Troy-Bilt Econo-Horse 12185 User Manual

Section 3: Features and Controls
Maneuvering Clutch
This lever (C, Figure 3-3) controls the
engagement of forward or reverse drive to
the wheels and tines. It is used for short
distance, precise maneuvering in a
forward direction and is the only control
that provides reverse direction of the
wheels and tines.
To Operate the Maneuvering Clutch:
1. Before engaging the Maneuvering
Clutch, put the Wheel Gear Lever in
ENGAGE (see “WARNING” statement on
previous page).
2. For precision tilling (such as near
obstacles), release the Forward Clutch
levers and push the Maneuvering Clutch
lever in. To stop the wheels and tines,
release the lever and it will return to
NEUTRAL.
3. To move forward for a short distance
without tilling the soil, release the
Forward Clutch levers and lift the handle¬
bars until the tines clear the ground.
Then push the Maneuvering Clutch lever
in. To stop the wheels and tines, release
the lever and it will return to NEUTRAL.
4. To move the tiller in reverse, first stop
ail forward motion. Then lift up the han¬
dlebars until the tines clear the ground
and pull the Maneuvering Clutch lever out.
The tines and wheels will rotate in a
reverse direction as long as the lever is
held in REVERSE. To stop the wheels and
tines, release the lever and it will return to
NEUTRAL. Never attempt to till while
going in the reverse direction.
WARNING
• Use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the
machine towards you. Look
behind to avoid obstacles.
• Never attempt to till in
reverse.
Failure to follow this warning
could result in personal injury
or property damage.
Figure 3-3: Maneuvering Clutch lever.
Depth Regulator
This lever (D, Figure 3-4) controls the
tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever
straight back and slide it up or down to
engage the notched height settings.
The highest notch (lever all the way
down) raises the tines approximately
1-1/2 inches off the ground. This “travel”
position allows the tiller to be moved
without the tines digging into the ground.
Moving the lever up increases the tilling
depth. The lowest notch allows a tilling
depth of approximately six to eight
inches, depending on soil conditions.
For best results, always begin tilling at
a very shallow depth setting and gradu¬
ally increase the tilling depth. Complete
details on using the Depth Regulator are
found in the “Operation” Section of this
manual.
WARNING
Always place the Depth Regu¬
lator Lever in the “travel”
position before starting the
engine. This position pre¬
vents the tines from touching
the ground until you are ready
to begin tilling.
Failure to follow this warning
could result in personal injury
or property damage.
Figure 3-4: Depth Regulator Lever.
Handlebar Height Adjustment
The handlebar height is adjustable to four
different settings. Set the handlebar
height to a comfortable setting, but keep
in mind that the handlebars will be lower
when the tines are engaged in the soil.
A WARNING
if* Whenever the handlebar
ifllllj i height is changed, the
Forward Clutch shift mecha-
| nism must be readjusted.
When adjusting or checking
S ! ! | the Forward Clutch mecha¬
nism, shut engine off, discon-
ll'lfi nec * spark plug wire and
m ^ prevent it from touching the
11 1 sparkplug.
Failure to follow this warning
could allow the Forward
Clutch mechanism to operate
improperly which could result
in personal injury or property
ill lii damage.
To Adjust the Handlebar Height:
1. Stop the engine, wait for all parts to
stop moving and then disconnect the
spark plug wire.
2. Loosen the two screws at the lower
ends of the handlebar.
3. Loosen the height adjustment handle
(E, Figure 3-5) and pull the keyed washer
(F) free of the slots in the curved height
adjustment bracket.
4. Move the handlebars to the new slot
setting and insert the raised keys on the
keyed washer into the slot. Tighten the
height adjustment handle securely.
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Troy-Bilt Econo-Horse 12185 Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	Econo-Horse 12185
Category	Tiller
Language	English