Troy-Bilt 12190-3HP Bedienungsanleitung

Models 12190 – 3HP 12191– 5HP 12193 – 6.5HP Owner’ s Manual 3HP , 5HP and 6.5HP Model T illers • Safety • Assembly • Controls • Operation • Maintenance H P TM GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED Model 12190 Model 12191[...]

2 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 Safety Decals .................................................................... 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ....................................... 6 Attach Handlebar ............................................................... 7 Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform .[...]

3 T raining 1. Carefully read this Owner ’ s Manual, the separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual, and any other literature you may receive. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller and its engine. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the tiller. Never allow ad[...]

7. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Be sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive position. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire an[...]

Section 1: Safety 5 Decals For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and operational decals are located on your unit (see Figure 1 below). Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing. Refer to the separate parts catalog for deca[...]

6 WARNING T o prevent personal injur y or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instruc- tions in this manual. Introduction Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in[...]

7 Section 2: Assembly STEP 2: Attach Handlebar 1. Attach the two legs of the handlebar support (A, Fig. 2-2) loosely to the inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16 x 3/4" hex hd. screws (B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-16 hex locknuts (D). 2. Using the middle holes in the handlebar support brackets (E and F, Fig. 2-[...]

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 x 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (R, Fig. 2-4) and 1/4"-20 hex locknut (S). Tighten securely. 2. Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable (the cable without a[...]

9 Section 2: Assembly Fig. 2-8: Install reverse cable mounting bracket and the reverse clutch cable. 4. Insert the cable up through the slot in the cable bracket and position the threaded assembly as shown in Fig. 2-8. Make sure that the flat side of the threaded assembly is aligned with the flat side of the mounting hole. Slide the large hex nut ([...]

Wheel Drive Pins Each wheel is equipped with a Wheel Drive Pin (A, Figures 3-2 and 3-3) that secures the wheel to the wheel shaft (B). The wheels can be positioned in either a WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode. Before starting the engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by inserting the Wheel Drive Pins through the wheel hubs and the whee[...]

11 Section 3: Features and Controls 4. FOR WHEEL DRIVE mode (Figure 3-2): Slide the wheel outward and align the holes in the wheel hub (D, Figure 3-2)) and the wheel shaft (B). Insert the wheel drive pin (A) through the wheel hub and the wheel shaft. Secure the wheel drive pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin cotter in as far as i[...]

12 Section 3: Features and Controls Depth Regulator Lever This lever (G, Figure 3-5) controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever straight back and slide it up or down to engage the notched height settings. The highest notch (lever all the way down) raises the tines approximately 1- 1/2" off the ground. This “ travel ” setting a[...]

13 Figure 4-1 Section 4 Operation 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 separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instruc- tions can result in serious personal [...]

Starting the Engine The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage tines or wheels until you have read all the operating instructions in this Section. Also review the safety rules in Section 1: “ Safety ” and the tiller and engine controls information in Section 3: “ Features and Controls. ” 1. Compl[...]

Section 4: Operation 5. For reverse motion of the wheels and tines (Models 12191 and 12193 only): (a) Look behind and exercise caution when operating in reverse. Do not till while in reverse. (b) Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the handlebars with one hand until the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Control kn[...]

16 Section 4: Operation T illing T ips & T echniques Let the tiller do the work • While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging. Walk on the side that is not yet finished (to avoid making foot- prints in the freshly tilled soil) and lightly, but securely grip the handlebar with just one hand. See[...]

17 Section 4: Operation T illing T ips & T echniques Clearing the tines Dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled in the tines. Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if necessary. • To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator to maximum depth. • While tilling, try swaying the handle- bars f[...]

18 Section 4: Operation LOADING AND UNLOADING THE TILLER • Before loading or unloading, stop the engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engine and muffler cool. • The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift safely by one person. Two or more people should share the load. • Use sturdy ramps and manua[...]

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 air cleaner system ▲ Check gea[...]

20 Section 5: Maintenance TILLER LUBRICA TION Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essential part of maintenance. After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points shown in Figures 5-1 and 5-1A and described below. Use a good quality lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is suitable) and a quality general purpose grease (with [...]

Section 5: Maintenance B. To Drain the Transmission Gear Oil: The transmission gear oil does not need to be changed unless it has been contam- inated with dirt, sand or metal particles. 1. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank or run the engine until the fuel tank is empty. See “ DANGER ” statement above. 2. Drain the oil from the engine. 3. Remove[...]

22 Clutch Bail all the way up to the bottom of the upper handlebars, you will need to loosen the belt tension. Also check the belt for cracks, cuts or frayed edges and replace it as soon as possible. • Check belt tension after the first two hours of initial operation (new belt). • Check belt tension after every 10 operating hours. To Check Forw[...]

Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING 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 spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. from turning by gripping the upper end of the[...]

24 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING 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 spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ENGINE OIL SERVICE Check the engine oil le[...]

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 the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized equip[...]

26 TILLER SPECIFICA TIONS TILLER SPECIFICA TIONS 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 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 in order to keep the owner informed with informational bulletins and safety literature. Warranty Service The warranty statement is included in the unit ’ s literat[...]

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