Table Of Contents - Troy-Bilt 12090 Owner's Manual

Dear O wner:
You now own one ofthefinest rear-tine tillers available.
Your n ew PTO Horse M odel tiller e nables youtotilland
cultivate your g arden w ithease, and accomplish dozens of
other p roperty management projects a swell.ItsPTO
(Power Take O ff)capability enables ittopower avariety of
attachments, including achipper/shredder and a log
splitter. Y our t illerisfamous foritsruggedness, perfor-
mance and high-quality engineering. We know you'll e njoy
using it.
Please carefully read thisManual. Ittellsyouhow tosafely
and easily a ssemble, operate and maintain yourmachine.
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 haveany problems or
questions, please contact your local authorized service
dealer or call the Factory (see back cover). We want to be
sure that you are completely satisfied at all times.
NOTE: Be sure to fill out and return the Owner Registration
Card included included with this manual.
See BackCoverfor
Customer ServiceInformation
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, Whenyou seethis symbol,
read and obey the messagethat follows it.
Failure to obey safety messages could result in personal
injury or property damage.
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.
TABLEOFCONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY .................................................. 3
Training........................................................................................ 3
Preparation.................................................................................. 3
Operation ..................................................................................... 3
Maintenance and Storage ............................................................ 5
Decals.......................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY.............................................. 6
Step 1: Unpacking Instructions .................................................... 6
Step 2: Attach Handlebar ............................................................. 6
Step 3: Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform.................................... 7
Step 4: Connect Forward interlock Wire Harness......................... 7
Step 5: Attach Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever.............................. 7
Step 6: Check Gear Oil Levels ...................................................... 8
Step 7: Add Motor Oil to Engine................................................... 9
Step 8: Attach Engine Throttle Lever and Cable ........................... 9
Step 9: Adjust Air Pressure in Tires ............................................. 9
Assembling The Electric Start System ......................................... 10
SECTION 3: FEATURES & CONTROLS . ............................... 13
PTOAttachments Feature............................................................ 13
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever..................................................... 13
Forward InterlockLevers ............................................................. 13
Wheel Speed Lever ...................................................................... 14
Tine/PTOClutch Lever ................................................................. 14
Depth Regulator Lever ................................................................. 14
Handlebar Height Adjustment Lever............................................. 14
EngineThrottle Lever ................................................................... 15
Keyswitch Starter ......................................................................... 15
EngineControls ........................................................................... 15
SECTION 4: OPERATION .............................................. 16
Break-In Operation ....................................................................... 16
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................................................ 16
Operating the Tiller ...................................................................... 18
Testing the Forward Interlock Safety System............................... 20
Loadingand Unloading the Tiller ................................................. 20
Changing Speed Belts .................................................................. 21
Choosing Wheel and Tine Speeds................................................ 22
Tilling Tips & Techniques............................................................. 23
PTOPower Unit ........................................................................... 27
PTOPower Unit Operating Instructions ....................................... 28
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE .......................................... 30
RequiredMaintenance Schedule.................................................. 30
Tighten Bolts and Nuts................................................................. 31
Tiller Lubrication .......................................................................... 31
Transmission Gear Oil.................................................................. 32
Adding or Changing Gear Oil........................................................ 33
Drive Belt Maintenance................................................................ 35
ReverseDisc Maintenance........................................................... 37
Bolo Tine Maintenance................................................................. 39
Tine Shaft Maintenance................................................................ 41
Tire and Wheel Maintenance........................................................ 41
EngineOil Maintenance................................................................ 41
Air Cleaner Maintenance .............................................................. 41
Throttle Cable Maintenance.......................................................... 41
Ignition System Maintenance....................................................... 41
Spark Plug Maintenance .............................................................. 41
Battery Care and Maintenance ..................................................... 41
Storing your Tiller ........................................................................ 43
inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System ............................... 43
Testing the Forward interlock Wiring System .............................. 43
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 44
APPENDIX B: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....................... 46
PARTSLIST............................................................... 47
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION.............. Back Cover
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