1905229 11/98 | Troy-Bilt 12190-3HP, 12214

1905229 (11/98)

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Troy-Bilt 12190-3HP, 12214 - 5.5HP owner manual 1905229 11/98

Contents

3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers Table of Contents Safety Training Safety Keep children and pets away Operating Symbols To Avoid Serious Injury Assembly Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyLoose Parts List Qty. Description Introduction Attach Handlebar Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform Install Forward Clutch Cable Install Reverse Clutch Cable Models 12191 Safety Features and Controls Operation Check Level Transmission Gear OilCheck Hardware for Tightness Tiller is shipped without oil in the engine Features and Controls Wheel Drive PinsAnti-Reverse Stake To Place the Wheels in Wheel Drive or Forward Clutch Bail To Operate the Forward Clutch BailReverse Clutch Control Models 12191 and 12193 only To Operate the Reverse Clutch Control Handlebar Height Adjustment Shallow Settings DeepTo Adjust the Handlebars Depth Regulator Lever Operation IntroductionInitial 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 Let the tiller do the work Tilling depthsAvoid tilling soggy, wet soil Avoid making footprints Tilling across slopes without using terraces Clearing the tinesTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopes Loading and Unloading the Tiller Maintenance Required Maintenance ScheduleProcedure Every Transmission Gear OIL Service Tiller LubricationCheck for OIL Leaks Check Hardware Removing and Installing Tine Assemblies Removing and Installing Individual TinesTines Tine Inspection Position To Check Forward Belt Tension Reverse Belt Replacement Information Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentTo Check Reverse Belt Tension Engine OIL Service AIR Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service Engine Cleaning Troubleshooting Tiller Weight Transmission Gear OIL Specifications12190 12191 12193 Tiller Length Warranty Service Customer Service and Technical ServiceReplacement Parts Engine Service and Repair 1905229 11/98