Bolens 12229 owner manual Introduction, Inspect Unit, Assembly Steps

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Section

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Assembly

WARNING

To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual.

INTRODUCTION

Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.

NOTE: Various tiller models are presented in this Manual. Use only the information appropriate for your tiller model.

INSPECT UNIT

Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery. Contact the carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the damage and request instructions for filing a claim. To protect your rights, put your claim in writing and mail a copy to the car- rier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered. Contact the factory if you need assistance in this matter.

TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)3/8” open-end wrench*

(2)7/16" open-end wrench*

(2) 1/2" open-end wrench*

(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*

(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

(1) Ruler (for belt tension check)

(1)Block of wood (to support tiller when removing wheels)

(1)Tire pressure gauge (for models with pneumatic tires)

(1) Clean oil funnel

(1)Motor oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications and quantity required.

*Adjustable wrenches may be used.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any control cables.

1. The tiller weighs approximately 133 lbs. Do not attempt to remove it from the ship- ping platform until instructed to do so in these Assembly steps.

2.Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton from the shipping platform.

3.Remove all unassembled parts and the separate hardware bag from the carton. Check that you have the items listed in the Loose Parts List (contact your local dealer if items are missing or damaged).

NOTE: Use the screw length template (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.

Loose Parts List

Qty. Description

1Handlebar Support (see A, Fig. 2-2)

1Handlebar Assembly (see K, Fig. 2-2) Hardware bag contents:

1Slotted hd. screw, #10-24 x 2"

1Hex hd. screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

6Hex hd. screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

2Hex hd. screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4"

2Flat washer, 3/8"

6Split lockwasher, 5/16"

1Hex locknut, 1/4"-20

6Hex nut, 5/16"-18

1Hex nut, #10-24

2Hex locknut, 3/8"-16

1Spring, cable (see W, Fig. 2-5)

1Bracket, forward clutch cable (see P, Fig. 2-4)

IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to the engine crankcase before the engine is started. Follow the instructions in this Assembly Section and in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are as viewed from the operator’s position behind the handlebars.

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Figure 2-1: To identify length of screws, place screw on template as shown and mea- sure distance between bottom of screw head and tip of screw.

STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBAR

1.Loosely attach the legs of the handlebar support (A, Fig. 2-2) to the inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16 x 3/4" hex hd. screws (B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-16 hex locknuts (D).

2.There are three height adjustment holes in the two handlebar support brackets (E and F, Fig. 2-2). Use a setting that will position the handlebars at approximately waist level when the tines are 3"-4" into the soil. Loosely attach the support brackets to the handlebar support (A) using two 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" screws (G), 5/16" split lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hex nuts (I). NOTE: If a support bracket will not move, loosen attaching screw (J) and nut.

3.Attach the handlebar assembly (K) to the handlebar support (A) using four 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" screws (G), 5/16" split lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hex nuts (I). Tighten the four screws securely.

4.Tighten all handlebar mounting hard- ware securely.

STEP 3: MOVE TILLER OFF

SHIPPING PLATFORM

To roll the tiller off the shipping platform, put the wheels in FREEWHEEL, as follows:

1.Place a sturdy block under the trans- mission to raise one wheel about 1" off the ground.