Troy-Bilt Garden way 12215 Owner's Manual

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12215
OWNER'S MANUAL
Tiller/Edger
• Safety
• Assembly
• Features and Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

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  • Page 1 GARDEN OWNER'S MANUAL TRO_BILT Tiller/Edger • Safety • Assembly read this Owner's manual • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Model 12215 GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Owner: Table of Contents Congratulations on your purchaseof a Tiller/Edger with SECTION 1: SAFETY........... Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and Training ................. performance. Preparation ..............Pleasecarefully read this Manual which provides information Operation ..............
  • Page 3: Section 1: Safety

    Safety SPARKARRESTERWARNING TO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES 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 • Exerciseextreme caution when on or • Be awarethat the equipment may unex- • Do not touch engine parts which may crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. pectedly bounce upward or jump forward be hot from operation. Allow parts to Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
  • Page 5: Section 2: Assembly

    !,'£4"4U;_ 2 Assembly To prevent personal injury or property • Gasoline and its vapors are highly damage, do not startthe engine until all flammable and explosive. Keep gaso- assembly steps are complete and you line away from possible ignition have read and understandthe safety and sources.
  • Page 6 Section2: Assembly STEP 4: To Make Borders and Edges, Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE Install the Edger Attachment (Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to Tocreate borders or edges near walks, 1 part two-cycle oil) driveways, flower beds, etc., you must U.S.
  • Page 7: Section 3: Features Andcontrols

    l,'t;t",gt_ Features and Controls KNOWYOUREQUIPMENT 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. Handlebar HeightAdjustmentKnob(B, Figure 5) Two height settings, plus a storage position are available.
  • Page 8: Section 4: Operation

    Operation Loosentilling depth adjustment knob (A, Figure 6). Beforeoperatingthe unit, carefully read Move wheelbracket (B, Figure 6) and understand all safety, control and up in relation to the height operating instructions in this Manual, adjustment bar (C). Moving the the separate Engine Owner's Manual bracket upward results in shal- and the decals on the machine.
  • Page 9: Tillingand Cultivating

    Section4: Operation Figure 9: ",4" - all four tine gangs in standardpattern; "B" - two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling; "C" - the two inner gangshave been swappedfor stonytilling conditions. Allow the engine to warm up for several Stand behind the handlebar and push Cultivating down on the bar to raise the tines off the seconds.
  • Page 10: Usingtheedgerattachment

    Section4: 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 passesat a right angle across the original passes (Figure 11).
  • Page 11: Section 5: Maintenance

    s Maintenance REQUIREDMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIREDMAINTENANCE Before After Every Every Each Each Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing Hours Hours Season the machine, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts disconnectthe spark plug wire and move Clean Engine Cooling System the wire away from the sparkplug.
  • Page 12: Tine Removaland Installation

    Section5: Maintenance !_r_rl.,lq_ql_qel Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, dis- t _) connectsparkplug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage. If the engine is running poorly or has low Spark Plug power whiletilling, an adjustment to the Inspect the spark plug annually or every...
  • Page 13: Storage

    Section5: Maintenance IW!_r_rl.,_:_ll_q_ Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, dis- _, _ connectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage. Off-SeasonStorageProcedure ToReplace Worn TineSections: 1.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Section5: Maintenance !_W._N:_1 hq_ Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, dis- connectsparkplug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage. 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

    Parts List 12215 Model 14, 15 14, 15 11, 12 TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY Ref# Part# Ref # Part# Description Qty. Description Qty. 1100069 1915039 Transmission Case- left-side. HexScrew, 1/4-20 x 1 (three locations, identified as "B" on transmission case) ..(Incl. pressed-on bushing) ..... 1817146 1915040 Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4-20 ....
  • Page 16 Parts List 12215 Model SEEPREVIOUSPAGE...
  • Page 17 Parts List Model 12215 Ref # Part # Ref# Part # Description Qty. Description Qty. 19183O3 1909540 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 3, 4 & 5) ... 1 Outer Tine - Right-Hand Side ......1 19O9939 1909539 Inner Tine - Right-HandSide ......1 Decal- Starting Stabilization ......
  • Page 18 Notes...
  • Page 19: Index

    Index Accessories and Attachments ....... Handlebar Height Adjustment ...... 7, 8 Aerator Attachment ....... Hardware ........Air Filter ........Lubrication ........Assembly ........Maintenance........Borders......... Model/Serial Number ....... Back Cover Border/EdgerAttachment ...... 5, 6, 10 Oil/Gasoline Mixture ....... 5, 6, 12, 13 Carburetor........
  • Page 20: Customerserviceinformation

    CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION CustomerService and Technical Service OwnerRegistrationCard Pleasefill out and mail the enclosed owner If you havequestions or problems with the registration card. The purpose of this card is unit, contact your local dealer or the Factory. to register each unit at the Factory so that we (When calling or writing, provide the Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.) can provide you with warranty benefits and...

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