Troy-Bilt 12215 owner manual Features and Controls, Know Your Equipment, Engine Controls

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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 the unit carefully read and understand all safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

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Figure 5: Features and controls.

Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 5)

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 5)

Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket

(K)up or down on the height adjustment bar (L). This con- trols the tilling depth.

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

Adjustable Tine Patterns (D, Figure 5)

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 5)

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 (H, Figure 5)

Use this separate attachment to create borders or edges along walks, driveways, flower beds, etc. See Section 4 for details on installing and using this attachment.

Engine Controls

Engine On/Off Switch (A, Figure 5)

Use the ON/OFF Switch to start or stop the engine. See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner’s Manual for details.

Throttle/Tines Lever (G, Figure 5)

Squeeze this lever to start tine rotation and to vary the tine speed. Release the lever to stop all tine motion. See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 for details.

IMPORTANT: Do not squeeze this lever when starting the engine.

Engine Recoil Start Rope (F, Figure 5)

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

Fuel Primer Bulb (Section 4, Figure 7)

The fuel primer bulb to help start the engine under certain conditions. See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner’s Manual for details.

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