Bolens 12207 owner manual See Back Cover for Customer Service Information, Index

WARNING

TO AVOID INJURY:

•READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

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

•NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE MACHINE.

•SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING 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.

See Back Cover for

Customer Service Information

WARNING: This machine is equipped with an internal combus- tion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester muf- fler meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark ar- rester muffler is used, it should be maintained in effective work- ing order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. This engine is not equipped with a spark arrestor for the muf- fler. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized Engine Dealer.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily reme- dy, please contact your nearest authorized dealer or the Factory.

Please read and retain this Manual. The instructions will help you assemble and maintain your machine properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES.”

Product Specifications

HORSEPOWER:	2 HP
DISPLACEMENT:	3.0 CU. IN.
FUEL CAPACITY:	20 ozs.
(24:1 gasoline to 2-cycle oil mixture)
SPARK PLUG (GAP 0.030-in.):	Champion RCJ-6Y*
	or equivalent
IGNITION	Electronic
NET ENGINE WEIGHT	7.5 LBS.

* Always replace spark plug with a resistor plug.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES	2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS	5
ASSEMBLY	6
OPERATION	9
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE	13
STORAGE	15
TROUBLESHOOTING	16
DECALS	16
REPAIR PARTS - TRANSMISSION	17
REPAIR PARTS - GENERAL ASSEMBLY	18

This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute.

INDEX

Accessories and Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Aerator Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 12

Border/Edger Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8

Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Control Lever, Engine Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4