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OWNER’S MANUAL
Tiller/Edger
• Safety
• Assembly
SAFETY FIRST!
• Features and Controls
Before operating this equipment, read this
Owner's Manual and the separate manual
• Operation
supplied by the engine manufacturer.
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Model
12234
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED
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Dear Owner: Table of Contents Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 best possible dependability and performance. Training ......................................................................... 3 Please carefully read this Manual which provides informa- Preparation ................................................................... 3 tion on how to s
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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 ob- repairing. stacles such as large stones, roots or • After
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Section Assembly 2 STEP 2: INSPECT AND TIGHTEN HARDWARE WARNING Check all nuts, bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start needed. the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware: have read and understand the safety and operating instruc- • Adjustable wrench tions in this manual. • Slotted-head screwdriver • Phillips-head screwdriver INTRODUCTION • 7/16" socket and extension (to c
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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. TILLER/EDGER CONTROLS WARNING Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 2) Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- Two height settings, plus a storage position are available. stand all safety, control, and operating instructions in
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Section Operation 4 c. Retighten the depth adjustment WARNING knob. B Before operating the unit, carefully read 10. Reconnect the spark plug wire. and understand all safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, DANGER the separate Engine Owner’s Manual A and the decals on the machine. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. Follow the gasoline safety rules in this Figure 4: Primer bulb (
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Section 4: Operation C B A Figure 7: Tine patterns. Adjust engine speed to suit the tilling TILLING AND CULTIVATING Narrow Tine Positions – For a narrow, conditions. Remember that the rotating 4-1/2" tilling width, remove the outside tines help to pull the machine forward. tine section on the left- and right-sides WARNING Use slower speeds and a shallow depth (B, Figure 7). See Tine Removal and In- setting when learning to use the unit and stallation in Section 5 for detailed informa- when
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Section 4: Operation ATTACHMENTS The following Tiller/Edger attachments are available where the Tiller/Edger was purchased. See your local authorized dealer or con- tact the Factory for details. LAWN AERATOR ATTACHMENT – MODEL 12574 POWER LAWN RAKE ATTACHMENT – MODEL 12575 The Lawn Aerator Attachment helps to The Power Lawn Rake helps to keep your promote healthy, dense lawns by lawn healthy and vigorous. Matted loosening and aerating the soil grass and debris looks unattrac- for better root g
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Section Maintenance 5 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Before First Every 3 Every 6 Yearly Every Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing Perform at every indicated month or Each month months months 2 years the machine, shut off engine, let all operating hour interval, whichever Use or 10 Hrs. or 25 Hrs. or 50 Hrs. moving parts come to a complete stop, comes first. *See Engine Owner’s Manual disconnect the spark plug wire and move for engine related maintenance. the w
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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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING The temperature of the muffler and adja- Avoid contact with the cutting edges on o the tines. cent engine areas may exceed 150 F B o (65 C). Contact may cause burns.
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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. REPLACING WORN TINE SECTIONS OFF-SEASON STORAGE PROCEDURE STORAGE The tines are excessively worn if tilling • Protect the engine and perform recom- WARNING takes much longer than before and soil is mended
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Model 12234 Parts List 2 13 7 19 23 5 21 A 18 A 6 18 B B A 9 22 24 3 B 1 10 4 A 13 A 8 14, 15 20 3 16, 17 5 21 24 22 14, 15 21 11, 12 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Ref. # Part # Description Qty. Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 12 1100069 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 (three locations, 1 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 identified as “B” on transmission case) . . . 3 13 1817146 Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 1915040 Tran
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Parts List Model 12234 7 4 10, 10A 9 11 5 2 6 12 3 13 13 1 13 13 8 16 20 45 44 48 45 15 52 29 50 44 46 51 18 14 13 21 13 17 49 18 47 37 19 35 42 36 31 42 19 32 38 24 41 27 34 43 39 23 33 25 41 41 40 26 28 41 22 29 40 30 14
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Model 12234 Parts List Ref. # Part # Description Qty. Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 1 1918087 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5)....... 1 29 1100241 Lock Washer, 1/4-20..................................... 8 2 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch....................... 1 30 1100807 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2............................ 4 3 1909939 Decal - Starting Stabilization......................... 1 31 1909540 Outer Tine - Right-Hand Side........................ 1 32 1909539 Inner
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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
