Insert dipstick into oil fill tube before operating the unit. 4 Swivel Wheel Shaft Slot In Tractor Frame Link Rod Assembly Slot In Tractor Frame Link Rod Assembly Figure 5 Figure 6 Lift Handle Ferrule Link Rod Assembly Figure 7 Hitch Rod Rear of Tractor Hairpin Clip Figure 8 Notch Flat End of Link Rod Assembly Hitch Bar Assembly 3. Place the link rod assembly through the slot in the tractor fender. See Figure 5. 4. Thread ferrule (C) onto link rod assembly until approximately 1/4” of threads are

Your new tiller allows you to till and cultivate your garden with ease, and accomplish other property management projects as well. Your tiller is famous for its ruggedness, performance and high-quality engineering. We know you’ll enjoy using it. Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely and easily assemble, 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 i

The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut at right angles to first direction. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth. 6 NOTE The manufacturer DOES NOT recommend the use of any accessory on this rotary mower other than those manufactured by MTD Products Inc. GRASS CATCHER Model

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. 8. Do not run the engine indoors. 9. Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging chute. 10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 11. Always disconnect electric mowers (line operated) before cleaning, rep

SAFETY FIRST! • Features and Controls Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Model 12228 GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED 2 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. This is a safety alert symbol. TO AVOID INJURY: • READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. • KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL

Owner's Manual and the separate manual • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance/Service • Parts List Model 12207 GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED SAFETY RULES TRAINING • Read this Owner’s Manual and the separate Engine Owner’s Manual very carefully 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 Fact

A loose belt will also result in premature belt wear. C Figure 5-9: Forward clutch belt. (C, Left- side view, no belt cover.) • Check belt tension after the first two hours of break-in operation and after every 10 operating hours. • At the end of each tilling season, check the belt for cracks, cuts or frayed edges. A belt in poor condition should be replaced. 2-1/2" extended spring length Figure 5-10: Correct spring length whenForward Clutch Levers are engaged is 2-1/2". Checking Forward Belt Te

Ref. No.’s 2, 21 1114748 Screw-round hd, No. 10-32 x 1/2. 8 3 and 3A)................................. . 1 22 1100240 Lockwasher-No. 10....................... 4 2 9126 Grip—handlebars......................... . 2 23 1186208 Nut-hex, No. 10-32....................... 4 3 1917210 Decal-for operator control panel. 24 9390 Grip-paddle................................... 2 3A 1917208 Decal- model name, logo............ . 1 25 20863 Bail-forward clutch control (incl. 4 1916784 Reverse Clutch C

Slide the ferrule and the lift rod assembly through the slot in the right hand tractor fender. NOTE: On models prior to 1984, it is necessary to extend the slot in the fender approximately 1-1/2" further down toward the running board. The slot should measure approximately 4-3/8". 20. Attach the lift rod assembly to the rod which is part of the pivot bracket assembly as follows. See -figure 10. FIGURE 10. A. Place flat washer (U) over the rod on the pivot bracket assembly. B. Slide the slot