Troy-Bilt 12234 owner manual Features and Controls, Know Your Equipment, TILLER/EDGER Controls

Section

3

Features and Controls

KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference.

WARNING

Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- stand all safety, control, 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 per- sonal injury.

A
J	G
	J
J
B	J
E
F
J	B
	J
	C
	K
	L

D

Figure 2: Features and controls.

TILLER/EDGER CONTROLS

Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 2)

Two height settings, plus a storage position are available. Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment instructions.

Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob (C, Figure 2)

Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket (K) up or down on the height adjustment bar (L). This controls the tilling depth.

IMPORTANT: Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than the top of the adjustment bar.

Adjustable Tine Patterns (D, Figure 2)

The four tine sections are arranged from the factory for max- imum performance under a wide variety of conditions. If needed, the tines can be arranged for narrower tilling or close cultivating. The tines can also be arranged to till very stony soil. See Adjusting Tine Positions in Section 4 for details.

Carrying Handle (E, Figure 2)

When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit can be carried by the carrying handle. The carrying handle also serves as a tie-down anchor point.

Edger Attachment (Optional - not shown)

An Edger Attachment (Section 4) is available to make clean, sharp edges next to walkways, driveways, paths, planted areas, patios, etc. See Attachments for more information.

ENGINE CONTROLS

Fuel Primer Bulb (Section 4, Figure 4)

Use the Fuel Primer Bulb to help start the engine under certain conditions. See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner’s Manual for details.

Engine Choke (Section 4, Figure 5)

Use the Engine Choke lever to help start the engine. The posi- tion of the lever is dependent on whether the engine is cold or warm. See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner’s Manual for details.

Engine On/Off Switch (A, Figure 2)

Use the ON/OFF Switch to start or stop the engine. See Stop- ping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 for details.

Engine Recoil Start Rope (F, Figure 2)

Use the recoil start rope to start the engine. See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 for details.

Throttle/Tines Control Lever (G, Figure 2)

Use the Throttle/Tines Control Lever to start and stop tine rota- tion. This lever also varies tine speed. Release the lever to stop all tine motion. See Section 4 for more details on this control.

6