Troy-Bilt 12190-3HP Features and Controls, Wheel Drive Pins, Anti-Reverse Stake, Freewheel

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Section

3Features and Controls

WARNING

Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

Forward

Clutch Bail

Depth Regulator

Handlebar Height

Adjustment

Wheel Drive Pin (on each wheel)

Reverse Clutch Control (Models 12191 and 12193 only)

Anti-Reverse Stake

Figure 3-1: Features and controls. (All Models.)

Introduction

This section describes the locations and functions of the controls on your tiller. Refer to the next section (“Operation”) for detailed operating instructions.

Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you understand the operation of the controls and feel confident with each of them.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual for information about the controls on the engine.

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Wheel Drive Pins

WARNING

Never allow either of the wheels to be in the FREEWHEEL position when the engine is running. Always put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position before starting the engine.

Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or personal injury.

Each wheel is equipped with a Wheel Drive Pin (A, Figures 3-2 and 3-3) that secures the wheel to the wheel shaft (B). The wheels can be positioned in either a WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.

Before starting the engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by inserting the Wheel Drive Pins through the wheel hubs and the wheel shaft. This “locks” the wheels to the wheel shaft, causing the wheels to turn when either the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse Clutch Control (Models 12191 and 12193 only) is engaged.

Use the FREEWHEEL mode only when the engine is not running. In FREEWHEEL,

the Wheel Drive Pins are placed only through the holes in the wheel shaft (not the wheel hubs), thus allowing the wheels to turn freely when the tiller is pushed or pulled by hand.

To Place the Wheels in WHEEL DRIVE or

FREEWHEEL:

1.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow the engine to cool.

2.Raise one wheel off the ground and place a sturdy support under the transmission.

WARNING

Do not place the tiller on its side when changing the wheel drive positions as doing so could result in gasoline leaking from the fuel tank.

Failure to follow this instruc- tion could result in personal injury or property damage.

3.Remove the wheel drive pin (A, Figures 3-2 and 3-3) by removing the hairpin cotter (C).

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Contents 3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers Table of Contents Safety TrainingSafety Keep children and pets awayOperating Symbols To Avoid Serious InjuryLoose Parts List Qty. Description AssemblyTools/Materials Needed for Assembly IntroductionAttach Handlebar Move Tiller Off Shipping PlatformInstall Forward Clutch Cable Install Reverse Clutch Cable Models 12191Check Hardware for Tightness Safety Features and Controls OperationCheck Level Transmission Gear Oil Tiller is shipped without oil in the engineAnti-Reverse Stake Features and ControlsWheel Drive Pins To Place the Wheels in Wheel Drive orReverse Clutch Control Models 12191 and 12193 only Forward Clutch BailTo Operate the Forward Clutch Bail To Operate the Reverse Clutch ControlTo Adjust the Handlebars Handlebar Height AdjustmentShallow Settings Deep Depth Regulator LeverInitial Operation OperationIntroduction 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 Avoid tilling soggy, wet soil Let the tiller do the workTilling depths Avoid making footprintsTilling on slopes Tilling across slopes without using terracesClearing the tines Tilling up and down slopesLoading and Unloading the Tiller Procedure MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Schedule EveryCheck for OIL Leaks Transmission Gear OIL ServiceTiller Lubrication Check HardwareTines Removing and Installing Tine AssembliesRemoving and Installing Individual Tines Tine InspectionPosition To Check Forward Belt TensionReverse Belt Replacement Information Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentTo Check Reverse Belt Tension Spark Plug Service Engine OIL ServiceAIR Cleaner Service Engine CleaningTroubleshooting 12190 12191 12193 Tiller WeightTransmission Gear OIL Specifications Tiller LengthReplacement Parts Warranty ServiceCustomer Service and Technical Service Engine Service and Repair1905229 11/98
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