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OWNER'SMANUAL

Tiller/Edger
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Before
Owner's

read this
manual

• Safety
• Assembly
• Features and Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List

Model
12097

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

Table of Contents

Dear Owner:
Congratulations on your purchaseof a Tiller/Edger with
Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Pleasecarefully read this Manual which provides information
on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your
machine. Be sure that you and any other operators carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
If you should ever have any problems or questions, please
contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory.
Seethe back cover of this Manual for Customer Service information.
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all
times.

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

Training.......................................................................
Preparation.................................................................
Operation....................................................................
Maintenance/Storage..................................................

3
3
4
4

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

Unpacking Instructions ...............................................
Assembly Steps..........................................................

5
5

SECTION3: FEATURES
ANDCONTROLS
.....................

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

Pre-start Preparation..................................................
Stopping and Starting the Engine ...............................
Tilling and Cultivating .................................................

8
8
9

Using the Edger Attachment ....................................... 10
Attachments ............................................................... 10
SECTION5: MAINTENANCE..................................

See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information

Equipment Maintenance ............................................. 11
Engine Maintenance ................................................... 11
Tine Removaland Installation ..................................... 12
Storage....................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 14
Safetyand Operating Decals....................................... 14

Safety Alert Symbol

PARTSLIST .....................................................

INDEX............................................................

CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION
..............

BACKCOVER

manual
on the
to alertItyou
to potential
his is aand
safety
alertunit
symbol.
is used
in this hazards. When you seethis symbol, read and obey the
messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safety messages could result in personal injury or property damage.
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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.

TO AVOIDINJURY:
• READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
• KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDS IN PLACEAND
WORKING,
• NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO
OPERATEMACHINE.
• SHUT OFF ENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING
REPAIRS,
• KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROM MACHINE.
• KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATINGPARTS.
• USE EXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLING
THE MACHINETOWARDSYOU.

Safety
SPARKARRESTERWARNING TO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop
without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equipped with a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attachedto the engine exhaust system in
such a manner that flames or heatfrom the system will not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to
comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be a violation of other state
and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about which regulations apply in your area.

TRAINING
• Readthis Owner's Manual and the separate Engine Owner's Manual very carefully before operating this equipment. Be
completely familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengagethe
controls quickly. A replacement Manual
is availableby contacting your authorized
dealer or the Factory.
• Never allow children or untrained
adults to usethis equipment. Let adults
operate the unit only if instructed
properly.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and
pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet
from the area of operation.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people,their property
and themselves.
• Familiarizeyourself with all of the
safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or
accessories.
• Do not run engine in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment near buildings,
windows, or air conditioning equipment.
• Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing near the rotating
tines or near any other moving part. The
tines begin to rotate forward once the
engine is started and the Throttle/Tines
Lever is squeezed. The tines continue to
rotate until the operator releases the
Throttle/Tines Lever.
• Before inspecting or servicing any part
of the equipment, shut off engine, make
sure all moving parts havecome to a
complete stop, then disconnect spark

plug wire from spark plug and move wire
away from the plug.
• Do not operate this equipment if you are
under the influence of alcohol, medication,
or when you are tired or ill.

PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
• Make sure that the Throttle/Tines Lever
is releasedand is in the neutral position
before you begin to start the engine.
• Do not operate the machine without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or
its engine.
• Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or when wearing sandals,
sneakers, or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect
your feet and improve footing on all
surfaces.

c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks away
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors and with extreme caution. Neverfill fuel tank
when indoors. Use a funnel or spout
to prevent spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and fuel container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine, but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapors havedissipated.
• Never make adjustments to your equipment when the engine is running or spark
plug wire is connected (unless specifically
recommended in Owner's Manual).

OPERATION
Operator's Position

• Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of
any powered machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high-speed
rotating parts.
• Do not till near underground electric
cables,telephone lines, pipes, or hoses.
If in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate underground
services.
• Handlefuel with care. It is highly
flammable and has explosive vapors.
Takethese precautions:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot. Operators
shall not smoke.

LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller are
from the operator'sposition behindthe
handlebars(unless noted otherwise).

• The correct operator's position is when
you are standing behind and gripping
handlebar,facing forward toward the
engine. Do not leavethis position while
using the Throttle/Tines Lever.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.

Section1: Safety
• Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, let all moving parts come to a
complete stop, disconnect the spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, then carefully inspect the machine for damage. Repairthe damage
before restarting and operating the
machine.
• Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
• If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the plug. Check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble. Fix the problem
before using the equipment again.
• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug whenever you leavethe equipment, before unclogging the tines, or
when making any repairs, adjustments or
inspections.
• Takeall possible precautions when
leaving the machine unattended. Always
stop the engine. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
plug.

• Be awarethat the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward
if the tines should strike extremely hard
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large stones, roots or
stumps. If you are in doubt about the
tilling conditions, always use the following operating precautions to assist
you in maintaining control of the
equipment:
a. Stand behind the equipment, using
both hands on the handlebars. Relax
your arms, but use a secure hand
grip.
b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working
gradually deeper with each pass.
c. Clearthe tilling area of all large stones,
roots, and other debris.
d. In an emergency,stop the tines by releasing the Throttle/Tines Lever on the
handlebar. To stop the engine, move
the engine On/Off switch to OFE
• Do not overload the machine's capacity
by attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
• Neveroperate the equipment on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing up.
• Do not operate the equipment on a
slope that is too steep for safety. When
on slopes, slow down and make sure you
have good footing.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain all moving parts havestopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug to avoid accidental starting.

• Only use attachments and accessories
that are factory-approved.

• Never operate equipment without
proper guards, plates, or other protective
safety devices in place.

• Neveroperate the unit if you are tired,
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.

• Do not run the engine in an enclosed
area. The exhaust fumes from the engine
contain extremely dangerous carbon
monoxide gas. This gas is colorless,
odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous.
• Keep children and pets away.

• Neverallow bystanders near the unit.

• Neveroperate the equipment without
good visibility or good light.

• Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on the machine; the governor controls the maximum safe operating speedand protects the engine and
all other moving parts from damage
caused by engine overspeed. Authorized
service shall be sought if a problem
exists.

• Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow parts to
cool before inspecting, cleaning or
repairing.
• Remember: you can stop the tines by
releasingthe Throttle/Tines Lever. Move
the engine On/Off switch to OFFto shut
the engine off.
• Never transport this machine when the
engine is running.
• Terminals and non-insulated electrical
parts shall be protected against shorting
during normal servicing, refueling or
lubrication.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the machine toward you.
• Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from
the tines.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
• Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories in safe working condition.
• Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure equipment is in safe working
condition.
• Never store equipment with fuel in fuel
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark (hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing
the equipment.
• Keep the engine free of grass, leaves,
or greaseto reducethe chance of a fire
hazard.
• Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated
area,safely away from any spark- or
flame-producing equipment. Store gasoline in an approved container, safely away
from the reach of children.
• Never perform maintenancewhen
engine is running or spark plug wire is
connected unless instructed to do so.
• If fuel tank must be drained, do so
outdoors.
• Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport and storage of machine.

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2 Assembly
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To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not startthe engine until all
assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understandthe safety and
operating instructionsin this manual.

INTRODUCTION
Readthese instructions in their entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operateyour new equipment.
The Border/EdgerAttachment (H, Figure
5) does not need to be installed until you
are readyto do edging projects (refer to
instructions in this Section).
IMPORTANT:Thecorrect mixture of unleaded automotive gasoline and two-cycle
motor oil (a 24:1 ratio of gasoline to twocycle oil) must be added to the fuel tank
before starting the engine. See instructions in this Section.

UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect your machine immediately. If
you find or suspect damageto the carton
or contents, contact your local authorized
dealer or the Factory for assistance.
2. Removeany packing material. Check
for small parts before discarding the
packing material. Loose parts include the
following:
(1) Wheel (for edging)
(1) Edger Tine
(2) *Long Bushings
(1) *Short Bushing
* Packed in a separate plastic bag.
3. Perform the assembly on a clean, level
surface. Be careful not to severely bend
any of the control cables on the unit.
4. Beforestartingany assembly steps,
disconnectthe engine sparkplug wire
from the spark plug.

ASSEMBLYSTEPS
STEP 1: Unfold and
Adjust Handlebars
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables while unfolding and adjusting the handlebars.
1. Loosen the two handlebar knobs (A,
Figure 1) and unfold the handlebars into
the operating position. Do not useforce
-- if there is binding, continue to loosen
the knobs.

• Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. Keep gasoline away from possible ignition
sources.
• Do not smoke while mixing the gasoline and two-cycle oil together or
when filling the fuel tank.
• Never fill fuel tankwhen engine is running or hot.
Failure to follow these precautionscould
result in the fuel igniting, causing personal injuryor propertydamage.
STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline
and Two-Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT:Readthe separate Engine
Owner's Manual before starting the
engine.

Figure 1: Loosenhandlebarknobsand
unfoldhandlebars. Slide plastic ties to the
locations shown.

2. Thereare two height settings holes in
the upper handlebar.The unit is shipped
with the handlebar knobs in the lowest
height setting holes. If this height is correct for you, simply tighten the two handlebar knobs. If a higher setting is desired, reposition the handlebar knobs,
mounting screws and washers in the
other set of holes.
3. Checkthe locations of the three plastic
ties (C, Figure 1). Theties must be positioned as shown.
NOTE:There isjust one handlebar storage
position - folded over the engine as originally shipped.
STEP 2: Inspect
and Tighten Hardware
Checkall nuts, bolts and screws on your
unit and tighten as needed. NOTE:Use a
7/16" socket with an extension to check
hardware at ends of handlebar.

1. Use clean, high quality 2-cycle oil,
NMMA TC-WII or TC-W3. DO NOTUSE
MULTI-VISCOSITYOIL!
2. Usefresh, clean, unleadedregular,
unleadedpremium or reformulatedautomotivegasolineonly. DO NOT USE
LEADEDGASOLINE.
NOTE:Do not use gasoline containing
methanol (wood alcohol). Fuel containing
up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
may be used, but requires special care
when the engine is not used for extended
periods. See "STORAGE"instructions in
Engine Owner's Manual for additional information.
3. The fuel/oil mix ratio is 24:1 with the
use of a NMMA classified oil. For new
engines, use twice the normal oil quantity
for the first gallon of fuel. NOTE:Dueto
differences in fuel and oil availability
worldwide, Tecumseh recommends a
16:1 mix ratio if NMMA oil is not
available.

Tools Needed to Checkfor Loose
Hardware:
• AdJustablewrench
• Slotted-head screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• 7/16" socket and extension
IMPORTANT:Do not tighten engine governor screw (D, Figure 2). It is factoryadjusted for proper engine operation.

Figure2: Do not adjust or tightenthe engine
governorscrew.

Section2: Assembly
Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE
(Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to
1 part two-cycle oil)
U.S. Gas

U.S. Oil

1 Gal.

5 oz.

2 Gal.

11 oz.

Metric Petrol

Metric Oil

4 liters
8 liters

167 ml
333 ml

4. Do not mix fuel directly in engine fuel
tank. Always use a clean, safety-approved fuel container.
• To Mix:
A. Fill a clean, approved container one
quarter full with recommended
gasoline.
B. Add recommended amount of oil per
Chart 1: FUELMIXTURE.
C. Screw cap on container and shake
vigorously. Then unscrew cap and
fill container with gasoline per
Chart 1: FUELMIXTURE. Screw on
cap and shake again. Once mixed,
oil and gasoline will not separate.
Fill Fuel Tank:
1. Enginemustbe cool. Cleanarea
around fuel tank cap and remove cap.
Inserta clean funnel intothe fuel tank.
2. Slowly pour gasoline/oil mixture into
fuel tank. Fill tank no higher than 1/2"
from top of tank to allow for gasoline expansion. Install fuel cap and clean up any
fuel spills.

STEP 4: To Make Borders and Edges,
Install the Edger Attachment
Tocreate borders or edges near walks,
driveways, flower beds, etc., you must
remove the four tine sections and install
the Edger Attachment (this attachment
was supplied with the unit - see Page5).
To Install the EdgerAttachment:
1. Gathertogether the following parts
(see Figure 4): (A) Border/EdgerTine; (B)
Long Bushing; (C) Border/EdgerWheel
and (D) Short Bushing.
2. Prop the machine carefully on the front
of the tubular carrying handle. Thework
surface should be firm and flat. NOTE:
Usually the Border/Edger Tine is mounted
on the right-side of the unit for righthanded persons, and on the left-side of
the unit for left-handed persons.
3. Flip open the ring on the two ring lock
pins (E, Figures 3 and 4) and remove the
ring lock pin on eachtine shaft.
IMPORTANT:The ring lock pin is under
spring tension - use carewhen removing
or replacing the ring lockpin.
4. It is importantfor proper tilling performance that the tine sections be later reinstalled in their original patterns. Mark the
position of eachtine section (Left-Outer,
Left-inner, etc.) before removing them.
Referto Figures3 and 9 for tine pattern
information. See also TineRemovaland
Installationin Section 5.
5. Install the short bushing (D, Figure4)
on the right-hand or left-hand tine shaft.
Then place the Border/Edgerwheel (C) on

Figure 3: Remove ring lock pins and tines
from bothsides of the tineshaft. Keep left
and right-side tines separated andmarked
for easier reinstallation.

the same shaft - the wheel hub should
face toward the tiller. Insert the ring lock
pin through the rounded side of the tine
shaft and snap the ring down over the
shaft (see DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin,
Figure 4).
6. Slide the long bushing (B) on the opposite side shaft. Then install the
Border/Edgertine (A) and secure it with
the ring lock pin.
See Section 4 for instructions on using
the Border/EdgerAttachment.
See TineRemoval and Installation in Section 5 for information on how to reinstall
the tines.

DETAIL - Ring Lock Pin
Thisside

Contact with rotating tines or other
moving parts can cause serious personal injury.
Before installing or removing attachments, or adjustingor servicingthe machine, stop the engine, let all moving
parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the
wire away from the sparkplug.

Figure 4: TheBerder/Edgertine (A) can he mountedon left or right
sides of machine (with long bushingB). The Border/Edgerwheel
(C) mountson the other side (with short bushingD).

Features and Controls

KNOWYOUREQUIPMENT
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT.
location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference.

Beforeoperating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls, and operating instructionsin this
Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual and on the
decals on the machine,
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious
personal injury,

Know the

Handlebar HeightAdjustment Knob(B, Figure 5)
Twoheight settings, plus a storage position are available.
Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment
instructions.
Tilling DepthAdjustmentKnob(C, Figure 5)
Loosening the knob enablesyou to move the wheel bracket
(K) up or down on the height adjustment bar (L). Thiscontrols the tilling depth.
IMPORTANT:Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than
the top of the adjustment bar.
AdjustableTine Patterns(D, Figure5)
The four tJnesections are assembled at the factory for maximum performance under a wide variety of conditions. If
needed,the tines can be arranged for narrower tilling or close
cultivating. The tines can also be arranged to till very stony
soil. See Adjusting TinePatterns in Section 4 for details.

G
J

CarryingHandle (E, Figure5)
When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit
can be carried by the carrying handle. The carrying handle
also serves as a tie-down anchor point.
EdgerAttachment (H, Figure5)
Use this separate attachment to create borders or edges
along walks, driveways, flower beds, etc. See Section 4 for
details on installing and using this attachment.

Engine Controls
EngineOn/OffSwitch (A, Figure5)
Use the engine On/Off Switch to start or stop the engine. See
Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine
Owner's Manual for details.
Throttle/TinesLever (G, Figure 5)
Squeezethis leverto start tJnerotation and to vary the tJne
speed. Releasethe leverto stop all tine motion. See Starting
and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 for details.
IMPORTANT: Do not squeezethis leverwhen starting the
engine.
EngineRecoil Start Rope(F, Figure 5)
Use the recoil start rope to start the engine. See Startingand
Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner's
Manual for details.

D
ENGINEDETAIL

Figure5: Featuresandcontrols.

Fuel Primer Bulb(M, Figure 5)
Use the fuel primer bulb to help start the engine under certain
conditions. See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section
4 and the Engine Owner's Manual for details.

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Operation
a,

Before operating the unit carefully read
and understand all safety, control and
operating instructions in this Manual,
the separate Engine Owner's Manual
and the decals on the machine,
Failure to follow these instructionscan
result in seriouspersonal injury,

b. Move wheel bracket (B, Figure 6)
up in relation to the height adjustment bar (C). Moving the
bracket upward results in shallower tilling, which is recommended for initial use.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug.
2. Move the engine On/Off switch to the
OFFposition.
3, Checkthe three plastic cable ties (J,
Figure 5). Be sure that cables and ties are
positioned as shown. Do not kink or
pinch the control cables in the handlebar.
4. AdJusthandlebar height to desired position (see Assembly Steps, STEP 1: in
Section 2).

Retightenthe depth adjustment
knob.

8. Reconnectthe spark plug wire.

STOPPINGAND
STARTINGTHE ENGINE
Stopping the Engine
Tostop the engine, move the engine
On/Off Switch (A, Figure 5) to the OFF
position.

Starting the Engine

5. Checkhardware for tightness.
Do not squeeze the Throttle/TinesLever
while starting engine.
GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND
ITS VAPORSARE EXPLOSIVE.
Follow the gasoline safety rules in this
Manual (Section 1) and in the separate
EngineOwner'sManual,
Failure to follow gasolinesafety instructions can result in serious personal
injuryand propertydamage,
6. Add the correct fuel mixture (see Assembly Steps, STEP3: in Section 2).
7. Adjust the tilling depth as follows:
A

Figure6

High-Volume
PrimingPosition

IMPORTANT:Do not move the
wheel bracket any higher than the
top of the adjustment bar.

PRE-STARTPREPARATION
Before starting the engine, perform the
following checks and services:

Loosentilling depth adjustment
knob (A, Figure 6).

Tines may propel the machineforward if
the engine speed is advancedfrom idle.
Failure to complycan result in personal
injury or propertydamage.
1, Move engine On/Off Switch to ON.
2, Determinewhich of the next three
starting conditions to use:
FirstTime Starting:
Use this starting method to start a new
engine for the first time, or after running out of gas, or after extended
storage. Use thumb and forefinger to
squeezethe side of the primer bulb that
is in line with the light colored rib on
the primer body, as shown in Figure 7
(High-Volume Priming Position).
Squeezethe primer bulb six (6) times.
This process removes air from the
priming system. As fuel enters the
priming system, the priming action will
feel more firm.

Position
Figure 7

Cold Starting:
Use this starting method after the unit
has been sitting or has been in brief
storage, and has fuel in the tank. Use
the Standard-Volume Priming Position
(Figure 7) and push in top of primer
bulb two (2) times for above 55°1:,or
three (3) times if below 55OE
Warm Starting:
Do not use the primer to restart the
engine after it has been stopped after
running and has not cooled completely.
3. Stand with your feet positioned safely away from the
tines (Figure 8). Hold the
upper handlebar with one
hand. Use the other hand
to pull the recoil start rope
out slowly until you feel
resistance. Let rope
rewind slowly. Then,
quickly pull the rope all
the way out. Do this
up to ten (10) times.
Let the start rope
rewind slowly and
completely each time.
Figure8

Section4: Operation

Figure 9: "A" - all four tine gangs in standardpattem; "B" - two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling; "C" - the two inner gangs have
been swappedfor stonytilling conditions.

Allow the engine to warm up for several
seconds. If engine either fails to start or
to continue running, push in primer bulb
two (2) times. Grasp starter rope and
pull with a rapid, full stroke, up to ten
(10) times.
TROUBLESHOOTING:Push the 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 does not
start, wait 15 minutes. Do not prime
engine further. Graspstart rope and pull
with a rapid, full stroke up to ten (10)
times.

TILLINGAND CULTIVATING

Keep away from rotatingtines. Rotating
tines will causeserious personalinjury.

Use your machine to break up sod, prepare seedbedsand for cultivating in gardens and flower beds. It is easy to operate, but it is important that you start out
slowly and read this Section thoroughly
before putting it to use. Let the machine
do most of the work. Thetines will pull
the machine forward, letting you adjust
forward speed by pressing down or lifting
the handlebars.
1. Roll the machine to the work area.
2. Adjust the tilling depth to the desired
position (see Pre-Start Preparation, previous page).
3. Start the engine (see Stopping and
Starting the Engine,previous page).

Stand behind the handlebar and push
down on the bar to raise the tines off the
ground. Squeezethe Throttle/Tines
Lever- the engine should speed up and
the tines start rotating. Releasethe
Throttle/TinesLever to return to idle, the
tines should stop rotating or they may
rotate very slowly. Lowering them back
to the ground should stop any rotation.

Cultivating

NOTE: If tines continue to rotate when
engine is idling, either the idle speed is
too high or the centrifugal clutch is malfunctioning. If this occurs, contact the
Factoryor your local authorized dealer.

3. With careful planning, you can space
the seed rows far enough apart to allow
sufficient room for the machine to cultivate alter the plants have grown.

4. Squeezethe Throttle/TinesLeverto
start the tines rotating. Lower the tines to
begin tilling. Firmlyhold the handlebar to
prevent the machine from moving forward too quickly and to allow enough
time for the tines to dig deeply enough.
Adjust engine speed to suit the tilling
conditions. Rememberthat the rotating
tines help to pull the machine forward.
Use slower speeds and a shallow depth
setting when learning to use the unit and
whenever you are tilling on hard, rough or
uneven ground.

AdjustingTine Patterns

5. Do not try to till too deeply in the first
pass through sod or very hard ground. If
the machine jumps or bucks, use a shallower depth setting and reduce the engine
speed. With eachsuccessive pass, till
more deeply.
6. Apply downward pressure on the handlebars for shallower tilling. Lilt the handlebars to dig more deeply. If the machine stays and tills in one spot, try
swinging the handlebarsfrom side to side
to start moving forward again.
7. Foreasier tilling, water very hard soil a
few days before tilling. Avoid working
soggy or wet soil. Wait a day or two after
heavy rain for the ground to dry.

1. Cultivating is shallow tilling that disrupts weeds and aeratesthe upper crust
of soil.
2. Do not till deeper than 1"-2"to avoid
injuringnearby plant roots. Cultivate
often,so that weeds do not grow large
and cause needlesstangling in the tines.

Dependingupon the tilling project, you
havea choice of three tine patterns:
Wide (Standard)Tine Pattern - As
shipped from the factory, the unit is set
up for general tilling and cultivating. This
10"wide tine pattern (the maximum tilling
width) uses all four tine sections
(A, Figure9). See TineRemovalandlnstallation in Section 5 for detailed information on how to set up this tine pattern.
Narrow Tine Pattern- Fora narrow,
4-1/2" tilling width, remove the outside
tine section on the left- and right-sides
(B, Figure9). See TineRemovaland Installation in Section 5 for detailed information on how to set up this tine pattern.
StonySoil Tine Pattern - When tilling
deeply in stony soil, stones may become
jammed betweenthe inner tines and the
machine hood. This pattern swaps the
two inner tines to minimizejamming (c,
Figure9). See Tinet?emovaland Installation in Section 5 for detailed information
on how to set up this tine pattern.

Section4: Operation

Tilling Patterns

1. When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in
the first row, then overlap one-half the machine width on each
successive pass (Figure 10).
2. Alter going up and down the rows in one direction, make
second passesat a right angle across the original passes
(Figure 11). Again, overlap each pass to thoroughly pulverize
the entire seedbed area. In very hard ground, it may take three
or four passes before the desired depth is achieved.

J
Figure 10: Use an overlap
techniqueon every pass.

3. If your garden is not wide enough to till lengthwise and then
crosswise, then first overlap by one-half the machine width,
followed by successive passes at one-quarter machine width.
This overlapping method assures thorough tilling.

Figure 11:Make a second set
of passes at a right angle over
the first set ofpasses.

USINGTHEEDGERATTACHMENT
The Edger Attachment makesclean, sharp edges next to walkways, driveways, paths, planted areas,
patios, etc. SeeAssembly Steps, STEP4: in Section 2 for instructions on attaching this attachment.
Takeyour time when edging. Decide how far away the edge is to be from the walk or drive, then
slowly proceed using the walk or drive as your sight line.
Other attachments are can be purchased separately. See Attachments below for more details.

ATTACHMENTS
Thefollowing Tiller/Edger attachments are availablewhere the Tiller/Edger was purchased. See your authorized dealer or contact the
Factory for details.

Power Lawn Rake Attachment - Model 12575

Lawn Aerator Attachment - Model 12574

The Power Lawn Rakewill help keep
your lawn healthy and vigorous.
Matted grass and debris not
only looks unattractive, but
stifles lawn growth and
overall health. This attachment mounts without tools
and features dozens of
tempered steel "fingers"
that spring off the surface
to penetrate and loosen
matted grass without disturbing
root growth. An 18"-wide swath
covers a large lawn area quickly.

Helps promote healthy,dense lawns
by aerating and loosening the
soil to contribute to better root
growth. Four tempered steel
tines puncture the surface
of the lawn, letting nutrients more easily reach the
roots. Assembles without
tools. When mounted, it
takesthe place of the
standard tine sections.

s Maintenance
REQUIREDMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REQUIREDMAINTENANCE
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
the machine, shut off engine, let all
moving parts come to a complete stop,
disconnectthe spark plug wire and move
the wire away from the sparkplug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan
result in personal injury or property
damage.

After
Each
Use

Every Every
25
75
Hours Hours

End
of
Season

Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts
Clean Engine Cooling System
Check Transmission Lubricant

. (1)

Service Air Filter

° (2)

EQUIPMENTMAINTENANCE

Inspect Spark Plug

Transmission Maintenance

Clean Machine

Thetransmission was lubricated at the
factory and should not require any further
lubrication.

Clean Engine Exhaust Ports
(see Factory or authorized Dealer)

However,you should check the lubricant
level after the first five (5) hours of operation and every twenty-five (25) operating
hours thereafter. If needed,use a highquality, automotive-grade petroleum-base
grease.

Before
Each
Use

, (3)
o

Clean Tine Shaft
(1) - After first five (5) hours of use.
(2) - Clean daily when conditions are
extremely dusty or dirty.
(3) - Check spark plug annually or every 100
operating hours,

Hardware
Before each use, check that all hardware
is in place and tightened securely.
I_IUI_.IlUI_ UAIMTI_MAM_I_

Before tipping engine or equipment to
service transmission, drain fuel from
tank by runningengine until fuel tank is
empty.
Tocheckthe transmission:
1. Stop the engine, let it cool and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Placethe machine down on its left side
so the right end of the tine shaft faces up.
3. Removethe right-side tines (see Tine
Removal and Installation in this Section).
4. Cleanthe transmission housing.
5. Removethe three threaded plugs (A, B
and C, Figure 14) from the transmission.
Lubricant should be visible in the top two

holes (B and C). If so, replaceall three
plugs. If lubricant is needed,proceed as
follows.
To lubricatethe transmission:
1. Placethe nozzle of a standard grease
gun (D, Figure14) firmly against the 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). Next apply greaseto the top fill
hole (C) until it begins to seepfrom the
middle hole (B). Reinstallthe plugs in the
middle (B) and top (C) holes.
2. Before reinstalling the tines, use a fine
grade sandpaper to clean any rust off the
tine shaft. Apply a few drops of oil to the
tine shaft to make future tine removal
easier.

Engine Lubrication
The engine is a two-cycle engine. Lubrication is provided by mixing two-cycle oil
with unleadedregular gasoline as described in the Assembly Section. Attempting to operatethe engine on gasoline alone will causethe engine to overheat and seize up.

Engine Air Filter
It is extremely important that air filter service be performed according to the maintenance schedule. Refer to the separate
Engine Owner's Manual for inspection and
cleaning instructions.
IMPORTANT:Never run engine without air
filter assembly properly installed.

Carburetor Adjustment

0 \

'
I

Figure14:Transmission
lubricantcheckand
fill locations.

Other Lubrication Points
• HandlebarAdjustment Knobs: Spray
occasionally with a silicone type
lubricant.
• Throttle/TinesLeverCable: Squeezethe
lever closed and spray a lubricant into
the cable area.
• TineShaft: Alter each use, remove the
tines, clean the tine shaft with sandpaper
and apply a light coat of oil to the tine
shaft.

Do not tamper with the engine governor
screwwhich is factory-setfor the proper
engine speed, Overspeedingthe engine
beyond the factory high speed setting
can be dangerous and will void the
engine warranty, Authorized service
shall be soughtif a problemexists,

Section5: Maintenance
ir !IiY_Vl-'I:_L_
IIL_
[fll Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, disconnectsparkplug wire and movewire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage.
If the engine is running poorly or has low
power while tilling, an adjustment to the
carburetor may solve the problem. However, first inspect and service the spark
plug and the air filter before making a
carburetor adjustment. If the engine continues to run poorly (and the fuel mixture
is fresh), proceedto the following carburetor adjustment instructions.This factory-engineered instruction is designedto
provide continued optimum engine operating performance after the engine breakin period, which is approximately 5 to 10
hours. The adjustment, when properly
performed as described below, will not
void the engine warranty. A common
screwdriver is needed. If you prefer, see
an authorized engine dealer for
adjustment.
Prior to CarburetorAdjustment:

Spark Plug
Inspect the spark plug annually or every
100 operating hours according to the instructions in the separate Engine Owner's
Manual. Checkthat the gap is set at .030".
For replacementuse Champion RCJ-6Yor
equivalent (a resistor spark plug must be
used for replacement).

Cooling System
It is important to frequently check and
remove grass clippings, dirt and other
debris that accumulateson the engine,
cooling fins, air intake screen and on
levers and linkages. This helps to ensure
adequateair cooling and correct engine
speed.

Figure 16:Remove ring lockpin (A) to take
off tines.

IMPORTANT:The ring lock pin (A, Figure
16) is under spring tension - wear gloves
to protect your fingers when removing or
replacing the ring lock pin.

TINE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION

Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling

The temperature of the muffler and adjacent engine areas may exceed 150OF Avoid contact with the cutting edges on
the tines.
(65°C). Contactmay causeburns. Avoid
these areas. Remove the spark plug To avoid personal injurywhen removing
lead and groundthe lead to the engine to or installing tines, wear heavy work
preventaccidentalstarts and fires.
gloves. The engine must be off, all
Failure to do this could cause personal moving parts stopped, and the spark
plug wire disconnected from the spark
injury.
plug and movedaway from the plug.
1. Let engine cool for 30 minutes before
continuing.
2. From the operator's position behind the
handlebars, lay the machine down on its
left side (muffler side).
CarburetorAdJustment:
1. Locate the carburetor idle mixture
screw (Figure 15). It is directly under the
air filter and is black.
Do Not AdJustSilver-ColoredScrew.
2. Turn the black idle mixture screw 1/16
of a turn clockwise.
3. Return the unit to its normal upright
operating position and reconnect the
spark plug wire.

The tines will wear with use and they
should be replaced if tilling seems to take
longer than usual or if the soil is not
being mixed as thoroughly. Also, in addition to the standard 10"tilling width tine
configuration, the tines can be arranged
in two other configurations: (1) A narrow,
41/2"tilling width for smaller areasand (2)
A special pattern for stony soil conditions.

1. Prop the machine forward so it rests
on the front of the tubular carrying
handle. The work surface should be flat
and firm.
2. Flip open the ring (A, Figure16) on the
left side ring lock pin and remove the ring
lock pin.
3. Removethe outer tine section (do not
remove inner tine section) and mark it as
to which side it is from (left or right) and
whether it's an outer or inner tine section.
4. Slide one of the long bushings (B,
Figure 17), provided with the unit, onto
the shaft. Insert the ring lock pin through
the rounded side of the tine shaft and
snap the ring down over the shaft (see
DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure 4, in
Section 2).
5. Repeatthis procedure on the opposite
side.

Primer Bulb
Primer Line
--

Idle Speed Screw (Silver)
Idle Mixture Screw (Black)
Fuel Line

If the engine continues to run poorly, contact an authorized engine dealer.

Figure15: IdleMixtureScrewcanbeadjusted.

Section5: Maintenance
IrT_flfl-_l;]t,_l lt,_
[1_ Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, dis]j, _

connectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage,

Figure 17: Narrow tilling tine positions.

Arranging Tines
for Stony Soil Conditions
1. Prop the machine forward so it rests
on the front of the tubular carrying
handle. The work surface should be flat
and firm.
2. Removethe ring lock pin (A, Figure 16)
from both sides of the unit. Remove both
outer tine sections. Mark each section as
a left or right side tine and whether it is
an inner or outer section.
3. Removethe inner tine sections and
swap their positions (the inner right-side
section goes onto the left side of the machine, and the inner lelt-side goes onto
the right side of the machine).

Figure 18: Stonysoil tinepattern.

4. Reinstall the two outertine sections on
the sides from which they were removed
(Figure 18).
5. Insert the ring lock pins through the
rounded side of the tine shafts and snap
the rings down over the shafts (see
DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure 4,
Section 2).

ToReplace Worn fine Sections:

Off-Season Storage Procedure

The tines are excessivelyworn iftilling
takes much longer than before and the
soil is not being mixed thoroughly
enough.

1. Drain the fuel tank of all of the gasoline/two-cycle oil mixture. NOTE:Do not
use a fuel mixture that is older than one
season in order to avoid varnish deposits
throughout the fuel system. Dispose of
the fuel mixture properly.

1. Prop the machine forward so it rests
on the front of the tubular carrying
handle. The work 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
new tine sections. Refer to Figure16 and
the tine pattern shown in the Parts List
for tine pattern details. Insert the ring
lock pins through the rounded side of the
tine shafts and snap the ring over the
shaft (see DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure
4, in Section 2).

• Never store your equipment when
there is fuel mixture in the fuel tank.
• Never place your equipment near any
source of sparks or open flame (such
as from a hot water heater, a space
heater or clothesdryer).

2. Start engine and run until fuel mixture
is used up. Thiswill prevent poor performance from stale fuel when your equipment is taken out of storage.
NOTE: If "Gasohol" has been used, complete above instructions and then put 1/2
pint of gasoline properly mixed with twocycle oil (see FuelMixing Chart) into fuel
tank and repeat above instructions.
NOTE: Fuelstabilizer (such as STA-BIL)
is an acceptablealternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Add stabilizer to the fuel mixture
in the fuel tank or the fuel storage container. Always follow the mix ratio instructions on the stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes alter
adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the
gas tank and carburetor if using fuel
stabilizer.

Failure to comply can result in serious
personalinjury or propertydamage.

3. Letengine cool down after fuel mixture
has been used up. Clean dirt and debris
from engine cooling fins, linkage and
other engine surfaces.

STORAGE

4. Pull starter handle slowly until resistance is felt due to compression pressure,
then stop. Releasestarter tension slowly
to prevent engine from reversing due to
compression pressure. Thisposition will
close both the intake and exhaust ports to
prevent corrosion of the piston and
cylinder bore.
5. Removetines. Cleanall soil and debris
from dust covers and tine shaft. Lubricate tine shaft with light oil. Replace
tines.

IMPORTANT:It is importantto prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experienceindicatesthat alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leadsto separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuel system of an engine while
in storage.

6. Cover engine and store equipment in a
dry, sheltered location.

Section5: Maintenance
Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, disconnectsparkplug wire and movewire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual
and the Engine Owner's Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine
Service Dealerfor engine service. Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine.

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Enginedoes not start.

1. Sparkplug wire disconnected.
2. Out of gasltwo-cycle
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Priming procedure

oil fuel mixture.

1. Reconnect_zre to sparkplug.
2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

not correct.

4. Refer to starting procedure in manual.

5. Dirty air filter(s).

5. Clean or replace air filters.

6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7. OnlOff Switch in OFF position.

6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move OnlOff Switch to ON.

Engine runs poorly or

1. Fouled spark plug.

1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.

has low power under
tilling conditions.

2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Stale fuel mixture.

2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

4. Carburetor out of adjustment.

4. Adjust carburetor.

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.

1. Object wedged between tines and hood.

1. Remove wedged object.

2. Internal transmission

2. Authorized

Engine overheats.

Tines stop rotating.

problem.

See Manual.

service dealer.

SAFETYAND OPERATINGDECALS
Decals are not shown at full size. See Parts List pagesfor reordering information.

On top ofhandlebar
On rear, left-side
tine shield

On right-side handlebar

On top, left-side tine shield

On rear, right-side tine
shield

Parts List

Model 12097

14, 15

22
23
14,15

\
11,12

TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY

Ref #
1

Part #

Description

City.

1915039 Transmission Case - left-side,
(incl, pressed-in bushing)
1915040

............

Ref#

Part #

Description
1100069 HexScrew, 114-20x 1 (three locations,

1817146

City.

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

1983632

Transmission Case - right-side,
(incl, pressed-in bushing) ............
Oil Seal .............................

Thrust Washer, output (,040") ............

1918307

Worm Input Shaft Assembly .............

1983641

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

1983731

1983642

1983636

2
1

Input Bearing ........................
Thrust Bearing .......................

1983638

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

NR
2

7
8

1983637
1904416

Ball Bearing ..........................

1
2

14
15

1983635
1983640

Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4"-20 .................
Thrust Washer, output (,050") ............

8
NR

1107381

FlatWasher, 1/4 ......................

Shaft Assembly, (Incl, pressed-on worm
gear andtwo ring lockpins) ...........

20
21

1983663
1909486

Hex Hal,Screw, 114-20 x 5 ..............
Clutch Drum and Hub ..................

2
1

1909923

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

1747166

1185741

1915055

Set Screw, 1/4-28 x 3/8 .................
Dust Cover ..........................

4
2

1111600

Plug, 1/8 ............................
3
HexScrew, 1/4-20 x 7/8 (five locations,
identified as "A" on transmission case) ,, 5

1983713

FeltWasher ..........................

AIR - As Required

Parts List

Model

42
SEE PREVIOUSPAGE

13
!

45
16

31
32

12097

Parts List

Model 12097

Ref #

Part #

1918303

1909939

4
5

1918221
1917451

1918123

1750608

1731025

1909775

Qty.

Ref #

Part #

HandlebarAss'y, (Incl, Refs, 3, 4 & 5) .....
Decal- Starting Stabilization ............

1
1

1909540

Outer Tine - Right-Hand Side ............

Decal- Throttle/Tines Lever Operation .....

32
33

1909539
1909712

Inner Tine - Right-Hand Side ............
Outer Tine - Lefl-Hand Side .............

1
1

Handlebar Grip, PVC ..................
Throttle/Tines Lever and Cable ...........

2
1

1909711

Inner Tine - Lefl-Hand Side .............

1909680001 Wheel Bracket .......................

Pan Hd, Screw, 7/10-16 x 1-112 ..........
Saddle Hd, Screw, 5116-18 x 2 ...........

1
2

90077

37
38

1909835
1100069

1
1

Description

Spacer, Throttle/Tines Lever .............
1763682
Plastic Wire Tie ......................
1918120001 Lower Handlebar - Lefl-Side ............

1
3
1

1918121001 Lower Handlebar - Right-Side ...........
1909720
FoamSleeve .........................

1
1

1983663

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

18
19

11O7381
1817146

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

Hex Locknut, 114-20 ...................

5
1
1

13
14
15

Description

Carriage Bolt ........................
Knob ..............................

Qty.

Hex Hd, Screw, 114-20 x I ..............
1909517001 Axle ...............................

3
1

1917754

1729775

1904321

Wheel ..............................

43
44

E-Ring .............................
Ring Lock Pin ........................
1981022010 Tine Hood Cover .....................
1763767
Knob ..............................

4
2
1
2

1177038

Lock Washer, 5116 ....................

1909487

Engine .............................
Clutch Rotor and Washer ...............

1918124

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

23
24

1917773
1904553

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

46
47

1903777
1903778

EdgerWheel .........................
Bushing- Short ......................

1
1

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

1983648

Bushing- Long ......................

1904549

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

1915054

EdgerTine ..........................

1904552

1186292

Decal- Caution, Operation Hazards .......
Hex Hd, Screw, 7/10-24 x 112 ............

1
2

28
29

1186387
1100241

FlangeLocknut, 7/10-24 ................
Lock Washer, 114-20 ..................

2
4

1100807

HexCap Screw, 114-20 x 2 ..............

EDGER ATTACHMENT

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
....

12575

Power Lawn RakeAttachment ...........

....

12574

Lawn Aerator Attachment ...............

* Orderpartsfrom yourlocalauthorizedenginedealer,Referto enginenameplate
for modelltypenumber,

Notes

Index

Accessoriesand Attachments .......................
Aerator Attachment ...............................
Air Filter .......................................
Assembly .......................................
Borders.........................................
Border/EdgerAttachment ......................
Carburetor ....................................
Control Lever,Throttle/Tines ................
Cultivating ....................................
Oecals ..........................................

14
14
11
5
5
5, 6, 10
7, 12
3, 4, 6, 9, 11
9, 10
2

Edging .......................................
Engine
Air Filter .....................................
Carburetor .................................
Cleaning ..................................
Fuel Mixture ...........................
Fuel Primer Bulb ......................
On/Off Switch ..........................
Operation .....................................
Recoil Start.Rope ...............................
Spark Plug .............................
Speed ...................................
Starting Engine .................................
Stopping Engine ................................
Storage ................................
Throttle/Tines Lever ....................

11
7, 12
11, 13
5, 6, 12, 13
4, 8, 9, 12, 14
4, 8, 14, 16
8
8
11, 12, 14
7, 9, 12
8
8
4, 5, 8, 13
3, 4, 5, 9, 11

Features/Controls .................................
Fuel Mixture .............................
Fuel Primer Bulb ........................

7
5, 6, 12, 13
4, 8, 9, 12, 14

Gasoline/Two-CycleOil .....................

5, 14

HandlebarHeight Adjustment ......................
Hardware ........................................

7, 8
5

Lubrication .....................................

Maintenance ....................................
Model/Serial Number .......................

11
Back Cover

Oil/GasolineMixture .......................
Off-SeasonStorage ...............................
Operation .......................................
Parts List ....................................
Power Lawn Rake ................................
Preparation ....................................

5, 6, 12, 13
11
8
15-17
10
3, 8

Recoil Starter Rope ...............................
Repair Parts ..................................

98
15-17

Safety Rules ....................................
Safety Decals ....................................
Service RecommendationChecklist ..................
Spark Plug ...............................
Starter Rope .....................................
Storage ..................................
Tilling .......................................
Tilling Depth Adjustment ............................
Tilling Widths ....................................
Tine Removal ...................................
Tips/Techniques ...............................
Troubleshooting ...............................
Unpacking .......................................

3-4
2
11
11, 12, 14
8
4, 5, 8, 13
9, 10
9
9
12
9, 10
9, 14
5

W, X, Y, Z

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CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION
OwnerRegistrationCard
Pleasefill out and mail the enclosed owner
registration card. The purpose of this card is
to register each unit at the factory so that we
can provide you with warranty benefits and informational bulletins.

CustomerService and Technical Service

Warranty Service
The warranty statement is included in the unit's literature
package.

ReplacementParts
Factoryspecified replacement parts are
availablefrom your authorized dealer or directly from the factory. When ordering
parts, be sure to provide the following:
• Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.

If you havequestions or problems with the
unit, contact your localdealer or the factory.
(When calling or writing, provide the
Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.)

Model/Serial Numbers
A Model/Serial Numbers decal is located on the handlebar.
For ready reference, record these numbers in the spaces
below.
Date of Purchase:

• Part number of the part needed.
• Part Description.
• Quantity needed.

Model Number:
Serial Number:
AuthorizedDealer Information
If you purchased your unit from an authorized dealer, record
the dealer's address and phone number below for ready
reference:
DealerName:
Address:
Phone:

IMPORTANT:
Left and right sides of the unit are determined by standing
behindthe unit, in the operator'sposition, and facing in the
directionof forward travel.

NOTE:All replacementparts must conform
to our rigid quality specifications. Although
some replacement parts we provide may vary slightly in
shape, color or texture from the original parts, any variations
will not affect the fit or performance of these parts on your
unit.

EngineService and Repair
Forengine service or repair, contact your
nearest authorized engine dealer (look in the _,,,
Yellow Pagesunder "Engines-Gasoline").
The engine is warranted by the engine manufacturer. Any unauthorized work performed
on the engine during the warranty period
may void this warranty. For complete details on the engine warranty, refer to the
engine owner manual.

NOTICE:
We reserve the right to changespecifications,add improvements or discontinuethe manufactureof any of our
equipment without noticeor obligation to purchasers of our
equipment.

We urge using only genuine replacement parts, which
meet all the latest requirements. Replacement parts
manufacturedby otherscouldpresentsafety hazards,even
though they may fit on the unit.

For customerassistance,contactyour nearest authorizeddealer or:
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 GardenWay • Troy, NewYork 12180
CustomerService:1-800-437-8686 • Technical
Service:1-800-520-5520 • PartsService:1-800-648-6776
• FAX:(518) 233-4622 • WEBSITE:www.troybilt.com
Outside the United States and Canada:
Customer Service:(518) 233-4807 • TechnicalService:(518) 233-4808 • PartsService: (518) 233-4806 • FAX(518) 233-4622
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