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Page 1: Features And Controls
SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer. Model 12235 OWNER’S MANUAL Tiller/Edger Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Owner: Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Please carefully read this Manual which provides information on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your machine. -
Page 3: Section 1: Safety
Section Safety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order. -
Page 4: Maintenance/Storage
Section 1: Safety • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the... -
Page 5: Section 2: Assembly
Section 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. WARNING Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious personal injury. - Page 6 Section 2: Assembly Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE (Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to 1 part two-cycle oil) U.S. 1 Gal. 2 Gal. Metric Petrol 4 liters 8 liters NOTE: Do not use gasoline containing methanol (wood al- cohol). Fuel containing up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) may be used, but re- quires special care when the engine is not used for extended periods.
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Page 7: Section 3: Features And Controls
Section Features and Controls KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- stand all safety, controls, and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and on the decals on the machine. -
Page 8: Section 4: Operation
Section Operation WARNING Before operating the unit carefully read and understand all safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. PRE-START PREPARATION Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and services:... -
Page 9: Tilling And Cultivating
Figure 9: “A” - all four tine gangs in standard pattern; “B” - two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling; “C” - the two inner gangs have been swapped for stony tilling conditions. TROUBLESHOOTING: Push the primer bulb in two (2) more times. Using a rapid full stroke, pull out the starting rope up to ten (10) times. -
Page 10: Attachments
Section 4: Operation TILLING PATTERNS 1. When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in the first row, then overlap one-half the machine width on each successive pass (Figure 10). 2. After going up and down the rows in one direction, make second passes at a right angle across the original passes (Figure 11). -
Page 11: Section 5: Maintenance
Section Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage. -
Page 12: Tine Removal And Installation
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the engine is running poorly or has low power while tilling, an adjustment to the carburetor may solve the problem. -
Page 13: Storage
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Figure 17: Narrow tilling tine positions. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. -
Page 15: Parts List
Model 12235 14, 15 Ref # Part # Description 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) ... . 1 1915040 Transmission Case - right-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) ... . 1 1983632 Oil Seal . - Page 16 Parts List Model 12235...
- Page 17 Model 12235 Ref # Part # Description 1918303 Handlebar Ass'y. (Incl. Refs. 3, 4 & 5) ..1 1909939 Decal - Starting Stabilization ... . 1 1918221 Decal - Throttle/Tines Lever Operation .
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Page 19: Index
Index Accessories and Attachments ..... . .14 Aerator Attachment .......14 Air Filter . -
Page 20: Customer Service Information
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner registration card. The purpose of this card is to register each unit at the factory so that we can provide you with warranty benefits and in- formational bulletins.