Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP, 12190-3HP owner manual Operating Symbols, To Avoid Serious Injury

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Section 1: Safety

Decals

For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and operational decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1 below).

Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing.

Refer to the separate parts catalog for decal locations, part numbers and ordering instructions.

Forward Clutch Control

Operating Instruction

(Models 12191 and

12193)

Starting Stabilization

Message on engine (All

Models)

Forward Clutch Control

Operating Instruction (Model 12190)

Reverse Clutch Control Operating Instruction (Models 12191 and 12193)

Tine Warning on right side of hood flap (All Models)

Warning Messages on tine hood

(All Models)

Hot Surfaces/Moving Belts Warning on belt cover (All Models)

Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals (Model 12193 shown).

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) are used on the tiller and engine (your unit may not have all of the symbols).

STOP

FAST SLOW STOP

R

	CHOKE	CHOKE	REVERSE
			ROTATING
	ON	OFF
			TINES

	TILLER DIRECTION		LEVER DIRECTION

BAILBAIL

ENGAGED DISENGAGED

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

•READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

•KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.

•KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

•NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.

•SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOG- GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.

•KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

•USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.

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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 EngineStopping the Engine and Tiller Operating the TillerStarting the Engine Stopping the Tiller and Engine Turning the Tiller AroundTill while in reverse 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 PositionTo Check Reverse Belt Tension Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentReverse Belt Replacement Information 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