GARDEN WAY 12194, Owner'S Manual

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Figure 4-1

Section

4

WARNING

Before operating your
machine, carefully read and
understand all safety (Section
1), controls (Section 3) and
operating instructions (Section
4) in this Manual, in the sepa-
rate Engine Owner’s Manual,
and on the decals on the
machine. 

Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result in serious per-
sonal injury.

INTRODUCTION

Read this Section of the manual thor-
oughly before you start the engine.  Then,
take the time to familiarize yourself with
the basic operation of the tiller before
using it in the garden.  Find an open, level
area and practice using the tiller controls
without the tines engaging the soil (put
tines in “travel” setting).  Only after you’ve
become completely familiar with the tiller
should you begin using it in the garden.

BREAK-IN OPERATION

Perform the following maintenance during
the first hours of new operation (see
“Maintenance” section of this manual and
the Engine Owner’s Manual).

1.  Change engine oil after first 2 hours of
new engine operation.

2.  Check for loose or missing hardware
on unit.  Tighten or replace as needed.

3.  Check tension on forward drive belt
after first 2 hours of operation.

4.  Check transmission gear oil level after
first 2 hours of operation.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE

Pre-Start Checklist

Make the following checks and perform
the following services before starting the
engine.

1.  Read the “Safety” and “Controls” sec-
tions in this manual.  Read the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual provided by the
engine manufacturer.

2.  Check unit for loose or missing hard-
ware.  Service as required.

3.  Check engine oil level.  See Engine
Owner’s Manual.

4.  Check that all safety guards and
covers are in place.

5.  Check air cleaner and engine cooling
system.  See Engine Owner’s Manual.

6.  Select a forward belt speed range (see
“Changing Belt Speed Ranges” in this
Section).

7.  Fill the fuel tank with gasoline accord-
ing to the directions in the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual.  Follow all
instructions and safety rules carefully.

8.  Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

Forward Clutch Lever
(also on right-side)

Reverse Clutch

Depth Regulator Lever

Throttle Lever

Recoil
Starter

Wheel Gear Lever 

Operation

DANGER

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND ITS
VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasoline safety rules in
this manual (see Section 1)
and in the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual.

Failure to follow gasoline
safety instructions can result
in serious personal injury
and property damage.