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Owner's manual

Model

12097

OWNER'SMANUAL

Tiller/Edger

•Safety

•Assembly

•Features and Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts List

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

Dear Owner:

Congratulationson your purchaseof a Tiller/Edgerwith

EdgerAttachment. It has beendesigned, engineeredand

manufactured to give you the best possible dependabilityand

performance.

Pleasecarefully readthis Manual which provides information

on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your

machine. Besure thatyou 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 backcover of this Manual for Customer Serviceinfor-

mation.

We want to be sure that you arecompletely satisfied at all

times.

See Back Cover for

Customer Service Information

SafetyAlert Symbol

_ his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this

manual and on the unit to alert you to potential haz-

ards. When you seethis symbol, readand obey the

messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safety mes-

sagescould 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 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

Maintenance/Storage.................................................. 4

SECTION2: ASSEMBLY........................................ 5

Unpacking Instructions ............................................... 5

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

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

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

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

Stopping and Starting the Engine............................... 8

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

Using the EdgerAttachment ....................................... 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safetyand Operating Decals....................................... 14

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

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

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

TOAVOIDINJURY:

•READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

•KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALL CONTROLS.

•KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDS IN PLACEAND

WORKING,

•NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO

OPERATEMACHINE.

•SHUT OFF ENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE

BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING

REPAIRS,

•KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROM MACHINE.

•KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATINGPARTS.

•USE EXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLING

THEMACHINETOWARDSYOU.

Safety

SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES

Under California law, and under the laws of severalother 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 enginespark arrester in continuous effective working order.

The engineon the unit is an internal combustion enginewhich burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith 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 bea violation of other state

and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contactyour local fire marshal or forest service for specific information

about which regulations apply in your area.

TRAINING

• Readthis Owner's Manual and the sep-

arate EngineOwner's Manual very care-

fully 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

dealeror the Factory.

• Neverallow children or untrained

adults to usethis equipment. Let adults

operate the unit only if instructed

properly.

• Keepthe areaof operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children and

pets. Keepbystanders at least 25 feet

from the areaof operation.

• Keepin mind that the operator or user

is responsible for accidents or hazards

occurring to other people,their property

andthemselves.

• Familiarizeyourself with all of the

safety and operating decals on this equip-

ment and on any of its attachments or

accessories.

• Do not run engine in an enclosedarea.

Engineexhaust 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 nearthe 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 releasesthe

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

awayfrom the plug.

• Do not operate this equipment if you are

underthe influenceof alcohol, medication,

or when you aretired or ill.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the areawhere 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.

• Donot operatethe machinewithout

wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid

loose garments orjewelry 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.

• Wear approved safety glasses when op-

erating this equipment. The operation of

any powered machinecan result in for-

eign 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 tele-

phone company to locate underground

services.

• Handlefuel with care. It is highly

flammable and has explosive vapors.

Takethese precautions:

a. Usean approved fuel container.

b. Addfuel before starting the engine.

Neverremovethe cap of the fuel tank

or add fuel while the engine is running

or when the engine is hot. Operators

shall not smoke.

c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, open flames, and sparks away

from the fuel tank and fuel container.

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors and with ex-

treme caution. Neverfill fuel tank

when indoors. Usea funnel or spout

to prevent spillage.

e. Replaceall fuel tank and fuel container

capssecurely.

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

the engine, but movethe machineaway

from the area of spillage and 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

recommended in Owner's Manual).

OPERATION

Operator's Position

LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller are

from the operator'spositionbehindthe

handlebars(unlessnotedotherwise).

• The correct operator's position is when

you arestanding 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 nearor under

rotating parts.

Section1: Safety

•Exerciseextreme caution when on or

crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic.

Do not carry passengers.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine, let all moving parts come to a

complete stop, disconnectthe spark plug

wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug, then carefully inspect the ma-

chine for damage. Repairthe damage

before restarting andoperating 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. Fixthe problem

before using the equipment again.

• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark

plug wire and prevent it from touching the

spark plug wheneveryou leavethe equip-

ment, 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.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or in-

specting, stop the engineand make cer-

tain all moving parts havestopped. Dis-

connect the spark plug wire and prevent it

from touching the spark plug to avoid ac-

cidental starting.

• Neveroperate equipment without

proper guards, plates, or other protective

safety devices in place.

• 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.

• Keepchildren and pets away.

• Beawarethat the equipment may unex-

pectedly bounce upward orjump forward

if the tines should strike extremely hard

packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried ob-

staclessuch as largestones, roots or

stumps. If you are in doubt about the

tilling conditions, always use the fol-

lowing 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 securehand

grip.

b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working

gradually deeper with each pass.

c. Clearthe tilling areaof all largestones,

roots, and other debris.

d. In an emergency,stop the tines by re-

leasing the Throttle/Tines Lever on the

handlebar. To stop the engine, move

the engineOn/Off switch to OFE

• Donot overloadthe machine's capacity

by attempting to till too deeply at too fast

a rate.

• Neveroperate the equipment on slip-

pery 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 makesure you

have good footing.

• Neverallow bystandersnear the unit.

• Only use attachmentsand accessories

that are factory-approved.

• Neveroperate the equipment without

good visibility or good light.

• Neveroperate the unit if you aretired,

or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,

or medication.

• Donot 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

service shall be sought if a problem

exists.

• Do not touch engineparts 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.

• Nevertransport this machinewhen the

engine is running.

• Terminals and non-insulated electrical

parts shall be protected against shorting

during normal servicing, refueling or

lubrication.

• Useextreme caution when reversing or

pulling the machinetoward you.

• Start the engine carefully according to

instructions and with feet well awayfrom

the tines.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

• Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-

sories in safeworking condition.

• Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at fre-

quent intervals for proper tightness to be

sure equipment is in safeworking

condition.

• Neverstore equipment with fuel infuel

tank inside a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark (hot water

and spaceheaters, furnaces, clothes

dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).

• Allow the engineto cool before storing

the equipment.

• Keep the engine free of grass, leaves,

or greaseto reducethe chance of afire

hazard.

• Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated

area,safely awayfrom any spark- or

flame-producing equipment. Store gaso-

line in an approved container, safely away

from the reach of children.

• Neverperform 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 recommenda-

tions for safe loading, unloading, trans-

port and storage of machine.

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2Assembly

To prevent personal injury or property

damage, donot startthe engineuntil all

assembly steps are complete and you

have read andunderstandthe safetyand

operatinginstructionsin this manual.

INTRODUCTION

Readthese instructions in their entirety

before you attempt to assemble or op-

erateyour new equipment.

The Border/EdgerAttachment (H, Figure

5) does not needto be installed until you

are readyto do edging projects (refer to

instructions in this Section).

IMPORTANT:Thecorrect mixture of un-

leadedautomotive gasoline and two-cycle

motor oil (a 24:1 ratio of gasoline to two-

cycle oil) must be addedto the fuel tank

before starting the engine. Seeinstruc-

tions in this Section.

UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect your machine immediately. If

you find or suspect damageto the carton

or contents, contact your local authorized

dealeror the Factoryfor assistance.

2. Removeany packing material. Check

for small parts before discarding the

packing material. Loose parts include the

following:

(1) Wheel (for edging)

(1) EdgerTine

(2) *Long Bushings

(1) *Short Bushing

* Packedin a separateplastic bag.

3. Perform the assembly on a clean, level

surface. Becareful not to severely bend

any of the control cables on the unit.

4. Beforestartingany assemblysteps,

disconnectthe engine sparkplugwire

from the spark plug.

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

STEP 1: Unfold and

Adjust Handlebars

IMPORTANT: Becareful not to pinch any

wires or cables while unfolding and ad-

justing the handlebars.

1. Loosen the two handlebarknobs (A,

Figure 1) and unfold the handlebars into

the operating position. Do not useforce

-- if there is binding, continue to loosen

the knobs.

[

Figure 1: Loosenhandlebarknobsand

unfoldhandlebars. Slideplastic ties to the

locationsshown.

2. Thereare two height settings holes in

the upper handlebar.The unit is shipped

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 three plastic

ties (C,Figure 1). Theties must be posi-

tioned as shown.

NOTE:There isjust one handlebarstorage

position - folded over the engineas origi-

nally shipped.

STEP 2: Inspect

and Tighten Hardware

Checkall nuts, bolts and screws on your

unit and tighten as needed. NOTE:Usea

7/16" socket with an extension to check

hardware at ends of handlebar.

ToolsNeeded to Checkfor Loose

Hardware:

• AdJustablewrench

• Slotted-headscrewdriver

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• 7/16"socket and extension

IMPORTANT:Do not tighten engine gov-

ernor screw (D, Figure 2). It is factory-

adjustedfor proper engineoperation.

•Gasoline and its vapors are highly

flammable and explosive. Keepgaso-

line away from possible ignition

sources.

•Do not smoke while mixing the gaso-

line and two-cycle oil together or

whenfilling the fuel tank.

• Never fill fuel tankwhenengine is run-

ningor hot.

Failure to follow these precautionscould

result in the fuel igniting, causing per-

sonal injuryor propertydamage.

STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline

and Two-Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank

IMPORTANT:Readthe separateEngine

Owner'sManual beforestarting the

engine.

1. Use clean, highquality2-cycle oil,

NMMA TC-WII orTC-W3. DO NOTUSE

MULTI-VISCOSITYOIL!

2. Usefresh, clean, unleadedregular,

unleadedpremiumor reformulatedau-

tomotivegasolineonly. DO NOTUSE

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 specialcare

when the engine is not used for extended

periods. See"STORAGE"instructions in

EngineOwner's Manual for additional in-

formation.

3. The fuel/oil mix ratio is 24:1 with the

use of a NMMA classifiedoil. For new

engines, use twice the normal oil quantity

for the first gallon of fuel. NOTE:Dueto

differences in fuel and oil availability

worldwide, Tecumsehrecommends a

16:1 mix ratio if NMMA oil is not

available.

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 167 ml

8 liters 333 ml

4. Donot mix fuel directly inenginefuel

tank. Always use a clean, safety-ap-

proved fuel container.

•ToMix:

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 shakeagain. Once mixed,

oil and gasoline will not separate.

Fill Fuel Tank:

1. Enginemustbe cool. Cleanarea

around fuel tank cap and removecap.

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 ex-

pansion. Install fuel cap and clean up any

fuel spills.

Contact with rotating tines or other

moving parts can cause serious per-

sonal injury.

Before installing or removing attach-

ments,or adjustingor servicingthe ma-

chine, stop the engine, let all moving

parts come to a complete stop, discon-

nect the spark plug wire and move the

wire away fromthe sparkplug.

STEP 4: To Make Borders and Edges,

Install the Edger Attachment

Tocreate borders or edges nearwalks,

driveways, flower beds, etc., you must

removethe four tine sections and install

the EdgerAttachment (this attachment

was supplied with the unit - see Page5).

To Installthe 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 befirm and flat. NOTE:

Usually the Border/Edger Tine is mounted

on the right-side of the unit for right-

handedpersons, and on the left-side of

the unit for left-handed persons.

3. Flip open the ring on the two ring lock

pins (E, Figures3 and 4) and remove the

ring lock pin on eachtine shaft.

IMPORTANT:Thering lock pin is under

spring tension -use carewhen removing

or replacing the ring lockpin.

4. It is importantfor proper tilling perfor-

mancethat the tine sections be laterrein-

stalled intheir original patterns. Markthe

position of eachtine section (Left-Outer,

Left-inner, etc.) before removingthem.

Referto Figures3 and 9 for tine pattern

information.Seealso TineRemovaland

InstallationinSection 5.

5. Install the short bushing (D, Figure4)

onthe right-hand or left-hand tine shaft.

Then place the Border/Edgerwheel (C) on

Figure 3: Removering lockpins and tines

frombothsides of the tineshaft. Keep left

and right-side tines separated andmarked

for easier reinstallation.

the same shaft -the wheel hub should

facetoward 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. Slidethe long bushing (B) on the op-

posite side shaft. Then install the

Border/Edgertine (A) and secure it with

the ring lock pin.

SeeSection 4 for instructions on using

the Border/EdgerAttachment.

See TineRemoval and Installation in Sec-

tion 5 for information on how to reinstall

the tines.

DETAIL -Ring Lock Pin

Thisside

Figure 4: TheBerder/Edgertine (A)can he mountedon left orright

sides of machine (with long bushingB). The Border/Edgerwheel

3Featuresand 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.

Know the

Beforeoperating your machine, carefully read and under-

standall safety, controls,and operatinginstructionsinthis

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

decalson the machine,

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious

personal injury,

Figure5: Featuresandcontrols. ENGINEDETAIL

HandlebarHeightAdjustment Knob(B, Figure 5)

Twoheight settings, plus a storage position are available.

Referto Assembly Steps, STEP 1in 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). Thiscon-

trols the tilling depth.

IMPORTANT:Do not movethe wheel bracket any higher than

the top of the adjustment bar.

AdjustableTine Patterns(D, Figure5)

Thefour tJnesections areassembled at the factory for max-

imum performance under a wide variety of conditions. If

needed,the tines can bearranged for narrower tilling or close

cultivating. Thetines can also be arrangedto till very stony

soil. SeeAdjusting TinePatterns in Section 4 for details.

CarryingHandle(E, Figure5)

When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit

can be carried by the carrying handle. Thecarrying handle

also serves as a tie-down anchor point.

EdgerAttachment (H, Figure5)

Usethis separateattachment to createborders or edges

along walks, driveways, flower beds,etc. SeeSection 4 for

details on installing and using this attachment.

Engine Controls

EngineOn/OffSwitch(A, Figure5)

Usethe engineOn/Off Switch to start or stop the engine. See

Starting and Stopping the Enginein 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 Enginein Section 4 for details.

IMPORTANT: Do not squeezethis leverwhen starting the

engine.

EngineRecoil Start Rope(F, Figure 5)

Usethe recoil start ropeto start the engine. See Startingand

Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the EngineOwner's

Manual for details.

Fuel Primer Bulb(M, Figure 5)

Usethe fuel primer bulb to help start the engine under certain

conditions. See Starting and Stopping the Enginein Section

4 and the EngineOwner's Manual for details.

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4Operation

Before operatingthe unit carefully read

and understandall safety, control and

operating instructions in this Manual,

the separate Engine Owner's Manual

andthe decals onthe machine,

Failure to follow these instructionscan

result in seriouspersonal injury,

PRE-STARTPREPARATION

Before starting the engine, perform the

following checks and services:

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from

the spark plug.

2. Movethe engineOn/Off switch to the

OFFposition.

3, Checkthe three plastic cable ties (J,

Figure 5). Besure that cables andties are

positioned as shown. Do not kink or

pinch the control cables in the handlebar.

4. AdJusthandlebar height to desired po-

sition (see Assembly Steps, STEP 1: in

Section 2).

5. Checkhardware for tightness.

GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND

ITSVAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.

Follow the gasoline safety rules in this

Manual (Section 1) and in the separate

EngineOwner'sManual,

Failure to follow gasolinesafety instruc-

tions can result in serious personal

injuryand propertydamage,

6. Add the correct fuel mixture (see As-

sembly Steps, STEP3: in Section 2).

7. Adjust the tilling depth as follows:

Figure6

Loosentilling depth adjustment

knob (A, Figure 6).

Move wheel bracket (B, Figure 6)

up in relation to the height ad-

justment bar (C). Moving the

bracket upward results in shal-

lower tilling, which is recom-

mended for initial use.

IMPORTANT:Do not movethe

wheel bracket any higher than the

top of the adjustment bar.

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

Do not squeeze the Throttle/TinesLever

while startingengine.

Tines maypropel the machineforward if

the engine speed is advancedfrom idle.

Failure to complycan result in personal

injury or propertydamage.

1, Move engineOn/Off Switch to ON.

2, Determinewhich of the nextthree

starting conditions to use:

FirstTime Starting:

Usethis starting method to start a new

engine for the first time, or after run-

ning out of gas, or after extended

storage. Usethumb 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 entersthe

priming system, the priming action will

feel more firm.

Figure 7

High-Volume

PrimingPosition

Position

ColdStarting:

Use this starting method after the unit

has been sitting or has beenin brief

storage, and has fuel in the tank. Use

the Standard-VolumePriming 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

engineafter it has beenstopped after

running and has not cooled completely.

3. Stand with your feet posi-

tioned safely awayfrom the

tines (Figure 8). Hold the

upper handlebarwith one

hand. Usethe 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 engineto 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 intwo (2) more times. Using a rapid

full stroke, pull out the starting rope up to

ten (10) times. If enginestill does not

start, wait 15 minutes. Do not prime

enginefurther. Graspstart rope and pull

with a rapid, full stroke up to ten (10)

times.

TILLINGANDCULTIVATING

Keepawayfromrotatingtines. Rotating

tineswill causeseriouspersonalinjury.

Useyour machineto break up sod, pre-

pare seedbedsand for cultivating in gar-

dens and flower beds. It is easyto op-

erate,but it is important that you start out

slowly and readthis Sectionthoroughly

before putting it to use. Let the machine

do most of the work. Thetines will pull

the machineforward, letting you adjust

forward speed by pressing down or lifting

the handlebars.

1. Roll the machineto the work area.

2. Adjust the tilling depth to the desired

position (see Pre-Start Preparation,pre-

vious page).

3. Start the engine (see Stopping and

Starting the Engine,previous page).

Stand behind the handlebar and push

down on the barto raise the tines off the

ground. Squeezethe Throttle/Tines

Lever- the engineshould 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.

NOTE: If tines continue to rotate when

engine is idling, either the idle speed is

too high or the centrifugal clutch is mal-

functioning. If this occurs, contact the

Factoryor your local authorized dealer.

4. Squeezethe Throttle/TinesLeverto

start the tines rotating. Lower the 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 deeply enough.

Adjust enginespeed to suit the tilling

conditions. Rememberthat the rotating

tines helpto pull the machineforward.

Useslower speedsand a shallow depth

setting when learning to use the unit and

wheneveryou are tilling on hard, rough or

uneven ground.

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

pass through sod or very hard ground. If

the machinejumps or bucks, use a shal-

lower depth setting and reduce the engine

speed. With eachsuccessive pass, till

more deeply.

6. Apply downward pressure on the han-

dlebars for shallower tilling. Lilt the han-

dlebars to dig more deeply. If the ma-

chine stays andtills 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

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 1"-2"to avoid

injuringnearby plant roots. Cultivate

often,so that weeds do not grow large

and cause needlesstangling in the tines.

3. With careful planning, you can space

the seed rows far enough apart to allow

sufficient room for the machineto culti-

vate alter the plants have grown.

AdjustingTinePatterns

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 generaltilling and cultivating. This

10"wide tine pattern (the maximum tilling

width) uses all four tine sections

(A, Figure9). See TineRemovalandln-

stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa-

tion on how to set up this tine pattern.

Narrow Tine Pattern- Fora narrow,

4-1/2"tilling width, removethe outside

tine section on the left- and right-sides

(B, Figure9). See TineRemovaland In-

stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa-

tion on how to set up this tine pattern.

StonySoil Tine Pattern- When tilling

deeply instony soil, stones may become

jammed betweenthe inner tines and the

machinehood. This pattern swaps the

two innertines to minimizejamming (c,

Figure9). See Tinet?emovaland Installa-

tion 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 machinewidth on each

successivepass (Figure 10).

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

second passesat a right angleacross the original passes

(Figure 11). Again, overlap each pass to thoroughly pulverize

the entire seedbed area. In very hardground, it may take three

or four passes before the desired depth is achieved.

3. If your garden is not wide enough to till lengthwise andthen

crosswise, then first overlap by one-half the machinewidth,

followed by successive passes at one-quarter machinewidth.

This overlapping method assures thorough tilling.

Figure 10: Use an overlap

techniqueon every pass. Figure 11:Make a secondset

of passesat a rightangle over

the firstset ofpasses.

USINGTHEEDGERATTACHMENT

TheEdgerAttachment 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. Decidehow far awaythe edge is to be from the walk or drive, then

slowly proceed using the walk or drive as your sight line.

Other attachments arecan be purchasedseparately. SeeAttachments below for more details.

ATTACHMENTS

Thefollowing Tiller/Edger attachmentsare availablewhere the Tiller/Edgerwas purchased. Seeyour authorized dealeror contact the

Factoryfor details.

Power Lawn Rake Attachment -Model 12575

ThePower Lawn Rakewill help keep

your lawn healthy andvigorous.

Matted grass anddebris not

only looks unattractive, but

stifles lawn growth and

overall health. This attach-

ment mounts without tools

andfeatures dozensof

temperedsteel "fingers"

that spring off the surface

to penetrateand loosen

matted grass without disturbing

root growth. An 18"-wideswath

covers a large lawn areaquickly.

Lawn Aerator Attachment -Model 12574

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 nutri-

ents more easily reach the

roots. Assembles without

tools. When mounted, it

takesthe place of the

standardtine sections.

s Maintenance

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing

the machine, shut off engine, let all

movingparts come to a complete stop,

disconnectthe sparkplugwire and move

the wire away fromthe sparkplug.

Failure to follow these instructionscan

result in personal injury or property

damage.

EQUIPMENTMAINTENANCE

Transmission Maintenance

Thetransmission was lubricated at the

factory and should not require any further

lubrication.

However,you should check the lubricant

level after the first five (5) hours of opera-

tion and every twenty-five (25) operating

hours thereafter. If needed,use a high-

quality, automotive-grade petroleum-base

grease.

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 discon-

nect 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 bevisible inthe top two

0 \ c

Figure14:Transmissionlubricantcheckand

fill locations.

REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE

REQUIREDMAINTENANCE

Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts

Clean Engine Cooling System

Check Transmission Lubricant

Service Air Filter

Inspect Spark Plug

Clean Machine

Clean Engine Exhaust Ports

(see Factory or authorized Dealer)

CleanTine 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,

Before After Every Every End

Each Each 25 75 of

Use Use Hours Hours Season

. (1)

°(2)

Hardware

,(3)

Before each use,check that all hardware

is in place andtightened securely.

I_IUI_.IlUI_ UAIMTI_MAM_I_

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

plugs. If lubricant is needed,proceed as

follows.

To lubricatethe transmission:

1. 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). Next apply greaseto the top fill

hole (C) until it begins to seepfrom the

middle hole (B). Reinstallthe plugs in the

middle (B) andtop (C) holes.

2. Before reinstalling the tines, use a fine

gradesandpaper to clean any rust off the

tine shaft. Apply a few drops of oil to the

tine shaft to makefuture tine removal

easier.

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,removethe

tines, clean the tine shaft with sandpaper

and apply a light coatof oil to the tine

shaft.

Engine Lubrication

The engineis a two-cycle engine. Lubri-

cation is provided by mixing two-cycle oil

with unleadedregular gasoline as de-

scribed in the AssemblySection. At-

tempting to operatethe engineon gaso-

line alonewill causethe engineto over-

heat andseizeup.

Engine Air Filter

It is extremely important that air filter ser-

vice be performed according to the main-

tenanceschedule. Referto the separate

EngineOwner's Manual for inspection and

cleaning instructions.

IMPORTANT:Neverrun enginewithout air

filter assemblyproperly installed.

Carburetor Adjustment

Do not tamper with the engine governor

screwwhich is factory-setfor the proper

enginespeed, 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 movingpartsto stop, dis-

connectsparkplug wire and movewire awayfromsparkplug.

Failure to followthese instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage.

If the engine is running poorly or has low

power while tilling, an adjustment to the

carburetor may solvethe problem. How-

ever,first inspect and service the spark

plug andthe air filter before making a

carburetor adjustment. If the enginecon-

tinues to run poorly (and the fuel mixture

is fresh), proceedto the following 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. The adjustment, when properly

performed as described below, will not

void the enginewarranty. A common

screwdriver is needed. If you prefer,see

an authorizedengine dealerfor

adjustment.

Prior to CarburetorAdjustment:

Thetemperatureof the muffler and adja-

cent engine areas may exceed 150OF

(65°C). Contactmaycauseburns. Avoid

these areas. Remove the spark plug

lead andgroundthe lead to the engineto

preventaccidentalstarts andfires.

Failure to do this could cause personal

injury.

1. Let enginecool for 30 minutes before

continuing.

2. From the operator's position behind the

handlebars, lay the machinedown on its

left side (muffler side).

CarburetorAdJustment:

1. Locatethe carburetor idle mixture

screw (Figure 15). It is directly underthe

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.

If the enginecontinues to run poorly, con-

tact an authorizedengine dealer.

Spark Plug

Inspectthe spark plug annually or every

100 operating hours according to the in-

structions in the separate EngineOwner'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 intakescreen and on

leversand linkages. This helps to ensure

adequateair cooling and correct engine

speed.

TINE REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION

Avoid contactwith the cutting edges on

the tines.

To avoid personal injurywhen 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 fromthe plug.

Thetines will wear with use and they

should be replaced if tilling seems to take

longerthan usual or if the soil is not

being mixed as thoroughly. Also, in addi-

tion 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.

Figure 16:Remove ring lockpin (A) to take

off tines.

IMPORTANT:Thering lock pin (A, Figure

16) is under spring tension -wear gloves

to protect your fingers when removing or

replacing the ring lock pin.

Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling

1. Propthe machineforward so it rests

on the front of the tubular carrying

handle. The work surface should beflat

andfirm.

2. Flip openthe 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 innertine 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

12 Figure15:IdleMixtureScrewcanbeadjusted.

Section5: Maintenance

IrT_flfl-_l;]t,_l lt,_[1_ Beforeinspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartsto stop, dis-

]j, _connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfrom sparkplug.

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 machineforward so it rests

on the front of the tubular carrying

handle. The work surface should be flat

andfirm.

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 andwhether it is

an inner or outer section.

3. Removethe innertine sections and

swap their positions (the inner right-side

section goes onto the left side of the ma-

chine, 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 sidesfrom 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 Wornfine Sections:

Thetines are excessivelyworn iftilling

takes much longer than before and the

soil is not being mixed thoroughly

enough.

1. Prop the machineforward so it rests

on the front of the tubular 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

new tine sections. Referto 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 sparksor open flame (such

as from a hot water heater, a space

heateror clothesdryer).

Failure to comply can result in serious

personalinjury or propertydamage.

STORAGE

IMPORTANT:It is importantto prevent

gum deposits from forming inessential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experienceindicatesthat alcohol-

blendedfuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture

which leadsto separationand formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damagethe fuel system of an enginewhile

in storage.

Off-Season Storage Procedure

1. Drain the fuel tank of all of the gaso-

line/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.

2. Start engine and run until fuel mixture

is used up. Thiswill prevent poor perfor-

mancefrom stalefuel when your equip-

ment is taken out of storage.

NOTE: If "Gasohol" has beenused, com-

plete above instructions and then put 1/2

pint of gasoline properly mixed with two-

cycle 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 con-

tainer. Always follow the mix ratio in-

structions 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.

3. Letengine cool down after fuel mixture

has been used up. Clean dirt and debris

from engine cooling fins, linkage and

other enginesurfaces.

4. Pull starter handle slowly until resis-

tance is felt due to compression pressure,

then stop. Releasestarter tension slowly

to prevent enginefrom 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 anddebris

from dust covers and tine shaft. Lubri-

catetine shaft with light oil. Replace

tines.

6. Coverengineand store equipment in a

dry, sheltered location.

Section5: Maintenance

Beforeinspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartsto stop, dis-

connectsparkplug wire and movewire awayfromsparkplug.

Failure to followthese 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

andthe EngineOwner'sManual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contactyour local authorized Engine

Service Dealerfor engine service. Contact your local authorized dealerfor service problems with the machine.

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Enginedoes notstart. 1. Sparkplug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect_zre to sparkplug.

2. Out of gasltwo-cycle oil fuel mixture. 2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.

3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

Engine runs poorly or

has low power under

tilling conditions.

4. Priming procedure not correct.

5. Dirty air filter(s).

6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.

7. OnlOff Switch in OFF position.

1. Fouled spark plug.

2. Dirty air filter(s).

3. Stale fuel mixture.

4. Carburetor out of adjustment.

4. Refer to starting procedure in manual.

5. Clean or replace air filters.

6. Replace spark plug.

7. Move OnlOff Switch to ON.

1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.

2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.

3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

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.

SAFETYAND OPERATINGDECALS

Decals arenot shown at full size. SeeParts List pagesfor reordering information.

Ontop, left-side tine shield

Onrear, left-side

tine shield

Onrear, right-side tine

shield

Ontop ofhandlebar

Onright-side handlebar

Model 12097 Parts List

B 9

A14, 15

14,15

11,12 \22

TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY

Ref # Part #

1 1915039

1915040

1983632

1918307

1983731

1983636

1983637

1904416

9 1909923

10 1185741

11 1111600

Description City.

Transmission Case - left-side,

(incl, pressed-in bushing) ............ 1

Transmission Case -right-side,

(incl, pressed-in bushing) ............ 1

OilSeal ............................. 2

Worm Input Shaft Assembly ............. 1

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

ThrustBearing ....................... 1

Ball Bearing .......................... 1

Shaft Assembly, (Incl, pressed-on worm

gear andtwo ring lockpins) ........... 1

OilSeal, Input ........................ 1

Plug, 1/8 ............................ 3

HexScrew, 1/4-20 x 7/8 (five locations,

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

Ref# Part #

12 1100069

13 1817146

14 1983635

15 1983640

16 1983641

17 1983642

18 1983638

19 1107381

20 1983663

21 1909486

22 1747166

23 1915055

24 1983713

Description City.

HexScrew, 114-20x 1 (three locations,

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

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

Thrust Washer,output (,050") ............ NR

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

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

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

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

FlatWasher, 1/4 ...................... 2

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

Clutch Drum and Hub .................. 1

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

Dust Cover .......................... 2

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

AIR - As Required

PartsList Model 12097

SEEPREVIOUSPAGE

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Model 12097 Parts List

Ref # Part #

1 1918303

3 1909939

4 1918221

5 1917451

6 1918123

71750608

8 1731025

9 1909775

13 1763682

14 1918120001

15 1918121001

16 1909720

17 1983663

18 11O7381

19 1817146

20 *

21 1909487

22 1918124

23 1917773

24 1904553

25 1904549

26 1904552

27 1186292

28 1186387

29 1100241

3O 1100807

Description Qty.

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

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

Decal- Throttle/Tines LeverOperation ..... 1

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

Throttle/Tines Leverand Cable ........... 1

Pan Hd, Screw, 7/10-16x 1-112 .......... 1

Saddle Hd, Screw, 5116-18 x 2 ........... 2

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

Plastic Wire Tie ...................... 3

Lower Handlebar- Lefl-Side ............ 1

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

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

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

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

Hex Locknut, 114-20 ................... 5

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

Clutch Rotor 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

Hex Hd, Screw, 7/10-24x 112 ............ 2

FlangeLocknut, 7/10-24 ................ 2

LockWasher, 114-20 .................. 4

HexCap Screw, 114-20 x 2 .............. 4

Ref # Part #

31 1909540

32 1909539

33 1909712

34 1909711

35 1909680001

36 90077

37 1909835

38 1100069

39 1909517001

4O 1917754

41 1729775

42 1904321

43 1981022010

44 1763767

45 1177038

Description Qty.

Outer Tine - Right-Hand Side ............ 1

Inner Tine - Right-Hand Side ............ 1

Outer Tine - Lefl-Hand Side ............. 1

Inner Tine - Lefl-Hand Side ............. 1

Wheel Bracket ....................... 1

Carriage Bolt ........................ 1

Knob .............................. 1

Hex Hd, Screw, 114-20 x I .............. 3

Axle ............................... 1

Wheel .............................. 2

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

Ring Lock Pin ........................ 2

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

Knob .............................. 2

LockWasher, 5116 .................... 2

EDGERATTACHMENT

46 1903777 EdgerWheel ......................... 1

47 1903778 Bushing- Short ...................... 1

48 1983648 Bushing- Long ...................... 2

49 1915054 EdgerTine .......................... 1

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

.... 12575 Power Lawn RakeAttachment ........... 1

.... 12574 LawnAerator Attachment ............... 1

*Orderpartsfrom yourlocalauthorizedenginedealer,Referto enginenameplate

for modelltypenumber,

Notes

Index

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

Aerator Attachment ............................... 14

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

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

Borders......................................... 5

Border/EdgerAttachment ...................... 5, 6, 10

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

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

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

Oecals .......................................... 2

Edging ....................................... 5, 14

Engine

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

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

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

Fuel Mixture ........................... 5, 6, 12, 13

Fuel Primer Bulb ...................... 4, 8, 9, 12, 14

On/Off Switch .......................... 4, 8, 14, 16

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

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

Spark Plug ............................. 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

Fuel Mixture ............................. 5, 6, 12, 13

Fuel Primer Bulb ........................ 4, 8, 9, 12, 14

Gasoline/Two-CycleOil ..................... 5, 6, 12, 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts List .................................... 15-17

Power Lawn Rake ................................ 10

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

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

Repair Parts .................................. 15-17

Safety Rules .................................... 3-4

Safety Decals .................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

Tilling Depth Adjustment ............................ 9

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

Tine Removal ................................... 12

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

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

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

W,X, Y,Z

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 in-

formational bulletins.

WarrantyService

Thewarranty statement is included in the unit's literature

package.

Model/Serial Numbers

A Model/Serial Numbers decal is locatedon the handlebar.

For ready reference, record these numbers inthe spaces

below.

Dateof Purchase:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

AuthorizedDealer Information

If you purchasedyour unit from an authorizeddealer, record

the dealer's addressand phone number below for ready

reference:

DealerName:

Address:

Phone:

IMPORTANT:

Left and rightsidesof the unit are determined by standing

behindthe unit, in the operator'sposition,andfacing in the

directionof forwardtravel.

NOTICE:

We reservethe rightto changespecifications,add im-

provements or discontinuethe manufactureof any of our

equipment withoutnoticeor obligationto purchasers of our

equipment.

CustomerServiceandTechnical Service

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.)

ReplacementParts

Factoryspecified replacement parts are

availablefrom your authorizeddealer or di-

rectly from the factory. When ordering

parts, besure to provide the following:

• Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.

• Part number of the part needed.

• Part Description.

• Quantity needed.

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.

EngineServiceand Repair

Forengineservice or repair, contact your

nearestauthorized enginedealer (look in the _,,,

Yellow Pagesunder "Engines-Gasoline").

Theengine is warranted by the engine man-

ufacturer.Any unauthorizedwork performed

on the engineduring the warranty period

mayvoid this warranty. For complete de-

tails on the engine warranty, refer to the

engineowner manual.

We urge using only genuine replacement parts, which

meet all the latest requirements. Replacement parts

manufacturedby otherscouldpresentsafetyhazards,even

though they mayfit onthe unit.

For customerassistance,contactyour nearestauthorizeddealer or:

GARDENWAY INCORPORATED • 1 GardenWay •Troy,NewYork 12180

CustomerService:1-800-437-8686 • TechnicalService:1-800-520-5520 • PartsService:1-800-648-6776

• FAX:(518) 233-4622 • WEBSITE:www.troybilt.com

Outsidethe United States and Canada:

CustomerService:(518) 233-4807 • TechnicalService:(518) 233-4808 • PartsService:(518) 233-4806 • FAX(518) 233-4622

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