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- Page 1 Models 12190 – 3HP 12191– 5HP 12193 – 6.5HP GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED Owner’s Manual 3HP, 5HP and 6.5HP Model Tillers • Safety • Assembly • Controls • Operation • Maintenance Model 12190 Model 12191...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Owner: You now own one of the finest rear-tine rototillers available. Your new tiller allows you to till and cultivate your garden with ease, and accomplish dozens of other property man- agement projects as well. Your tiller is famous for its ruggedness, performance and high-quality engineering. -
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
Section 1: Safety 7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Be sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive position. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. -
Page 5: Operating Symbols
Decals For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and operational decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1 below). Forward Clutch Control Operating Instruction (Models 12191 and Starting Stabilization Message on engine (All Models) Figure 1: Location of Safety and Operating Decals (Model 12193 shown). Operating Symbols Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) are used on the tiller and engine... -
Page 6: Section 2: Assembly
Section Assembly WARNING To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instruc- tions in this manual. Introduction Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. -
Page 7: Attach Handlebar
STEP 2: Attach Handlebar 1. Attach the two legs of the handlebar support (A, Fig. 2-2) loosely to the inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16 x 3/4" hex hd. screws (B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-16 hex locknuts (D). 2. -
Page 8: Install Forward Clutch Cable
Section 2: Assembly STEP 4: Install Forward Clutch Cable 1. Place the forward clutch cable bracket (P, Fig. 2-4) on the handlebar support (A). Attach the cable bracket using a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (R, Fig. 2-4) and 1/4"-20 hex locknut (S). -
Page 9: Check Level Of Transmission Gear Oil
4. Insert the cable up through the slot in the cable bracket and position the threaded assembly as shown in Fig. 2-8. Make sure that the flat side of the threaded assembly is aligned with the flat side of the mounting hole. Slide the large hex nut (DD) up the cable and tighten it securely. -
Page 10: Features And 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 serious personal injury. -
Page 11: Forward Clutch Bail
4. FOR WHEEL DRIVE mode (Figure 3-2): Slide the wheel outward and align the holes in the wheel hub (D, Figure 3-2)) and the wheel shaft (B). Insert the wheel drive pin (A) through the wheel hub and the wheel shaft. Secure the wheel drive pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin cotter in as far as it will go. -
Page 12: Depth Regulator Lever
Section 3: Features and Controls Depth Regulator Lever 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"... -
Page 13: Section 4: Operation
Section Operation WARNING Before operating machine, carefully read and understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instruc- tions can result in serious personal injury. -
Page 14: Operating The Tiller
Section 4: Operation Starting the Engine The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage tines or wheels until you have read all the operating instructions in this Section. Also review the safety rules in Section 1: “Safety”... - Page 15 WARNING Do not push down on the handlebars to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller backward toward the operator, which could result in loss of control, property damage, or personal injury.
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Page 16: Tilling Tips & Techniques
Section 4: Operation Let the tiller do the work • While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging. Walk on the side that is not yet finished (to avoid making foot- prints in the freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but securely grip the handlebar with just one hand. -
Page 17: Clearing The Tines
Tilling Tips Clearing the tines Dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled in the tines. Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if necessary. • To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator to maximum depth. •... -
Page 18: Loading And Unloading The Tiller
Section 4: Operation LOADING AND UNLOADING THE TILLER WARNING Loading and unloading the tiller into or from a vehicle is potentially hazardous. We don’t recommend doing so unless absolutely necessary, as this could result in person- al injury or property damage. However, if you must load or unload the tiller, follow the guidelines given next. -
Page 19: Section 5: Maintenance
Section Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving 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 20: 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 21: Tines
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: Checking And Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension
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: Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment
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: Engine 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 25: 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. Contact your local authorized equipment dealer or the factory for all other service problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine does... -
Page 26: Specifications
TILLER HEIGHT (with Depth Regulator Lever in highest setting): Handlebars in lowest setting... Handlebars in highest setting ... TILLER LENGTH Without Handlebars ... Handlebars in lowest setting... TILLER WIDTH Hood Width ... Tilling Width ... Wheel Width ... Handlebar Width... TILLER WEIGHT Approximate Weight (without oil or gas) ...116 lbs. -
Page 27: Customer Service Information
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner registration card. The purpose of this card is to register each unit at the factory in order to keep the owner informed with informational bulletins and safety literature. Warranty Service The warranty statement is included in the unit’s literature package. - Page 28 1905229 (11/98) Printed in U.S.A. 1998 Garden Way Incorporated ©...
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