Troy-Bilt 12159- Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES................................................ 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 4ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.............. 6 ASSEMBLY......................................................... 8OPERATION................................................. ...

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the Tiller/Cultivator was purchased. They are also available at your local authorized Tiller/Cultivator dealer. Your dealer can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your Tiller/Cultivator. OP...

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

ASSEMBLY Read these instructions in their entirety before you at­ tempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. Your new equipment has been assembled at the factory and only requires an adjustment of handlebar height. The Border Edger Attachment does not need to be assembled or installed until yo...

ASSEMBLY STEP 2: Inspect and Tighten Hardware • Using common hand tools, test all nuts, bolts and screws on your equipment for tightness. Secure any loose hardware. Note: Use a 7/16" socket with an exten­ sion to check hardware connecting ends of handlebar. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TIGHTEN THE ENGINE G...

ASSEMBLY STEP 5: To make borders and edges, install the Edger Attachment WARNING Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious personai injury. Before installing or removing attachments, or ad­ justing or servicing the machine, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a co...

OPERATION KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference. MEETS ANSI B71.8 - 1996 SAFETY STANDARD This machine meets voluntary safet...

OPERATION Fuel Primer Bulb (H, Fig. 7) The fuel primer bulb injects fuel into the carburetor for easier starting. Priming the engine for starting is neces­ sary uniess the engine is warm and has fuei in the tank. IMPORTANT: After each priming squeeze or push on the priming bulb, hesitate before repe...

OPERATION STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE A WARNING Do not touch Engine Throttle Lever while starting the engine. Tines may propel the machine forward if the engine speed is advanced from idle. Failure to comply can result in personal injury or property damage. Stopping the Engine To stop the engin...

OPERATION TILLING AND CULTIVATING • Roll the machine to the area in which it will be used. • Adjust the tilling depth to the desired position (refer to Page 12). • Verify the engine On/Off Switch is in ON position. Check to be sure the on/off wire is securely connected to the terminals on the switch...

OPERATION TIPS & TECHNIQUES • Adjust engine speed to the tilling conditions. The rotating tines help to pull the machine forward. Use slower engine speeds and a shallow tine depth setting when first learning to use the equip­ ment and whenever you are till­ ing on hard, rough or uneven ground. •...

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning, or ser­ vicing the machine, shut off en­ gine, make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop, and disconnect spark plug wire, moving wire away from plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or prop...

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Lubrication The engine on your equipment is a two-cycle (“two- stroke”) engine. Lubrication is provided by mixing the proper type and amount of two-cycle oil with unleaded regular gasoline. See Page 9 for mixing instructions. Attempting to operate the en...

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Spark Plug Inspect spark plug annu­ ally or every 75 operating hours. Before inspect­ ing, clean around the plug. Then remove plug to check the electrodes, gap and porcelain jacket. Figure 18: Set spark plug electrode gap at .030". Use a wire feeler gauge to be sure the gap i...

STORAGE WARNING Never store your equipment when there is a fuel mixture in the fuel tank. Never place your equipment near any source of sparks or open flame (such as from a hot water heater, a space heater or clothes dryer). Failure to comply can result in serious personal in­ jury or property damag...

OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS A. A CAUTION • READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. > KNOW THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. ■ KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING. ' NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE MACHINE. ' SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING R...

2HP MODEL REPAIR PARTS -23 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS Ref # Part # Description_________________________ ^ 1 1915039 Transmission Case, with pressed-in bushing, left-side .............................................................. 1 2 1915040 Transmission Case, with pressed-in bushing, right...

2HP MODEL REPAIR PARTS Bef # Part # Description______________________Qty TILLER/CULTIVATOR COMPONENTS 1 1903775 Upper Handlebar Assy. (incl. Ref. 2, 3. 5) —1 2 1909936 Decal, On/Off Ignition Switch ............................... 1 3 1909939 Decal, Starting Stabilization................................