RMT55H
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, STE 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800.621-2789
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2.
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water or debris from entering the air
cleaner.
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NOTE:
Do not use a garden hose or pressure washing equipment, it can force water into the
air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the filter element and can enter the carburetor or
engine cylinder, causing damage.
3.
After washing the tiller, wipe dry.
4.
After the tiller is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint and coat other areas with a
light film of oil.
5.
Wipe the tines with oil or spay to prevent rusting.
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LUBRICATION
9.1
Wheels
Lubricate wheels and wheel support shafts once a month or every 40 operation hours with #30
oil. Apply oil to axle and hub at back of wheel. Spin to allow oil to move into bearings.
In extremely dusty conditions, wheels may become tight because of dust in bearing area. When
this condition occurs, remove the wheels. Clean axle and wheel bearing surfaces with solvent or
emery cloth, then oil and reassemble.
9.2
Clutch Lever Pivots
Apply a Few drops of SAE 30 oil to the clutch hand lever and idler lever pivots as required to
maintain a free and smooth operation of clutch.
9.3
Transmission
Fill transmission with machine in normal upright position. Fill plug is located on the upper right
hand side. Use 90 weight gear lube. Capacity is approximately 16 ounces. Remove fill plug.
Remove check plug. Fill until check plug hole overflows. Replace plugs. NOTE: Be careful not to
overtighten fill or check plugs.
If excessive oil leakage appears around tine rotor shaft, the seals and shields must be replaced.
No need to remove transmission and split case halves for tine shaft seals and shields replacement.
9.4
Idler Arms Pivot
Lubricate idler arm pivots once a month or every 40 operating hours with #30 oil.
