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Page 2 - WARNING

2 Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 Training ......................................................................... 3 Preparation ................................................................... 3 Operation ..........................................

Page 3 - Safety; Section; TRAINING; OPERATION

Safety 1 Section 3 TRAINING • Read this Owner’s Manual and the sepa-rate Engine Owner’s Manual very carefullybefore operating this equipment. Be com-pletely familiar with the controls and theproper use of the equipment. Know howto stop the unit and disengage the controlsquickly. A replacement Manual...

Page 5 - Assembly; INTRODUCTION; STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust Handlebars; STEP 3: Add Motor Oil to Engine

Assembly 2 Section 5 INTRODUCTION Carefully read these instructions in their entirety before youattempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. The Border Edger Attachment (D, Figure 1) does not need to beinstalled until you are ready to do edging projects (refer toinstructions in Section 4). UNP...

Page 6 - Features and Controls; Engine Controls; KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT

Features and Controls 3 Section 6 Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 2)Two height settings and a storage position are available. Referto Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for instructions. Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob (C, Figure 2)This knob enables you adjust the tilling depth by moving ...

Page 7 - Operation; PRE-START PREPARATION; Stopping the Engine; DANGER

Operation 4 Section 7 PRE-START PREPARATION Before starting the engine, perform the fol-lowing checks and services: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Move the engine On/Off switch to theOFF position. 3. Check that all wires and cables areproperly and securely connected. 4. Check that the six pla...

Page 8 - TILLING AND CULTIVATING; Cultivating

8 Section 4: Operation TILLING AND CULTIVATING Use your machine for busting sod,preparing seedbeds and for cultivating. Itis easy to operate, but it is important thatyou start out slowly and read this Sectionthoroughly before putting it to use. Letthe machine do most of the work. Thetines will pull ...

Page 9 - Section 4: Operation; Installing the Edger Attachment; Using the Edger Attachment; Power Lawn Rake Attachment – Model 12575; Attachments

Section 4: Operation 9 INSTALLING AND USINGTHE EDGER ATTACHMENT To create borders or edges near walks,driveways, flower beds, etc., you mustinstall the Edger Attachment (this attach-ment was supplied with the unit – seeSection 3). Installing the Edger Attachment 1. Gather together the following part...

Page 10 - Maintenance; EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE; Transmission Maintenance; Other Lubrication Points; Hardware/Electrical Connections; REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance 5 Section 10 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Transmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated at thefactory and should not require any furtherlubrication. However, you should check the lubricantlevel after the first five (5) hours of opera-tion and every twenty-five (25) operatinghours the...

Page 11 - Section 5: Maintenance; ENGINE MAINTENANCE; Arranging Tines for Narrow Tilling

Section 5: Maintenance 11 ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Maintain the correct engine oil level and change the oil as recommended (moreoften in dusty conditions). • Keep the air filter clean. Operating the engine with a dirty, clogged air filter cancause poor performance and damage tothe engine. Never operate ...

Page 12 - Replacing Worn Tine Sections; STORAGE; PROBLEM

12 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis-connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING Repla...

Page 13 - Parts List

Parts List 13 Model 12228 DRAWING NO. 1 1 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1915040 Transmission Case - right-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1983632 Oil Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 15 - EDGER ATTACHMENT; SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS

Parts List 15 Model 12228 1 1918087 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5)....... 1 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch....................... 1 3 Part not used on Model 12228 4 1918221 Decal - Throttle/Tines Control Lever Operation .......................................... 1 5 1917451 ...

Page 16 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION; GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED •

1905559 (11/00) Printed in U.S.A. © 2000 Garden Way Incorporated 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 andinfo...