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Operator’s Manual
Tiller/Edger Model
148H
IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-cov-
ered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of Cal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section Safety 1 This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by Safety Alert Symbol the American National Standards Institute. 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 WARNING message that follows it. Failure to obey safety mes- sages could result in personal injury or property damag
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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 have read and understand the safety and operating instruc- Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware: tions in this manual. • Adjustable wrench • Slotted-head screwdriver • Phillips-head screwdriver INTRODUCTION • 7/16" socket and extension Caref
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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 2) WARNING Two height settings, plus a storage position are available. Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment Before operating your machine, carefully read and under- instructions. stan
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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 Narrow Tine Positions – For a narrow, TILLING AND CULTIVATING 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 INSTALLING AND USING DETAIL E THE EDGER ATTACHMENT Ring Lock Pin This side out WARNING Contact with rotating tines or other C moving parts can cause serious per- sonal injury. Before installing or removing attach- ments, or adjusting or servicing the ma- Figure 9: Ring lock pin and tines. chine, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, discon- D Keep left and right-side tines separate and nect the spark plug wire and move the marked for easier reinsta
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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 Avoid contact with the cutting edges on WARNING the tines. B The temperature of the muffler and adja- To avoid personal injury when removing o cent engine areas may exceed 150
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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 148H 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. 13 1110106 Locknut, Nyloc, 1/4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 14 1983635 Thrust Washer, Output (.050") . . . . . . . . . . .A/R 2 1915040 Transmission Case - right-side. 15 19
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Parts List Model 148H 7 4 10, 10A 9 11 42 5 SEE PREVIOUS PAGE 2 56 6 12 42 3 55 13 13 1 53 13 54 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 148H Parts List Ref. # Part # Description Qty. Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 1 1918087 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5)....... 1 32 1909539 Inner Tine - Right-Hand Side ........................ 1 2 777I00008 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch....................... 1 33 1909712 Outer Tine - Left-Hand Side .......................... 1 3 777I00007 Decal - Starting Stabilization......................... 1 34 1909711 Inner Tine - Left-Hand Side........................... 1 35 1909680 Wh
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United sold or exported outside of the United States, its pos- States, its possessions and territories. sessions and territories, except those sold through Troy- Bilt LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period o
