Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 12210-6.5HP Troy-Bilt
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Models 12227 – 3.75 HP TUFFY ® 12209 – 5.5 HP BRONCO TM 12210 – 6.5 HP Super BRONCO TM OWNER’S MANUAL Rear -T ine T illers • Safety • Assembly • Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List $ 4.
2 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 Safety Decals ............................................................. 5 Operating Symbols ..................................................... 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY .
Safety 1 3 T raining 1. Carefully read this Owner ’ s Manual, the separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual, and any other literature you may receive. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller and its engine. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
4 Section 1: Safety 4 . Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 5 . If the unit should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, and check imme- diately for the cause.
Section 1: Safety 5 Decals For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and opera- tional decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1-2). Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local ser- vice dealer or the factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing.
Assembly 2 Section 6 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.
Section 2: Assembly 7 2. Remove the hairpin cotter (L, Fig. 2-3) and wheel drive pin (M) from the wheel hub (O) and wheel shaft (N). 3. Slide the wheel fully inward on the wheel shaft (N, Fig. 2-3). Reinstall the wheel drive pin (M) through the wheel shaft only (not through the wheel hub).
8 Section 2: Assembly 4. Thread the #10-24 hex nut (Z, Fig. 2-5) halfway onto the screw (V). 5. Thread the screw (V) into the cable adjuster (X). 6. Hook the cable spring (W, Fig.
Section 2: Assembly 9 STEP 6: CHECK LEVEL OF TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, you should check the gear oil level at this time to make cer- tain it is correct. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low.
Features and Controls 3 Section 10 INTRODUCTION This Section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Refer to the following Section, Operation for detailed operating instructions.
Section 3: Features and Controls 11 FORWARD CLUTCH BAIL The Forward Clutch Bail (E, Figure 3-4) controls the engagement of forward drive to the wheels and tines. To operate the Forward Clutch Bail: 1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position (see “ WARNING ” statement above).
Operation 4 Section 12 INTRODUCTION Read this Operation Section and the sepa- rate Engine Owner ’ s Manual before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the basic opera- tion of the tiller before using it in the garden.
Section 4: Operation 13 Stopping the Engine and Tiller 1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch Bail (all models) or the Reverse Clutch Control (Models 12209 and 12210) – whichever control is in use. 2. To stop the engine, put the ignition switch and/or the throttle control lever in the “ OFF ” or “ STOP ” position.
14 Section 4: Operation Preparing Seedbeds Fig. 4-6 Fig. 4-7 • If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then overlap the first passes by one-half a tiller width, followed by successive passes at one- quarter width (see Fig.
Section 4: Operation 15 TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.) Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. This material will decompose during the non-growing season and add important natural nutri- ents to the soil.
16 Section 4: Operation The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most tangling of debris in the tines. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if necessary.
Maintenance 5 Section 17 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.
18 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Section 5: Maintenance 19 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
20 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Section 5: Maintenance 21 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
22 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Parts List 23 Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 DRA WING NO. 1 1 9552 Hex Hd. Flange Screw, Self-Tapping, 1/4-20 x 1/2 ................................... 2 3 1917536 Decal, Hood ....................................... 1 5 1904572 Tine Hood (Incl. tine flap and Ref.
24 Parts List Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 DRA WING NO. 2.
Parts List 25 Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 P ARTS LIST - DRA WING NO. 2 REF. PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 55104 Upper Handlebar (Incl. Ref. 2) (A) ....... 1 1916996 Upper Handlebar (Incl. Refs. 2 & 28) (B)(C) .
26 Parts List Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 DRA WING NO. 4 REF. PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 9512 Retainer, Snap Ring, “ E ” Type ........... 2 2 9511 Retainer, Snap Ring .......................... 4 3 1166-1 Shim, 0.
Parts List 27 Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 DRA WING NO. 5 1 9727 Plug, Transmission Oil Fill .................. 1 2 1186328 Hex Hd. Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/8, Grade 5 .......................................... 8 5 1916641001 Front Cover, Transmission .
28 Parts List Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 33 44 11 45 13 30 46 47 4 15 37 40 38 39 24 24 43 10 26 29 12 25 21 36 15, 47 30 28 24 22 17 27 32 34 34 16 18 3 8 7 7 23 31 9 20 35 3 15 24 41 42 2 5 6 7 3 3 3 3 24 14 19 41 4 17 1 Forward Clutch Cable Reverse Clutch Cable DRA WING NO.
Parts List 29 Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 1 * Engine, Recoil Start ............................. 1 2 1917326001 Bracket, Belt Cover.............................. 1 3 1100242 Lock Washer, 5/16 (A) ........................ 8 Lock Washer, 5/16 (B) (C) .
30 Parts List Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 DRA WING NO. 7 RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE Left Hand Tine Right Hand Tine Hold Tine With Blunt End Toward You NOTE: Identify Left and Right sides of tiller by standing in operator position and facing direction of forward travel.
Parts List 31 Models 12209, 12210 and 12227 1 9711 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1, Grade 5 ...... 16 2 50049-01 Bolo Tine - Right Hand. Single tine used on left side of tiller. (Incl. two each Refs. 1 & 3) ....................................... 8 3 1733398 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 .
1905557 (9/00) Printed in U.S.A. © 2000 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner registration card. The purpose of this card is to register each unit at the factory so that we can provide you with warranty benefits and informational bulletins.
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