Troy-Bilt 12215 manual

GARDEN W A Y INCORPORA TED OWNER’S MANUAL T iller/Edger • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List $ 4 50 TM Model 12215 Serial Numbers: 122151200101 – 122151299999[...]

2 Dear Owner: Congratulations on your purchase of a T iller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Please carefully read this Manual which provides information on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your machine. Be sure that you a[...]

TRAINING • Read this Owner’ s Manual and the sep- arate Engine Owner’ s Manual ver y care- fully 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 controls quickly . A replacement Manual is available by contacting your authorized dealer or[...]

• Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, then carefully inspect the [...]

INTRODUCTION Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. The Border/Edger Attachment (H, Figure 5) does not need to be installed until you are ready to do edging projects (refer to instructions in this Section). IMPORT ANT : The correct mixture of unleaded automotive gasoline and two- cycl[...]

6 4. Do not mix fuel directly in engine fuel tank. Always use a clean, safety- approved fuel container . • T o Mix: A. Fill a clean, approved container one quarter full with recommended gaso- line. B. Add recommended amount of oil per Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE. C. Screw cap on container and shake vigorously . Then unscrew cap and fill container with [...]

Features and Controls 3 Section Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 5) T wo height settings, plus a storage position are available. Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment instructions. Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob (C, Figure 5) Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket (K) up or down on the height adjust[...]

PRE-ST ART PREP ARA TION Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and services: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Move the engine On/Off switch to the OFF position. 3. Check the six plastic cable ties (J, Figure 5). Be sure that cables and ties are positioned as shown. Do not kink or pinch the control cables [...]

Allow the engine to warm up for several seconds. If engine either fails to start or to continue running, push in primer bulb two (2) times. Grasp starter rope and pull with a rapid, full stroke, up to ten (10) times. TROUBLESHOOTING: Push the primer bulb in two (2) more times. Using a rapid full stroke, pull out the starting rope up to ten (10) tim[...]

10 USING THE EDGER A TT ACHMENT The Edger Attachment makes clean, sharp edges next to walkways, driveways, paths, planted areas, patios, etc. See Assembly Steps, STEP 4: in Section 2 for instructions on attaching this attachment. T ake your time when edging. Decide how far away the edge is to be from the walk or drive, then slowly proceed using the[...]

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE T ransmission Maintenance The transmission was lubricated at the factory and should not require any further lubrication. However , you should check the lubricant level after the first five (5) hours of opera- tion and every twenty-five (25) operating hours thereafter . If needed, use a high- quality , automotive-grade petroleu[...]

If the engine is running poorly or has low power while tilling, an adjustment to the carburetor may solve the problem. How- ever , first inspect and service the spark plug and the air filter before making a carburetor adjustment. If the engine con- tinues to run poorly (and the fuel mixture is fresh), proceed to the following carbu- retor adjustmen[...]

Arranging Tines for Stony Soil Conditions 1. Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle. The work surface should be flat and firm. 2. Remove the ring lock pin (A, Figure 16) from both sides of the unit. Remove both outer tine sections. Mark each section as a left or right side tine and whether it is an inner or[...]

14 TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this T roubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner ’ s Manual for the correct safety precautions and ser vicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine ser vice. Contact your local authoriz[...]

15 Parts List Model 12215 1 1915039 T ransmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-on bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1915040 T ransmission Case - right-side. (Incl. pressed-on bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1983632 Oil Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 1918307 Worm Input Shaft Assembly . . . . . . [...]

Parts List Model 12215 1 5 13 13 13 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 12 11 2 3 8 44 44 10, 10A 7 16[...]

17 Model 12215 Parts List 1 1918303 Handlebar Assy . (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5) ....... 1 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch ....................... 1 3 1909939 Decal - Starting Stabilization ......................... 1 4 1918221 Decal - Throttle Lever Operation .................... 1 5 1917451 Handlebar Grip, PVC..........................[...]

18 A ccessories and Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Aerator Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 B orders[...]

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1905507 Rev . A (5/00) Printed in U.S.A. © 2000 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner registration card. The purpose of this card is to register each unit at the Factory so that we can provide you with warranty benefits and informational bulletins. Warranty Service[...]