Section 3: Features Andcontrols - Troy-Bilt 12235 Owner's Manual

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Features and Controls
KNOWYOUR EQUIPMENT
READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND ALL SAFETYRULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT.Know the location and function
of all features and controls on the equipment. Savethis manual for future reference.
Before operating your machine, carefully read and under-
stand all safety, controls, and operating instructionsin this
Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual and on the
decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personalinjury.
B
TILLERIEDGER CONTROLS
HandlebarHeight AdjustmentKnob(B, Figure5)
Two height settings, plus a storage position are available.
Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP I in Section 2 for adjustment
instructions.
Tilling Depth AdjustmentKnob(C, Figure5)
Loosening the knob enablesyou to move thewheel bracket
(K) up or down on the height adjustment bar (L). This con-
troisthe tilling depth.
IMPORTANT:Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than
the top of the adjustment bar.
AdjustableTine Patterns (D, Figure5)
Thefour tine sections are assembled at the factory for max-
imum performance under a wide variety of conditions. If
needed,the tines can be arranged for narrower tilling or close
cultivating. The tines can also be arranged to till very stony
soil. See Adjusting TinePatterns in Section 4 for details.
CarryingHandle (E, Figure5)
When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit
can be carried by the carrying handle. The carrying handle
also serves as a tie-down anchor point.
EdgerAttachment (Optional- not shown)
An Edger Attachment is availableto make clean, sharp edges
next to walkways, driveways, paths, planted areas, patios,
etc. See Attachments in Section 4 for more information.
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ENGINE DETAIL
Figure 5: Features andcontrols.
ENGINECONTROLS
EngineOn/OffSwitch (A, Figure5)
Use the engine On/Off Switch to start or stop the engine. See
Starting and Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the Engine
Owner's Manual for details.
Throttle/TinesLever (G, Figure5)
Squeezethis lever to start tine rotation and to vary the tine
speed. Releasethe lever to stop all tine motion. SeeStarting
and Stopping the Enginein Section 4 for details.
IMPORTANT:Do not squeezethis lever when starting the
engine.
EngineRecoil Start Rope (F, Figure5)
Use the recoil start rope to start the engine. See Starting and
Stopping the Enginein Section 4 and the Engine Owner's
Manual for details.
Fuel Primer Bulb (M, Figure 5)
Use the fuel primer bulb to help start the engine under certain
conditions. See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section
4 and the Engine Owner's Manual for details.

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