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Bolens 12226 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY FIRST!
Before operating this equipment, read this
Owner's Manual and the separate manual
supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Model
12226
OWNER'S MANUAL
5.5 HP PONY PRO
Safety
•
Assembly
•

Features and Controls

•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•

Parts List

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GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

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  • Page 1: Features And Controls

    SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer. Model 12226 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.5 HP PONY PRO Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List •...

  • 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

    PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all foreign objects. 2. Be sure all controls are released and the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE before starting the engine.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    20. Use tiller attachments and accessories when recommended. 21. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. 22. Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. 23. Operators shall not tamper with the engine-governor settings on the machine;...

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    • KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS. • KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING. • NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER. • SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOG- GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

  • Page 6: Inspect Unit

    Manual. INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly. INSPECT UNIT Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery.

  • Page 7: Attach Forward Clutch Control Cable

    Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmis- sion components. 1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (L, Figure 2-8) back and then slide it to the second notch from the top.

  • Page 8: Add Motor Oil To Engine

    (d) Reinstall and tighten securely the gear oil fill plug (M, Figure 2-9). STEP 5: ADD MOTOR OIL TO ENGINE The tiller is shipped without oil in the engine. IMPORTANT: Do not start the engine without first adding motor oil. Severe engine damage will result if the engine is run without oil.

  • Page 9: Section 3: Features & Controls

    To shift to ENGAGE, gently (do not force) move the lever forward while also rolling the tiller a few inches forward or back- ward. Moving the tiller helps to align the shift mechanism with the transmission wheel drive gears.

  • Page 10: Handlebar Height Adjustment

    5. Retighten the two screws at the ends of the handlebar. ENGINE CONTROLS Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual (included in the tiller liter- ature package) to identify the controls on your engine. IMPORTANT: The control for stopping the engine is located on the engine.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Operation

    Read this section of the manual thor- oughly before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “travel”...

  • Page 12: Operating The Tiller

    Walk behind and a little to one side of the tiller. Use a light but secure grip with one hand on the han- dlebars, but keep your arm loose. See Figure 4-2.

  • Page 13: Tilling Tips & Techniques

    Without the wheels to help hold the tiller back, the tines will attempt to propel the tiller – often causing the tiller to skip rapidly across the ground. (Sometimes, slight downward pressure on the handlebars will help get through a particularly tough section of sod or unbroken ground, but in most cases this won’t be...
  • Page 14 • When tilling vertically, try to make the first pass uphill as the tiller digs more deeply going uphill than it does downhill. In soft soil or weeds, you may have to lift the handlebars slightly while going uphill.

  • Page 15: Loading And Unloading The Tiller

    • Each succeeding lower terrace is started by walking below the terrace you’re prepar- ing. For added stability of the tiller, always keep the uphill wheel in the soft, newly tilled soil. Do not till the last 12" or more of the downhill outside edge of each terrace.

  • Page 16: Section 5: Maintenance

    See Engine Owner’s Manual for service recommendations. Whichever time interval occurs first. TILLER LUBRICATION Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen- tial part of your maintenance program. After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points shown in Figure 5-1, as described below.

  • Page 17: Engine Oil Service

    10 hours of operation and even sooner when operating in extremely dirty or dusty conditions. A. To Check Motor Oil Level: 1. Move tiller to level area and stop engine. 2. Level engine by putting Depth Regula- tor Lever into second notch from top.

  • Page 18: Off Season Storage

    (follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations). 4. Store unit in a clean, dry area. 5. Never store tiller with fuel in fuel tank in an enclosed area where gas fumes could reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present (space heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.).

  • Page 19: Checking And Adjusting Tension On Clutch Belts

    NOTE: The photographs in this Section show a reverse drive assembly (pulley (A, Figure 5-8), belt (B), cable (C) and linkage(D)). These components are not used on Model 12226. Figure 5-8 Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension It is important to maintain correct tension on the forward clutch belt (C, Figure 5-9).

  • Page 20: Forward Clutch Belt Removal And Installation

    (pulley, A, Figure 5-8), belt (B), cable (C) and linkage(D). These components are not used on Model 12226. The forward clutch belt (K, Figure 5-14) engages the engine pulley (I) and the transmission pulley (J) when either Forward Clutch Control Lever is pulled up against the handlebar.
  • Page 21 Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. 3. From the front of tiller, insert the forward clutch belt in between the bottom of the engine drive pulley (I, Figure 5-18) and the top of transmission pulley (K).

  • Page 22: Tiller Attachments

    Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. The attachments listed below are available for your tiller. The information is the most current at the time this manual was printed. Contact your authorized dealer or the Factory for current information.

  • Page 23: 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...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    Parts List Model 12226 DRAWING NO. 1 See Drawing 4, Ref. 47, for attach- ment screw.
  • Page 25 Model 12226 PART DESCRIPTION 1918219 Handlebars–(Incl. Refs. 2, 3 and 3A)... 9126 Grip ... 1918218 Decal–Wheel Engage ... 1918334 Decal–Logo ... 1916928 Decal–Bail Drive... 1186347 Height Adjustment Flange Screw ... 9955 Keyed Washer... 1900475001 Bracket–Handlebar height adjust ... 1100046 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1*...
  • Page 26 5/16-18 x 1/2* ... 9552 Screw–flanged hex hd, self-tapping, 1/4-20 x 1/2* ... 1918337 Decal - Hood Logo ... 1916417 Decal - Read Owner’s Manual ... 1916420 Decal - Maintenance Safety... 1916423 Decal - Rotating Tines... Model 12226 DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 27 Model 12226 PART DESCRIPTION 9621 Oil Seal ... 9511 Ring–Retaining, heavy-duty, ext... 1166-1 Shim–1-1/64 I.D., .062 thick ... A/R 1166-2 Shim–as above, but .030 thick ... A/R 1166-3 Shim–as above, but .015 thick ... A/R 1166-4 Shim–as above, but .010 thick ... A/R 1086 Bushing ...
  • Page 28 Parts List DRAWING NO. 4 49 50 Model 12226...
  • Page 29 Model 12226 REF. PART DESCRIPTION Engine – standard recoil start ... 1917326 Bracket, Clutch Cable ... 1100242 Lockwasher–5/16... 1111696 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-24 x 1/2 ... 1904557 Decal, Hot Surfaces/Belt Warning ... 1918344 Cover (Incl. Refs. 5 & 13) ...
  • Page 30 Set Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/8*... 1 20791 Input Pinion–steel shaft ... 1 20792 Gear–Input pinion ... 1 9093 Retainer–Snap ring, external ... 1 20799 Pinion Assy–(Incl. one each of Ref. No.’s 16, 17 and 18 ... A/R 9517 Retainer–Snap ring, internal... 1 Model 12226 QTY.
  • Page 31 (Incl. two of each Ref. No.'s 1 and 3)... 8 * Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally. IMPORTANT: Left and right sides of tiller are determined by standing in the operator position and facing the direction of forward travel. DRAWING NO. 6 QTY.
  • Page 32 Parts List Model 12226 DRAWING NO. 7 MAIN SUPPORT & YOKE ASSEMBLY PART # 1904522001 (See Detail A) ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT (option) – PART # 12589 (Complete – Attaches to Furrower Attachment) BUMPER Detail A PART #12593 HILLER/FURROWER ATTACHMENT (option)
  • Page 33 Model 12226 PART DESCRIPTION Row Marker Attachment (option) – Part #12589 1904522001 Main Support & Yoke Assy– complete. Incl. Ref. No.'s 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18... 1594 Marker Blade–blade only ... 1904524001 Marker Arm–main arm ... 1904523001 Marker Arm–extension arm with stop pin ...
  • Page 34 Screw–flanged hex hd., 5/16-18 x 1* ... 4 1915087 Screw Kit: includes five (5) 1/4-20 x 5/8 self-sealing screws ... A/R 1100243 Lockwasher, 3/8 ... 2 1100068 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4*... 2 A/R – As Required Model 12226 QTY.
  • Page 35 NOTES...

  • Page 36: 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 so that we can provide you with warranty benefits and informational bulletins. Warranty Service The warranty statement is included in the unit’s literature package.

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