Section 2: Assembly; Step 1: Unpacking Instructions; Step 2: Attach Handlebar - Troy-Bilt 12090 Owner's Manual

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Assembly
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 instructionsin this
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.
NOTE:Various tiller models are presented
in this Manual. Use only the information
appropriate for your tiller model,
Inspect
Unit
Inspect the unit and carton for damage
immediately after delivery, Contact the
carrier (trucking company) if you find or
suspect damage. Inform them of the
damage and request instructions for filing
a claim. To protect your rights, put your
claim in writing and mail a copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered. Contact us at the Factory
if you need assistance in this matter.
STEP 1: Unpacking Instructions
NOTE:Do not severely bend any of the
control cables on the unit.
I. The tiller is heavy. Do not attempt to
remove it from the shipping platform until
instructed to do so in these Assembly
steps.
2. Removeall unassembled parts from
the carton. The hardware bag is included
in your literature packaging.
3. If you ordered an Electric Start Tiller,
remove the hardware bag from under the
battery clamp (A, Figure 2-16).
4. Check that you havethe items listed
below (contact your local dealer or the
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Factory if any items are missing or
damaged).
NOTE: Use the screw length template
(Figure 2-1) to identify screws.
LooseParts List
Qty. Description
1 HandlebarAssembly
1 Wheels/TinesPTODrive Lever
Thefollowing items
are in the hard-warebag:
1 Clutch Pawl Spring
1 BeltAdJustingTool
2 Plastic CableTies
1 Curved HeadScrew, 1/4-20 x 2
1 FlangedLock Nut, 1/4-20
1 Pan HeadScrew, #20-24 x 1/2
Thefollowing parts (electric start models
only/),packaged separately,are located
under the battery clamp,
2 Nuts, I/4-20
(for battery terminals)
2 Screws, I14-20 x 518
(for battery terminals)
1 BatteryVent Tube
2 Keys
(Fnignition switch)
IMPORTANT:Motor oil must be added to
the engine crankcase before the engine is
started. Follow the instructions in this
Assembly Section and in the separate
Engine Owner's Manual.
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHT sides of the tiller
are as viewed from the operator's
position behind the handlebars (unless
otherwise noted).
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1) 3/8" open-end wrench*
(2) 7/16" open-end wrench *
(2) 1/2" open-end wrench*
(1) 9/16° open-end wrench*
(1) 3/4" open-end wrench*
(1) Flat blade screwdriver
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Cleanoil funnel
(1) Motor Oil. Refer to the Engine
Owner's Manual for motor oil spec-
ifications and quantity.
(1) 4-1/2" high wood block (or other
sturdy block) to prop unit
* Adjustable wrenchesmay be used.
Figure2. I: Toidentify length of screw,
place screwon template as shownand
measure distance between bottom of screw
head and tip of screw.
STEP 2: Attach Handlebar
IMPORTANT: When disassembling
handlebar assembly, keep left-side clamp
and ratchet separated from the right-side
clamp and ratchet.
I. Disassemblethe handlebar assembly.
To do this, remove the height adjustment
lever by turning the lever in a counter-
clockwise direction (Figure 2-2).