Troy-Bilt 12097 - Manual (Page 2)

Dear Owner:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with
Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Please carefully read this Manual which provides information
on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your
machine. Be sure that you and any other operators carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
If you should ever have any problems or questions, please
contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory.
See the back cover of this Manual for Customer Service infor­
mation.
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all
times.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
Safety Alert Symbol
A This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential haz­
ards. When you see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey safety mes­
sages could result in personal injury or property damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard
B71.8 - 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by
the American National Standards Institute.
A WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi­
sais known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY............................................................................................................... 3
Training.............................................................................. 3
Preparation........................................................................ 3
Operation........................................................................... 4
Maintenance/Storage........................................................ 4
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking Instructions...................................................... 5
Assembly Steps................................................................. 5
SECTION 3; FEATURES AND CONTROLS......................................................................... 7
SECTION 4: OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 8
Pre-start Preparation......................................................... 8
Stopping and Starting the Engine...................................... 8
Tilling and Cultivating........................................................ 9
Using the Edger Attachment........................................... 10
Attachments..................................................................... 10
SECTIONS: MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 11
Equipment Maintenance................................................. 11
Engine Maintenance....................................................... 11
Tine Removal and Installation......................................... 12
Storage............................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting............................................................... 14
Safety and Operating Decals........................................... 14
PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................... 15
INDEX....................................................................................................................................... 18
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION................................................BACK COVER
A WARNING
TO AVOID INJURY:
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND
WORKING.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO
OPERATE MACHINE.
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING
THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.