Operator’s Manual
CRT Rototiller
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Check Tiller Transmission Grease:
Check the grease level annually. To check the grease level:
1. Cut out one of the cardboard stencils on page 27 of this
manual. Take that dipstick cut-out and glue/tape it to a
piece of cardboard cut out to match the stencil.
2. Tiller must first be run for approximately 30 minutes to
warm up grease for a proper measurement. Once warm
let sit 5 minutes to allow grease to settle.
3. Move tiller to level ground, making sure the engine
mount is level.
4. Remove the gear case dipstick located between the
handle bar mounts and the engine mount.
SEE FIGURE 15
5. Insert the dipstick cut-out created in step 1 into the hole
in the engine mount so the top square is resting on the
cover plate.
SEE FIGURE 16
6. Remove the dipstick cut-out and check grease level.
If level is in the bottom ADD area or not present, add
grease in 200ml increments until grease level reaches a
proper level reading (between 1” - 1 3/4” down from top
of fill hole).
DO NOT OVERFILL.
The slashed, acceptable
grease level area on the dipstick cut-out has a 200ml
range.
NOTE: The front wheel transmission and rear tine
transmission share a common reservoir.
Recommended grease is Mystic 00, or equivalent,
transmission grease. Oil must have an API -
E.P (extreme pressure) rating of GL4 or lower.
Higher E.P. rating (ie - GL5, GL6 etc) will cause
the bronze components to soften. For partial
fill-ups ( a few ozs or less) use SAE 140W or 85W
gear oil or SAE 80W-90 weight gear oil with a API
rating of GL4 or GL5. When replacing grease, the
tiller transmission holds 18-22 ounces. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
FIGURE 16
FULL
ADD
DO NOT
OVERFILL
1”
1¾”
BOTTOM OF SQUARE
RESTS ON COVER PLATE
ACCEPTABLE GREASE LEVEL
ADD GREASE
13594-0017R1
FIGURE 15
CAUTION
GEAR CASE
DIPSTICK &
FILL HOLE
DO NOT PUT ENGINE
OIL IN TRANSMISSION.
TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT
IS INSTALLED BY
MANUFACTURER.
GEAR CASE
DIPSTICK
ENGINE
MOUNT
