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INTRODUCTION

Carefully read these instructions in their entirety before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect your machine immediately.  If you find or suspect
damage to the carton or contents, contact your local autho-
rized dealer or the Factory for assistance.
2. Remove any packing material.  Check for loose parts
before discarding the packing material or carton.  Loose parts
include:

(2)

Long Bushings

3. Perform the assembly on a clean, level surface.  Be careful
not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

STEP 1: UNFOLD AND ADJUST HANDLEBAR

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch any control cables.
Push the cables out and away before swiveling the handlebar. 
1. Loosen the two handlebar knobs (A, Figure 1) and unfold
the handlebar into the operating position.  Do not use force
— if there is binding, continue to loosen the knobs.
2. There are two height setting holes in the upper handlebar.
The unit is shipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest
height setting holes.  If this height is correct for you, simply
tighten the two handlebar knobs.  If desired, reposition the
handlebar knobs, mounting screws and washers in the other
set of holes.
3. Check the six (6) plastic ties (C, Figure 1).  Ties must be
positioned as shown.
NOTE: There is only one handlebar storage position – folded
over and down as originally shipped.

STEP 2: INSPECT AND TIGHTEN HARDWARE

Check all nuts, bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as
needed.  

Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware:

• Adjustable wrench
• Slotted-head screwdriver 
• Phillips-head screwdriver 
• 7/16" socket and extension 

(to check hardware at ends of handlebar)

STEP 3: ADD MOTOR OIL TO ENGINE

IMPORTANT:  The engine is shipped without oil in the
crankcase.  Do not start the engine without first adding motor
oil.  Severe engine damage will result if the engine is run
without motor oil.

1. Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for motor oil
specifications and capacities.
2. Add oil as described in the Engine Owner’s Manual (the
engine is a vertical type, GX 31 model).

Assembly

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Section

Figure 1

C

C

A

A

C

B

C

C

C

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To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start
the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understand the safety and operating instruc-
tions in this manual.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 12234

Page 1: ... MANUAL Tiller Edger Safety Assembly Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Parts List Model 12234 SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Owner s Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer ...

Page 2: ...this symbol read and obey the message that follows it Failure to obey safety mes sages could result in personal injury or property damage The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Table of Contents SECTION 1 SAFETY 3 Training 3 Preparation 3 Operation 4 Maintenance Storage 4 SECTION 2 A...

Page 3: ...gn objects being thrown by high speed rotating parts Do not till near underground electric cables telephone lines pipes or hoses If in doubt contact your utility or tele phone company to locate underground services Handle fuel with care It is highly flammable and has explosive vapors Take these precautions a Use an approved fuel container b Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap ...

Page 4: ...ar To stop the engine move the engine On Off switch to OFF Do not overload the machine s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate Never operate the equipment on slip pery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing up Do not operate the equipment on a slope that is too steep for safety When on slopes slow down and make sure you have good footing Never allow bystanders near t...

Page 5: ...orrect for you simply tighten the two handlebar knobs If desired reposition the handlebar knobs mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes 3 Check the six 6 plastic ties C Figure 1 Ties must be positioned as shown NOTE There is only one handlebar storage position folded over and down as originally shipped STEP 2 INSPECT AND TIGHTEN HARDWARE Check all nuts bolts and screws on your unit a...

Page 6: ...Primer Bulb to help start the engine under certain conditions See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for details Engine Choke Section 4 Figure 5 Use the Engine Choke lever to help start the engine The posi tion of the lever is dependent on whether the engine is cold or warm See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and the Engine Owner s Manual for ...

Page 7: ... Figure 2 when starting engine 1 Move the On Off Switch A Figure 2 to the ON position 2 To start a cold engine move the choke lever C Figure 5 to the CLOSED posi tion To restart a warm engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position 3 To start a cold engine or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel press the priming bulb A Figure 4 repeatedly until fuel can be seen in the clear plast...

Page 8: ...to side to start it moving forward again 7 For easier tilling water very hard soil a few days before tilling Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the ground to dry CULTIVATING 1 Cultivating is shallow tilling that dis rupts weeds and aerates the upper crust of soil 2 Do not till deeper than 1 2 to avoid injuring nearby plant roots Cultivate often so that ...

Page 9: ...MENT MODEL 12574 The Lawn Aerator Attachment helps to promote healthy dense lawns by loosening and aerating the soil for better root growth Four tempered steel tines punc ture the surface of the lawn thus allowing nutri ents to reach the roots more easily This attach ment assembles without tools EDGER ATTACHMENT MODEL 12601 The Edger Attachment makes clean sharp edges next to walkways driveways pa...

Page 10: ... remove the tines clean the tine shaft with sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil to the tine shaft HARDWARE WIRING CONNECTIONS Before each use check that all hardware is tight and that the On Off Switch wire connections are secure Also check that the switch wiring is in good condition Figure 11 Transmission lubricant check and fill locations A D B C Before tipping engine or equipment to service...

Page 11: ...side ARRANGING TINES FOR STONY SOIL 1 Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle The work surface should be flat and firm 2 Remove the ring lock pin A Figure 12 from both sides of the unit Remove both outer tine sections Be sure to mark each section as a left or right side tine and whether it is an inner or outer section 3 Remove the inner tine sections and sw...

Page 12: ...r open flame such as from a hot water heater a space heater or clothes dryer Failure to comply can result in serious personal injury or property damage 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 p...

Page 13: ...ission case 5 12 1100069 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 three locations identified as B on transmission case 3 13 1817146 Locknut Nyloc 1 4 20 8 14 1983635 Thrust Washer Output 050 A R 15 1983640 Thrust Washer Output 040 A R 16 1983641 Thrust Washer Input 020 A R 17 1983642 Thrust Washer Input 035 A R 18 1983638 Thrust Washer 2 19 1107381 Flat Washer 1 4 2 20 1983663 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 5 2 21 1747166 Set...

Page 14: ... Model 12234 14 1 5 13 13 13 13 13 13 17 18 20 21 46 29 31 32 34 33 26 28 29 30 25 24 23 22 27 43 42 47 48 50 52 51 49 42 18 19 19 38 39 41 41 41 41 40 40 36 37 35 45 16 15 14 45 4 6 9 12 11 2 3 8 44 44 10 10A 7 ...

Page 15: ... Right Hand Side 1 32 1909539 Inner Tine Right Hand Side 1 33 1909712 Outer Tine Left Hand Side 1 34 1909711 Inner Tine Left Hand Side 1 35 1909680001 Wheel Bracket 1 36 90077 Carriage Bolt 1 37 1909835 Knob 1 38 1100069 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 39 1909517001 Axle 1 40 1909853 Wheel 2 41 9532 E Ring 4 42 1904321 Ring Lock Pin 2 43 1981022010 Tine Hood Cover 1 44 1763767 Knob 2 45 1177038 Lock Was...

Page 16: ...e available from your authorized dealer or di rectly from the Factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Model Serial Numbers of the unit Part number of the part needed Part Description Quantity needed NOTE All replacement parts must conform to our rigid quality specifications Although some replacement parts we provide may vary slightly in shape color or texture from the original...

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