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Page 1: ...SAI Before o read this Model 12183 OWNER S MANUAL 5 5 HPModel Tiller Safety Assembly Featuresand Controls Operation Maintenance Parts List GARDEN WAYINCORPORATED ...

Page 2: ...dards Institute k WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Table of Contents SECTION 1 SAFETY 3 Safety Decals 5 SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY 6 Unpacking Instructions 6 Attach Handlebars 6 Attach ReverseClutch Control Cable 7 Attach ForwardClutch Control Cable 7 CheckTransmission GearOil Level 8 A...

Page 3: ... GearLever is in ENGAGE before starting the engine 3 Do not operate the tiller without wearing adequateouter garments Avoid loose garments orjewelry that could get caught in moving parts 4 Do not operatethetillerwhenbarefootor wearing sandals sneakers or light footwear Wear protectivefootwear thatwill improvefooting on slipperysurfaces 5 Do not till nearundergroundelectric cables telephonelines pi...

Page 4: ...ler manufacturer 20 Usetiller attachments and accessories when recommended 21 Neveroperatethe tiller without good visibility or light 22 Neveroperatethe tiller if you aretired or underthe influenceof alcohol drugs or medication 23 Operatorsshallnot tamperwith the engine governorsettingson the machine the governorcontrols the maximumsafe operatingspeedto protect the engineandall moving partsfrom da...

Page 5: ...ROTATING LEVERDIRECTION TINES 4011 Z 411 TILLERDIRECTION Starting Stabilization on front of engine assembly Control Descriptions Tine Warning on right side of hoodflap Operating Instructions andWarning Messages Hot Surfaces MovingBelts on top of belt cover Figure 1 2 Locationof safetyand operating decals TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READTHEOWNER SMANUAL KNOWLOCATIONSAND FUNCTIONS OFALL CONTROLS KEEPALL...

Page 6: ...16 Nylock Locknut 8 2 10 32 x 1 2 Round Hd Screw 9 1 Cotter Pin not used 10 4 Plastic Tie Strap 2 not used Tools Materials Needed for Assembly 1 3 8 open end wrench 2 9 16 open end wrench 1 7 8 open end wrench or 8 long adjustablewrench 1 Scissors to trim plastic ties 1 Ruler 1 Small board to tap plastic knob on lever 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Cleanoil funnel 1 Clean high quality motor oil Referto t...

Page 7: ...it the threaded assem bly into the hole in the slot see Figure 2 5 Besure that the flat side of the threaded assembly is alignedwith the flat side of the hole Slidethe hex nut I up the cable and tighten it securely 3 Test the function of the reverseclutch control cable by pulling the knob out and releasing it The knob should return to its neutral position against the tapered bushing when it is rel...

Page 8: ...fill plug M Figure2 10 STEP 6 ADD MOTOR OIL TO ENGINE The tiller is shipped withoutoil in the engine IMPORTANT Do not start the engine without first adding motor oil Severe enqine damagewill result if the engine is run without oil 1 Referto the separateEngineOwner s Manual for motor oil specifications and capacities 2 With the unit on levelground move the DepthRegulator Lever L Figure2 9 up or dow...

Page 9: ...gethe wheels andtines with Forward Clutch Control Levers or Reverse Clutch Control unless the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE EngagingForwardClutchControl Levers or Reverse Clutch Control when the wheels are not engagedcould allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward orbackward Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVERS T...

Page 10: ...ar 3 Loosen the height adjustment flange screw F Figure 3 3 and pull the keyed washer E free of the slots in the curved height adjustment bracket Figure 3 3 4 Move the handlebarsto the new slot setting and insert the raised keyson the keyedwasher into the slot Tighten the height adjustment flange screw securely 5 Retighten the two screws at the ends of the handlebar ENGINE CONTROLS Referto the eng...

Page 11: ...les inthis manual see Section1 and in the separateEngine Owner s Manual Failure to follow gasoline safetyinstruc tions can result in serious personal injury andpropertydamage Donotengage the tinesor wheels until you have read all of the operating instructionsin thissection the safety rules in Section1 Safety andthe con trols informationin Section3 Features andControls 1 Completethe Pre Start Check...

Page 12: ...sagainst the handlebars To stop the wheels and tines releaseboth levers Do not push down on the handlebarsto make the tiller till more deeply This prevents the wheels from holding tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward which could result in loss of control property damage or personalinjury b As the tiller moves forward relax and let the wheels pull the unit along ...

Page 13: ...until you haveachievedthe maximumtilling depth you desire Fasterenginespeedsmaybe desirablewhen makingfinal passes through the seedbedor when cultivating Selectionof the correct enginespeed in relation to the tilling depth will ensurea sufficient power levelto dothejob without causingthe engineto labor While tilling relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging Walk...

Page 14: ...ficult reviewsafetyrules in SectionI Safetyof this manual 2 We recommendtilling up and down slopesrather than terracing Tilling vertically on a slopeallowsmaximumplantingareaandalso leavesroom for cultivating IMPORTANT When tilling on slopes be sure the correct oil level is maintainedin the engine check everyone half hour of operation The incline of the slope will causethe oil to slant awayfrom it...

Page 15: ...ILLER Loading and unloading the tiller into a vehicle is potentially hazardousand we don t recommenddoing so unlessabso lutely necessary as this could result in personalinjuryor propertydamage However if youmust load or unloadthe tiller follow the guidelinesgiven next Before loading or unloading stop the engine wait for all parts to stop moving disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engine and...

Page 16: ...or performance or oil leaks Besure to check the three end cap mount ing screws locatedat the rear of the trans mission Figure 5 2 Lift the tine flap to service those screws Figure5 2 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Check air pressure in both tires Deflate or inflate both tires evenlyto 154o 20 PSI pounds per square inch Besure that both tires have same air pressure or unit will pull to one side CHECK FOR OIL ...

Page 17: ...emove wipe clean and reinstall finger tight Removedipstick again and check reading Add oil if required to FULL mark Do not overfill Referto EngineOwner s Manual for complete details B To ChangeMotor Oil Change motor oil as instructed in separate EngineOwner s Manual AIR CLEANER SERVICE The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust out of the air before the air enters the car buretor Operating the e...

Page 18: ...r heaters furnaces etc BOLO TINES Tines will wear withuse and should be inspectedat the beginning of eachtilling season and after every 30 operating hours Tines can be replaced individually or as a complete set Never inspect or service tinesunless engine is stopped spark plug wire is disconnected and ignition key is removed on electric start models A Tine Inspection With use tines will become shor...

Page 19: ... pulled out Figure 5 9 Reverse clutchbelt D Right side view no belt cover Checking and Adjusting ForwardClutchBeltTension CheckingForwardBelt Tension 1 Before adjusting shut off engine allow the engineand muffler to cool down dis connect the spark plug wire and remove the ignition keyon electric start models 2 The coiled part of the forward clutch spring E Figure 5 10 measures 2 in length when the...

Page 20: ...ayfrom the pulleys to increase belt tension NOTE A new belt is neededwhen thejam nuts are adjusted closeto the endof the threadedadjuster 5 Tighten bothjam nuts securely 6 Pull backon the ReverseClutch Control knob and make sure that the reverse clutch belt fully contacts the groove in the engine pulley Releaseknob and make sure that the belt doesn t engagethe reverse engine pulley L Figure5 14 If...

Page 21: ...o the correct hole in the idler arm bracket as shown in Figure5 17 NOTE Besure to position theclutch cable on the pulley side G Figure5 20 of the left side cover support bracket J IMPORTANT Belt must be installed behindthe belt guide H Figure5 20 6 Reinstall the reverseclutch belt Insert the bottom of the belt into the frame then pull down on the belt and slip it onto the large forward most groove...

Page 22: ...tweenthe two flat washersand tighten snugly The guide needs adjusting before fully tightening 5 You will needan assistant to help with this step Pull the reverse idler pulley Y up to its highest point and position the belt guide Z horizontally level as shown in Figure 5 22 Securelytighten the screw and Iocknut M Figure 5 21 6 Pull back on the ReverseClutch Control knob and make sure that the rever...

Page 23: ...gineOwner sManual Engine overheats 1 Enginecooling systemclogged 1 Cleanair cooling area see EngineOwner sManual 2 Carburetorout of adjustment 2 SeeEngineServiceDealer 3 Oil levelis low 3 Checkoil level seeEngineOwner sManual Enginedoesnot Misadjusted faultyengineswitch SeeEngineOwner sManualor EngineServiceDealer shutoff WheelsandTines I Improperuseofcontrols I ReviewSections3 and 4 willnotturn 2...

Page 24: ...I Model 12183 DRAWING NO 1 2 21 21 See Drawing 4 Ref 47 for attachment screw 10 16 35 ...

Page 25: ...Hex Locknut 3 8 16 2 Cable Forward Clutch Control 1 Wheel Gear Control CableAssy IncL Refs 14 15 19 21 22 and 23 1 Knob Wheel gear control lever 1 REF PART No No DESCRIPTION QTY 15 1186211 Hex Nut 5 16 24 Wheel gear cable adjustment 2 1100068 Hex Hd Screw 318 16x 3 4 2 1100243 Lockwasher 3 8 2 1735531 Plastic Tie 2 1114748 Round Hd Screw 10 32 x 112 6 1100240 Lockwasher 10 2 1186208 Hex Nut 10 32 ...

Page 26: ...20 x 1 1 Spring Depth regulator plunger 1 Spacer 1 Roll Pin l 4 x 1 spiral 1 Bar Assembly Depth adjustment incl Refs 11 and 12 1 REF PART No No DESCRIPTION QTY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9120 9119 1100043 1113 1 1186231 20775 1917536 9553 9552 Ring Retaining tolerance ring 1 Knob Depth regulator Incl Ref 11 _ 1 Hex Hal Screw 318 16x 1 1 4 2 Bushing Spacer 2 Hex Nut 3 8 16 2 Drag Bar 1 Decal Tiller...

Page 27: ...hick A R Bushing 2 Wheel Shaft axle IncL Ref 6 1 Key Hi Pro 1 4 x 1 5 16 1 Gear Wheel drive worm gear 1 Shim 1 016 I D x 1 468 O D x 062 thick 1 REF PART No No DESCRIPTION QTY 9 20712 10 20879 11 1442 12 9055 13 9622 14 20757 15 11000804 16 97074 17 20896 18 1104 19 20913 Clutch Wheel drive cast iron 1 EccentricShaft Wheel clutch 1 Pin Eccentric shaft 1 Spring 1 Oil Seal Eccentric shaft 1 Lever Ec...

Page 28: ...I Model 12183 DRAWING NO 4 35_ 36 _se ClutchCable _9 4 12 15 16 49 45 52 39 20 18 1 Secures Forward Clutch Cable See Drawing 1 I_43_8_4 Ref 10 32 3 28 ...

Page 29: ...x 1 2 self tapping 4 REF PART No No 27 1916189001 28 1186230 29 1186329 30 1916797001 31 1916796001 32 1107381 33 1754128 35 1100799 36 1915810 37 1918774001 38 1186331 39 1111607 40 1107382 41 1918846 42 55088 43 1100242 44 1186230 45 1917746 46 1918744 47 1767754 48 1916727 49 1110107 50 9090 51 1100086 52 1110108 DESCRIPTION QTY Guard Belts Pulleys 1 HexNut 5 16 18 4 Hexflange Screw 5 16 18 x 3...

Page 30: ...1 AIR Shim same as above but 030 thick see Note1 A R Shim same as above but 005 thick see Note 1 A R Shim Set includes the following shims two 1224 1 two 1224 2 one 1224 3 A R REF PART No No DESCRIPTION QTY INPUT PINION SHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY 9572 9944 8 1108841 9 20880 10 1440 11 85030 12 9500 13 9953 14 9428 15 9677 16 20791 17 20792 18 9093 19 20799 2O 9517 Hex Hd Screw 5 16 24 x 1 1 8 1 Washer Di...

Page 31: ...ine Single left hand tine used on right side of tiller IncL two of each Ref No s 1 and 3 8 REF PART No No DESCRIPTION QTY 8 1902154001 Tine Holder for bolo tines left and right sides 2 1901118 Replacementset of I 8 Bolo Tines includes eight each of right hand and left hand tines and sixteen eachof Ref No s I and 3 I 1917487 Wheel Tire Assembly 2 9380 Clevis Pin 312 x 1 314long 2 9338 Hitch Pin 2 1...

Page 32: ...SSEMBLY PART 1904522001 47 See Detail A 5 f ROWMARKERATTACHMENT option PART 12589 Complete Attaches to Furrower Attachment BUMPER 20 PART 12593 Detail A 7 5 4 3 HILLER FURROWER ATTACHMENT option _ PART 12579 Viewed from front of tiller 12 8 11 10 6 2 1 ...

Page 33: ...g 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1593 1592 1591 1590 1588 1589 9925 1186231 3 8 16 X 1 112 1 Stop Bar 1 Yoke 1 Tube Key square 1 Washer friction 2 Main Support 1 Washer square hole 1 Washer disc spring 1 Nut hex 3 8 16 1 19 20 21 22 23 1918749001 1448 1111607 1100242 1186230 1918781 Bumper Part 12593 Bumper includes Ref 2C 1 Decal Caution 1 Screw hex hd 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 not avail separately order 1918781 ...

Page 34: ...o each of Ref No s 21 and 22 1 GaskeL Transmission top cover 1 Transmission case tube and rear housing assembly 1 Plug gear oil fill hole 1 Plate wheel drive cable mounting 1 REF PART No No 11 97073 12 90038 13 20873 14 1129 1 15 1915089 16 1115 17 1124 2 18 1186331 19 1915087 21 1100243 22 1100068 DESCRIPTION QTY Oil Seal tiller shaft 2 Screw flanged hexhd 5 16 18 x 5 8 2 Cover tiller housing lef...

Page 35: ...NOTES ...

Page 36: ...ailable from your authorizeddealeror directly from the factory Whenordering 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 parts a...

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