Bolens 12207 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL T iller/Edger • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance/Ser vice • Parts List Model 12207 SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer . GARDEN W A Y INCORPORA TED[...]

TRAINING • Read this Owner’ s Manual and the separate Engine Owner’ s Manual very carefully before operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the con- trols quickly . A replacement Manual is available by contacting your authorized dealer or th[...]

• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug whenever you leave the equip- ment, before unclogging the tines, or when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. • T ake all possible precautions when leaving the machine unat- tended. Always stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX 4 CONGRA TULA TIONS on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily reme- dy , please contact your nearest authorized dealer or the Factory . Please re[...]

OPERA TOR ’ S POSITION References to LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are given from the op- erator ’ s position behind the handlebars (unless noted otherwise). 5 INDEX (CONTINUED) D ecals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 E dging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE P ACK 6 (1) Border/Edger Wheel (1) Short Bushing for Border/Edger (2) Bushings for Narrow Width Tilling Parts bag contents (not shown full size) Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) (1) Border/Edger Tine ASSEMBL Y Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new eq[...]

7 height setting holes. If this height is correct for you, simply tighten the two handlebar knobs. If a higher setting is desired, reposition the handlebar knobs, mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes. • Check the locations of the three plastic ties (C, Figure 1). The ties must be positioned as shown. NOTE: There is just one handl[...]

Fill Fuel T ank: • Engine must be cool. Clean area around fuel tank cap and remove cap. Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank. • Slowly pour gasoline/oil mixture into fuel tank. Fill tank no higher than 1/2" from top of tank to allow for gasoline expan- sion. Install fuel cap and clean up any fuel spills. STEP 4: T o Make Borders and Ed[...]

9 OPERA TION Engine On-Off Switch (A, Fig. 5-Engine Detail) Move switch to ON prior to starting engine. Move switch to OFF to stop the engine. Handlebar Height Adjustment (B, Fig. 5) T wo height settings, plus a storage position are available. Refer to STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust Handlebars in the Assembly Section for adjustment instructions. Tilling[...]

10 OPERA TION PRE-ST ART PREP ARA TION Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and services: • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. • Put the engine On-Off switch in the OFF position. • Check that all wires and cables are properly and securely con- nected. It is very important that the three plastic cable ties [...]

11 Priming When Cold Starting: Use this priming method to start the engine after it has been sitting or has been in brief storage, and has fuel in the tank. Use the Standard-Volume Priming Position (Figure 6) and push in top of primer bulb two (2) times for above 55 0 F , or three (3) times if below 55 0 F. When Warm Starting: Do not use the primer[...]

12 Tips and T echniques • Adjust engine speed to suit the tilling conditions. Remember that the rotating tines help to pull the machine forward. Use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when learning to use the unit and whenever you are tilling on hard, rough or uneven ground. • The amount of pressure applied to the handlebars helps to con[...]

Note (1) – After first five (5) hours of use. Note (2) – Clean daily when conditions are extremely dusty or dirty . Note (3) – Spark plug may be checked annually or every 100 operating hours. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE T ransmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated with grease at the factory and it should not require any further lubrica[...]

14 Engine Air Filter It is very important that air filter ser vice be performed accord- ing to the maintenance schedule. Refer to the separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual for inspection and cleaning instructions. IMPORT ANT : Never run engine without air filter assembly prop- erly installed. Carburetor Adjustment If the engine is running poorly or ha[...]

15 • Slide one of the long bushings (provided with unit) onto the shaft. See Figure 17. Insert the ring lock pin through the rounded side of the tine shaft and snap the ring down over the shaft (see DET AIL, Figure 4, in the Assembly Section). • Repeat on the opposite side of the machine. Tine Pattern for Stony Soil Conditions: • Prop the mac[...]

16 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire to spark plug. 2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture. 2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture. 3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture. 4. Priming procedure not correct. 4. Refer to priming instructions and st[...]

17 REP AIR P AR TS – Model 12207 1 1915039 T ransmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1915040 T ransmission Case - right-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1983632 Oil Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 1918307 Worm Input Shaft Assembly . .[...]

18 REP AIR P AR TS – Model 12207 1 5 13 13 13 17 18 20 46 42 42 SEE PREVIOUS P AGE 49 48 47 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 8 44 44 7[...]

19 REP AIR P AR TS – Model 12207 1 1918303 Handlebar Assy . (Incl. Refs. 4 & 5) . . . . . . . . 1 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 1918221 Decal - Throttle Lever Operation . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 1917451 Handlebar Grip, PVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 1918123 Throttle Lever and Cable . . . . . .[...]

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or: Garden Way Incorporated • 1 Garden Way • T roy , New Y ork 12180 Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • T echnical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • F AX (518) 391-7332 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada: Customer Service: (518) 233-4807 • T echnical Ser [...]