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GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED OWNER’S MANUAL Tiller/Edger • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List $450 TM Model 12215 Serial Numbers: 122151200101–122151299999 2 Dear Owner: Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger with Edger Attachment. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Please carefully read this Manual which provides information on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your machine. Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. If you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory. See the back cover of this Manual for Customer Service infor- mation. We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all times. See Back Cover for Customer Service Information This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute. Safety Alert Symbol 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 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 ...................................................................... 3 Maintenance/Storage .................................................... 4 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY........................................ 5 Unpacking Instructions............................................... 5 Assembly Steps.......................................................... 5 SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS ..................... 7 SECTION 4: OPERATION ...................................... 8 Pre-start Preparation .................................................. 8 Stopping and Starting the Engine ............................... 8 Tilling and Cultivating ................................................. 9 Using the Edger Attachment....................................... 10 Attachments ............................................................... 10 SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE .................................. 11 Required Maintenance Schedule ................................ 11 Equipment Maintenance ............................................. 11 Engine Maintenance ................................................... 11 Tine Removal and Installation..................................... 12 Storage....................................................................... 13 Troubleshooting.......................................................... 14 Safety and Operating Decals....................................... 14 PARTS LIST ..................................................... 15 INDEX ............................................................ 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION.............. BACK COVER TO AVOID INJURY: • READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. • KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING. • NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE MACHINE. • SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS. • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE. • KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. • USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU. WARNING TRAINING • Read this Owner’s Manual and the sep- arate Engine Owner’s Manual very care- fully before operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. A replacement Manual is available by contacting your authorized dealer or the Factory. • Never allow children or untrained adults to use this equipment. Let adults operate the unit only if instructed properly. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet from the area of operation. • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property and themselves. • Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equip- ment and on any of its attachments or accessories. • Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioning equipment. • Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near any other moving part. The tines begin to rotate forward once the engine is started and the Throttle/Tines Lever is squeezed. The tines continue to rotate until the operator releases the Throttle/Tines Lever. • Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equipment, shut off engine, make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop, then disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and move wire away from the plug. • Do not operate this equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or when you are tired or ill. PREPARATION • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects. • Make sure that the Throttle/Tines Lever is released and is in the neutral position before you begin to start the engine. • Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine. • Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or when wearing sandals, sneakers, or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve footing on all surfaces. • Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of any powered machine can result in for- eign 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 of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Operators shall not smoke. c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. d. Fill fuel tank outdoors and with extreme caution. Never fill fuel tank when indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage. e. Replace all fuel tank and fuel 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 cre- ating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. • Never make adjustments to your equip- ment when the engine is running or spark plug wire is connected (unless specifically recommended in Owner’s Manual). OPERATION • The correct operator’s position is when you are standing behind and gripping handlebar, facing forward toward the engine. Do not leave this position while using the Throttle/Tines Lever. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 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 gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area. Safety 1 Section 3 Operator’s Position LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are from the operator’s position behind the handlebars (unless noted otherwise). RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE • Exercise extreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, then carefully inspect the machine for damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Fix the problem before using the equipment again. • Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug whenever you leave the equip- ment, before unclogging the tines, or when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Always stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to avoid accidental starting. • Never operate equipment without proper guards, plates, or other protective safety devices in place. • Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust fumes from the engine contain extremely dangerous carbon monoxide gas. This gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous. • Keep children and pets away. • Be aware that the equipment may unex- pectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large stones, roots or stumps. If you are in doubt about the tilling conditions, always use the fol- lowing operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the equipment: a. Stand behind the equipment, using both hands on the handlebars. Relax your arms, but use a secure hand grip. b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working gradually deeper with each pass. c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots, and other debris. d. In an emergency, stop the tines by releasing the Throttle/Tines Lever on the handlebar. 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 the unit. • Only use attachments and accessories that are factory-approved. • Never operate the equipment without good visibility or good light. • Never operate the unit if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Do not tamper with the engine gov- ernor settings on the machine; the gov- ernor controls the maximum safe oper- ating speed and protects the engine and all other moving parts from damage caused by engine overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists. • Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before inspecting, cleaning or repairing. • Remember: you can stop the tines by releasing the Throttle/Tines Lever. Move the engine On/Off switch to OFF to shut the engine off. • Never transport this machine when the engine is running. • Terminals and non-insulated electrical parts shall be protected against shorting during normal servicing, refueling or lubrication. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine toward you. • Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines. MAINTENANCE/STORAGE • Keep the tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition. • Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at fre- quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. • Never store equipment with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). • Allow the engine to cool before storing the equipment. • Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard. • Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gaso- line in an approved container, safely away from the reach of children. • Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected unless instructed to do so. • If fuel tank must be drained, do so outdoors. • Follow manufacturer’s recommenda- tions for safe loading, unloading, transport and storage of machine. Section 1: Safety 4

GARDEN WAY _ TRO_BILT TM Owner's SAI ;T! read this manual Model 12215 OWNER'SMANUAL Tiller/Edger • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED 2 Dear Owner: Congratulationson your purchaseof a Tiller/Edgerwith EdgerAttachment. It has beendesigned, engineeredand manufactured to give you the best possible dependabilityand performance. Pleasecarefully readthis Manual which provides information on how to safely and easily set-up, operate and maintain your machine. Besure thatyou and any other operators carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. If you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory. Seethe backcover of this Manual for Customer Serviceinfor- mation. We want to be sure that you arecompletely satisfied at all times. See Back Cover for Customer Service Information SafetyAlert Symbol _ his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on the unit to alert you to potential haz- ards. When you seethis symbol, readand obey the messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safety mes- sagescould result in personal injury or property damage. This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 - 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Table of Contents SECTION1: SAFETY........................................... 3 Training ......................................................................... 3 Preparation ................................................................... 3 Operation ...................................................................... 3 Maintenance/Storage.................................................... 4 SECTION2: ASSEMBLY........................................ 5 Unpacking Instructions ............................................... 5 Assembly Steps.......................................................... 5 SECTION3: FEATURESANDCONTROLS..................... 7 SECTION4: OPERATION...................................... 8 Pre-start Preparation.................................................. 8 Stopping and Starting the Engine............................... 8 Tilling and Cultivating ................................................. 9 Using the EdgerAttachment ....................................... 10 Attachments ............................................................... 10 SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.................................. 11 Required MaintenanceSchedule ................................ 11 EquipmentMaintenance ............................................. 11 EngineMaintenance ................................................... 11 Tine Removaland Installation..................................... 12 Storage....................................................................... 13 Troubleshooting.......................................................... 14 Safetyand Operating Decals....................................... 14 PARTSLIST ..................................................... 15 INDEX............................................................ 19 CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION.............. BACKCOVER TOAVOIDINJURY: • READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL. • KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALL CONTROLS. • KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDS IN PLACEAND WORKING, • NEVERALLOWCHILDRENOR UNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATEMACHINE. • SHUT OFF ENGINEAND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS, • KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAYFROM MACHINE. • KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATINGPARTS. • USE EXTREMECAUTIONWHEN REVERSINGOR PULLING THEMACHINETOWARDSYOU. Safety SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES Under California law, and under the laws of severalother 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 enginespark arrester in continuous effective working order. The engineon the unit is an internal combustion enginewhich burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attachedto the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heatfrom the system will not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also bea violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contactyour local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area. TRAINING • Readthis Owner's Manual and the sep- arate EngineOwner'sManual very care- fully before operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengagethe controls quickly. A replacement Manual is availableby contacting your authorized dealeror the Factory. • Neverallow children or untrained adults to usethis equipment. Let adults operate the unit only if instructed properly. • Keepthe areaof operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Keepbystanders at least 25 feet from the areaof operation. • Keepin mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people,their property andthemselves. • Familiarizeyourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equip- ment and on any of its attachments or accessories. • Do not run engine in an enclosedarea. Engineexhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioning equipment. • Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing nearthe rotating tines or near any other moving part. The tines begin to rotate forward once the engine is started and the Throttle/Tines Lever is squeezed. The tines continue to rotate until the operator releasesthe Throttle/Tines Lever. • Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equipment, shut off engine, make sure all moving parts havecome to a complete stop, then disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and move wire awayfrom the plug. • Do not operate this equipment if you are underthe influenceof alcohol, medication, or when you aretired or ill. PREPARATION • Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects. • Make sure that the Throttle/Tines Lever is releasedand is in the neutral position before you begin to start the engine. • Do not operate the machinewithout wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid loose garments orjewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine. • Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or when wearing sandals, sneakers,or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve footing on all surfaces. • Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of any powered machine can result in for- eign 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. • Handlefuel with care. It is highly flammable and has explosive vapors. Takethese precautions: a. Usean approved fuel container. b. Addfuel before starting the engine. Neverremovethe cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Operators shall not smoke. c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. d. Fill fuel tank outdoors and with extreme caution. Neverfill fuel tank when indoors. Usea funnel or spout to prevent spillage. e. Replaceall fuel tank and fuel container capssecurely. f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but movethe machineaway from the area of spillage and avoid cre- ating any source of ignition until fuel vapors havedissipated. • Nevermake adjustments to your equip- ment when the engine is running or spark plug wire is connected (unless specifically recommended in Owner'sManual). OPERATION Operator's Position LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller are from the operator'spositionbehindthe handlebars(unlessnotedotherwise). • The correct operator's position is when you arestanding behind and gripping handlebar,facing forward toward the engine. Do not leavethis position while using the Throttle/Tines Lever. • Do not put hands or feet nearor under rotating parts. Section1: Safety • Exerciseextreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnectthe spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, then carefully inspect the machinefor damage. Repair the damage before restarting andoperating the machine. • Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Fixthe problem before using the equipment again. • Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug wheneveryou leavethe equip- ment, before unclogging the tines, or when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. • Takeall possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Always stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the plug. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engineand make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to avoid accidental starting. • Neveroperate equipment without proper guards, plates, or other protective safety devices in place. • Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust fumes from the engine contain extremely dangerous carbon monoxide gas. This gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous. • Keepchildren and pets away. • Beawarethat the equipment may unex- pectedly bounce upward orjump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as largestones, roots or stumps. If you are in doubt about the tilling conditions, always use the fol- lowing operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the equipment: a. Stand behind the equipment, using both hands on the handlebars. Relax your arms, but use a securehand grip. b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working gradually deeper with each pass. c. Clearthe tilling areaof all largestones, roots, and other debris. d. In an emergency,stop the tines by releasing the Throttle/Tines Leveron the handlebar. To stop the engine, move the engineOn/Off switch to OFE • Do not overload the machine's capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate. • Neveroperate 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 makesure you have good footing. • Neverallow bystandersnear the unit. • Only use attachmentsand accessories that are factory-approved. • Neveroperate the equipment without good visibility or good light. • Neveroperate the unit if you aretired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Do not tamper with the engine gov- ernor settings on the machine; the gov- ernor controls the maximum safeoper- ating speedand protects the engine and all other moving parts from damage causedby engine overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists. • Do not touch engineparts which may be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before inspecting, cleaning or repairing. • Remember:you can stop the tines by releasingthe Throttle/Tines Lever. Move the engine On/Off switch to OFFto shut the engine off. • Nevertransport this machinewhen the engine is running. • Terminals and non-insulated electrical parts shall be protected against shorting during normal servicing, refueling or lubrication. • Useextreme caution when reversing or pulling the machinetoward you. • Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well awayfrom the tines. MAINTENANCE/STORAGE • Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safeworking condition. • Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at fre- quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safeworking condition. • Neverstore equipment with fuel infuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (hot water and spaceheaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). • Allow the engineto cool before storing the equipment. • Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or greaseto reducethe chance of afire hazard. • Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area,safely awayfrom any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gaso- line in an approved container, safely away from the reach of children. • Neverperform maintenancewhen engine is running or spark plug wire is connected unless instructed to do so. • If fuel tank must be drained, do so outdoors. • Follow manufacturer's recommenda- tions for safe loading, unloading, transport and storage of machine. 4