0 TROI BILT" Operator's Manual Tiller/Edger Model 148H IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). if a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer Support .................................................... 2 Safety ................................................................... 3 Assembly ................................................................. 5 Features and Controls ....................................................... 6 Operation 7 ................................................................ Maintenance ..............................................................
Safety 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 manual and on the unit to alert you to potential hazThis is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this ards. When you see this symbol, read and obeythe messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safety messages could result in personal injury or property damage.
Section1: Safety • Exerciseextremecaution 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. Repairthe damage before restarting and operating the machine. • Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or falling.
STEP2: Inspectand TightenHardware To preventpersonal injury or propertydamage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understandthe safety and operating instructions in this manual. INTRODUCTION Carefully read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or operateyour new equipment. The Border EdgerAttachment (D, Figure 1) does not need to be installed until you are ready to do edging projects (refer to instructions in Section 4).
Featuresand Controls KNOWYOUREQUIPMENT READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND ALL SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR EQUIPMENT.Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Savethis manualfor future reference. HandlebarHeight AdjustmentKnob(B, Figure2) Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, control, and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual and on the decals on the machine.
Operation c. Retightenthe depth adjustment knob. Before operatingthe unit, carefully read and understand all safety, control and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual and the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury. PRE-STARTPREPARATION Beforestarting the engine, performthe following checks and services: 10. Reconnectthe spark plug wire. GASOLINEIS HIGHLY FLAMMABLEAND ITS VAPORSARE EXPLOSIVE.
Section4: Operation A Figure7: Tinepatterns. TILLINGAND CULTIVATING Keep away from rotatingtines. Rotating tines will cause seriouspersonal injury. Use your machine for busting sod, preparing seedbedsand for cultivating in gardens and flower beds. It is easy to operate, but it is important that you start out slowly and read this Section thoroughly before putting itto use. Let the machine do most of the work.
Section4: Operation INSTALLINGAND USING THE EDGERATTACHMENT E Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious personal injury. Before installing or removing attachments, or adjustingor servicingthe machine, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. To create borders or edges near walks, driveways, flower beds, etc.
Maintenance REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE Before inspecting,cleaning or servicing the machine, shot off engine, let aii moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnectthe sparkplug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in personal injury or property damage. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Perform at every indicated month or _perating hour interval, whichever somes first.
Section5: Maintenance _ connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disFailure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. ENGINEMAINTENANCE Avoid contactwith the cutting edges on the tines. The temperature ofthe muffler and adjaTo avoid personal injury when removing cent engine areas may exceed 150OF or installing tines, wear heavy work (65oC).
Section5: Maintenance _ efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscanresult in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Replacing Worn Tine Sections Thetinesareexcessivelyworn if tilling takesmuchlongerthanbeforeand s0ilis not beingmixedthoroughlyenough. 1. Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle.
PartsList Model 148H B 24_ 10 8 20 © 3 16 5 24 14,15 21 22 TransmissionAssembly Ref. # Part# 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description 1915039 TransmissionCase- left-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) ............ 1915040 Transmission Case- right-side. (Incl. pressed-in bushing) ............ 1983632 Oil Seal ............................. 1 1918308 1983731 1983636 1983637 1904416 Worm Input Shaft Assembly ............ 1 Input Bearing ........................ Thrust Bearing .......................
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PartsList Model 148H Ref. # Part# Description Qty. 1 1918087 2 777100008 3 777100007 4 777100009 5 1917451 6 1917755 7 1750608 8 1731025 Pan Hd. Screw, #10-16 x 1-1/2 ..................... 1 Saddle Hd. Screw, 5/!6-!8 x 2 ..................... 2 9 10 1909775 1983718 Spacer,Throttle Lever ................................... On/Off Ignition Switch ................................... Handlebar Assy. (Incl. Refs. 2, 3, 4 & 5) ....... 1 Decal - On/Off ignition Switch .....................
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TROlCRILT° m n _W _ The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. d. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found 1o be defective in materials or workmanship.