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Section 4: Operation

The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most tangling of debris in
the tines.  However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or tough vines may
become tangled.  Follow these procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean
the tines, if necessary.

• To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator deep enough to get maximum

“chopping” action as the tines chop the material against the ground.  Also, try
to till under crop residues or cover crops while they are green, moist and
tender.

• While power composting, try swaying the handlebars from side to side (about

6" to 12").  This “fishtailing” action often clears the tines of debris.

• It may be necessary to remove the debris by hand (a pocket knife will help you

to cut away the material). Be sure to stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire before clearing the tines by hand.  

TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES (cont.)

Clearing the Tines

Before clearing the tines by hand, stop the
engine, allow all moving parts to stop and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the
ignition key on electric start models.

Failure to follow this warning could result in
personal injury.

WARNING

Terrace Gardening (continued)

• To create a terrace, start at the top of the slope and work down. Go back and forth

across the first row as shown in Fig. 4-9.  

• Each succeeding lower terrace is started by walking below the terrace you’re

preparing.  For added stability of the tiller, always keep the uphill wheel in the soft,
newly tilled soil. Do not till the last 12" or more of the downhill outside edge of each
terrace.  This untilled strip helps prevents the terraces from breaking apart and
washing downhill.  It also provides a walking path between rows.

Fig. 4-9

1

2

3

12" UNTILLED

1

REPEAT

DOWNHILL

UPHILL

LOADING AND UNLOADING 
THE TILLER

• Before loading or unloading, stop the

engine, wait for all parts to stop moving,
disconnect the spark plug wire and let
the engine and muffler cool.  

• The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift

safely by one person. Two or more
people should share the load.

• Use sturdy ramps and manually (engine

shut off) roll the tiller into and out of the
vehicle.  Two or more people are needed
to do this.

• The ramps must be strong enough to

support the combined weight of the tiller
and any handlers. The ramps should pro-
vide good traction to prevent slipping;
they should have side rails to guide the
tiller along the ramps; and they should
have a locking device to secure them to
the vehicle.

• The handlers should wear sturdy footwear

that will help to prevent slipping.

• Position the loading vehicle so that the

ramp angle is as flat as possible (the less
incline to the ramp, the better).  Turn the
vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking
brake.

• When going up ramps, stand in the

normal operating position and push the

tiller ahead of you.  Have a person at
each side to turn the wheels.

• When going down ramps, walk backward

with the tiller following you. Keep alert
for any obstacles behind you.  Position a
person at each wheel to control the
speed of the tiller. Never go down ramps
tiller-first, as the tiller could tip forward.

• Place wooden blocks on the downhill

side of the wheels if you need to stop the
tiller from rolling down the ramp.  Also,
use the blocks to temporarily keep the
tiller in place on the ramps (if neces-
sary), and to chock the wheels in place
after the tiller is in the vehicle.

• After loading the tiller, prevent it from

rolling by engaging the wheels in the
WHEEL DRIVE position.  Chock the
wheels with blocks and securely tie the
tiller down.

Loading and unloading the tiller into a
vehicle is potentially hazardous and we
don’t recommend doing so unless abso-
lutely necessary, as this could result in
personal injury or property damage.

However, if you must load or unload the
tiller, follow the guidelines given next.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 12229

Page 1: ...fety Assembly Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Owner s Manual and the separate manual supplied by t...

Page 2: ...available Your new tiller allows you to till and cultivate your garden with ease and accomplish other property manage ment projects as well Your tiller is famous for its rugged ness performance and hi...

Page 3: ...and container caps securely f If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors hav...

Page 4: ...d wheels by releasing whichever clutch control is engaged Do not attempt to restrain the tiller 15 Do not overload the tiller s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate 16 Never op...

Page 5: ...ver TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ THE OWNER S MANUAL KNOW LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO...

Page 6: ...2 1 Handlebar Assembly see K Fig 2 2 Hardware bag contents 1 Slotted hd screw 10 24 x 2 1 Hex hd screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 6 Hex hd screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 2 Hex hd screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 2 Flat washer 3 8 6 Spl...

Page 7: ...Drive Pins in Section 3 STEP 4 INSTALL FORWARD CLUTCH CABLE 1 Attach the forward clutch cable bracket P Fig 2 4 to the handlebar support A with a 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 hex hd screw R and 1 4 20 hex locknut S...

Page 8: ...tral cable tension too tight STEP 5 CHECK LEVEL OF TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory However you should check the gear oil level at this time to make cer t...

Page 9: ...aged This places the tines in the travel position which allows the tiller to be moved without the tines touching the ground STEP 7 CHECK HARDWARE FOR TIGHTNESS Check all nuts and screws for tightness...

Page 10: ...r C Figures 3 2 and 3 3 from wheel drive pin A 4 FOR WHEEL DRIVE MODE Figure 3 2 Slide wheel outward and align holes in wheel hub D Figure 3 2 and wheel shaft B Insert wheel drive pin A through wheel...

Page 11: ...ttings Figure 3 6 In general adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines are 3 4 in the soil To adjust the handlebars 1 Stop engine disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and a...

Page 12: ...ist on this page 2 Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position see Wheel Drive Pins in Section 3 of this manual 3 Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down to the travel position so that the tine...

Page 13: ...ce the tines to dig deeper this takes weight off the wheels reduces traction and causes the tines to try and propel the tiller 5 To move the tiller in reverse for short distances a Release Forward Clu...

Page 14: ...hold the tiller back the tines will attempt to propel the tiller often causing the tiller to skip rapidly across the ground Sometimes slight downward pressure on the handlebars will help get through a...

Page 15: ...ng footprints or wheel marks When tilling vertically try to make the first pass uphill as the tiller digs more deeply going uphill than it does downhill In soft soil or weeds you may have to lift the...

Page 16: ...ing stop the engine wait for all parts to stop moving disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engine and muffler cool The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift safely by one person Two or more peop...

Page 17: ...d the handlebar attaching screws D Fig 5 1 A B C D If a cover is leaking check for loose screws If the screws are tight a new gasket or oil seal may be required If the leak is from around a shaft and...

Page 18: ...30 operating hours The tines can be replaced either individually or as a com plete set See the Parts List pages for tine identification and part numbers A Tine Inspection With use the tines will becom...

Page 19: ...he first measurement 4 If the spring is too short less than 1 16 the tension is too loose If the spring is too long more than 3 16 the tension is too tight 5 To adjust the length of the spring a Relea...

Page 20: ...ne Owner s Manual for detailed service instructions A To Check the Engine Oil Level 1 Park the tiller on a level area and shut off the engine 2 Level the engine use the Depth Regu lator Lever to adjus...

Page 21: ...ication and check for loose parts and hardware 3 Protect the engine and perform recom mended engine maintenance by following the storage instructions found in the Engine Owner s Manual Be sure to pro...

Page 22: ...Engine Owner s Manual 3 Carburetor out of adjustment 3 See Engine Service Dealer 4 Stale gasoline 4 Replace with fresh gasoline 5 Dirt or water in fuel tank 5 See Engine Service Dealer 6 Engine coolin...

Page 23: ...1 10 9534 Spacer 1 11 1100069 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 12 9811 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 1 13 1916119001 Hood Bracket Right Hand 1 14 1916120001 Hood Bracket Left Hand 1 15 11000242 Lock washer 5 16 2 16...

Page 24: ...Model 12229 24 Parts List DRAWING NO 2...

Page 25: ...ar Support 2 18 1110107 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 2 19 1916108001 Lower Handlebar 1 20 9386 Klip Ring 1 21 9856 Clevis Pin 1 22 9552 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Self Tap 4 23 1901273010 Panel 1 24 1918704 Decal...

Page 26: ...166 1 Shim 0 062 thick A R 1166 2 Shim 0 030 thick A R 1166 3 Shim 0 015 thick A R 1166 4 Shim 0 010 thick A R 1166 5 Shim 0 005 thick A R 4 1086 Bronze Bushing 4 5 1916741 Wheel Shaft 1 6 9305 Key Hi...

Page 27: ...7 9617 Oil Seal Drive Shaft 1 8 9621 Oil Seal Wheel Shaft 2 9 1915084010 Transmission Housing Ass y 1 10 1909374 Oil Seal Tine Shaft 2 11 55011 1 Bearing Cap Gasket 010 thick 1 55011 2 Bearing Cap Ga...

Page 28: ...Model 12229 28 Parts List 44 11 45 13 30 46 47 15 10 26 12 25 21 36 15 47 30 28 24 22 17 27 32 34 34 16 18 3 8 7 7 23 31 9 20 35 3 2 5 6 14 7 3 3 24 4 17 1 Forward Clutch Cable DRAWING NO 6...

Page 29: ...1 20 9558 Hex Hd Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 1 21 9090 Forward Idler Pulley 1 22 1916116001 Forward Idler Lever 1 23 1110108 Lock Nut 3 8 16 1 24 1107382 Flat Washer 2 25 9386 Klip Ring 1 26 55037 Forward Dr...

Page 30: ...ist DRAWING NO 7 RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE Left Hand Tine Right Hand Tine Hold Tine With Blunt End Toward You NOTE Identify Left and Right sides of tiller by standing in operator position and facing direct...

Page 31: ...18 4 9555 Hex Hd Screw 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 2 1901 Bolo Tine Replacement Set Incl eight right hand tines eight left hand tines and required hardware 1 5 50049 02 Bolo Tine Left Hand Single tine used on rig...

Page 32: ...nt Parts Factory specified replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Model Serial Numbers of the unit Part number of the part nee...

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