7HP Pony REAR-TINE Tiller | Troy-Bilt 12211, 12212 instruction

Models

12211 – Recoil Start

12212 – Electric Start

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

$ 4.50

Owner’s Manual

7HP PONY®

REAR-TINE TILLER

•Safety

•Assembly

•Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts List

(Recoil Start Model shown)

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Troy-Bilt 12211, 12212 owner manual 7HP Pony REAR-TINE Tiller, Recoil Start Model shown

Contents

Recoil Start Model shown 7HP Pony REAR-TINE Tiller See Back Cover for Customer Service information Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling Safety Use slower engine speeds Keep children and pets away To Avoid Serious Injury Operating Symbols Inspect unit IntroductionAttach Handlebars Attach Forward Clutch Rod Screw the height adjustment handleAttach Reverse Clutch Control Hairpin Cotter Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission Reinstall and hand-tighten the oil fill plug NSelect the proper hole in the clutch If the gap is incorrect Check Air Pressure in Tires Attach Engine Throttle LeverAdd Motor Oil to Engine Attach Wheel Gear Lever Check Hardware for Tightness Battery Activation and Charging Install Battery Attach Battery Cables and Vent Tube Keyswitch Connect Wiring Harness Forward Clutch Wheel Gear LeverTo Operate the Forward Clutch Engage To Adjust the Handlebar Height Handlebar Height AdjustmentReverse Clutch Depth Regulator Engine Throttle Lever Electric Start Keyswitch electric start modelStop on recoil start model only Stop Stops the engine Introduction Pre-Start ChecklistBREAK-IN Operation Starting and Stopping Engine Starting the Engine Operating the TillerStopping the Engine Stop Stop position Turning the Tiller Around Keyswitch to OFF to stop the engineFor forward motion of the wheels and tines For reverse motion of the wheels and tines 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 Tiller Power Composting Procedure Required Maintenance ScheduleTiller Lubrication Every Check Hardware Transmission Gear OIL ServiceCheck Tire Pressure Check for OIL Leaks Engine OIL Service Engine CleaningAIR Cleaner Service CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control Adjustments OFF Season Storage Wheel Gear Cable AdjustmentBolo Tines Checking and Adjusting Tension on the Drive Belts Reinstall the belt cover and secure it with the two nutsCutting Edge Tine Threads Forward Drive Belt Removal and Installation Installing the Forward Drive BeltRemoving the Forward Drive Belt Removing the Reverse Drive Belt Reverse Drive Belt Removal and Installation Installing the Reverse Drive Belt Battery MaintenanceReconnect the reverse cable wire to the Z-fitting Q, Figure Battery Care in Service Transmission Gear OIL Specifications Tiller WeightTiller Length Tiller Width Problem Possible Cause Correction Troubleshooting HOOD, Bracket and Depth Regulator Models 12211Part Description QTY Bellcrank See Pg Handlebar Assembly and Control Levers Parts List ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover Part Description QTY Forward Idler Assembly 9621 Drive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies Input Pinion Shaft & Gear AssemblyMain Drive Shaft Wheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies Two ea. Refs 1733398 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 1982612 Bolo TINES, Wheels HILLER/FURROWER Attachment Electric Start Assembly 96512 Battery, 12 Volt, 9 Amp Incl 9462 Bumper Attachment ROW Marker Attachment1904522001 ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment Models 12211Description QTY Row Marker Attachment Replacement Parts Warranty ServiceEngine Service and Repair Owner Registration Card