Troy-Bilt 12190-3HP- User Manual

Section 1: Safety 5 Decals For your safety and the safety of others,various safety and operational decals arelocated on your unit (see Figure 1 below). Keep the decals clean and legible at alltimes. Contact your local service dealeror the factory for replacements if anydecals are damaged or missing....

6 WARNING To prevent personal injury orproperty damage, do not startthe engine until all assemblysteps are complete and youhave read and understand thesafety and operating instruc-tions in this manual. Introduction Carefully follow these assembly steps tocorrectly prepare your tiller for use. It isr...

7 Section 2: Assembly STEP 2: Attach Handlebar 1. Attach the two legs of the handlebarsupport (A, Fig. 2-2) loosely to the innersides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16x 3/4" hex hd. screws (B), 3/8" flatwashers (C) and 3/8"-16 hex locknuts (D). 2. Using the middle holes in the ha...

8 Section 2: Assembly STEP 4: Install Forward Clutch Cable 1. Place the forward clutch cable bracket(P, Fig. 2-4) on the handlebar support (A).Attach the cable bracket using a 1/4"-20 x1-1/4" hex hd. screw (R, Fig. 2-4) and 1/4"-20 hex locknut (S). Tighten securely.2. Carefully unwrap th...

9 Section 2: Assembly Fig. 2-8: Install reverse cable mountingbracket and the reverse clutch cable. 4. Insert the cable up through the slot inthe cable bracket and position thethreaded assembly as shown in Fig. 2-8.Make sure that the flat side of thethreaded assembly is aligned with the flatside of ...

Wheel Drive Pins Each wheel is equipped with a WheelDrive Pin (A, Figures 3-2 and 3-3) thatsecures the wheel to the wheel shaft (B).The wheels can be positioned in either aWHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode. Before starting the engine, put bothwheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position byinserting the Wheel Dr...

11 Section 3: Features and Controls 4. FOR WHEEL DRIVE mode (Figure 3-2):Slide the wheel outward and align theholes in the wheel hub (D, Figure 3-2))and the wheel shaft (B). Insert the wheeldrive pin (A) through the wheel hub andthe wheel shaft. Secure the wheel drivepin with the hairpin cotter (C) ...

12 Section 3: Features and Controls Depth Regulator Lever This lever (G, Figure 3-5) controls thetilling depth of the tines. Pull the leverstraight back and slide it up or down toengage the notched height settings. The highest notch (lever all the waydown) raises the tines approximately 1-1/2" o...

13 Figure 4-1 Section 4 Operation WARNING B e f o r e o p e r a t i n g y o u rmachine, carefully read andunderstand all safety (Section1 ) , c o n t r o l s ( S e c t i o n 3 ) a n doperating instructions (Section4 ) i n t h i s M a n u a l , i n t h es e p a r a t e E n g i n e O w n e r ’sManual,...

Starting the Engine The following steps describe how to startand stop the engine. Do not attempt toengage tines or wheels until you haveread all the operating instructions in thisSection. Also review the safety rules inSection 1: “Safety” and the tiller andengine controls information in Section3: “F...

Section 4: Operation 5. For reverse motion of the wheels andtines (Models 12191 and 12193 only): (a) Look behind and exercise caution when operating in reverse. Do nottill while in reverse. (b) Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the handlebars withone hand until the tines are off thegrou...

16 Section 4: Operation Tilling Tips & Techniques Let the tiller do the work • While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines dothe digging. Walk on the side that isnot yet finished (to avoid making foot-prints in the freshly tilled soil) andlightly, but securely g...

17 Section 4: Operation Tilling Tips & Techniques Clearing the tines Dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vinesmay become tangled in the tines. Followthese procedures to help avoid tanglingand to clean the tines, if necessary. • To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator to maximum depth. • While...

19 Section 5 Maintenance REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Every Every As PROCEDURE Each 10 30 Noted Use Hours Hours Check engine oil level • And every 5 operating hours Clean engine • ▲ Check drive belt tension • ✝ Check nuts and bolts • ✝ Change engine oil • * Lubricate tiller • Service engine ...

20 Section 5: Maintenance TILLER LUBRICATION Proper lubrication of the tiller is anessential part of maintenance. Afterevery 10 operating hours, oil or greasethe lubrication points shown in Figures5-1 and 5-1A and described below. Use a good quality lubricating oil (#30weight engine oil is suitable)...

Section 5: Maintenance B. To Drain the Transmission Gear Oil: The transmission gear oil does not needto be changed unless it has been contam-inated with dirt, sand or metal particles. 1. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank orrun the engine until the fuel tank is empty.See “DANGER” statement above.2. D...

Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from sparkp l u g . F a i l u r e t o f o l l o w t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s c a n r e s u l t i n s ...

25 Section 5: Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manual, or in the Engine Owner’s Manual, for thecorrect safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer forengine ...

26 TILLER SPECIFICATIONS TILLER SPECIFICATIONS MODELS TILLER HEIGHT (with Depth Regulator Lever in highest setting): 12190 12191 12193 Handlebars in lowest setting................................................................... 38-1/4" 38-1/4" 38-1/4" Handlebars in highest setting ......

27 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 in order tokeep the owner informed with informationalbulletins and safety literature. Warranty Service The warranty st...