Troy-Bilt 12211, 12212 owner manual 7HP Pony REAR-TINE Tiller, Recoil Start Model shown

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Models

12211 – Recoil Start

12212 – Electric Start

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

$ 4.50

Owner’s Manual

7HP PONY®

REAR-TINE TILLER

•Safety

•Assembly

•Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts List

(Recoil Start Model shown)

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Contents Recoil Start Model shown 7HP Pony REAR-TINE TillerSee Back Cover for Customer Service information Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling SafetyUse slower engine speeds Keep children and pets awayTo Avoid Serious Injury Operating SymbolsInspect unit IntroductionAttach Handlebars Attach Forward Clutch Rod Screw the height adjustment handleAttach Reverse Clutch Control Hairpin CotterCheck Gear Oil Level in Transmission Reinstall and hand-tighten the oil fill plug NSelect the proper hole in the clutch If the gap is incorrectCheck Air Pressure in Tires Attach Engine Throttle LeverAdd Motor Oil to Engine Attach Wheel Gear LeverCheck Hardware for Tightness Battery Activation and ChargingInstall Battery Attach Battery Cables and Vent TubeKeyswitch Connect Wiring HarnessForward Clutch Wheel Gear LeverTo Operate the Forward Clutch EngageTo Adjust the Handlebar Height Handlebar Height AdjustmentReverse Clutch Depth RegulatorEngine Throttle Lever Electric Start Keyswitch electric start modelStop on recoil start model only Stop Stops the engine Introduction Pre-Start ChecklistBREAK-IN Operation Starting and Stopping EngineStarting the Engine Operating the TillerStopping the Engine Stop Stop positionTurning the Tiller Around Keyswitch to OFF to stop the engineFor forward motion of the wheels and tines For reverse motion of the wheels and tinesTilling 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 Tiller Power CompostingProcedure Required Maintenance ScheduleTiller Lubrication EveryCheck Hardware Transmission Gear OIL ServiceCheck Tire Pressure Check for OIL LeaksEngine OIL Service Engine CleaningAIR Cleaner Service CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control AdjustmentsOFF Season Storage Wheel Gear Cable AdjustmentBolo Tines Checking and Adjusting Tension on the Drive Belts Reinstall the belt cover and secure it with the two nutsCutting Edge Tine Threads Forward Drive Belt Removal and Installation Installing the Forward Drive BeltRemoving the Forward Drive Belt Removing the Reverse Drive Belt Reverse Drive Belt Removal and InstallationInstalling the Reverse Drive Belt Battery MaintenanceReconnect the reverse cable wire to the Z-fitting Q, Figure Battery Care in ServiceTransmission Gear OIL Specifications Tiller WeightTiller Length Tiller WidthProblem Possible Cause Correction TroubleshootingHOOD, Bracket and Depth Regulator Models 12211Part Description QTYBellcrank See Pg Handlebar Assembly and Control LeversParts List ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover Part Description QTY Forward Idler Assembly 9621 Drive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies Input Pinion Shaft & Gear AssemblyMain Drive Shaft Wheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies Two ea. Refs 1733398 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 1982612 Bolo TINES, WheelsHILLER/FURROWER Attachment Electric Start Assembly 96512 Battery, 12 Volt, 9 Amp Incl 9462 Bumper Attachment ROW Marker Attachment1904522001 ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment Models 12211Description QTY Row Marker AttachmentReplacement Parts Warranty ServiceEngine Service and Repair Owner Registration Card