Troy-Bilt 12212, 12211 Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission, Select the proper hole in the clutch

Section 2: Assembly

IMPORTANT: If the handlebar height is changed, the hole position of the Forward Clutch rod must be changed accordingly. Changing the handlebar height changes the tension on the Forward Clutch rod – this tension must be adjusted by relocat- ing the rod in the appropriate hole in the clutch swivel plate.

4.Select the proper hole in the clutch

swivel plate and insert the Forward Clutch rod with the tip facing inward (see Figure 2-8). Secure the rod by inserting a second hairpin cotter through the hole near the tip of the rod.

5.Check for correct tension on the Forward Clutch rod as follows:

(a)Two interconnected Forward Clutch paddles hang beneath the handlebar grips. Lift and hold the right-side paddle against the handlebar grip.

(b)While squeezing the paddle, measure the gap between the E-ring and the lower end of the clutch rod bracket (see Figure 2-9). The gap should be 3/16"-to-5/16". NOTE: A stack of five pennies is approximately 5/16" thick.

(c)If the gap is incorrect:

(1)First check that the Forward Clutch rod is in the correct hole in the clutch swivel plate. If not, reposi- tion the rod and repeat Step 5b.

(2)If the Forward Clutch rod is in the correct hole and the gap is incor- rect, you will need to adjust the length of the Forward Clutch rod. To do this, first release the Forward Clutch paddle and then disconnect the rod from the clutch swivel plate.

If the gap is more than 5/16", rotate the rod counterclockwise (as viewed from the front of tiller) to decrease the gap. Reinstall the rod in the correct clutch swivel plate hole, secure it with the hairpin cotter, and repeat Steps 5a and 5b.

If the gap is less than 3/16", rotate the rod clockwise (as viewed from the front of tiller) to increase the gap. Reinstall the rod in the correct clutch swivel plate hole, secure it with the hairpin cotter, and repeat Steps 5a and 5b.

	3	4
	1	3
		2
		1
2	4

Figure 2-8: Numbered settings for handlebar height slots and clutch swivel plate holes.

Gap should be 3/16"-to-5/16"

Figure 2-9: While squeezing Forward Clutch paddle, measure gap between end of bracket and E-ring.

STEP 5: Check Gear Oil

Level in Transmission

The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, be sure to check the oil level at this time to make certain it is correct.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmis- sion components.

1.With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (L, Figure 2-10) back and then slide it to the second notch from the top. NOTE: If the lever does not move, lift the tine hood flap and look for a plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut and remove the tie.

2.Remove the oil level check plug (M, Figure 2-11) on the left-side of the trans- mission. (Due to dried paint on the plug threads, it may require some force to remove the plug the first time.) The gear oil level is correct if oil starts to flow out of the hole as the plug is removed. If so, securely reinstall the plug.

3.If oil does not flow from the check hole, add oil as follows:

NOTE: Do not use automatic transmission fluid or motor oil in the transmission.

(a)Clean area around oil fill hole (N, Figure 2-12) and unscrew oil fill plug.

(b)If adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 or SAE 80W-90. If refilling an empty transmission, use only GL-4 gear oil having a viscosity of SAE 85W-140 or SAE 140.

(c)Using a clean funnel, slowly add gear oil until it flows from the oil level check hole (M, Figure 2-11). Securely rein- stall the oil level check plug (M).

(d)Reinstall and hand-tighten the oil fill plug (N).

L

Figure 2-10: Put lever in second notch.

M

Figure 2-11: Gear oil level check plug.

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