shutoffengine, wait for movingpartsto stop,dis-

connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfrom sparkplug.

Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

If the engine is running poorly or haslow

power while tilling, an adjustment to the

carburetor may solvethe problem. How-

ever,first inspect and servicethe spark

plug and theair filter before making a

carburetor adjustment. If the enginecon-

tinues to run poorly (and the fuel mixture

is fresh), proceedto thefollowing carbu-

retor adjustment instructions.This fac-

tory-engineered instruction is designedto

provide continued optimum engine oper-

ating performance afterthe enginebreak-

in period,which is approximately 5 to 10

hours. Theadjustment, when properly

performed asdescribed below, will not

void the enginewarranty. A common

screwdriver is needed. Ifyou prefer,see

an authorized enginedealerfor

adjustment.

Prior to CarburetorAdjustment:

Thetemperatureofthemuffler and adja-

cent engine areas may exceed 150OF

(65oC). Contactmay causeburns. Avoid

these areas. Remove the spark plug

lead andgroundthelead totheengineto

preventaccidentalstartsandfires.

Failure to do this could cause personal

injury.

1. Letengine cool for 30 minutes before

continuing.

2. From theoperator's position behind the

handlebar,lay themachine down on its

left side (muffler side).

Carburetor Adjustment:

1. Locatethe carburetor idlemixture

screw (Figure15). It is directly under the

air filter and is black.

Do Not AdjustSilver-ColoredScrew.

2. Turnthe black idle mixture screw 1/16

of a turn clockwise.

3. Return the unit to itsnormal upright

operating position and reconnectthe

spark plug wire.

If theenginecontinues to run poorly, con-

tact an authorized enginedealer.

SparkPlug

Inspectthespark plug annuallyor every

100 operating hours according to the in-

structions in the separateEngineOwner's

Manual. Checkthat the gap is set at .030".

ForreplacementuseChampion RCJ-6Yor

equivalent (a resistor spark plug must be

used for replacement).

CoolingSystem

It is important tofrequently checkand

remove grass clippings, dirt and other

debris that accumulateson theengine,

cooling fins, air intakescreen and on

leversand linkages. This helpsto ensure

adequateair cooling and correct engine

speed.

Figure 16: Removering lockpin (A) totake

off tines.

IMPORTANT:Thering lock pin (A, Figure

16) is under spring tension- weargloves

to protect your fingers when removing or

replacingthe ring lock pin.

Avoidcontactwith the cutting edges on

thetines.

Toavoid personal injury when removing

or installing tines, wear heavy work

gloves. The engine must be off, all

moving parts stopped, and the spark

plug wire disconnectedfrom the spark

plugand movedaway from the plug.

TINE REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION

Thetines will wear with useand they

should bereplacedif tilling seemsto take

longer than usualor if the soil is not

being mixed asthoroughly. Also, in addi-

tion to the standard 10"tilling width fine

configuration, the tines canbe arranged

in two other configurations: (I) A narrow,

4112"tilling width for smaller areasand (2)

A specialpattern for stony soil conditions.

Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling

1. Prop the machineforward so it rests

on the front of the tubular carrying

handle. Thework surface should be flat

andfirm.

2. Flipopen the ring (A, Figure16) on the

left side ring lock pin and remove the ring

lock pin.

3. Removethe outer fine section (do not

remove inner fine section) and mark it as

to which side it is from (left or right) and

whether it's anouter or innerfine section.

4. Slide one of the long bushings (B,

Figure17), provided with the unit, onto

the shaft. Insertthe ring lock pin through

the rounded sideof the tine shaft and

snapthe ring down overthe shaft (see

DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure4, in

Section 2).

5. Repeatthis procedure on the opposite

side.

Primer Bulb

Primer Line

-- Idle Speed Screw (Silver)

- Idle Mixture Screw (Black)

Fuel Line

12 Figure15: Idle MixtureScrew canbe adjusted.

Section5: Maintenance

_ efore inspecting, cleaningorservicingthe machine,shutoff engine,wait for movingpartsto stop,dis-

connectsparkplug wire and movewire awayfrom sparkplug.

Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

Figure 17: Narrowtilling tinepositions.

ArrangingTines

for StonySoil Conditions

1. Prop the machineforward so itrests

on the front of thetubular carrying

handle. Thework surfaceshould be flat

andfirm.

2. Removethe ring lockpin (A, Figure16)

from both sides of the unit. Removeboth

outer fine sections. Mark eachsection as

a left or right side tine andwhether it is

an inner or outer section.

3. Removethe inner tine sections and

swap their positions (the inner right-side

sectiongoes onto the left sideof the ma-

chine, and the inner left-sidegoes onto

the right side of the machine).

Figure 18: Stonysoil tinepattern.

4. Reinstallthetwo outertine sections on

thesidesfrom which theywere removed

(Figure18).

5. Insert the ring lock pins throughthe

rounded side of thefine shafts and snap

therings down over theshafts (see

DETAIL- RingLock Pin,Figure4,

Section 2).

ToReplace Wornfine Sections:

Thetines are excessivelyworn if tilling

takesmuch longer than beforeand the

soil is not being mixed thoroughly

enough.

1. Prop themachine forward so it rests

on thefront of thetubular carrying

handle. Thework surface should be flat

and firm.

2. Removethe ring lock pin (A, Figure16)

from both sides of the unit. Removethe

old tine sections and replacethem with

newtine sections. Referto Figure16 and

thetine pattern shown in the Parts List

for tine pattern details. Insert the ring

lock pins through the rounded side of the

fine shafts and snapthe ring over the

shaft (seeDETAIL- RingLock Pin,Figure

4, in Section 2).

• Never store your equipment when

there is fuel mixturein thefuel tank.

• Never place yourequipmentnear any

sourceof sparksor openflame (such

as from a hot water heater, a space

heater orclothesdryer).

Failure to comply can result in serious

personalinjuryor propertydamage.

STORAGE

IMPORTANT:It is importantto prevent

gum depositsfrom forming in essential

fuel systemparts such as carburetor,fuel

filter,fuel hose, or tankduring storage.

Also, experienceindicatesthat alcohol-

blendedfuels (calledgasoholor using

ethanolor methanol) canattract moisture

which leadsto separationand formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gascan

damagethefuel systemof an enginewhile

in storage.

Off-Season Storage Procedure

1. Drainthe fuel tank of all of the gaso-

line/two-cycle oil mixture. NOTE:Donot

usea fuel mixture that is older thanone

season in order to avoidvarnish deposits

throughout the fuel system. Disposeof

thefuel mixture properly.

2. Start engine and run until fuel mixture

is used up. This will prevent poor perfor-

mancefrom stalefuel when your equip-

ment istaken out of storage.

NOTE: If"Gasohol" has beenused, com-

pleteaboveinstructions and then put 1/2

pint of gasolineproperly mixed with two-

cycleoil (seeFuelMixing Chart) into fuel

tank and repeataboveinstructions.

NOTE: Fuelstabilizer (such as STA-BIL)

is an acceptablealternativein minimizing

theformation of fuel gum deposits during

storage. Add stabilizerto thefuel mixture

in the fuel tank or the fuel storage con-

tainer. Alwaysfollow the mix ratio in-

structions on the stabilizercontainer.

Runengine at least 10 minutes after

adding stabilizerto allow thestabilizer to

reachthe carburetor. Donot drain the

gastank and carburetor if usingfuel

stabilizer.

3. Letengine cool down after fuel mixture

hasbeen usedup. Cleandirt anddebris

from engine cooling fins, linkageand

other enginesurfaces.

4. Pull starter handle slowly until resis-

tance isfelt due to compression pressure,

thenstop. Releasestarter tension slowly

to prevent enginefrom reversing due to

compression pressure.This position will

close both the intake and exhaustports to

prevent corrosion of the piston and

cylinder bore.

5. Removetines. Cleanall soil and debris

from dust coversand tine shaft. Lubri-

catetine shaftwith light oil. Replace

tines.

6. Coverengineand store equipment in a

dry, sheltered location.

Section5: Maintenance

_ efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shutoffengine, wait formovingpartsto stop,dis-

connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfrom sparkplug.

Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Beforeperforming any of the corrections in this TroubleshootingChart, referto the appropriate information contained in this Manual

andthe EngineOwner'sManualfor thecorrect safety precautionsand servicing procedures. Contactyour local authorized Engine

Service Dealerfor engine service. Contact your localauthorized dealerfor serviceproblems with the machine.

Engine does not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.

2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.

3. Stale fuel mixture.

4. Priming procedure not correct.

5. Dirty air filter(s).

6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.

7. On/Off Switch in OFF position.

1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.

2. Check fuel tank, Add fuel mixture.

3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

4. Refer to starting procedure in manual,

5. Clean or replace air filters.

6, Replace spark plug,

7. Move On/Off Switch to ON.

Engine runs poorly or 1. Fouled spark plug, 1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug,

has low power under 2. Dirty air filter(s), 2. Clean or replace dirty air filters,

tilling conditions. 3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture, Add fresh mixture.

4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 4. Adjust carburetor, See Manual.

Engine overheats, 1. Engine cooling fins clogged. 1. Remove dirt and debris from fins.

2. Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture, 2. Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.

Tines stop rotating, 1. Object wedged between tines and hood. 1. Remove wedged object,

2. Internal transmission problem. 2. Authorized service dealer.

SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS

Decalsarenot shown at full size, SeeParts List pagesfor reordering information,

Ontop,left.side tine shield

Onmar, left.side

tine shield

Onrear, right.side tine

shield

Ontop ofhandlebar

Onright.side handlebar

Model 12235 PartsList

A /

14, 15

/ 23

11,12 _ 22

TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY

Ref# Pa_ #

1 1915039

1915040

1983632

1918307

1983731

1983636

1983637

1904416

9 1909923

10 1185741

11 1111600

Description Qty.

TransmissionCase- left-side,

(IncL pressed-in bushing) ............ I

TransmissionCase- right-side.

(IncL pressed-in bushing) ............ I

Oil Seal ............................. 2

Worm Input ShaftAssembly ............. I

Input Bearing ........................ 2

Thrust Bearing ....................... I

BallBearing .......................... I

ShaftAssembly. (Incl. pressed-on worm

gear andtwo ring lock pins) ........... I

Oil Seal, Input ........................ I

Plug, 118 ............................ 3

Hex Screw,114-20x 718(five locations,

identified as "A" on transmission case) ., 5

Ref# Pa_ #

12 1100069

1817146

1983635

1983640

1983641

1983642

1983638

1107381

1983663

1909486

1747166

1915055

1983713

Description Qty.

Hex Screw,1/4-20 x 1 (three locations,

identified as"B" on transmission case) ,. 3

Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4"-20 ................. 8

Thrust Washer,output (,050") ............ A/R

Thrust Washer,output (,040") ............ A/R

Thrust Washer,input (,020") ............. NR

Thrust Washer,input (,035") ............. NR

Thrust Washer........................ 2

FlatWasher,114 ...................... 2

Hex Hd.Screw, 114-20x 5 .............. 2

Clutch Drum andHub .................. I

Set Screw,114-28x 318................. 4

DustCover .......................... 2

FeltWasher .......................... 2

AIR- As Required

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Model 12235 PartsList

Ref# Part# Description Qty.

1 1918303

3 1909939

4 1918221

5 1917451

6 1918123

7 1750608

8 1731025

9 1909775

13 1763682

14 1918120001

15 1918121001

16 1909720

17 1983663

18 1107381

19 1817146

21 1909487

22 1918124

23 1917773

24 1904553

25 1904549

26 1904552

27 1186292

28 1186387

HandlebarAss'y. (Incl. Refs.3, 4 & 5) ..... 1

Decal- Starting Stabilization ............ 1

Decal-ThrotSe/Tines LeverOperation ..... 1

HandlebarGrip, PVC .................. 2

ThrotSelTines LeverandCable ........... 1

PanHd, Screw,#10-16 x 1-112 .......... 1

SaddleHd,Screw, 5/16-18 x 2 ........... 2

Spacer,Throttle/Tines Lever ............. 1

PlasticWire Tie ...................... 3

Lower Handlebar- Left-Side ............ 1

Lower Handlebar- Right-Side ........... 1

FoamSleeve......................... 1

HexHd, Screw,1/4-20 x 5 .............. 2

FlatWasher,114-20 ................... 2

HexLocknut, 1/4-20 ................... 5

Engine ............................. 1

ClutchRotor and Washer ............... 1

Tine Shield (Incl. Refs. 23, 24, 25 & 26) .,. 1

Decal- Logo ......................... 1

Decal- Warning, Rotating Tines ......... 1

Decal- Warning, Hot Surfaces ........... 1

Decal- Caution,Operation Hazards ....... 1

HexHd, Screw,#10-24 x 112 ............ 2

FlangeLocknuL #10-24 ................ 2

Ref# Part# Description Qty.

1100241

1100807

1909540

1909539

1909712

1909711

Lock Washer,1/4-20 .................. 4

HexCapScrew, 1/4-20 x 2 .............. 4

Outer Tine - Right-HandSide ............ 1

Inner Tine- Right-HandSide ............ 1

Outer Tine - Left-Hand Side ............. 1

Inner Tine- Left-Hand Side ............. 1

1909680001 Wheel B_cket ....................... 1

90077 CarriageBolt ........................ 1

1909835 Knob .............................. 1

1100069 Hex Hd.Screw,l/4-20 x 1 .............. 3

1909517001 Axle ............................... 1

1917754 Wheel .............................. 2

1729775 E-Ring ............................. 4

1904321 RingLock Pin ........................ 2

1981022010 Tine Hood Cover ..................... 1

1763767 Knob .............................. 2

1177038 Lock Washe_5/16 .................... 2

1983648 **Long Bushing ..................... 2

OPTIONALATTACHMENTS

.... 12601 EdgerAttachment .................... 1

.... 12575 PowerLawnRakeAttachment........... 1

.... 12574 LawnAeratorAttachment............... 1

* Order parts from your local authorized engine dealer,Referto engine nameplate

for model/type number,

** Not shown, In hardware bag provided with unit.

Notes

Index

AccessoriesandAttachments ....................... 14

AeratorAttachment ............................... 14

Air Filter ....................................... 11

Assembly ....................................... 5

Carburetor.................................... 7, 12

Control Lever,Throttle/Tines ................ 3, 4, 6, 9, 11

Cultivating .................................... 9, 10

Decals.......................................... 2

EdgerAttachment ................................ 10

Engine

Air Filter ..................................... 11

Carburetor ................................. 7, 12

Cleaning .................................. 11, 13

FuelMixture ........................... 5, 6, 12, 13

FuelPrimer Bulb ...................... 4,8,9,12,14

On/OffSwitch .......................... 4, 8, 14, 16

Operation ..................................... 8

Recoil Start Rope ............................... 8

SparkPlug ............................. 11, 12, 14

Speed ................................... 7, 9, 12

Starting Engine................................. 8

Stopping Engine ................................ 8

Storage ................................ 4, 5, 8, 13

Throttle/Tines Lever .................... 3, 4, 5, 9, 11

Features/Controls................................. 7

FuelMixture ............................. 5, 6, 12, 13

FuelPrimer Bulb ........................ 4, 8, 9, 12, 14

6asoline/Two-Cycle Oil ..................... 5, 6, 12, 13

HandlebarHeight Adjustment ...................... 7,8

Hardware ........................................ 5

LawnAeratorAttachment .......................... 10

Lubrication ..................................... 11

Maintenance.................................... 11

Model/Serial Number ....................... BackCover

Oil/GasolineMixture ....................... 5, 6, 12, 13

Off-SeasonStorage ............................... 11

Operation ....................................... 8

PartsList .................................... 15-17

Power LawnRake ................................ 10

Preparation .................................... 3, 8

RecoilStarter Rope ............................... 98

RepairParts .................................. 15-17

SafetyRules .................................... 3-4

SafetyDecals .................................... 2

Service RecommendationChecklist .................. 11

Spark Plug ............................... 11, 12, 14

Starter Rope ..................................... 8

Stopping/Starting Engine ........................... 8

Storage .................................. 4, 5,8, 13

Tilling ....................................... 9, 10

Tilling DepthAdjustment ............................ 9

Tilling Patterns .................................. 10

Tilling Widths .................................... 9

TineRemoval ................................... 12

Tips/Techniques ............................... 9, 10

Troubleshooting ............................... 9, 14

Unpacking....................................... 5

CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION

OwnerRegistrationCard

Pleasefill out and mail theenclosed owner

registration card. The purposeof this card is

to register eachunit at the factory sothat we

can provideyou with warranty benefitsand in-

formational bulletins.

WarrantyService

Thewarranty statement is included in the unit's literature

package.

Model/Serial Numbers

A Model/Serial Numbersdecalis locatedon thehandlebar.

Forreadyreference,recordthese numbers in the spaces

below.

Dateof Purchase:

Model Number:

;erial Number:

AuthorizedDealerInformation

If you purchased your unit from an authorizeddealer,record

the dealer'saddress and phone number below for ready

reference'.

DealerName:

Address:

Phone:

IMPORTANT:

Left andright sidesofthe unitaredeterminedbystanding

behindthe unit, in theoperator'sposition,andfacing in the

directionof forward travel.

NOTICE:

We reservethe righttochangespecifications,addim-

provementsor discontinuethemanufactureofanyofour

equipmentwithoutnoticeor obligationtopurchasersof our

equipment.

CustomerServiceand TechnicalService

If you havequestions or problems with the

unit, contact your localdealer or the factory.

(Whencalling or writing, provide the

Model/Serial Numbersof the unit.)

ReplacementParts

Factoryspecified replacementparts are

availablefrom your authorizeddealer or di-

rectly from the factory. When ordering

parts, be sureto providethe following:

• Model/Serial Numbersof theunit.

• Partnumber of thepart needed.

• Part Description.

• Quantityneeded.

NOTE:All replacementparts must conform

to our rigid quality specifications.Although

some replacementparts we provide may vary slightly in

shape,color or texture from the original parts, anyvariations

will not affect the fit or performanceof these parts on your

unit.

EngineServiceand Repair

Forengine serviceor repair,contact your

nearestauthorized enginedealer (look in the _._,.

YellowPagesunder "Engines-Gasoline").

The engineis warranted bythe engine man-

ufacturer.Any unauthorizedwork performed

on theengine during the warranty period

may void this warranty. Forcompletede-

tailson theengine warranty, refer to the

engineowner manual.

We urge using only genuine replacement parts, which

meet all the latest requirements. Replacement parts

manufacturedbyotherscouldpresentsafetyhazards,even

thoughtheymay fit onthe unit.

Forcustomerassistance,contactyournearestauthorizeddealer or."

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Troy-Bilt 12235 Owner's manual

Brand: Troy-Bilt

Model: 12235

Category: Mini tillers

Type: Owner's manual

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Troy-Bilt 12235 Owner's manual

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