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DearOwner:
You now own one of the finest standard-rotating-tine tillers
available.Your newtiller allows you to till and cultivate your
garden with ease,and accomplish other property manage-
ment projects aswell. Your tiller is famous for its rugged-
ness,performanceand high-quality engineering. Weknow
you'll enjoy using it.
Pleasecarefully readthis Manual. It tells you how to safely
and easily assemble,operateand maintain your machine
(four tiller models arecovered in this Manual--be sure to
useonly the information that appliesto your model). Be
sure thatyou and any other operators carefully follow the
recommendedsafetypractices atall times. Failureto doso
could result in personal injury or property damage.
Of course, if you should everhaveany problems or ques-
tions, pleasecontact your local authorized dealeror callthe
Factory(seeback cover of this Manual).Wewant to be sure
that you are completely satisfied at all times.
NOTE: Besureto fill out and return the Warranty Registra-
tion Cardthat was suppliedwith this Manual.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service information
SafetyAlertSymbol
This is a safety alertsymbol. It is used in this
manualand on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. Whenyou seethis symbol, read and
obeythe messagethat follows it. Failureto obey
safety messagescould result in personal injury 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
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
SECTION1: SAFETY........................................... 3
SafetyDecals ............................................................. 5
OperatingSymbols..................................................... 5
SECTION2: ASSEMBLY....................................... 6
Attach Handlebar........................................................ 6
Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform .............................. 6
Install ForwardClutch Cable....................................... 7
Install ReverseClutchCable(Models 12209/12210).. 8
CheckLevelof TransmissionGearOil ........................ 9
Add Motor Oilto Engine............................................. 9
CheckHardwarefor Tightness.................................... 9
CheckAir Pressurein Tires ........................................ 9
SECTION3: FEATURES& CONTROLS........................ 10
EngineControls .......................................................... 10
WheelDrive Pins ........................................................ 10
ForwardClutch Bail .................................................... 11
ReverseClutch Control............................................... 11
DepthRegulator Lever................................................ 11
HandlebarHeightAdjustment ..................................... 11
SECTION4: OPERATION...................................... 12
Break-InOperation..................................................... 12
Starting and Stoppingthe Engine............................... 12
OperatingtheTiller ..................................................... 13
Tilling Tips & Techniques........................................... 14
Loadingand Unloadingthe Tiller ................................ 16
SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 17
MaintenanceSchedule................................................ 17
Tiller Lubrication......................................................... 17
Checkfor Oil Leaks..................................................... 17
CheckHardware......................................................... 17
CheckTire Pressure.................................................... 17
Transmission GearOil Service.................................... 17
BoloTines................................................................... 18
CheckingandAdjusting Forward DriveBelt Tension .. 19
ForwardClutch BailAdjustment ................................. 20
CheckingandAdjusting ReverseDrive BeltTension... 20
EngineCleaning.......................................................... 20
Air CleanerService..................................................... 20
EngineOil Service....................................................... 20
Spark Plug Service..................................................... 21
SparkArrester ScreenService.................................... 21
Throttle LeverAdjustment .......................................... 21
Carburetor/GovernorControl Adjustments ................. 21
Off SeasonStorage..................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ............................................... 22
PartsList........................................................ 23
CustomerServiceInformation .................... BackCover
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