Troy-Bilt 12235, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... MANUAL Tiller Edger Safety Assembly Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Parts List Model 12235 SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Owner s Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer ...

Page 2: ...n you see this symbol read and obey the message that follows it Failure to obey safety mes sages could result in personal injury or property damage The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Table of Contents SECTION 1 SAFETY 3 Training 3 Preparation 3 Operation 4 Maintenance Storage 4 S...

Page 3: ...e can result in for eign objects being thrown by high speed rotating parts Do not till near underground electric cables telephone lines pipes or hoses If in doubt contact your utility or tele phone company to locate underground services Handle fuel with care It is highly flammable and has explosive vapors Take these precautions a Use an approved fuel container b Add fuel before starting the engine...

Page 4: ...rottle Tines Lever on the handlebar To stop the engine move the engine On Off switch to OFF Do not overload the machine s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate Never operate the equipment on slip pery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing up Do not operate the equipment on a slope that is too steep for safety When on slopes slow down and make sure you have good foot...

Page 5: ...d over the engine as origi nally shipped STEP 2 Inspect and Tighten Hardware Check all nuts bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed NOTE Use a 7 16 socket with an extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware Adjustable wrench Slotted head screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver 7 16 socket and extension IMPORTANT Do not tighten engine gov erno...

Page 6: ...ty approved fuel container To Mix A Fill a clean approved container one quarter full with rec ommended gasoline B Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE C Screw cap on container and shake vigorously Then un screw cap and fill container with gasoline per Chart 1 FUEL MIXTURE Screw on cap and shake again Once mixed oil and gasoline will not separate To Fill Fuel Tank A Engine must be...

Page 7: ...tie down anchor point Edger Attachment Optional not shown An Edger Attachment is available to make clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways paths planted areas patios etc See Attachments in Section 4 for more information ENGINE CONTROLS Engine On Off Switch A Figure 5 Use the engine On Off Switch to start or stop the engine See Starting and Stopping the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner...

Page 8: ...priming action will feel more firm Cold Starting Use this starting method after the unit has been sitting or has been in brief storage and has fuel in the tank Use the Standard Volume Priming Position Figure 7 and push in top of primer bulb two 2 times for above 550F or three 3 times if below 550F Warm Starting Do not use the primer to restart the engine after it has been stopped after running and...

Page 9: ...sod or very hard ground If the machine jumps or bucks use a shal lower depth setting and reduce the engine speed With each successive pass till more deeply 6 Apply downward pressure on the han dlebar for shallower tilling Lift the han dlebar to dig more deeply If the machine stays and tills in one spot try swinging the handlebar from side to side to start moving forward again 7 For easier tilling ...

Page 10: ... Rake Attachment Model 12575 The Power Lawn Rake will help keep your lawn healthy and vigorous Matted grass and debris not only looks unattractive but stifles lawn growth and overall health This attach ment mounts without tools and features dozens of tempered steel fingers that spring off the surface to penetrate and loosen matted grass without dis turbing root growth An 18 wide swath covers a lar...

Page 11: ...ach use check that all hardware is in place and tightened securely ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Lubrication The engine is a two cycle engine Lubri cation is provided by mixing two cycle oil with unleaded regular gasoline as de scribed in the Assembly Section At tempting to operate the engine on gaso line alone will cause the engine to over heat and seize up Engine Air Filter It is extremely important...

Page 12: ...ual or if the soil is not being mixed as thoroughly Also in addi tion to the standard 10 tilling width tine configuration the tines can be arranged in two other configurations 1 A narrow 41 2 tilling width for smaller areas and 2 A special pattern for stony soil conditions IMPORTANT The ring lock pin A Figure 16 is under spring tension wear gloves to protect your fingers when removing or replacing...

Page 13: ...t is older than one season in order to avoid varnish deposits throughout the fuel system Dispose of the fuel mixture properly 2 Start engine and run until fuel mixture is used up This will prevent poor perfor mance from stale fuel when your equip ment is taken out of storage NOTE If Gasohol has been used com plete above instructions and then put 1 2 pint of gasoline properly mixed with two cycle o...

Page 14: ...Clean or replace dirty air filters tilling conditions 3 Stale fuel mixture 3 Drain old mixture Add fresh mixture 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 Adjust carburetor See Manual Engine overheats 1 Engine cooling fins clogged 1 Remove dirt and debris from fins 2 Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture 2 Drain tank fill with correct mixture Tines stop rotating 1 Object wedged between tines and hood 1 Re...

Page 15: ...ex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 three locations identified as B on transmission case 3 13 1817146 Locknut Nyloc 1 4 20 8 14 1983635 Thrust Washer output 050 A R 15 1983640 Thrust Washer output 040 A R 16 1983641 Thrust Washer input 020 A R 17 1983642 Thrust Washer input 035 A R 18 1983638 Thrust Washer 2 19 1107381 Flat Washer 1 4 2 20 1983663 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 5 2 21 1909486 Clutch Drum and Hub 1 22 1747...

Page 16: ...16 1 5 13 13 13 17 18 20 21 31 32 34 33 26 28 29 30 25 24 23 22 27 43 42 42 18 19 19 38 39 41 40 40 36 37 35 45 16 15 14 45 4 6 9 3 8 44 44 7 Parts List Model 12235 ...

Page 17: ...6 1904552 Decal Caution Operation Hazards 1 27 1186292 Hex Hd Screw 10 24 x 1 2 2 28 1186387 Flange Locknut 10 24 2 29 1100241 Lock Washer 1 4 20 4 30 1100807 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 2 4 31 1909540 Outer Tine Right Hand Side 1 32 1909539 Inner Tine Right Hand Side 1 33 1909712 Outer Tine Left Hand Side 1 34 1909711 Inner Tine Left Hand Side 1 35 1909680001 Wheel Bracket 1 36 90077 Carriage Bolt 1 3...

Page 18: ...18 Notes ...

Page 19: ...s 7 Fuel Mixture 5 6 12 13 Fuel Primer Bulb 4 8 9 12 14 Gasoline Two Cycle Oil 5 6 12 13 Handlebar Height Adjustment 7 8 Hardware 5 Lawn Aerator Attachment 10 Lubrication 11 Maintenance 11 Model Serial Number Back Cover Oil Gasoline Mixture 5 6 12 13 Off Season Storage 11 Operation 8 Parts List 15 17 Power Lawn Rake 10 Preparation 3 8 Recoil Starter Rope 98 Repair Parts 15 17 Safety Rules 3 4 Safe...

Page 20: ...it Replacement Parts Factory specified replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer or di rectly from the factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Model Serial Numbers of the unit Part number of the part needed Part Description Quantity needed NOTE All replacement parts must conform to our rigid quality specifications Although some replacement parts we provide ma...