SERVICE
Service - 19
Lubrication Locations
Lubrication is required at the following locations,
using a lithium complex NLGI #2 type grease. Refer
to the maintenance schedule for service intervals and
amount of grease.
Checking Gearbox Oil Level
1. Place the tiller on a level surface.
2. Open the belt and
A
B
gearbox cover (A).
3. Clean the top of the
gearbox and remove
the breather plug (B)
from the top port.
4. Check the oil level in
the gearbox. The oil
level should be main-
tained at approximately
half full. If oil level is
low, add 80-90 syn-
thetic gear oil until the proper level is reached.
5. Reinstall the breather plug into the top port of
the gearbox.
6. Close and secure the belt and gearbox cover.
Changing Gearbox Oil
1. Place the tiller on a level surface.
2. Open the belt and gearbox cover.
3. Clean the top and bottom of the gearbox.
4. Remove the breather plug from the top port of
the gearbox.
5. Place a drain pan beneath the gearbox.
6. Remove the pipe plug from the bottom port of
the gearbox and allow the gear oil to drain.
7. Reinstall the pipe plug into the bottom port of
the gearbox.
8. Add 80-90 synthetic gear oil until the proper
level is reached.
9. Reinstall the breather plug into the top port of
the gearbox.
10. Close and secure the belt and gearbox cover.
Storage
Preparing the Tiller for Storage
1. Clean the tiller.
2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged
components, or signs of wear.
3. Inspect safety decals. Replace any safety decals
that are faded, illegible, or missing.
4. Inspect belts for signs of damage or wear and
replace as required.
5. Service all lubrication points and inspect gear-
box oil level.
6.
Wipe off excess grease or oil.
Removing the Tiller from Storage
1. Clean the tiller to remove any accumulated dust
or debris.
2. Inspect the tiller as instructed in the daily inspec-
tion section of this manual.
3. Test the tiller to ensure all components are work-
ing properly.
