Troy-Bilt User Manual for Effective Operation of Your Tiller

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Model

12180

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

Owner’s Manual

BRONCOTM 5 HP

Model Tiller

•Safety

•Assembly

•Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

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Contents Broncotm 5 HP Table of Contents Training SafetyUse slower engine speeds Keep children and pets awayTo Avoid Serious Injury Operating SymbolsTools/Materials Needed for Assembly AssemblyLoose Parts List Qty. Description IntroductionMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform Attach HandlebarCable adjuster X while preventing Push the cable connector U, -4 upAdjuster from turning Screw R, -4Check Level Transmission Gear Oil Install Reverse Clutch CableCheck Hardware for Tightness Check Air Pressure in TiresWheel Drive Pins Features and ControlsFreewheel Reverse Clutch Control Forward Clutch BailTo Operate the Forward Clutch Bail To Operate the Reverse Clutch ControlShallow Settings Deep Handlebar Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Handlebars Depth Regulator LeverIntroduction OperationBREAK-IN Operation Starting and Stopping the EngineOperating the Tiller For reverse motion of the wheels and tines Turning the Tiller AroundStopping the Tiller and Engine Tilling depths Let the tiller do the workAvoid tilling soggy, wet soil Avoid making footprintsClearing the tines Tilling across slopes without using terracesTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopesLoading and Unloading the Tiller Power CompostingRequired Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceProcedure EveryTiller Lubrication Transmission Gear OIL ServiceCheck for OIL Leaks Check HardwareBolo Tines Removing a Tine AssemblyTine Inspection Removing a Single TineEngine Checking and AdjustingTo Check Forward Belt Tension Replacement Belt Information Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentCheck belt tension after every 10 operating hours To Check Reverse Belt TensionEngine Cleaning AIR Cleaner Service Engine OIL ServiceSpark Plug Service CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Transmission Gear OIL Specifications Tiller WeightFrame Weights Tiller LengthCustomer Service and Technical Service Warranty ServiceReplacement Parts Engine Service and Repair1905362 3/99