Troy-Bilt 12069-7HP - Manual (Page 9)

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Ajseni
Please carefully follow the steps in
this Section to properly assemble
your new machine. These steps
will not take very long and they
will assure you of having assem­
bled your machine correctly.
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.
Tools Needed:
One 3/8" Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
One 9/16" Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
One 3/4" Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
Two 7/16" Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
Two 1/2" Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
One Flat Blade Screwdriver
(Briggs Engine Only)
Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
Quality Motor Oil (API Classi­
fication SF or SG)-ap­
prox. 2M pints for 7HP
Briggs engine; approx. 32
ozs. for 8F1P Kohler engine
Tire Pressure Gauge
A strong 4 V 2 " high prop (a
wood box, a brick, or
boards)
Subjects covered in this Section:
Inspection After Delivery
Unpacking and Checking Contents
Attach the Handlebars
Remove Tiller from Shipping Platform
Connect Forward Interlock Wire Harness
Attach Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
Check Gear Oil Levels in Power Unit and
Tine Attachment Transmissions
Add Motor Oil to Tiller Engine
Attach Engine Throttle Lever to Handlebar
Adjust the Air Pressure in the Tires
Assembling the Electric Start System
Inspection After Delivery
Inspect your machine immediately
after it has been delivered. Make
sure that neither the carton nor the
contents have been damaged.
If you find or suspect any damage,
contact the carrier (trucking com­
pany) right away. Inform them of
the specific damage and that you
wish to file a claim. To protect
your rights, be sure to put this in
writing to the carrier within 15
days after your machine amves.
The carrier will let you know how
to proceed with your claim.
Please let us know if you need any
assistance with this matter.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must
be added to the engine before it
is started. The procedure for
adding oil is explained later on
in these assembly instructions.
STEP 1: Unpacking and
Checking Contents
If you haven’t done so, remove
the loose parts as listed in the table
on page 10. Contact us immedi­
ately if any parts are missing.
A. Remove the handlebars and
the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive
Lever (Items 1 and 2 in Photo
2-1). Set them on a clean surface.
Do not get dirt on the wire harness
plug located at the bottom of the
handlebars!
B. Remove the loose parts from
the plastic envelope that contained
these instructions (Items 3 through
8 in Photo 2-2).
C. If you ordered an Electric Start
Tiller, take out all the items from a
sealed plastic hardware package
(Items 9 through 11 in Photo 2-3).