Troy-Bilt 12214-5.5HP - Manual (Page 6)

Section
2 Assembly
Jk WARNING
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until
all assembly steps are complete and
you have read and understand the
safety and operating instructions 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 its entirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE: If an assembly step applies only to
certain models, those models are noted at
the beginning of that step. Otherwise, a
step applies to all models.
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
damage and request instructions for filing
a claim. To protect your rights, put your
claim in writing and mail a copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered. Contact us at the factory if
you need assistance in this matter.
STEP 1; Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: Be careful not to severely bend any
of the control cables on the unit.
1. Remove any cardboard inserts and
packaging material from the carton.
Remove any staples from the bottom of
the carton and remove the carton.
2. The tiller is heavy (approximately 133
lbs.). Do not attempt to remove it from
the shipping platform until instructed to
do so in these “Assembly” steps.
3. Remove all unassembied parts and the
separate hardware bag from the carton.
Check that you have the items listed
below (contact your local dealer or the
factory if any items are missing or
damaged). NOTE: Use the screw length
template (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.
Qty.
Loose Parts list
Description
1 Handlebar Support (see A, Fig. 2-2,
page?)
1 Handlebar Assembly (see K, Fig. 2-2)
The following items are
in the hardware bag:
1 Slotted hd. screw, #10-24x2"
1 Hex hd. screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
6 Hexhd.screw, 5/16-18x1-1/2"
2 Hex hd. screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4"
2 Flat washer, 3/8"
6 Split lockwasher, 5/16"
1 Hex locknut, 1/4"-20
6 Hex nut, 5/164 8
2 Hex locknut, 3/8Ч 6
1 Hex nut, #10-24
1 Spring, cable (see W, Fig. 2-5,
page 8)
1 Bracket, forward clutch cable (see
P, Fig. 2-4, page 8)
1 Bracket, reverse clutch cable (see
BB, Fig. 2-8, page 9).
iMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to
the engine crankcase before the engine is
started. Follow the instructions in this
"Assembly” section.
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller
are as viewed from the operator’s position
behind the handlebars.
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1) 3/8” open-end wrench*
(2) 7/16" open-end wrench*
(1) 1/2" open-end wrench*
(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*
(1) Large adjustable wrench
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Ruler (for belt tension check)
(1) Block of wood (to support tiller when
removing wheels)
(1) Automotive-type air pressure gauge
(for models with pneumatic tires)
(1) Clean oil tunnel
(1) Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer
to the Engine Owner’s Manual for
motor oil specifications and quantity
required.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
Figure 2-1: To identify length of screw,
place screw on template as shown and
measure distance between bottom of
screw head and tip of screw.