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
Inspect unit
Introduction
Attach Handlebars
Screw the height adjustment handle
Attach Forward Clutch Rod
Attach Reverse Clutch Control
Hairpin Cotter
Reinstall and hand-tighten the oil fill plug N
Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission
Select the proper hole in the clutch
If the gap is incorrect
Attach Engine Throttle Lever
Check Air Pressure in Tires
Add Motor Oil to Engine
Attach Wheel Gear Lever
Battery Activation and Charging
Check Hardware for Tightness
Attach Battery Cables and Vent Tube
Install Battery
Connect Wiring Harness
Keyswitch
Wheel Gear Lever
Forward Clutch
To Operate the Forward Clutch
Engage
Handlebar Height Adjustment
To Adjust the Handlebar Height
Reverse Clutch
Depth Regulator
Engine Throttle Lever
Electric Start Keyswitch electric start model
Stop on recoil start model only Stop Stops the engine
Pre-Start Checklist
Introduction
BREAK-IN Operation
Starting and Stopping Engine
Operating the Tiller
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Stop Stop position
Keyswitch to OFF to stop the engine
Turning the Tiller Around
For forward motion of the wheels and tines
For reverse motion of the wheels and tines
Let the tiller do the work
Tilling depths
Avoid tilling soggy, wet soil
Avoid making footprints
Tilling across slopes without using terraces
Clearing the tines
Tilling on slopes
Tilling up and down slopes
Power Composting
Loading and Unloading Tiller
Required Maintenance Schedule
Procedure
Tiller Lubrication
Every
Transmission Gear OIL Service
Check Hardware
Check Tire Pressure
Check for OIL Leaks
Engine Cleaning
Engine OIL Service
AIR Cleaner Service
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control Adjustments
OFF Season Storage
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment
Bolo Tines
Checking and Adjusting Tension on the Drive Belts
Reinstall the belt cover and secure it with the two nuts
Cutting Edge Tine
Threads
Forward Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Installing the Forward Drive Belt
Removing the Forward Drive Belt
Reverse Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Removing the Reverse Drive Belt
Battery Maintenance
Installing the Reverse Drive Belt
Reconnect the reverse cable wire to the Z-fitting Q, Figure
Battery Care in Service
Tiller Weight
Transmission Gear OIL Specifications
Tiller Length
Tiller Width
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Models 12211
HOOD, Bracket and Depth Regulator
Part Description
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
Drive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies
Input Pinion Shaft & Gear Assembly
Main Drive Shaft
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
Bumper Attachment
ROW Marker Attachment
1904522001
Models 12211
ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment
Description QTY
Row Marker Attachment
Warranty Service
Replacement Parts
Engine Service and Repair
Owner Registration Card