Troy-Bilt 12001 - Manual (Page 19)

J Dust Cover
i with
■ ■ Felt Washer
Photo 18: Installing An Inner Tine.
B.
Slide the inner tine over the tine shaft.
C.
Slide the outer tine over the tine shaft.
D.
Secure the tines to the tine shaft by inserting
the hairpin cotter in the outer hole in the tine
shaft. It is easier to install the hairpin cotter by
inserting it through the hole in the tine shaft 90°
from its installed position and then turning it so it
lies fiat against the outer tine.
E.
Repeat steps A, B, C, and D on other side.
NARROW CULTIVATING
The two outer tines can be removed for a nar­
rower tilling or cultivating width of 6 inches.
To do this, simply remove the outer tines (see
previous instructions). Then place a tine spacer
(included with your machine) over the tine shaft.
Secure the spacer in place with the hair pin cot­
ter inserted through the outer hole.
Photo 20: Outer Tines Off for Narrow Cultivating.
STORAGE
A
WARNING
Never store the tiller when there is gasoline
in the fuel tank.
Never place the tiller near any source of
sparks or open flame (such as a hot water
heater, space heater or clothes dryer).
Failure to comply can lead to serious per­
sonal injury or property damage.
Photo 19: Installing An Outer Tine.
To prepare your tiller for extended storage;
1. Drain the entire fuel tank of gasoline/two-cycle
engine oil.
2. Start the engine and run it until the engine
stops for lack of fuel.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Then clean any dirt
and debris from the engine cooling fins, linkage
and other engine surfaces.
4. Remove the spark plug. Pour a few drops of
two-cycle engine oil into the spark plug hole.
Pull the starter rope out several times. This will
distribute oil over the cylinder walls.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Cover the engine and store this equipment in
a dry, sheltered location.
7. Remove the tines, and clean all soil and de­
bris away from the dust covers and the tine
shaft. Lubricate the tine shaft.
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