Troy-bilt 12087 User Manual

Models12087 (7HP Standard)12088 (7HP Electric)12089 (8HP Standard)12090 (8HP Electric) 12204 (10HP Electric)GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED$4'50Owner/Ope

.sseiiiwmmmiimmiiimmMmsmmmin1- Handlebars2- Wheels/Tines/ PTO Drive LeverWireHarnessPlugPhoto 2-1. Put Handlebars (Item #1) and Wheels/Tines/PTO Leve

AsseiiiblvSTEP 2: Attach the HandlebarsDo not move tiller off shipping platform unless handlebars are attached. This makes moving the tiller easier a

STEP 3; Remove Tiller from Shipping PlatformA. The Depth Regulator Lever (Photo 2-6) may be secured to its own mounting bracket with a plastic tie s

Figure 2-9. First remove hardware from rear of yoke plates (hardware items A, B, C, and D); then remove hardware securing short, upright steel link to

Asseiniii?STEP 6: Check Gear Oil Levels in Power Unit Transmission and Tine Attachment TransmissionYour tiller has two separate transmissions: one for

D. Remove dipstick and check that gear oil level is within or above ‘Cold’ range marking (use of ‘Hot’ marking is explained in Section 5). If correct

¿4 ClIPhoto 2-20: Use plastic ties in two places to hold cable to handlebars.WARNINGOn electric start tillers, to avoid electric shock from

To Activate the Battery:AWARNIHGRemove metal jewelry before working near the battery or near the electrical system. Failure to comply may

Second Alternative Charging Mdhod:Charge the battery at a rate from 6-to-12 amperes until all cells gas freely. Do not exceed 4 hours charging time.B.

STEP 3: Installing the BatteryA. Carefully place the activated battery back on the battery mounting platform as seen in Fig. 2-25, The side of the ba

Dear Owner,You now own one of the finest rear- tine rototillers available. Your new PTO Horse Model tiller allows you to till and cultivate your garde

SectionLearn the locations of the features and controls on your machine before slatting the engine, laking the time now to understand the location. t

Check Position of Clutch RolierA'^ you shill hoiwoL'ii i'ORWARI). NI A.' I RAI. ;inJ Kl A'liRSt'. iho diildi rolli.-r th

Figure 3-2: A- Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever; B- Forward Interiock Levers; C- Wheel Speed Lever; D- Tines/PTO Clutch Lever; E- Depth

Figure 3-4: 7HP Briggs & Strattori engine. H- Choke controi, i- Recoii starter.Figure 3-5:8HP and 10HP Briggs & Stratton engines.H- Choke co

SectionAs v.ilh any other piece of outdoor powered equipment, getting the "feel" for how your machine operates and getting to

Before operating the tiller, be sure you have first read and understood all Safety Instructions in Section 1 and Controls information in Section 3. F

Test Operation of Forward Interlock Safety SystemThe Forward Interlock Safety System is designed to shut the tiller engine off immediately if you loos

Engine Choke Control (at front of engine)Recoil Start Rope (at front of engine)Figure 4-4: Tiller and engine controls.Starting and Stopping the Engine

Figure 4-5: Choke Control Lever on the 7HP engine. Down for CHOKE; up for RUN.Figure 4-6: Choke Control Lever on 8HP and 10HP engines. Left

To Operate the Tiller CAUTIONTo avoid serious personal injury or damage to equipment:• Always place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL before sta

Owner’s RecordPlease write the Model and Serial numbers of your machine in the spaces provided. You can find the location of these numbers by referri

Operation7. To stop forward motion: tap or lift Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up to NEUTRAL and let go of the Forward Interlock Levers. The wheels and

Transporting Your TillerThe tiller’s powered wheels make moving the tiller to and from the garden easy when the engine is running. If the engine is of

To Change Belt SpeedsYour tiller has two belt-driven speed ranges - HIGH RANGE and LOW RANGE - you pick one or the other by deciding which set of pull

To Change From HIGH Range to LOW Range1. To avoid personal injury, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect sp

TILLING IN THE GARDENHere are tips and suggestions to help you get the most satisfaction and performance from your tiller.Tilling DepthsWhen you begin

Avoid Making FootprintsWhen making final tilling or cultivating passes through the garden, try to walk on the side of the tiller where you will be on

SPECIAL TROY-BILT GARDENING TECHNIQUE— Till Under Standing CornstalksAfter com is harvested, the stalks should be tilled into the soil while still gre

Clearing Debris From The TinesThe Bolo Tines have a selfcleaning action which reduces most vegetation tangling in the tines. However, grass, string,

Terrace GardeningIf a slope is too steep or not long enough for vertical tilling, it may be necessary to till across the slope and create terraced row

SPECIAL TROY<BILT GARDENING lECHUmE— Making Raised Beds For PlantingIf you have wet soil or heavy clay soil, most crops won’t grow well due to a la

tHOWTOREACHUSIf you have any Questions or Problems...Please contact your local TROY-BILT® Tiller authorized dealer or call or write the Factory. Wh

THE PTO POWER UNITAs explained on Page 2 of this Manual, your tiller is really a self- contained PTO power unit that was shipped to you with a tine at

Engine ThrottlePhoto 4-39: PTO Power Unit controls.Tines/PTO Clutch Lever4. Place Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in DISENGAGE (Photo 4-39).5. Place Wheel S

6. Move the two swing-bolts into the slots of the tine attachment. Alternately tighten each bolt until they are tight enough to make the concave wash

Figure 4-46: Disconnect the Forward Interlock Wire Harness coming from the handlebars that connects to the receptacle on top of the transmission. Th

SectionCarefully read this Section on tiller and engine maintenance and service.Performing the required maintenance according to schedule will

TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ^WARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disconnect the spark plug wire an

TILLER LUBRICATIONWARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disconnect the spark plug wire and move

The vents allow small amounts of oil to seep out.If a serious leak is discovered, please contact our Technical Service Department for parts and servic

tCCP'*C. Adding or Changing Gear OilFor partial fill-ups (just a few ounces or less), use SAE 140, SAE 85W-140, or SAE 80W-90 weight gear oil wi

To Drain and Fill the Tine Attachment Transmission:1. The tine attachment transmission is not equipped with an oil drain plug. To drain just a small

SectionPlease read and follow all of fhs safety rules in this Safety Section Failure to comply could result in serious personal injur

3. The belt tension is correct if the front of the clutch roller is l/4"-to- 5/16" away from the face of the upright bracket that holds the

tamteiiaipairsB. Replacing the Drive BeltAWARNINCTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disconnect the

REVERSE DRIVE MAINTENANCEAWARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, rem

C. Checking and Adjusting the Reverse Drive SystemWARNINGTo help avoid personal injury, stop the engine, remove the electric start key, disco

Adjusting Reverse Drive:1. Place Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in FORWARD position.2. On left side of tiller, put a 1/2" wrench on the plunger r

B. Single Tine Replacement WARNINGThe tines or fine hood edges may be sharp. Wear thick gloves to protect your hands from cuts or scrapes.1.

After every 10 operating hours, remove the left- and right-side Bolo Tine holders and clear away dirt and debris that have accumuTINE SHAFT MAINTENAN

The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner that filters the air twice before it enters the carburetor to mix with the fuel.It is critical

BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCEDANGERPOISON-CAUSES SEVERE BURNS• Electrolyte is a sulfuric acid solution.• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothin

Maiiitenaiice/Eepal rs1. Remove the battery from the tiller (see “Battery Removal” instructions on this page) and place on a stable, level surface.2

Safet^is shifted to FORWARD. The tines rotate in Reverse whether the Interlock Levers are closed or open.8. Before inspecting or servicing any part

STORING YOUR TILLERWhen your tiller won’t be used during the off-season, prepare it for storage with the following steps:1. Clean the tiller and engi

CHECK OR TEST(Check or test in sequence shown until problem is resolved.)PROBLEMEnginewon’tstartEngine shuts off when Wheeis/Tines/ PTO Drive Lever i

oil and work eccentric lever back and forth by hand.• Lubricate linkage that connects Wheel Speed Lever to eccentric lever. Photo 5-43.• Clutch insi

• Spark plug wire loose or damaged. Spark plug worn or fouled. See Section 5.• Engine under excessive work load. Use SLOW wheel speed and LOW belt r

ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR TILLERHiller-Furrower AttachmentThe most popular attachment because it does so many jobs. Mounts to the rear of t

TILLER SPECIFICATIONSHeight —(Approximate minimum heights) Handlebars in lowest setting: ?>!'£' * Handlebars in highest setting: 49ii&quo

AirQeanerFoam Pie-Cleaner, 57 Paper Element, 57 Service Schedule, 44 Air Coding System, Engine Check Air Cooling, 25 Service Schedule, 44 Air Pressure

Engine Throttle, 15,23,57 Foi-ward Interlock, 26 Handlebai' Height, 22 Tmes/PTO Clutch, 22,27,42,46 Wheels/Tmes/PTO Diive, 20,27,29,61 Loading/Un

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or:GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York 12180 Customer Service: 1-8

13. Never operate the tiller under engine power if the Wheel Speed Lever is in the FREEWHEEL position. In EREEWHEEL, the wheels will not hold the ti

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE1. Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected except when specifically directed to do so

SectionPlease carefully follow the steps in this Section to propeily assemble your new machine. These steps will not take vciy long and the