Table Of Contents - Troy-Bilt 12234 Owner's Manual

Dear O wner:
Congratulations onyour p urchase ofaTiller/Edger, It has
been d esigned, engineered and manufactured togive youthe
best p ossible dependability and performance.
Please carefully read thisManual which provides informa-
tiononhow tosafely a nd easily s et-up, operate and maintain
your m achine.
Be sure that you and any other operators care-
fully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property
damage.
If you should ever have any problems or questions, please
contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory.
Seethe back cover of this Manual for Customer Service infor-
mation.
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all
times.
See Back Cover 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 haz-
ards. When you seethis symbol, read and obey the
messagethat follows it. Failure to obey safety mes-
sages 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 chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................... 3
Training ......................................................................... 3
Preparation ................................................................... 3
Operation ...................................................................... 4
MaintenancelStorage.................................................... 4
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ........................................ 5
Unpacking Instructions ............................................... 5
Assembly Steps.......................................................... 5
SECTION 3: FEATURES ANDCONTROLS . .................... 6
SECTION 4: OPERATION...................................... 7
Pre-start Preparation.................................................. 7
Stopping and Starting the Engine ............................... 7
Tilling and Cultivating ................................................. 8
Attachments ............................................................... 9
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 10
Required MaintenanceSchedule ................................ 10
Equipment Maintenance ............................................. 10
Engine Maintenance ................................................... 11
Tine Removaland Installation ..................................... 11
Storage....................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 12
PARTS LIST ..................................................... 13
Safety and Operating Decals....................................... 15
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION .............. BACKCOVER
TO AVOIDINJURY:
READTHE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
KNOWLOCATION ANDFUNCTIONOF ALLCONTROLS.
KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICESAND SHIELDS IN PLACEAND
WORKING.
NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTSTO
OPERATE MACHINE.
SHUT OFF ENGINEAND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
KEEPBYSTANDERS AWAYFROM MACHINE.
KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATING PARTS.
USE EXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLING
THE MACHINETOWARDSYOU.