Troy-Bilt 12211, 12212 owner manual Operating Symbols, To Avoid Serious Injury

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Section 1: Safety

4. To reduce the chances of a fire

hazard, keep the engine free of grass,

leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-venti-

lated area, safely away from any spark-

or flame-producing equipment. Store

gasoline in an approved container,

safely away from the reach of children.

6. Refer to the Maintenance section of

Decals

For your safety and the safety of others, various safety message decals are on your unit (see Figure below). Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the factory for

replacements if any decals are damaged or missing.

Refer to the Parts List pages for decal locations and part numbers.

this Manual and in the separate Engine

Owner’s Manual for instructions if the

tiller is to be stored for an extended

period.

7. Never perform maintenance while

the engine is running or the spark plug

wire is connected, except when specifi-

cally instructed to do so.

8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do

this outdoors.

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) may be used on the tiller and engine.

STOP

FAST SLOW STOP

STOP

CHOKE

STOP START ON

	R
CHOKE	REVERSE
CHOKE	ROTATING
OFF	TINES

LEVER DIRECTION

TILLER DIRECTION

ENGAGED DISENGAGED

	Control Descriptions	Keyswitch Warning
	Control Descriptions	(electric start unit only)
		(electric start unit only)
	Tine Warning (on right
	side of hood flap)
	Starting Stabilization (on
	top of engine or fuel tank)
		Operating Instructions and
		Warning Messages
	Hot Surfaces/Moving Belts (on
	top of belt cover)

Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

•READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

•KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS.

•KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

•NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.

•SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOG- GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.

•KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

•USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.

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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 SymbolsAttach Handlebars IntroductionInspect unit 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 RegulatorStop on recoil start model only Stop Stops the engine Electric Start Keyswitch electric start modelEngine Throttle Lever 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 AdjustmentsBolo Tines Wheel Gear Cable AdjustmentOFF Season Storage Cutting Edge Tine Reinstall the belt cover and secure it with the two nutsChecking and Adjusting Tension on the Drive Belts Threads Removing the Forward Drive Belt Installing the Forward Drive BeltForward Drive Belt Removal and Installation 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 Main Drive Shaft Input Pinion Shaft & Gear AssemblyDrive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies 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 1904522001 ROW Marker AttachmentBumper Attachment ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment Models 12211Description QTY Row Marker AttachmentReplacement Parts Warranty ServiceEngine Service and Repair Owner Registration Card