Troy-Bilt 12001 - Manual (Page 16)

Remounting the tine gangs takes just a couple
of minutes and you’ll need a pliers at most. The
Figures to the right show the conventional tine
configuration where there is a narrow gap be­
tween the center (inner) tines, and the special
stony soil tine pattern where the inner tine gangs
have been swapped in position. The stony pat­
terns creates a much wider gap between the
inner tine gangs— rocks are much less likely to
become lodged between them and the tine hood.
Important— Remember that when you re­
mount the tines on the tine shaft, they must be
turned in the direction that allows the curved por­
tions of the blades to enter the soil first! Don’t
turn the tines so they face backwards or tilling
will be very difficult.
Figure 11D: Normal tine gang pattern.
Figure 11E: Tine gang pattern for very stony soii.
Section 4: Maintenance
ENGINE LUBRICATION
The engine on your Tiller is a two-cycle (“two-
stroke”) engine. Engine lubrication is provided
by mixing the proper type and amount of two-
cycle oil with the gasoline. Refer to “The
Gasoline/Two-Cycle Engine Oil Mixture” for cor­
rect proportions and mixing instructions.
Attempting to run the engine on just gasoline
alone (without the correct amount and type of
two-cycle oil mixed with it) will cause the engine
to overheat and seize up from lack of lubrication.
TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION
After the initial five hours of operation, and
every twenty-five operating hours afterward, the
transmission should be lubricated with grease.
Replacement grease should be a high quality,
automotive petroleum-base grease usually avail­
able at most hardware or auto parts stores.
To lubricate the transmission:
1. Lay the machine on the left side so that the
tine shaft is vertical.
2. Remove both right-side tines. See “Tine
Removal and Installation,” this Section, for in­
structions.
3. Clean any dirt or debris away from the trans­
mission so that none will enter the housing.
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4. Use a 3/16” alien wrench to remove the air
vent screw and the fill plug from the right side of
the transmission housing. See Photo 12.