Dear Owner:
You now own one of the finest
Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine. Three models (#12190 – 3HP; #12191– 5HP; and #12193 – 6.5HP) are covered in this Manual. Where information applies only to a certain model (or models), specific refer- ences to that model are made. Otherwise, information given applies to all three models. Be sure that you 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.
Of course, if you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory (see Page 27 of this manual).
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all times.
NOTE: Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registra- tion Card that was supplied with this Manual.
See Page 27 for
Customer Service Information.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on the unit to alert you to
potential hazards. When you see this symbol, read and obey the message that follows it.
Failure to obey safety messages could result in personal injury or property damage.
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ANS B71.8- 1996 SAFETY STANDARD
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.
Table of Contents |
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SECTION 1: SAFETY | 3 |
Safety Decals | 5 |
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY | 6 |
Attach Handlebar | 7 |
Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform | 7 |
Install Forward Clutch Cable | 8 |
Install Reverse Clutch Cable (Models 12191 and 12193).... | 8 |
Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil | 9 |
Add Motor Oil to Engine | 9 |
Check Hardware for Tightness | 9 |
Check Air Pressure in Tires (on models so equipped) | 9 |
SECTION 3: FEATURES & CONTROLS | 10 |
Wheel Drive Pins | 10 |
Forward Clutch Bail | 11 |
Reverse Clutch Control (Models 12191 and 12193) | 11 |
Depth Regulator Lever | 12 |
Handlebar Height Adjustment | 12 |
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Engine Controls | 12 |
SECTION 4: OPERATION | 13 |
Initial Operation | 13 |
Starting and Stopping the Engine | 13 |
Operating the Tiller | 14 |
Tilling Tips & Techniques | 16 |
Loading and Unloading the Tiller | 18 |
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE | 19 |
Required Maintenance Schedule | 19 |
Tiller Lubrication | 20 |
Check for Oil Leaks | 20 |
Check Hardware | 20 |
Transmission Gear Oil Service | 20 |
Tines | 21 |
Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension | 22 |
Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment | 23 |
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Drive Belt Tension |
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(Models 12191 and 12193) | 23 |
Engine Oil Service | 24 |
Engine Cleaning | 24 |
Air Cleaner Service | 24 |
Spark Plug Service | 24 |
Spark Arrester Screen Service | 24 |
Throttle Lever Adjustment | 24 |
Carburetor/Governor Control | 24 |
Off Season Storage | 24 |
Troubleshooting | 25 |
Specifications | 26 |
Attachments` | 26 |
Customer Service Information | 27 |
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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