Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP, 12190-3HP instruction

Models

12190 – 3HP

12191– 5HP

12193 – 6.5HP

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

Owner’s Manual

3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers

•Safety

•Assembly

•Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

Model 12190

Model 12191

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Troy-Bilt 12214 - 5.5HP, 12190-3HP owner manual 3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers

Contents

3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers Table of Contents Training Safety Keep children and pets away Safety To Avoid Serious Injury Operating Symbols Tools/Materials Needed for Assembly AssemblyLoose Parts List Qty. Description Introduction Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform Attach Handlebar Install Reverse Clutch Cable Models 12191 Install Forward Clutch Cable Check Level Transmission Gear Oil Safety Features and Controls OperationCheck Hardware for Tightness Tiller is shipped without oil in the engine Wheel Drive Pins Features and ControlsAnti-Reverse Stake To Place the Wheels in Wheel Drive or To Operate the Forward Clutch Bail Forward Clutch BailReverse Clutch Control Models 12191 and 12193 only To Operate the Reverse Clutch Control Shallow Settings Deep Handlebar Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Handlebars Depth Regulator Lever Introduction OperationInitial Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Operating the TillerStopping the Engine and Tiller Till while in reverse Turning the Tiller AroundStopping the Tiller and Engine Tilling depths Let the tiller do the workAvoid tilling soggy, wet soil Avoid making footprints Clearing the tines Tilling across slopes without using terracesTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopes Loading and Unloading the Tiller Required Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceProcedure Every Tiller Lubrication Transmission Gear OIL ServiceCheck for OIL Leaks Check Hardware Removing and Installing Individual Tines Removing and Installing Tine AssembliesTines Tine Inspection To Check Forward Belt Tension Position Reverse Belt Replacement Information Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentTo Check Reverse Belt Tension AIR Cleaner Service Engine OIL ServiceSpark Plug Service Engine Cleaning Troubleshooting Transmission Gear OIL Specifications Tiller Weight12190 12191 12193 Tiller Length Customer Service and Technical Service Warranty ServiceReplacement Parts Engine Service and Repair 1905229 11/98