Troy-Bilt 12216 Owner's Manual

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0 TRtlV:BILT_
Model
12216
Serial Numbers:
122161100101-122161199999
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED
OWNER'S MANUAL
Tiller/Edger
• Safety
• Assembly
• Features and Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List

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  • Page 1 0 TRtlV:BILT_ OWNER'S MANUAL Tiller/Edger • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Model 12216 Serial Numbers: 122161100101-122161199999 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"4!1T_ 2 Assembly STEP 2: Inspect and Tighten Hardware Checkall nuts, bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as To preventpersonal injury or propertydamage, do not start needed. the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understandthe safety and operating instruc- ToolsNeeded to Checkfor LooseHardware: tions in this manual.
  • Page 6: Section 3: Features Andcontrols

    I,'£4"41t_ Features and Controls KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READTHIS OWNER'SMANUAL AND ALL SAFETYRULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT.Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Savethis manual for future reference. Handlebar HeightAdJustment K nob(B, Figure 2) Two height settings, plus a storage position are available. Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 7 in Section 2 for adjustment Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- instructions.
  • Page 7: Section 4: Operation

    1,'£4"4U;_ Operation c. Retightenthe depth adjustment knob. Beforeoperatingthe unit, carefully read 10. Reconnectthe spark plug wire. and understand all safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual and the decals on the machine. GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.
  • Page 8: Tilling And Cultivating

    Section4: Operation Figure7: Tinepatterns. AdJustengine speed to suit the tilling Narrow Tine Positions- Fora narrow, TILLING AND CULTIVATING conditions. Rememberthat the rotating 4-1/2" tilling width, remove the outside tines help to pull the machine forward. tine section on the left- and right-sides Use slower speeds and a shallow depth (B, Figure 7).
  • Page 9: Installing And Using Theedgerattachment

    Section4: Operation INSTALLING AND USING THEEDGERATTACHMENT _This side out Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious per- sonal injury. Before installing or removing attach- ments, or adjustingor servicingthe ma- Figure 9: Ring lockpin and tines. chine, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, discon- Keep left and right-side tines separate and nect the spark plug wire and move the...
  • Page 10: Section 5: Maintenance

    s Maintenance REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Before Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing First Every 3 Every 6 Yearly Every month months months Perform at every indicated month or Each 2 years the machine, shut off engine, let all or 10 Hrs. or 25 Hrs. or 50 Hrs. operating hour interval, whichever moving parts come to a complete stop, comes first.* See Engine Owner's Manual...
  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    Section5: Maintenance !_W.'lq_q hqe]l 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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE Avoid contact with the cutting edges on the tines.
  • Page 12: Storage

    Section5: Maintenance IW!_W.'!:_II_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. STORAGE Off-SeasonStorageProcedure Replacing Worn Tine Sections Thetines are excessively worn if tilling •...
  • Page 13: Parts List

    Parts List Model 12216 14, 15 Transmission Assembly Ref. # Part # Ref. Part # Description Qty. Description Qty. 1817146 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. Locknut,Nyloc, 1/4-20 ....(Incl. pressed-in bushing) .... 1983635 Thrust Washer, Output (.050") ... 1915040 Transmission Case - right-side.
  • Page 14 Parts List 12216 Model SEEPREVIOUSPAGE 9 41...
  • Page 15: Safetyandoperating Decals

    Parts List Model 12216 Ref. # Part # Ref. # Part # Description Qty. Description Qty. 1918087 1909539 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5) ..1 Inner Tine- Right-Hand Side ......1 1909712 OuterTine- Left-HandSide ......1 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch .......
  • Page 16: 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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