Troy-Bilt 12215 owner manual Introduction, Unpacking Instructions, Assembly Steps

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Assembly

WARNING

To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual.

INTRODUCTION

Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment.

The Border/Edger Attachment (H, Figure

5)does not need to be installed until you are ready to do edging projects (refer to instructions in this Section).

IMPORTANT: The correct mixture of unleaded automotive gasoline and two- cycle motor oil (a 24:1 ratio of gasoline to two-cycle oil) must be added to the fuel tank before starting the engine. See instructions in this Section.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Inspect your machine immediately. If you find or suspect damage to the carton or contents, contact your local authorized dealer or the Factory for assistance.

2.Remove any packing material. Check for small parts before discarding the packing material. Loose parts include the following:

(1)Wheel (for edging)

(1)Edger Tine

(2)*Long Bushings

(1)*Short Bushing

*Packed in a separate plastic bag.

3.Perform the assembly on a clean, level surface. Be careful not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit.

4.Before starting any assembly steps, disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

STEP 1: Unfold and

Adjust Handlebars

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch any control cables while unfolding and adjusting the handlebars.

1.Loosen the two handlebar knobs (A, Figure 1) and unfold the handlebars into the operating position. Do not use force

— if there is binding, continue to loosen the knobs.

		C
	B	C
	C
A		C
	C	A
		C

Figure 1: Loosen handlebar knobs and unfold handlebars. Slide plastic ties to the locations shown.

2.There are two height settings holes in the upper handlebar. The unit is shipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest height setting holes. If this height is cor- rect for you, simply tighten the two han- dlebar knobs. If a higher setting is desired, reposition the handlebar knobs, mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes.

3.Check the locations of the six plastic ties (C, Figure 1). The ties must be posi- tioned as shown.

NOTE: There is just one handlebar storage position – folded over the engine as origi- nally shipped.

STEP 2: Inspect

and Tighten Hardware

Check all nuts, bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed. NOTE: Use a 7/16" socket with an extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar.

Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware:

•Adjustable wrench

•Slotted-head screwdriver

•Phillips-head screwdriver

•Use a 7/16" socket and extension

(to check hardware at ends of handlebar)

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten engine gov- ernor screw (D, Figure 2). It is factory- adjusted for proper engine operation.

DANGER

•Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep gaso- line away from possible ignition sources.

•Do not smoke while mixing the gaso- line and two-cycle oil together or when filling the fuel tank.

•Never fill fuel tank when engine is run- ning or hot.

Failure to follow these precautions could result in the fuel igniting, causing per- sonal injury or property damage.

STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline and Two-Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank

IMPORTANT: Read the separate Engine Owner’s Manual before starting the engine.

1.Use clean, high quality 2-cycle oil, NMMA TC-WII or TC-W3. DO NOT USE MULTI-VISCOSITY OIL!

2.Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive gasoline only. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.

NOTE: Do not use gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol). Fuel containing up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) may be used, but requires special care when the engine is not used for extended periods. See “STORAGE” instructions in Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.

3.The fuel/oil mix ratio is 24:1 with the use of a NMMA classified oil. For new engines, use twice the normal oil quantity for the first gallon of fuel. NOTE: Due to differences in fuel and oil availability worldwide, Tecumseh recommends a 16:1 mix ratio if NMMA oil is not available.

D

Figure 2: Do not adjust or tighten the engine governor screw.

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