Contents
Recoil Start Model shown
7HP Pony REAR-TINE Tiller
See Back Cover for Customer Service information
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
Safety
Use slower engine speeds
Keep children and pets away
To Avoid Serious Injury
Operating Symbols
Introduction
Inspect unit
Attach Handlebars
Hairpin Cotter
Screw the height adjustment handle
Attach Forward Clutch Rod
Attach Reverse Clutch Control
If the gap is incorrect
Reinstall and hand-tighten the oil fill plug N
Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission
Select the proper hole in the clutch
Attach Wheel Gear Lever
Attach Engine Throttle Lever
Check Air Pressure in Tires
Add Motor Oil to Engine
Check Hardware for Tightness
Battery Activation and Charging
Install Battery
Attach Battery Cables and Vent Tube
Keyswitch
Connect Wiring Harness
Engage
Wheel Gear Lever
Forward Clutch
To Operate the Forward Clutch
Depth Regulator
Handlebar Height Adjustment
To Adjust the Handlebar Height
Reverse Clutch
Electric Start Keyswitch electric start model
Engine Throttle Lever
Stop on recoil start model only Stop Stops the engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Pre-Start Checklist
Introduction
BREAK-IN Operation
Stop Stop position
Operating the Tiller
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
For reverse motion of the wheels and tines
Keyswitch to OFF to stop the engine
Turning the Tiller Around
For forward motion of the wheels and tines
Avoid making footprints
Let the tiller do the work
Tilling depths
Avoid tilling soggy, wet soil
Tilling up and down slopes
Tilling across slopes without using terraces
Clearing the tines
Tilling on slopes
Loading and Unloading Tiller
Power Composting
Every
Required Maintenance Schedule
Procedure
Tiller Lubrication
Check for OIL Leaks
Transmission Gear OIL Service
Check Hardware
Check Tire Pressure
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control Adjustments
Engine Cleaning
Engine OIL Service
AIR Cleaner Service
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment
OFF Season Storage
Bolo Tines
Reinstall the belt cover and secure it with the two nuts
Checking and Adjusting Tension on the Drive Belts
Cutting Edge Tine
Threads
Installing the Forward Drive Belt
Forward Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Removing the Forward Drive Belt
Removing the Reverse Drive Belt
Reverse Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Battery Care in Service
Battery Maintenance
Installing the Reverse Drive Belt
Reconnect the reverse cable wire to the Z-fitting Q, Figure
Tiller Width
Tiller Weight
Transmission Gear OIL Specifications
Tiller Length
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Troubleshooting
QTY
Models 12211
HOOD, Bracket and Depth Regulator
Part Description
Bellcrank See Pg
Handlebar Assembly and Control Levers
Parts List
ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover
Part Description QTY
Forward Idler Assembly
9621
Input Pinion Shaft & Gear Assembly
Drive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies
Main Drive Shaft
Wheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies
Two ea. Refs 1733398 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 1982612
Bolo TINES, Wheels
HILLER/FURROWER Attachment
Electric Start Assembly
96512 Battery, 12 Volt, 9 Amp Incl 9462
ROW Marker Attachment
Bumper Attachment
1904522001
Row Marker Attachment
Models 12211
ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment
Description QTY
Owner Registration Card
Warranty Service
Replacement Parts
Engine Service and Repair