SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer. Model 12228 OWNER’S MANUAL Tiller/Edger Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED...
Dear Owner: Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine.
Do not leave this position while using the engine Throttle/Tines lever. RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are from the operator’s position behind the handlebars (unless noted otherwise). • Do not put hands or feet near or under...
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines. MAINTENANCE/STORAGE • Keep the tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition. • Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at fre- quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.
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 read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment.
Section Features and Controls KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- stand all safety, control, and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and on the decals on the machine.
WARNING Before operating the unit, carefully read and understand all safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. PRE-START PREPARATION Before starting the engine, perform the fol- lowing checks and services:...
Section 4: Operation Figure 7: Tine patterns. TILLING AND CULTIVATING WARNING Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating tines will cause serious personal injury. Use your machine for busting sod, preparing seedbeds and for cultivating. It is easy to operate, but it is important that you start out slowly and read this Section thoroughly before putting it to use.
Keep left and right-side tines sepa- rate and marked for easier reinstallation. Attachments The following Tiller/Edger attachments are available. See your local authorized dealer for details. Power Lawn Rake Attachment – Model 12575 The Power Lawn Rake helps keep your lawn healthy and vigorous.
Section WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage.
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING The temperature of the muffler and adja-...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Replacing Worn Tine Sections The tines are excessively worn if tilling takes much longer than before and the soil...
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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