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OWNER’S MANUAL
TM
Tiller/Edger
• Safety
• Assembly
• Features and Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Model
12215
Serial Numbers:
122151200101–122151299999
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED
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Dear Owner: Table of Contents Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and Training ......................................................................... 3 performance. Preparation ................................................................... 3 Please carefully read this Manual which provides in
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Section Safety 1 SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order. The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasolin
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Section 1: Safety • Exercise extreme caution when on or • Be aware that the equipment may unex- • Do not touch engine parts which may crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. pectedly bounce upward or jump forward be hot from operation. Allow parts to Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. if the tines should strike extremely hard cool before inspecting, cleaning or Do not carry passengers. packed soil, frozen ground, or buried repairing. obstacles such as large stones, roots or • After str
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Section Assembly 2 WARNING DANGER C To prevent personal injury or property • Gasoline and its vapors are highly damage, do not start the engine until all flammable and explosive. Keep gaso- assembly steps are complete and you line away from possible ignition have read and understand the safety and B sources. operating instructions in this manual. C • Do not smoke while mixing the gaso- line and two-cycle oil together or INTRODUCTION when filling the fuel tank. C Read these instructions in the
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Section 2: Assembly STEP 4: To Make Borders and Edges, Chart 1: FUEL MIXTURE Install the Edger Attachment (Mixture Ratio is 24 parts gasoline to To create borders or edges near walks, 1 part two-cycle oil) driveways, flower beds, etc., you must U.S. Gas U.S. Oil E remove the four tine sections and install the Edger Attachment (this attachment 1 Gal. 5 oz. was supplied with the unit – see Page 5). 2 Gal. 11 oz. Metric Petrol Metric Oil To Install the Edger Attachment: 1. Gather together th
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Section Features and Controls 3 KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 5) WARNING Two height settings, plus a storage position are available. Before operating the unit carefully read and understand all Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment safety, contro
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Section Operation 4 a. Loosen tilling depth adjustment WARNING knob (A, Figure 6). Before operating the unit, carefully read b. Move wheel bracket (B, Figure 6) and understand all safety, control and up in relation to the height adjust- operating instructions in this Manual, ment bar (C). Moving the bracket the separate Engine Owner’s Manual upward results in shallower tilling, and the decals on the machine. which is recommended for initial High-Volume Failure to follow these instructions can
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Section 4: Operation B C A Figure 9: “A” - all four tine gangs in standard position; “B” - two outer gangs removed for narrow tilling; “C” - the two inner gangs have been swapped for stony tilling conditions. Allow the engine to warm up for several Stand behind the handlebar and push Cultivating seconds. If engine either fails to start or down on the bar to raise the tines off the 1. Cultivating is shallow tilling that dis- to continue running, push in primer bulb ground. Squeeze the Thrott
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Section 4: Operation Tilling Patterns 1. When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in the first row, then overlap one-half the machine width on each successive pass (Figure 10). 2. After going up and down the rows in one direction, make second passes at a right angle across the original passes (Figure 11). Again, overlap each pass to thoroughly pulverize the entire seedbed area. In very hard ground, it may take three Figure 10: Use an overlap Figure 11: Make a second set technique
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Section Maintenance 5 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Before After Every Every End WARNING Each Each 25 75 of Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing Use Use Hours Hours Season the machine, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts • disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Clean Engine Cooling System • Failure to follow these instructions can Check Transmission Lubricant (1) • • result
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Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the engine is running poorly or has low Spark Plug A power while tilling, an adjustment to the Inspect the spark plug annually or every carburetor may solve the problem. How- 100 operating hours accor
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Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. To Replace Worn Tine Sections: Off-Season Storage Procedure The tines are excessively worn if tilling 1. Drain the fuel tank of all of the gaso- line/two-cycle oil mixture. NOTE: Do not takes much longer
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Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety p
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Parts List Model 12215 2 13 21 19 7 5 22 A 18 A 6 18 B B 23 A 9 24 3 B 1 10 4 A 8 20 13 A 14, 15 5 3 22 16, 17 24 23 14, 15 22 11, 12 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Ref # Part # Description Qty. Ref # Part # Description Qty. 1 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. 12 1100069 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 (three locations, identified as “B” on transmission case) . . . . 3 (Incl. pressed-on bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 13 1817146 Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 1915040 T
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Parts List Model 12215 7 4 10, 10A 9 11 5 42 SEE PREVIOUS PAGE 2 6 12 49 42 3 13 13 1 48 13 46 47 13 8 45 16 44 20 45 15 44 18 14 13 13 17 21 18 37 19 35 42 36 31 42 19 32 38 24 27 34 43 39 23 33 25 41 40 26 28 22 40 29 30 16
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Model 12215 Parts List Ref # Part # Description Qty. Ref # Part # Description Qty. 1 1918303 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5) ....... 1 29 1100241 Lock Washer, 1/4-20 ..................................... 4 30 1100807 Hex Hd. Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2...................... 4 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch....................... 1 3 1909939 Decal - Starting Stabilization ......................... 1 31 1909540 Outer Tine - Right-Hand Side ........................ 1 4 1918221 Decal
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Index Accessories and Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Handlebar Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 Aerator Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notes
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M M CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Customer Service and Technical Service Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner If you have questions or problems with the registration card. The purpose of this card is unit, contact your local dealer or the Factory. to register each unit at the Factory so that we (When calling or writing, provide the can provide you with warranty benefits and Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.) informational bulletins. A A Replacement Parts Warranty S
