Bolens 12226 manuel d'utilisation

OWNER’S MANUAL 5.5 HP PONY PRO • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer . Model 12226[...]

2 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 Safety Decals ............................................................. 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ....................................... 6 Unpacking Instructions............................................... 6 Attach Handlebars ...................................[...]

Safety 1 Section 3 TRAINING 1. Carefully read this Owner ’ s Manual, the separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual, and any other literature you may receive. Be thor- oughly 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 till[...]

4 Section 1: Safety 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. Move Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE. 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 message decals are on your unit (see Figure 1-2). 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 Parts List in this manual for decal locations, part[...]

INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly. INSPECT UNIT Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately after delivery. Contact the carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the [...]

Section 2: Assembly 7 6. Thread the height adjustment screw (F, Figure 2-2) into the hole in the handlebar cross-brace, making sure that the raised keys on the washer fit into the slot on the height adjustment bracket. Tighten the height adjustment screw securely. Next, securely tighten the two screws and nuts in the ends of the handlebar (M, Figur[...]

8 Section 2: Assembly 3. If oil does not flow from the check hole, add oil as follows: NOTE: Do not use automatic transmission fluid or motor oil in the transmission. (a) Clean area around the fill hole (N, Figure 2-10) and unscrew gear oil fill plug. (b) If adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having a viscosit[...]

INTRODUCTION This section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Refer to Section 4: Operation for detailed operating instructions. Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you understand the operation of the controls and feel confi- dent with each of them. IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine m[...]

10 Section 3: Features and Controls Moving the lever up increases the tilling depth. The lowest notch allows a tilling depth of approximately six to eight inches, depending on soil conditions. For best results, always begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase the tilling depth. Complete details on using the Depth Reg- ula[...]

Operation 4 Section 11 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 ?[...]

12 Section 4: Operation (b) Use the recoil starter rope to start the engine as instructed in the separate Engine Owner ’ s Manual. When the engine starts, gradually move the choke lever (if used) to the OPEN, CHOKE OFF or RUN position. (c) Put the engine throttle lever in the FAST setting when tilling. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. To stop the wheels an[...]

Section 4: Operation 13 Preparing Seedbeds Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 • If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then overlap the first passes by one-half a tiller width, followed by successive passes at one- quarter width (see Figure 4-7). With planning, you can allow enough room between rows to cultivate (see Figure [...]

14 Section 4: Operation TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.) Power composting simply means tilling under and burying in the soil all manner of organic matter such as crop residues, leaves, grass clippings and cover crops. This material will decompose during the non-growing season and add important natural nutri- ents to the soil. The first place t[...]

Section 4: Operation 15 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. Remove the ignition key on electric start models. • The tiller is too heavy (over 170 lbs.) and bulky to lift safely by one person. Two or[...]

16 Maintenance 5 Section TILLER LUBRICA TION Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen- tial part of your maintenance program. After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points shown in Figure 5-1, as described below. Use general purpose lubricating oil (#30 weight motor oil is suitable) and a general purpose grease (grease th[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 17 2. Unscrew plastic gear oil fill plug from top of transmission. 3. Place a clean pan below the transmis- sion drain plug (see Figure 5-3) and then remove the drain plug. Oil will flow from the drain hole (it may flow slowly, espe- cially in cold temperatures). 4. Remove transmission gear oil level check plug located a few [...]

18 Section 5: Maintenance wheels roll freely when the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cable needs to be adjusted as described below. 1. With engine shut off and spark plug wire disconnected, put Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE. 2. Loosen top adjustment nut (A, Figure 5-4) on wheel gear cable bracket located on left side rear of transmissio[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 19 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TENSION ON CLUTCH BEL TS Maintaining correct belt tension is impor- tant to good tilling performance and long belt life. A loose belt will slip on the engine and transmission pulleys and cause the tines and wheels to slow down – or stop – even though the engine is running at full speed. A loose b[...]

20 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

3. From the front of tiller, insert the forward clutch belt in between the bottom of the engine drive pulley (I, Figure 5-18) and the top of transmission pulley (K). 4. Insert the bottom half of belt into the smaller, rear-most groove of the transmis- sion pulley (F, Figure 5-17). Now slip the top half of belt under the belt guide (H, Figure 5-19) [...]

22 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in thi s Manual or in the Engine Owner ’ s Manual. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized tiller dealer or the factory for[...]

24 Parts List Model 12226 DRA WING NO. 1 10 3 4 4 See Drawing 4, Ref. 47, for attach- ment screw.[...]

Parts List 25 Model 12226 REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 1918219 Handlebars – (Incl. Refs. 2, 3 and 3A) ... 1 2 9126 Grip ..................................................... 2 3 1918218 Decal – Wheel Engage ........................... 1 3A 1918334 Decal – Logo ......................................... [...]

26 Parts List Model 12226 DRA WING NO. 2 1 1918343 Tine Hood (Incl. hood flap and Refs.17, 20, 21, 22 & 23) ................ 1 2 1100243 Lockwasher, 3/8.................................. 2 3 2527 Bracket – Hood & Depth Regulator (Incl. Ref. 9) ................................... 1 4 90038 Screw – flanged hex hd., 5/16-18 x 5/8* 2 5 9811[...]

Parts List 27 Model 12226 1 9621 Oil Seal .............................................. 2 2 9511 Ring – Retaining, heavy-duty, ext. ....... 2 3 1166-1 Shim – 1-1/64 I.D., .062 thick ............. A/R --- 1166-2 Shim – as above, but .030 thick .......... A/R --- 1166-3 Shim – as above, but .015 thick .......... A/R --- 1166-4 Shim – as ab[...]

28 Parts List Model 12226 DRA WING NO. 4 1 2 6 5 7 3 4 25 35 45 46 20 49 50 51 43 43 44 37 47 37 40 42 48 41 44 38 40 39 23 8 12 26 27 3 28 29 30 31 9 22 12 11 10 9 8 35 13 36[...]

Parts List 29 Model 12226 P ARTS LIST - DRA WING NO. 4 * Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally. ** See your local authorized engine service dealer for engine parts or service. Refer to engine nameplate for engine type and code information. 1 ** Engine – standard recoil start ............ 1 2 1917326 Bracket, Clutch Cable ......................[...]

30 Parts List Model 12226 MAIN DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBL Y 1 1714 Bearing – Tapered roller with race ............ 1 2 20718 Gear – Spur, main drive shaft ................... 1 3 9301 Key, 3/16 sq. x 1 ..................................... 1 4 11603 Drive Shaft – with integral, single-lead worm at front and six-lead worm at rear (includes pressed-on[...]

Parts List 31 Model 12226 1 1100043 Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4*................... 16 2 1270-2A Bolo Tine – single, right hand tine used on left side of tiller (Incl. two of each Ref. No.'s 1 and 3)...................................................... 8 3 1733398 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 .................................... 18 5 1982612 Hex H[...]

32 Parts List Model 12226 DRA WING NO. 7 19 20 23 22 21 BUMPER PART #12593 HILLER/FURROWER ATTACHMENT (option) PART #12579 (Viewed from front of tiller) ROW MARKER ATTACHMENT (option) – PART # 12589 (Complete – Attaches to Furrower Attachment) MAIN SUPPORT & YOKE ASSEMBLY PART # 1904522001 (See Detail A) Detail A[...]

Parts List 33 Model 12226 Row Marker Attachment (option) – Part #12589 1 1904522001 Main Support & Yoke Assy – complete. Incl. Ref. No.'s 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 ........... 1 2 1594 Marker Blade – blade only ................... 1 3 1904524001 Marker Arm – main arm ...................... 1 4 1904523001 Marker Arm – exten[...]

34 Parts List Model 12226 DRA WING NO. 8 NOTE 1: These screws are a special sealing screw that cannot be reused without risking the loss of transmission oil. If these screws are loosened or removed, they must be replaced with new hardware. * Specify GRADE 5 if ordering part locally. A/R – As Required 1 9621 Oil Seal – double lip, wheel shaft ..[...]

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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 The warranty statement is included in the unit ’ s literature package.[...]