Troy-Bilt 12208 - Manual (Page 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 it will go. Repeat
for the other wheel and then remove the
support from beneath the transmission.
5. FOR FREEWHEEL mode (Figure 3-3):
Slide the wheel inward and insert the
wheel drive pin (A, Figure 3-3) only
through the hole in the wheel shaft (B).
Secure the wheel drive pin with the
hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin
cotter in as far as it will go. Repeat for the
other wheel and then remove the support
from beneath the transmission.
A
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure that
both wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE
position. See “Wheel Drive Pins” for
instructions.
Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or the
Reverse Clutch Control (if so equipped)
when the wheels are not in the WHEEL
DRIVE position could allow the tines to
rapidly propel the tiller forward or
backward.
Failure to comply could cause loss of
tiller control, property damage, or
personal injury.
Forward Clutch Bail
The Forward Clutch Bail (E, Figure 3-4)
controls the engagement of forward drive
to the wheels and tines.
To Operate the Forward Clutch Bail:
1. Put the wheels In the WHEEL DRIVE
position (see the “WARNING” statement
above).
2. Lift and hold the bail against the
handlebar. The wheels and tines will
rotate in a forward direction.
3. Release the bail to disengage (stop)
the wheels and tines. All forward motion
will stop (the engine will continue to run).
Reverse Clutch Control (Models
12209/12210 only)
The Reverse Clutch Control (F, Figure 3-4)
controls the engagement of reverse drive
to the wheels and tines. This reversing
feature is used for maneuvering the
tiller only - never engage the tines in
the ground whiie going in the reverse
direction.
To Operate the Reverse Clutch Control:
A
WARNING
• Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
Look behind to avoid obstacles.
• Never attempt to till in reverse.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
1. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE
position (see the “WARNING” statement
at the left).
2. Stop all tiller motion by releasing the
Forward Clutch Ball.
3. Lift up the handlebar until the tines
clear the ground, look behind you to avoid
any obstacles, and then pull the reverse
clutch control knob out. The wheels and
tines will rotate in a reverse direction.
4. Release the reverse clutch control
knob to disengage (stop) the wheels and
tines. All reverse motion will stop (the
engine will continue to run).
Figure 3~4: All models have a Forward Clulch
Bail (E). Only Models 12209/12210 have the
Reverse Clutch Control (F).
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