Bolens 12226 owner manual Assembly, Check Air Pressure In Tires, Check Hardware For Tightness

8Section 2: Assembly

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Figure 2-9: Gear oil level check 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 the fill hole (N, Figure 2-10) and unscrew gear oil fill plug.

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Figure 2-10: Adding gear oil.

(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 gear oil level check hole (N, Figure 2-10).

(d)Reinstall and tighten securely the gear oil fill plug (M, Figure 2-9).

STEP 5: ADD MOTOR OIL TO ENGINE

The tiller is shipped without oil in the engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not start the engine without first adding motor oil. Severe engine damage will result if the engine is run without oil.

1.Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for motor oil specifications and capacities.

2.With the unit on level ground, move the Depth Regulator Lever (L, Figure 2-8) up or down until the engine is level.

3.Add motor oil as described in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

4.Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down until the highest notch is engaged. This places the tines in the “travel” position.

STEP 6: ATTACH WHEEL GEAR LEVER

1.Insert the Wheel Gear Lever (P, Figure 2-11) up through the slot in the control panel that is labeled “WHEEL GEAR.”

2.Insert two #10-32 x 1/2" round head screws down through the “+” marks on the control panel decal and securely attach the wheel gear mounting bracket using two #10 lockwashers and #10-32 nuts.

3.Using a board, tap the Wheel Gear Lever knob securely onto the lever.

4.Secure the wheel gear cable to the left- side handlebar with two plastic ties

(S, Figure 2-12), located about two feet apart. Snip off any excess tie length with scissors.

STEP 7: CHECK AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES

Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate both tires equally to 15-to-20 PSI (pounds per square inch). Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the unit will pull to one side.

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Figure 2-11: Attach Wheel Gear Lever.

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Figure 2-12: Attach wheel gear cable with cable ties (S).

STEP 8: CHECK HARDWARE FOR TIGHTNESS

Inspect the hardware on the unit and tighten any loose screws, bolts and nuts.

This completes the assembly steps. Be sure to read the rest of this Manual before you operate your tiller.