Bolens 12226 - Manual

Section 1: Safety 5 DECALS For your safety and the safety of others, various safety message decals are on your unit (see Figure 1-2). Keep the decals clean andlegible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the Factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing. Refer to the Pa...

INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps tocorrectly prepare your tiller for use. It isrecommended that you read this Sectionin its entirety before beginning assembly. INSPECT UNIT Inspect the unit and carton for damageimmediately after delivery. Contact thecarrier (trucking company) if yo...

Section 2: Assembly 7 6. Thread the height adjustment screw (F,Figure 2-2) into the hole in the handlebarcross-brace, making sure that the raisedkeys on the washer fit into the slot on theheight adjustment bracket. Tighten theheight adjustment screw securely. Next,securely tighten the two screws and...

8 Section 2: Assembly 3. If oil does not flow from the checkhole, add oil as follows: NOTE: Do not use automatic transmissionfluid or motor oil in the transmission. (a) Clean area around the fill hole (N, Figure 2-10) and unscrew gear oil fillplug. (b) If adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use AP...

INTRODUCTION This section describes the location andfunction of the controls on your tiller.Refer to Section 4: Operation for detailedoperating instructions. Practice using these controls, with theengine shut off, until you understand theoperation of the controls and feel confi-dent with each of the...

10 Section 3: Features and Controls Moving the lever up increases the tillingdepth. The lowest notch allows a tillingdepth of approximately six to eight inches,depending on soil conditions. For best results, always begin tilling at avery shallow depth setting and graduallyincrease the tilling depth....

Operation 4 Section 11 INTRODUCTION Read this section of the manual thor-oughly before you start the engine. Then,take the time to familiarize yourself withthe basic operation of the tiller beforeusing it in the garden. Find an open, levelarea and practice using the tiller controlswithout the tines ...

12 Section 4: Operation (b) Use the recoil starter rope to startthe engine as instructed in the separateEngine Owner’s Manual. When theengine starts, gradually move the choke lever (if used) to the OPEN,CHOKE OFF or RUN position. (c) Put the engine throttle lever in theFAST setting when tilling. STO...

Section 4: Operation 13 Preparing Seedbeds Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 • If the garden size will not permit l e n g t h w i s e a n d t h e n c r o s s w i s etilling, then overlap the first passesby one-half a tiller width, followedb y s u c c e s s i v e p a s s e s a t o n e -quarter width (see Figure ...

14 Section 4: Operation TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.) Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner oforganic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. Thismaterial will decompose during the non-growing season and add important na...

Section 4: Operation 15 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE TILLER • Before loading or unloading, stop the engine, wait for all parts to stop moving,disconnect the spark plug wire and letthe engine and muffler cool. Remove theignition key on electric start models. • The tiller is too heavy (over 170 lbs.) and...

16 Maintenance 5 Section TILLER LUBRICATION Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-tial part of your maintenance program.After every 10 operating hours, oil orgrease the lubrication points shown inFigure 5-1, as described below. Use general purpose lubricating oil (#30weight motor oil is suita...

Section 5: Maintenance 17 2. Unscrew plastic gear oil fill plug fromtop of transmission. 3. Place a clean pan below the transmis-sion drain plug (see Figure 5-3) and thenremove the drain plug. Oil will flow fromthe drain hole (it may flow slowly, espe-cially in cold temperatures). 4. Remove transmis...

18 Section 5: Maintenance wheels roll freely when the Wheel GearLever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cableneeds to be adjusted as described below. 1. With engine shut off and spark plugwire disconnected, put Wheel Gear Leverin ENGAGE. 2. Loosen top adjustment nut (A, Figure 5-4) on wheel gear cable br...

22 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come toa complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnect spark plug wire and move wireaway from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can r...

Section 5: Maintenance 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in thisManual or in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your local...

24 Parts List Model 12226 DRAWING NO. 1 10 3 4 4 See Drawing 4,Ref. 47, for attach-ment screw.

30 Parts List Model 12226 MAIN DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1 1714 Bearing–Tapered roller with race ............ 1 2 20718 Gear–Spur, main drive shaft ................... 1 3 9301 Key, 3/16 sq. x 1 ..................................... 1 4 11603 Drive Shaft–with integral, single-lead worm at front and six-l...

32 Parts List Model 12226 DRAWING NO. 7 19 20 23 22 21 BUMPER PART #12593 HILLER/FURROWER ATTACHMENT (option) PART #12579 (Viewed from front of tiller) ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT (option) – PART # 12589 (Complete – Attaches to Furrower Attachment) MAIN SUPPORT & YOKE ASSEMBLY PART # 1904522001 (See D...

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed ownerregistration card. The purpose of this card isto register each unit at the Factory so that wecan provide you with warranty benefits andinformational bulletins. Warranty Service The warranty statement is i...