Bolens 12228 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL T iller/Edger • 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 12228[...]

2 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 Training ......................................................................... 3 Preparation ................................................................... 3 Operation ...................................................................... 4 Maintenance/Sto[...]

Safety 1 Section 3 TRAINING • Read this Owner’s Manual and the sepa- rate Engine Owner’s Manual very carefully before operating this equipment. Be com- pletely 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 autho[...]

4 Section 1: Safety • 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 ca[...]

Assembly 2 Section 5 INTRODUCTION Carefully read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. The Border Edger Attachment (D, Figure 1) does not need to be installed until you are ready to do edging projects (refer to instructions in Section 4). UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Inspect your machine im[...]

Features and Controls 3 Section 6 Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 2) Two height settings and a storage position are available. Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for instructions. Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob (C, Figure 2) This knob enables you adjust the tilling depth by moving the wheel bracket (K) up or down on the height [...]

Operation 4 Section 7 PRE-ST ART PREP ARA TION Before starting the engine, perform the fol- lowing checks and services: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Move the engine On/Off switch to the OFF position. 3. Check that all wires and cables are properly and securely connected. 4. Check that the six plastic cable ties (J, Figure 2) are positioned[...]

8 Section 4: Operation TILLING AND CUL TIVA TING Use your machine for busting sod, preparing seedbeds and for cultivating. It is easy to operate, but it is important that you start out slowly and read this Section thoroughly before putting it to use. Let the machine do most of the work. The tines will pull the machine forward, letting you adjust fo[...]

Section 4: Operation 9 INST ALLING AND USING THE EDGER A TT ACHMENT To create borders or edges near walks, driveways, flower beds, etc., you must install the Edger Attachment (this attach- ment was supplied with the unit – see Section 3). Installing the Edger Attachment 1. Gather together the following parts: Border/Edger Tine (A, Figure 10); Lon[...]

Maintenance 5 Section 10 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, aut[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 11 ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Maintain the correct engine oil level and change the oil as recommended (more often in dusty conditions). • Keep the air filter clean. Operating the engine with a dirty, clogged air filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine. Never operate engine without air filter installed. • Ke[...]

12 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING Replacing Worn T ine Sections The tines are excessivel[...]

Parts List 13 Model 12228 DRA WING NO. 1 1 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1915040 Transmission Case - right-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1983632 Oil Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 1918308 Worm Input Shaft Assembly . . .[...]

14 Parts List Model 12228 DRA WING NO. 2 1 5 13 13 13 13 13 13 17 18 20 53 42 42 SEE PREVIOUS PAGE 56 55 54 21 46 29 31 32 34 33 26 28 29 30 25 24 23 22 27 43 42 47 48 50 52 51 49 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[...]

Parts List 15 Model 12228 1 1918087 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5) ....... 1 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch....................... 1 3 Part not used on Model 12228 4 1918221 Decal - Throttle/Tines Control Lever Operation .......................................... 1 5 1917451 Handlebar Grip, PVC .............................[...]

1905559 (11/00) 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 The wa[...]