Bolens 12228 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALTiller/Edger•Safety•Assembly•Features and Controls•Operation•Maintenance•Parts ListGARDEN WAY INCORPORATEDSAFETY FIRST!Before operating

Maintenance5Section10EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCETransmission MaintenanceThe transmission was lubricated at thefactory and should not require any furtherlubr

Section 5: Maintenance 11ENGINE MAINTENANCE• Maintain the correct engine oil level andchange the oil as recommended (moreoften in dusty conditions).•

12 Section 5: MaintenanceBefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis-connect spark plug

Parts List 13Model 12228DRAWING NO. 11 1915039 Transmission Case - left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1915040 Transmi

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Parts List 15Model 122281 1918087 Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5)... 12 1909936 Decal - On/Off Ignition Switch...

1905559 (11/00) Printed in U.S.A. © 2000 Garden Way IncorporatedCUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATIONOwner Registration CardPlease fill out and mail the enclos

2Table of ContentsSECTION 1: SAFETY ... 3Training...

Safety1Section3TRAINING• Read this Owner’s Manual and the sepa-rate Engine Owner’s Manual very carefullybefore operating this equipment. Be com-plete

4 Section 1: Safety• Exercise extreme caution when on orcrossing gravel drives, walks or roads.Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Donot carry

Assembly2Section5INTRODUCTIONCarefully read these instructions in their entirety before youattempt to assemble or operate your new equipment.The Borde

Features and Controls3Section6Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 2)Two height settings and a storage position are available. Referto Assembl

Operation4Section7PRE-START PREPARATIONBefore starting the engine, perform the fol-lowing checks and services:1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.2. Mov

8 Section 4: OperationTILLING AND CULTIVATINGUse your machine for busting sod,preparing seedbeds and for cultivating. Itis easy to operate, but it is

Section 4: Operation 9INSTALLING AND USINGTHE EDGER ATTACHMENTTo create borders or edges near walks,driveways, flower beds, etc., you mustinstall t