Table Of Contents - Troy-Bilt Bronco 12180 Owner's Manual

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. We
know you'll enjoy using it.
Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely
and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine.
Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow
the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
Of course, if you should ever have any problems or
questions, please contact your local authorized service
dealer or call the Factory (see Page 27 of this manual).
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all
times.
NOTE: Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registra-
tion Card that was supplied with this Manual.
See Page 27 for
Customer Service Information.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to
potential hazards. When you see this symbol,
read and obey the message that follows it. Failure to
obey safety messages could result in personal injury or
property damage.
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE
ANS B71.8- 1996 SAFETY STANDARD
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
- 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the
American National Standards Institute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY ...........................................
Safety Decals ....................................................................
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY .......................................
Attach Handlebar ...............................................................
Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform......................................
Install Forward Clutch Cable ..............................................
Install Reverse Clutch Cable ..............................................
Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil................................
Add Motor Oil to Engine.....................................................
Check Hardware for Tightness ...........................................
Check Air Pressure in Tires................................................
SECTION 3: FEATURES & CONTROLS ........................ 10
Wheel Drive Pins ............................................................... 10
Forward Clutch Bail............................................................ 11
Reverse Clutch Control ...................................................... 11
Depth Regulator................................................................. 12
Handlebar Height Adjustment ............................................ 12
SECTION 4: OPERATION ...................................... 13
Break-In Operation............................................................. 13
Starting and Stopping the Engine ...................................... 13
Operating the Tiller ............................................................ 14
Tilling Tips & Techniques .................................................. 16
Power Composting ............................................................ 18
Loading and Unloading the Tiller ....................................... 18
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE .................................. 19
Required Maintenance Schedule........................................ 19
Tiller Lubrication................................................................ 20
Check for Oil Leaks ............................................................ 20
Check Hardware................................................................. 20
Transmission Gear Oil Service ........................................... 20
Bolo Tines.......................................................................... 21
Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension.......... 22
Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment......................................... 23
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Drive Belt Tension .......... 23
Engine Oil Service.............................................................. 23
Check Hardware................................................................. 23
Engine Service ................................................................... 24
Off Season Storage............................................................ 24
Specifications .................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting................................................................. 26
Customer Service Information ............................... 27
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