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Page 2 - OPERATION; SAFETY RULES

TRAINING • Read this Owner’s Manual and the separate Engine Owner’sManual very carefully before operating this equipment. Becompletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of theequipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the con-trols quickly. A replacement Manual is available by co...

Page 4 - Product Specifications; See Back Cover for; • N E V E R A L L O W C H I L D R E N O R U N I N S T R U C T E D; WARNING

TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX 4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger withEdger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability andperformance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily reme-dy, please contact your nearest a...

Page 5 - RIGHT; ACCESSORIES/ATTACHMENTS; Power Lawn Rake Attachment – Model 12575

OPERATOR’S POSITION References to LEFT andRIGHT sides of the tillerare given from the op-erator’s position behindthe handlebars (unlessnoted otherwise). 5 INDEX (CONTINUED) D ecals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 E dging . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size); ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; ASSEMBLY STEPS; STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust Handlebars

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 6 (1) Border/Edger Wheel (1) Short Bushing for Border/Edger (2) Bushings for Narrow Width Tilling Parts bag contents (not shown full size) Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) (1) Border/Edger Tine ASSEMBLY Read these instructions in their entirety before...

Page 7 - STEP 2: Inspect and Tighten Hardware; • The fuel/oil mix ratio is 24:1 with the use of a NMMA classi-; • G a s o l i n e a n d i t s v a p o r s a r e h i g h l y f l a m m a b l e a n d; DANGER

7 height setting holes. If this height is correct for you, simplytighten the two handlebar knobs. If a higher setting is desired, reposition the handlebar knobs, mounting screwsand washers in the other set of holes. • Check the locations of the three plastic ties (C, Figure 1). The ties must be posi...

Page 8 - FUEL MIXTURE CHART; DETAIL -Ring Lock Pin

Fill Fuel Tank: • Engine must be cool. Clean area around fuel tank cap and remove cap. Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank. • Slowly pour gasoline/oil mixture into fuel tank. Fill tank no higher than 1/2" from top of tank to allow for gasoline expan-sion. Install fuel cap and clean up any f...

Page 9 - KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT; Engine Detail

9 OPERATION Engine On-Off Switch (A, Fig. 5-Engine Detail)Move switch to ON prior to starting engine. Move switch toOFF to stop the engine. Handlebar Height Adjustment (B, Fig. 5)Two height settings, plus a storage position are available. Referto STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust Handlebars in the AssemblyS...

Page 10 - PRE-START PREPARATION; Stopping the Engine; Priming Position; STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE; • Never fill fuel tank when the engine is running or when it is

10 OPERATION PRE-START PREPARATION Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and services: • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. • Put the engine On-Off switch in the OFF position. • Check that all wires and cables are properly and securely con- nected. It is very impo...

Page 11 - BASIC OPERATION; Tilling Patterns

11 Priming When Cold Starting: Use this priming method to start the engine after it has beensitting or has been in brief storage, and has fuel in the tank.Use the Standard-Volume Priming Position (Figure 6) and pushin top of primer bulb two (2) times for above 55 0 F, or three (3) times if below 55 ...

Page 13 - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE; Transmission Maintenance; ENGINE MAINTENANCE; Engine Lubrication

Note (1) – After first five (5) hours of use. Note (2) – Clean daily when conditions are extremely dusty or dirty. Note (3) – Spark plug may be checked annually or every 100 operating hours. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Transmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated with grease at the factory and...

Page 14 - Spark Plug; TINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION; Primer Bulb

14 Engine Air Filter It is very important that air filter service be performed accord-ing to the maintenance schedule. Refer to the separate EngineOwner’s Manual for inspection and cleaning instructions. IMPORTANT: Never run engine without air filter assembly prop-erly installed. Carburetor Adjustme...

Page 15 - Off-Season Storage Procedure; STORAGE; • Never store your equipment when there is a fuel mixture in

15 • Slide one of the long bushings (provided with unit) onto the shaft. See Figure 17. Insert the ring lock pin through therounded side of the tine shaft and snap the ring down over theshaft (see DETAIL, Figure 4, in the Assembly Section). • Repeat on the opposite side of the machine. Tine Pattern ...

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

16 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire to spark plug. 2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture. 2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture. 3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture. 4. Priming procedure no...

Page 20 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION; Owner Registration Card

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or: Garden Way Incorporated • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York 12180 Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • FAX (518) 391-7332 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada: Customer Service:...