Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP Check Level Transmission Gear Oil, Check Hardware for Tightness

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Section 2: Assembly

4.Insert the cable up through the slot in the cable bracket and position the threaded assembly as shown in Fig. 2-8. Make sure that the flat side of the threaded assembly is aligned with the flat side of the mounting hole. Slide the large hex nut (DD) up the cable and tighten it securely.

5.Use a cable tie (EE, Fig. 2-9) to fasten the reverse clutch cable to the left side handlebar.

6.Test the function of the reverse clutch cable by pulling the knob out and releasing it. The knob should return to its neutral position (resting against bracket) when it is released. If it doesn’t, contact your local dealer or the factory for technical assistance.

AA

 

BB

AA

 

DD

 

CC

 

 

Flat Side

Fig. 2-8: Install reverse cable mounting bracket and the reverse clutch cable.

CC

EE

STEP 6: Check Level of

Transmission Gear Oil

The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, you should check the gear oil level to make certain it is correct.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmis- sion components.

1.Put the tiller on level ground. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever (FF, Fig. 2-10) back and then adjust it up or down to the notch that makes the tiller level.

2.Remove the oil fill plug (GG, Fig. 2-11) from the transmission housing and look into the oil fill hole. You will see the main drive shaft on one side of the hole.

3.The gear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately halfway up the side of the drive shaft.

4.If the gear oil level is low, add gear oil by referring to “A. To Check the Transmis- sion Gear Oil Level” in Section 5.

STEP 7: Add Motor Oil to Engine

The tiller is shipped without oil in the engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not start the engine without first adding motor oil. Severe engine damage will result if the engine is run without oil.

1.Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual (supplied with tiller) for engine oil specifi- cations and capacities.

2.With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (FF, Fig. 2-10) back and then slide it up or down as necessary until the engine is level.

3.Add motor oil as described in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

4.Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down until the highest notch is engaged. This places the tines in the “travel” position.

STEP 8: Check Hardware for Tightness

FF

Fig. 2-10: Adjust Depth Regulator Lever.

GG

Fig. 2-11: Remove gear oil fill plug.

STEP 9: Check Air Pressure in Tires (on models equipped with pneumatic tires)

Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate both tires equally to 15-to-20 PSI (pounds per square inch). Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the unit will pull to one side. NOTE: Your machine may not have pneumatic tires.

IMPORTANT: This completes the assembly steps. Before operating your tiller, make sure you read the following Sections in this Manual, as well as the separate Engine Owner’s Manual:

•Section 1: “Safety”

•Section 3: “Features and Controls”

•Section 4: “Operation”

Fig. 2-9: Route reverse clutch cable (CC) as

Check all nuts and screws for tightness.

shown. Attach to handlebar with cable tie

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(EE).

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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 EngineOperating the Tiller Starting the EngineStopping the Engine and Tiller Turning the Tiller Around Till while in reverseStopping 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 PositionForward Clutch Bail Adjustment Reverse Belt Replacement InformationTo 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
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