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TRO BILT'_
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Operator's Manual
Tiller/Edger Model
128T
IMPORTANT:READ
SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-cov-
ered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Sec-
tion 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC. P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT
LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND,
OH 44136-0019
PRINTED
IN USA
FROM NO. 769-00155
(03/2002)
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Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt 128T
- Page 1 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC. P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
- Page 2 For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy Model Number Here Copy Serial Number Here O BILT. TROY-BILT P. 0. BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH44136 330-558-7220 866-840-648_ •...
- Page 3 Safety SPARKARRESTERWARNING TO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operatean internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
- Page 4 Section 1: Safety • Exerciseextremecaution when on or • Be aware that the equipment may unex- • Do not touch engine parts which may crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. pectedly bounce upward or jump forward be hot from operation. Allow parts to Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
- Page 5 Gasoline and its vapors are highly To prevent personal injury or property flammable and explosive. Keep gaso- damage, do not start the engine until aii line away from possible ignition assembly steps are complete and you sources. have read and understand the safetyand operating instructionsin this manual.
- Page 6 Section 2: Assembly Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE STEP 4: To Make Borders and Edges, Install the Edger Attachment (Mixture Ratio is 24 partsgasoline to 1 part two-cycle oil) To create borders or edges near walks, driveways, flower beds, etc., you must U.S.
- Page 7 Featuresand Controls KNOW YOUREQUIPMENT READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. Handlebar Height AdjustmentKnob(B, Figure5) Two height settings, plus a storage positionare available. Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP1 in Section 2 for adjustment stand aii safety, controls, and operatinginstructionsin this...
- Page 8 Operation a. Loosen tilling depth adjustment knob (A, Figure6). Before operating the unit carefully read b. Move wheel bracket (B, Figure 6) and understand all safety, control and up in relation to the height ad- operating instructions in this Manual, justment bar (C).
- Page 9 Section 4: Operation Figure 9: "A"- all fourfinegangsin standard p attern;"B" - twooutergangsremoved fornarrow til/ing; "C" - thetwoinnergangs have beenswapped for stony tillingconditions. Stand behind the handlebar and push Cultivating Allow the engine to warm up for several down on the bar to raisethe tines off the seconds.
- Page 10 Section 4: Operation Tilling Patterns 1. When preparing a seedbed,go over the same path twice in the first row, then overlap one-half the machine width on each successive pass (Figure 10). 2. After going up and down the rows in one direction, make second passesat a right angle across the original passes (Figure 11).
- Page 11 Maintenance REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIREDMAINTENANCE Before After Every Every Each Each Before inspecting,cleaning or servicing Rou_ Rou_ Season the machine, shut off engine, let aii moving parts come to a complete stop, Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts disconnectthe sparkplug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug.
- Page 12 Section 5: Maintenance connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. SparkPlug If the engine is running poorly or has low power while tilling, an adjustment to the inspectthe spark plug annually or every carburetor may solve the problem.
- Page 13 Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscanresult in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. ToReplace Worn fine Sections: Storage Off-Season Procedure 1.
- Page 14 Section 5: Maintenance connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner's Manualfor the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures.
- Page 15 PartsList Model 128T 14, 15 14,15 11, 12" "22 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Ret # Pad# Ref# Part # Description Qty. Description Qty. 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. 712-0324 Locknut,Nyloc,1/4"-20....(Incl.pressed-in bushing) .... 1983635 ThrustWasher, o utput (.050").... 1915040 Transmission Case - right-side. 1983640 ThrustWasher, o utput (.040")....
- Page 16 PartsList Model 128T SEE PREVIOUS P AGE...
- Page 17 PartsList Model 128T Ref# Part # Ref # Part# Description Qty. Description Qty. 1918303 30 710-0501 Handlebar Assembly ....Hex CapScrew, 1/4-20 x 2 ....777100007 Decal - Starting Stabilization .... 1909540 Outer Tine - Right-Hand Side .... 777100009 Decal - Throttle/Tines Lever Operation ..1909539 Inner Tine - Right-Hand Side ....
- Page 18 Notes...
- Page 19 Index Accessories and Attachments ....... HandlebarHeight Adjustment ...... 7, 8 Aerator Attachment ....... Hardware ........Air Filter ........Lubrication ........Assembly ........Maintenance ........Borders ......... Model/Serial Number ....... Back Cover Border/EdgerAttachment ...... 5, 6, 10 0il/GasolineMixture ....... 5, 6, 12, 13 Carburetor........
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TROlCRILT° The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United sold or exported...
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