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Operator’s Manual
4-Cycle Garden
Cultivator
TB144
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
P/N 769-02190A (5/06)
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INTRODUCTION SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by Failure to obey a DANGER: themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident prevention measures. others. Always follow the safety p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit short time after you turn off the unit. without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the t
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE Indicates danger, warning, or SEVERE INJURY caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARN
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KNOW YOUR UNIT KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR Applications • Cultivating sod and light to medium soil • Cultivating in garden areas, around trees, etc. • Edging STOP/OFF (O) Throttle Control Primer Bulb START/ON (I) Handlebar Knob Handlebar Muffler Starter Rope Grip Front Handle Tine Guard Choke Control Wheel Support Bracket Cultivator Tines Edger Edger Blade Wheel 6
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Before setting up your cultivator / edger, ADJUSTING TINE DEPTH disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark To adjust the wheel support bracket proceed as follows: plug. 1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug to avoid POSITIONING THE HANDLEBARS accidental starting. 1. Loosen the two knobs on the inside of the 2. Remove cotter pin from the clevis pin and slide clevis handlebars (Fig. 1). pin out of tailpiece bracket (Fig. 3). 2. With the unit upright, swing the ha
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION OVERFILLING OIL CAUTION: CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing Funnel Spout the Oil. RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change Fig. 5 the oil regularly. Using incorrect or dirty oil can cause premature e
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE FUELING THE UNIT Old fuel is the primary reason for improper NOTE: Fill or add fuel to the tank only when the unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, cultivator is in a horizontal position (Fig. 9). clean, unleaded gasoline. 1. Remove fuel cap. Remove the tag from the fuel tank neck. 2. Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid fuel tank and fill tank. damage to the unit, do not mix o
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS ON (I) Operate this unit only WARNING: in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. OFF (O) Avoid accidental WARNING: starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Throttle Control STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 10 1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS Dress properly to WARNING: reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot. 1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine. Transport the cultivator by pushing or pulling it along on its wheels. To prevent serious WARNING: personal injury, never pick-up or carry th
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by a Troy-Bilt or other qualified service frequency stated in the table. These procedures should dealer. Call 1-800-520-5520 for more information. also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about To p
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CHANGING THE OIL For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of To prevent extensive operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The CAUTION: engine wear and oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never Wear gloves to operate the unit with the oil level below the CAUTION: prevent injury when bottom of the dipstick. handli
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE the filter (Fig. 21). Cleaning the Air Filter Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine. To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it
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1 23 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Ensure the tines are not in contact with the Top View Of The Engine Remove ground when adjusting the idle. Screws Engine Cover 2. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle. If the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat blade screwdriver into the hole in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 22). Turn the idle speed screw in, clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) until the engine idles smoothly. NOTE: The tines should not rota
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 7. Pull the starter rope slowly to bring the piston to the top Adjusting Nut of its travel, (known as top dead center). Check that: • The piston is at the top of its travel while looking in Rocker Arm the spark plug hole (Fig. 27) • Both rocker arms move freely, and both valves are closed If these statements are not true, repeat this step. 0.003–0.006 in. 8. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and (0.076–0.152 mm) the valve return spring. Measure t
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE Use a replacement Champion RDZ19H spark plug. The 1. Remove the muffler cover. See Rocker Arm Clearance. correct air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the plug 2. With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit, after every 25 hours of operation and check its remove the screw attaching the spark arrestor cover condition. to the muffler (Fig. 24). 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Unit 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from the To avoid serious carburetor. WARNING: personal injury, 3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and always turn the unit off and allow it to cool put 1 oz. (30 ml) of high quality motor oil into the before you clean or perform any cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the maintenance on it. oil. Reinstall
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with new fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Pull starter rope repeatedly with throttle control fully engaged and with the choke lever in Position 3 Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor On/Off Control is in the OFF (O) position Move switch t
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE* Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 cu. in. (26.2 cc) Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
