Troy-Bilt 12214-5.5HP - Manual (Page 13)

Section
4 Operation
A 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 instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
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” setting). Only after
you’ve become completely familiar with
the tiller should you begin using it in the
garden.
BREAK-IN OPERATION
Perform the following maintenance during
the first hours of new operation (see
“Maintenance" section In this manual and
in the Engine Owner’s Manual).
1. Change engine oil after first 2 hours of
new engine operation.
2. Check for loose or missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3. Check tension on forward drive belt
after first 2 hours of operation.
4. Check transmission gear oil level after
first 2 hours of operation.
Reverse Clutch Control
(knob on back of bracket)
Forward Clutch Bail
Depth Regulator Lever
Anti-Reverse Stake
Recoil Starter
Figure 4-1
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
Pre-Start Checklist
Make the following checks and perform
the following services before starting the
engine.
1. Read the “Safety” and “Controls”
Sections in this Manual. Read the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual
provided by the engine manufacturer.
2. Check that the wheels are in the
WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins must
be through the wheel hubs and the wheel
shaft holes).
3. Check unit for loose or missing
hardware. Service as required.
4. Check engine oil level. See Engine
Owner’s Manual.
5. Check that all safety guards and
covers are in place.
6. Check air cleaner and engine cooling
system. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Wheel Drive Pin
(on each wheel)
7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
8. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline
according to the directions in the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual. Follow all
instructions and safety rules carefully.
A DANGER
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE,
Follow gasoline safety rules in this
Manual (see Section 1} and in the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
Failure to follow gasoline safety
instructions can result in serious
personal injury and property damage.
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