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4. Engine long time storage
Refer to the engine manual for information on engine maintenance The engine manual provides
detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
5.1.1. Check oil level before each time’s use or after every 8 hours of operation.
5.1.2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm .Refill with
new oil of recommended grade.
5.1.3. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5.1.4. Service air cleaner.
5.1.5. Keep engine and part dean
5.1.6. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts and keep tightened.
Check or Fill Engine Crank case
5.2.1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill.
5.2.2. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix oil with gasoline oil level must be full.
Check the oil level by removing ell fill plug Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill
plug opening
5.2.3. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for Capacity. And
type of oil to use.
5. Tiller long time storage
Follow tile steps below to prepare your tiller for storage Read your engine manual for detailed
instructions on preparing the engine for storage.
1. Protect wheels mid axles from ram:
- Loosen locking bolt inside wheel. Slide wheel toward machine,
- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease
- Move wheel back into position and lock jam nut.
- Back off Iocked bolt 1/l6 turn and lock jam nut.
2. Drain fuel system completely folIowing engine manufacturer's instructions or add fuel
stabilizer to prevent fuel farm gumming up during extended storage period.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill with fresh oil the recommended
grade.
4. Clean external surfaces and engine.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly head area
7. Take off spark plug, and storage it.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and
have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions and storage precautions in
this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Take care,
gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion
and fire.
