Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP, 12190-3HP owner manual 3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers

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Models

12190 – 3HP

12191– 5HP

12193 – 6.5HP

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

Owner’s Manual

3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers

•Safety

•Assembly

•Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

Model 12190

Model 12191

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Contents 3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers Table of Contents Training SafetyKeep children and pets away SafetyTo Avoid Serious Injury Operating SymbolsTools/Materials Needed for Assembly AssemblyLoose Parts List Qty. Description IntroductionMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform Attach HandlebarInstall Reverse Clutch Cable Models 12191 Install Forward Clutch CableCheck Level Transmission Gear Oil Safety Features and Controls OperationCheck Hardware for Tightness Tiller is shipped without oil in the engineWheel Drive Pins Features and ControlsAnti-Reverse Stake To Place the Wheels in Wheel Drive orTo Operate the Forward Clutch Bail Forward Clutch BailReverse Clutch Control Models 12191 and 12193 only To Operate the Reverse Clutch ControlShallow Settings Deep Handlebar Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Handlebars Depth Regulator LeverIntroduction OperationInitial Operation Starting and Stopping the EngineStarting the Engine Operating the TillerStopping the Engine and Tiller Till while in reverse 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 Required Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceProcedure EveryTiller Lubrication Transmission Gear OIL ServiceCheck for OIL Leaks Check HardwareRemoving and Installing Individual Tines Removing and Installing Tine AssembliesTines Tine InspectionTo Check Forward Belt Tension PositionReverse Belt Replacement Information Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentTo Check Reverse Belt Tension AIR Cleaner Service Engine OIL ServiceSpark Plug Service Engine CleaningTroubleshooting Transmission Gear OIL Specifications Tiller Weight12190 12191 12193 Tiller LengthCustomer Service and Technical Service Warranty ServiceReplacement Parts Engine Service and Repair1905229 11/98