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