12
Fig. 18
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 and 19)
• Be sure tiller is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil
in a suitable con tain er.
• Remove drain plug.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE vis cos i ty grade
according to your expected temperature.
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
40°F (4°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to
avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at
least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE
30 motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler plug securely
each time you check the oil level.
Fig. 19
OIL FILLER
PLUG
OIL LEVEL
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to
prevent accidental start ing of engine.
Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank
before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
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•
For easier removal of plug use 7/16 12 Pt. socket with
extension.
• Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
• Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine.
•
Refill engine with oil. See “CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
in the Operation section of this manual.
Fig. 20
CLEANING AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner element will cause starting difficulty,
power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorten engine life
extremely. Always keep the air cleaner element clean.
DUAL ELEMENT TYPE
• Urethane Foam cleaning (See Fig. 20)
Wash and clean the urethane foam with detergent. After
cleaning, dry it. Clean the urethane foam element every
50 hours.
• Second element (See Fig. 20)
Clean by tapping gently to remove dirt and blow off dust.
Never use oil. Clean the paper element every 50 hours
of operation, and replace element set every 200 hours.
Clean and replace air cleaner elements more often when
operating in dusty environments.
FOAM ELEMENT
ELEMENT
WING NUT
COVER
