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Summary of Contents for GARDEN WAY 12194
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual 8HP Model Tiller • Safety • Assembly • Controls • Operation • Maintenance Model 12194 GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Dear Owner: Thank you for purchasing our product. You now own one of SECTION 1: SAFETY ........... the finest rear-tine rototillers available. It has been Safety Decals ..............designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ........ -
Page 3: Section 1: Safety
Section Safety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES 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;... -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
19. Only use attachments and acces- frequent intervals for proper tightness to 13. Never operate the tiller under sories that are approved by Garden Way be sure the equipment is in safe working Inc. engine power if the Wheel Gear Lever is condition. -
Page 5: Safety Decals
Section 1: Safety Decals Refer to the separate parts catalog for Keep the decals clean and legible at all For your safety and the safety of others, decal locations, part numbers and order- times. Contact your local service dealer or various safety and operational decals are ing instructions. -
Page 6: Section 2: Assembly
Section Assembly 4. Remove the separate hardware bag Tools/Materials Needed for WARNING from the carton. Check that you have the Assembly To prevent personal injury or items listed below and shown in Fig. 2-1. (1) 3/8" open-end wrench* Contact your local dealer or the factory if property damage, do not start any items are missing or damaged. -
Page 7: Attach Handlebars
Section 2: Assembly STEP 2: Attach Handlebars 1. Remove the Reverse Clutch Lever (B, Figure 2-2) from the handlebars (A). Remove any rubber bands from the handlebars. 2. Position the handlebar cross-brace (C, Figure 2-3) in front of the curved height adjustment bracket (D) and place the han- dlebar ends to the outside of the two mounting tabs on top of the transmission. -
Page 8: Attach Forward Clutch Rod
Section 2: Assembly STEP 4: Attach Forward (c) If the gap is incorrect: Clutch Rod (1) First check that the Forward Clutch rod is in the correct hole in the 1. The upper end of the Forward Clutch clutch swivel plate. If not, reposi- rod is attached to the bottom of the han- tion the rod and repeat Step 5b. -
Page 9: Add Motor Oil To Engine
Section 2: Assembly 3. Remove the oil level check plug (N, 3. Hold the engine throttle lever base Figure 2-11) on the left-side of the trans- against the bottom of the control panel mission. (Due to dried paint on the plug and secure it with two #10 lockwashers threads, it may require some force to and #10-32 nuts. -
Page 10: Attach Wheel Gear Lever
Section 2: Assembly STEP 8: Attach Wheel Gear Lever STEP 9: Check Air Pressure in Tires For shipping purposes, the wheel gear cable is wrapped around the transmis- Use an automotive-type tire pressure sion. Carefully unwrap the cable and gauge to check the air pressure in both attach it as follows: tires. -
Page 11: Section 3: Features & Controls
Section Features and Controls WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in Figure 3-1: Wheel Gear Lever. -
Page 12: Reverse Clutch
Section 3: Features and Controls IMPORTANT: The Forward Clutch Levers are connected to a mechanical interlock that automatically shifts the separate Wheel Gear Lever (A, Figure 3-1) into the ENGAGE position when either of the Forward Clutch Levers is lifted up against the handlebars. -
Page 13: Recoil Starter
Section 3: Features and Controls Handlebar Height Adjustment height adjustment bracket. For correct operation of the Forward The handlebar height is adjustable to four Clutch mechanism, the numbered hole different settings. Set the handlebar used for the Forward Clutch rod must height to a comfortable setting, but keep match the numbered slot in the height in mind that the handlebars will be lower... -
Page 14: Section 4: Operation
Section Operation Reverse Clutch Wheel Gear Lever Throttle Lever WARNING Before operating your Forward Clutch Lever machine, carefully read and (also on right-side) understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section Depth Regulator Lever 4) in this Manual, in the sepa- rate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. -
Page 15: Operating The Tiller
Section 4: Operation 8. Check behind you before pulling the 3. Start the engine and allow it to warm CAUTION recoil starter handle to avoid contacting up. When warm, put throttle control in any obstacles when pulling the handle. fast speed setting. To help prevent serious Place one hand on the fuel tank to stabi- personal injury or damage to... - Page 16 Section 4: Operation WARNING WARNING Do not push down on the han- Before tilling, contact your dlebars to try to make the telephone utilities tiller till more deeply. This company and inquire if prevents the wheels from underground equipment or holding the tiller back and can lines are used in your area.
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Page 17: Tilling Tips & Techniques
Section 4: Operation & Tilling Tips Techniques Let the tiller do the work better moisture absorption and faster pass at a right angle as shown in Figure plant growth.) 4-7. In very hard ground it may take • While tilling, relax and let the wheels three or four passes to thoroughly pul- pull the tiller along while the tines do verize the soil. -
Page 18: Loading And Unloading The Tiller
Section 4: Operation & Tilling Tips Techniques • If the previous procedures don’t clear • When tilling vertically, try to make the • The handlers should wear sturdy the debris, it may be necessary to first pass uphill as the tiller digs more footwear that will help to prevent remove the debris by hand (a pocket deeply going uphill than it does down-... -
Page 19: Changing Belt Range Speeds
Section 4: Operation CHANGING BELT RANGE SPEEDS 5. Pull upward on the belt to remove any slack and slip the belt out of the engine (Low) (High) Reverse The tiller has two forward belt range drive pulley low speed groove (A, Figure Belt speeds for the wheels and tines: Low and 4-10) and into the high speed groove (C). -
Page 20: Section 5: Maintenance
Section Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, clean- REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ing or servicing the machine, shut off engine, Before Every Every wait for all moving parts to PROCEDURE Each Noted come to a complete stop, Hours Hours disconnect spark plug wire •... -
Page 21: Tiller Lubrication
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. -
Page 22: Transmission Gear Oil Service
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. -
Page 23: Spark Plug Service
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. -
Page 24: Tines
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. -
Page 25: Checking And Adjusting The Tension On The Drive Belts
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. - Page 26 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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Page 27: Forward Drive Belt Removal And Installation
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. -
Page 28: Reverse Drive Belt Removal And Installation
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Section 5: Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manual, or in the Engine Owner’s Manual, for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine service. - Page 30 TILLER SPECIFICATIONS TILLER HEIGHT (with Depth Regulator Lever in highest setting): Without Handlebars ................. 25" Handlebars in lowest setting..............38-1/4" Handlebars in highest setting ..............48" TILLER LENGTH Without Handlebars.................. 49" Handlebars in lowest setting..............69" TILLER WIDTH Hood Width ....................22"...
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Page 32: Customer Service Information
Phone: For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or: GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York 12180 Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • FAX: (518) 391-7332 • WEBSITE: www.troybilt.com Outside the United States and Canada: Customer Service: (518) 391-7007 •...
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