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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
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Clean engine as instructed in the engine manual.
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Clean wheels, finish, etc. Of all foreign matter.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all
gasoline, oil, etc.
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Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
your unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in
shortened engine life.
FiGURE 10
FiGURE 11
GREASE FITTING
WARNING:
Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or before performing any repairs
or maintenance.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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Check
oil level
before each use and every 8 hours.
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Maintain engine oil as instructed in figure 11 below.
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Service
air cleaner
every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual.
•
Spark plug
replacement is recommended every 100
hours or yearly. Check the engine manual for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
OIL
FULL OIL LEVEL
REMOVE OIL CAP
REPLACE CAP
AFTER FILLED
MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with
exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and
replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a
spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours
for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION
Check the transmission oil level after first 5 hours of
operation. Remove oil fill plug (figure 10). Oil level must
be even with the plug hole (with tiller level). If necessary,
add oil. Use SAE 30 non-detergent motor oil. Replace oil
fill plug.
Check the transmission oil level after each 10 hours of
operation.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to change the oil in this tiller
transmission. If for any reason it must be changed, oil
capacity is 22 oz.
BEARING LUBRICATION
Grease the tine shaft bearings every 8-10 hours. Use a
grease gun to apply about 10 pumps of General Purpose
grease in the grease fittings. Wipe off excess grease that is
forced out of the bearings. For dry and dusty environments,
perform this lubricating procedure more often.
