Forward Clutch Bail; Depth Regulator; Handlebarheightadjustment - Troy-Bilt 12213 Owner's Manual

Section 3: Features a ndControls
0 1
Figure3-2: WHEEL DRIVEposition.
01
B
Figure33: FREEWHEEL position.
Beforestarting the engine, be sure that
both wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE
position. See "Wheel Drive Pins" for
instructions.
Engagingthe Forward Clutch Bail when
the wheels are not in the WHEELDRIVE
positioncould allow the tines to rapidly
propelthe tiller forward.
Failure to comply could cause loss of
tiller control, property damage, or
personal injury.
Forward Clutch Bail
The Forward Clutch Bail (E, Figure3-4)
controls the engagement of forward drive
to the wheels and tines.
To Operatethe ForwardClutchBail:
1. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE
position (seethe "WARNING" statement
above),
2. Lift and hold the bail against the
handlebar. The wheels and tines wilt
rotate in a forward direction.
3. Releasethe bail to disengage (stop)
the wheels and tines. All forward motion
will stop (the engine will continue to run).
'E
Figure34: Forward Clutch Bail(E).
DepthRegulatorLever
This lever (G, Figure 3-5) controls the
tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever
straight back and slide it up or down to
engage the notched height settings.
The highest notch (lever all the way down)
raises the tines approximately 1-1/2' off
the ground. This "travel" setting allows
the tiller to be moved without the tines
digging into the ground. Also use this
setting when starting the engine.
Move the lever upward to increase the
tilling depth. The lowest notch allows a
tilling depth of approximately 6",
depending on soi! conditions.
For best results, always begin tilling at
a very shallow depthsetting and
gradually increasethe tilling depth.
Travel
Position ,_ G
Deep
gs
Figure 3-5,"Depth RegulatorLever (G).
• Do not attempt to till 1o0deeply too
quickly. Graduallywork downto
deeper tilling depths.
• Place the Depth Regulator Lever in
the "travel" position before starting
the engine. This position prevents
the tines from touching the ground
until youare ready to begin tilling.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
HandlebarHeightAdjustment
The handlebar height is adjustable to
three different settings (see Figure 3-6).
As a general rule, adjust the handlebars
so they are at waist levelwhen the tines
are 3"-4" into the soil.
To Adjust the Handlebars:
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and allow
the engine to cool.
2. Removethe screws, Iockwashers and
nuts, reposition the handlebars, and
reinstall the hardware.
Figure3-6:Handlebar h eight adjustment.
ENGINECONTROLS
Refer to the engine manufacturer's Engine
Owner's Manual (included in the tiller lit-
erature package) to identify the controls
on your engine,
IMPORTANT:The control for stopping the
engine is locatedon the engine.
11