Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 12215 Troy-Bilt
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GARDEN W A Y INCORPORA TED OWNER’S MANUAL T iller/Edger • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List $ 4 50 TM Model 12215 Serial Numbers: 122151200.
2 Dear Owner: Congratulations on your purchase of a T iller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Please carefully read this Manual which provides information on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your machine.
TRAINING • Read this Owner’ s Manual and the sep- arate Engine Owner’ s Manual ver y care- fully before operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly .
• Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,.
INTRODUCTION Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. The Border/Edger Attachment (H, Figure 5) does not need to be installed until you are ready to do edging projects (refer to instructions in this Section).
6 4. Do not mix fuel directly in engine fuel tank. Always use a clean, safety- approved fuel container . • T o Mix: A. Fill a clean, approved container one quarter full with recommended gaso- line. B. Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE.
Features and Controls 3 Section Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 5) T wo height settings, plus a storage position are available. Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment instructions.
PRE-ST ART PREP ARA TION Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and services: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Move the engine On/Off switch to the OFF position. 3. Check the six plastic cable ties (J, Figure 5).
Allow the engine to warm up for several seconds. If engine either fails to start or to continue running, push in primer bulb two (2) times. Grasp starter rope and pull with a rapid, full stroke, up to ten (10) times. TROUBLESHOOTING: Push the primer bulb in two (2) more times.
10 USING THE EDGER A TT ACHMENT The Edger Attachment makes clean, sharp edges next to walkways, driveways, paths, planted areas, patios, etc. See Assembly Steps, STEP 4: in Section 2 for instructions on attaching this attachment. T ake your time when edging.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE T ransmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated at the factory and should not require any further lubrication. However , you should check the lubricant level after the first five (5) hours of opera- tion and every twenty-five (25) operating hours thereafter .
If the engine is running poorly or has low power while tilling, an adjustment to the carburetor may solve the problem. How- ever , first inspect and service the spark plug and the air filter before making a carburetor adjustment.
Arranging Tines for Stony Soil Conditions 1. Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle. The work surface should be flat and firm. 2. Remove the ring lock pin (A, Figure 16) from both sides of the unit. Remove both outer tine sections.
14 TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this T roubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner ’ s Manual for the correct safety precautions and ser vicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine ser vice.
15 Parts List Model 12215 1 1915039 T ransmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-on bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1915040 T ransmission Case - right-side. (Incl. pressed-on bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1983632 Oil Seal . . . . . .
Parts List Model 12215 1 5 13 13 13 13 13 13 17 18 20 46 42 42 SEE PREVIOUS P AGE 49 48 47 21 31 32 34 33 26 28 29 30 25 24 23 22 27 43 42 42 18 19 19 38 39 41 40 40 36 37 35 45 16 15 14 45 4 6 9 12 1.
17 Model 12215 Parts List 1 1918303 Handlebar Assy . (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5) ....... 1 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch ....................... 1 3 1909939 Decal - Starting Stabilization ......................... 1 4 1918221 Decal - Throttle Lever Operation .
18 A ccessories and Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Aerator Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1905507 Rev . A (5/00) 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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If you have not bought Troy-Bilt 12215 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Troy-Bilt 12215 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Troy-Bilt 12215 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Troy-Bilt 12215 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Troy-Bilt 12215, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Troy-Bilt 12215.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Troy-Bilt 12215. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Troy-Bilt 12215 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
