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Troy-Bilt GARDEN WAY Pro line 12183 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
5.5 HP Model Tiller
• Safety
• Assembly
• Featuresand Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
GARDEN WAYINCORPORATED

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 5.5 HP Model Tiller • Safety • Assembly • Featuresand Controls Before o read this • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Model 12183 GARDEN WAYINCORPORATED...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Dear Owner: You now own one of the finest rear-tine rototillers available. SECTION 1: SAFETY........... Your new tiller allows you to till and cultivate your garden Safety Decals ............. with ease, and accomplish dozens of other property man- agement projects as well.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Safety

    Safety Reverse ClutchControl SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF ForwardClutch \\\\ CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES Control Lever\ _Wheel Gear Lever Under California law, and under the Jawsof several other states, you are not permitted to operate an inter- nal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any ForwardClutch forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land;...
  • Page 4 7. Take all possible precautions when f. Beforecontactinghard packedsoil 26. Batteriesproduceexplosivegases.Keep leaving the machine unattended. Stop the at the end ofarow, reduceengine sparks,flame,and smoking materialsaway. engine. Disconnectspark plug wire and speed and lift handlebarstoraise Ventilatewhencharging batteriesor when tines out ofthe soil. move it away from the spark plug.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    DECALS For your safety and the safety of others, various safety message decals are on your unit (see Figure 1-2)= Keep the decals clean and legible at all times, Contact your local service dealer or the Factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing. Refer to the Parts List in this manual for decal locations, part numbers and ordering instructions, OperatingSymbols Control Descriptions...

  • Page 6: Section 2: Assembly

    Assembly HARDWARE BAG PARTS LIST 2 O 3 W Fig. To prevent personal injury or property Ref. Qty. Description damage, do not start the engine until all 3/8-16 x 1"Hex Hd=Screw assembly steps are complete and you have read and understandthe safety and KeyedWasher Wheel Gear Lever Knob operating instructionsin this Manual.

  • Page 7: Attach Reverseclutch Control Cable

    STEP 3: ATTACH REVERSE 2. Theforward clutch control cable (with CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE attached spring) is hanging loosely near the right-side wheel. Being careful not to I. Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch kink or stretch the cable, insert the z-con- control cable (H, Figure 2-5) from its ship- nector (L, Figure2-7 - end of the spring) ping position and route it up along the...

  • Page 8: Checktransmission Gear Oil Level

    STEP 5: CHECK TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL LEVEL The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory, However, be sure to check the oil level at this time to make certain it is correct. IMPORTANT:Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low.

  • Page 9: Section 3: Features & Controls

    Features and Controls 2. Lift and hold one or both of the levers against the handlebar grips to engage the wheels and tines. Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, 3. ReleaseBOTHlevers to disengage controls and operating instructions in (stop) the wheels and tines.

  • Page 10: Handlebar Height Adjustment

    ENGINE CONTROLS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The handlebar height is adjustable to four Refer to the engine manufacturer's Engine Owner's Manual (included in the tiller liter- different settings. When setting the height, keep in mind that the handlebars ature package)to identify the controls on will be lower when the tines are engaged your engine.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Operation

    Operation Reverse ClutchControl Lever ForwardCI Before operatingyour machine, carefully ControlLever ForwardClutch read and understandall safety (Section ControlLever Handlebar Height 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, AdjustmentScrew in the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury.

  • Page 12: Operatingthe Tiller

    (b)Use therecoil s tarter rope tostart (a) Pull up and hold one or both of the (b) Stop all forward motion before theengine asinstructed intheseparate Forward Clutch Control Levers against reversing. Lift the handlebarswith one Engine Owner's Manual. When t he the handlebars.

  • Page 13: Tilling Tips & Techniques

    TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES • Avoid the temptation to push down on the handlebars in an • Avoid trying to dig too deeply too quickly, especially when busting sod or whentilling soil that hasn't beentilled for some attempt to force the tiller to dig deeper. Doing so takes the weight off the powered wheels, causing them to lose traction.
  • Page 14 TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.) Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves,grass clippings and cover crops. This materialwill decomposeduring the non-growingseasonand add importantnatural nutri- When power composting, do not keep ents to the soil.

  • Page 15: Loading And Unloading The Tiller

    TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.) Terrace Gardening(continued) • To create a terrace, start at the top of the slope and work down. Go back and forth O_I_'O acrossthe first row as shown in Figure4-10. • Eachsucceedinglower terrace is started by walkingbelow the terrace you're prepar- O_J_ ing.

  • Page 16: Section S: Maintenance

    Maintenance CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS Beforeeach use, check tiller for signs of Before inspecting, cleaning oil leakage--usually a dirty, oily accumu- servicing the machine, shut off engine, lation either on unit or on floor where it wait for all moving parts to come to a has been parked.

  • Page 17: Engine Oil Service

    Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo I a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire I away from spark plug. Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. ENGINE OIL SERVICE SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN SERVICE 2.

  • Page 18: Off Season Storage

    a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire I away from sparkplug. Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo I Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. 4.

  • Page 19: Checking And Adjusting Tension On Clutch Belts

    Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo I a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire I away from spark plug. Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TENSION ON CLUTCH BELT Follow the belt adjustment instructions...

  • Page 20: Forward Clutch Belt Removaland Installation

    a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectsparkplug wire and move wire I away from sparkplug. Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. NOTE: Do not loosen the nuts more than a few turns for each adjustment check.

  • Page 21: Reverseclutch Belt Removal And Installation

    Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo I a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire I away from spark plug. Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. PressForwardClutch Idler Arm inward to take pres* Figure5.20: Correct forward clutchcable...

  • Page 22: Tillerattachments

    Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo I a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire I away from sparkplug. Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage. 4.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in this Manual or in the Engine Owner's Manual. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized tiller dealer or the factory for all other service problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION...
  • Page 24 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 1 See Drawing 4, Ref. 47 for attachment screw.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    Model 12183 PARTS LIST - DRAWING NO. 1 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1918791 Handlebars-(IncL Refs. 2, 3 and 3A).,, 1186211 Hex Nut, 5/16-24 - Wheel gear 9126 Grip ............. cable adjustment ......1916931 1100068 Hex Hd, Screw, 318-16 x 3/4"....Decal-Operator control panel....
  • Page 26 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 2 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1917143 9120 Hood-Tine cover, with hinged flap Ring-Retaining, tolerance ring .... 9119 (Incl. Ref. 17) ........Knob-Depth regulator (Incl, Ref, 11)_ 1100243 1100043 Lockwasher, 3/8 ........Hex Hal.Screw, 318-16x 1-1/4", ..2527 1113-1 Bracket-Hood &...
  • Page 27 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 3 TILLER WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY Wheel Shaft Parts ECCENTRIC SHAFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 9621 Oil Seal ..........20712 Clutch-Wheel drive, cast iron .... 9511 20879 Eccentric Shaft-Wheel clutch .... Ring-Retaining, heavy-duty, ext..1166-1 Shim-l-l/64 I.D., .062 thick .....
  • Page 28 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 4 Clutch Cable Secures Forward Clutch Cable. See Drawing 1, I_43_8_4 /Ref.
  • Page 29 Model 12183 PARTS LIST - DRAWING NO. 4 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1916189001 Engine- standard recoil start .... Guard, Belts/Pulleys ......1917326 Bracket, Clutch Cable......1186230 HexNut, 5/16-18 ........ Lockwasher-5/16 ........ 1100242 1186329 Hexflange Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4"..1111696 1916797001 Hex Hd, Screw, 5/16-24 x 1/2 .....
  • Page 30 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 5 . .-5 MAfN DHfVE SHAF I ASSEbIBLY . 13 NOTE 1-Shim between drive shaft rear bearing and rear bearing cap to achieve 54o-10 thousandths of an inch (,005- fNPUT PINION _4HAFT & .010) end play on drive shaft. GEAR ASSeMBlY PART PART...
  • Page 31 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 6 BLUNT END TOWARDS LEFT HAND lINE RIGHT HAND TtNE FBONTI pOR_ARO PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1100043 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"....16 1902154001 Tine Holder-for bolo tines, left and 1270-2A Bolo Tine-single, right hand tine used on left right sides ..........
  • Page 32 Model 12183 DRAWINGNO. 7 MAIN SUPPORT& YOKE ASSEMBLY PART# 1904522001 (See Detail A ROW MARKERATTACHMENT(option) - PART # 12589 (Complete - Attaches to Furrower Attachment) BUMPER Detail A PART#12593 HILLER/FURROWER ATTACHMENT(option) PART #12579 (Viewed from front of tiller)
  • Page 33 Model 12183 PARTS LIST - DRAWING NO. 7 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. Row Marker Attachment (option) - Part #12589 RowMarkerMain Suppo_& YokeAssembly- Part #1904522001 1904522001 MainSupport& YokeAssy- 1186349 Screw-hexflangedlocking, complete, Incl. Ref. No.'s 3/8-16 X 1-112" ......10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 ... 1593 Stop Bar..........
  • Page 34 Model 12183 DRAWING NO. 8 1 22 NOTE1: These screws are a special sealing screw that cannot be reused without risking the loss of transmission oil. 21 22 If these screws are loosened or removed, they must be replaced with new hardware. See Note 1 See Note 1 PART...
  • Page 35 NOTES...

  • Page 36: Customerserviceinformation

    CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION CustomerService and Technical Service OwnerRegistrationCard Pleasefill out and mail the enclosed owner If you have questions 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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