Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP, 12190-3HP Required Maintenance Schedule, Every, Procedure, Hours

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Section

5Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.

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

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

		Before	Every	Every	As
	PROCEDURE	Each	10	30	Noted
		Use	Hours	Hours

	Check engine oil level	•			And every 5
					operating hours

	Clean engine	•			▲

	Check drive belt tension		•		✝

	Check nuts and bolts		•		✝

	Change engine oil		•		*
	Lubricate tiller		•

	Service engine air cleaner system				▲

	Check gear oil level in			•	✝
	transmission

	Check tines for wear			•

	Check air pressure in tires			•
	(if so equipped)			•
	(if so equipped)

	Service spark plug				▲

	Check Anti-Reverse Stake	•

*Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Change after first 2 hours of break-in operation.

✝Check after first 2 hours of break-in operation.

▲See Engine Owner’s Manual for service intervals and instructions.

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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 SymbolsIntroduction AssemblyTools/Materials Needed for Assembly Loose Parts List Qty. DescriptionMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform Attach HandlebarInstall Reverse Clutch Cable Models 12191 Install Forward Clutch CableTiller is shipped without oil in the engine Safety Features and Controls OperationCheck Level Transmission Gear Oil Check Hardware for TightnessTo Place the Wheels in Wheel Drive or Features and ControlsWheel Drive Pins Anti-Reverse StakeTo Operate the Reverse Clutch Control Forward Clutch BailTo Operate the Forward Clutch Bail Reverse Clutch Control Models 12191 and 12193 onlyDepth Regulator Lever Handlebar Height AdjustmentShallow Settings Deep To Adjust the HandlebarsStarting and Stopping the Engine OperationIntroduction Initial OperationStarting the Engine Operating the TillerStopping the Engine and Tiller Till while in reverse Turning the Tiller AroundStopping the Tiller and Engine Avoid making footprints Let the tiller do the workTilling depths Avoid tilling soggy, wet soilTilling up and down slopes Tilling across slopes without using terracesClearing the tines Tilling on slopesLoading and Unloading the Tiller Every MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Schedule ProcedureCheck Hardware Transmission Gear OIL ServiceTiller Lubrication Check for OIL LeaksTine Inspection Removing and Installing Tine AssembliesRemoving and Installing Individual Tines TinesTo Check Forward Belt Tension PositionReverse Belt Replacement Information Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentTo Check Reverse Belt Tension Engine Cleaning Engine OIL ServiceAIR Cleaner Service Spark Plug ServiceTroubleshooting Tiller Length Tiller WeightTransmission Gear OIL Specifications 12190 12191 12193Engine Service and Repair Warranty ServiceCustomer Service and Technical Service Replacement Parts1905229 11/98