100862 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER
MAiNTENANCE
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EVErY 5 oPEraTinG hourS
Check motor oil level
EVErY 10 oPEraTinG hourS
Check drive belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Change engine oil
Lubricate tiller
EVErY FirST monTh or FirST 20 hourS
Change engine oil
Replace reduction gear oil
Clean air filter element
EVErY 30 oPEraTinG hourS
Check tines for wear
Check air pressure in tires (if unit has pneumatic tires)
EVErY 3 monThS or EVErY 50 hourS oF oPEraTion
Change engine oil
Replace air filter element
Clean spark arrester
EVErY YEar or EVErY 100 hourS oF oPEraTion
Clean deposit cup
Check/adjust spark arrester*
Check/adjust idling
Check/adjust valve clearance**
Clean fuel tank and fuel filter**
EVErY TWo YEarS
Check fuel line
EVErY 125 hourS
Clean up carbon from cylinder head piston**
NOTiCE
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Change the engine oil after the first 2 hours of break-in
operation.
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Change the engine oil more frequently in dusty conditions.
* * These items should be replaced if replacement needed.
* ** These items should be maintained and repaired by our authorized dealer,
unless the owner has appropriate tools and is proficient with mechanical
maintenance.
Tiller Lubrication
After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points
as described below.
Use clean lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is suitable) and
clean general purpose grease (grease containing a metal lubricant
is preferred, if available).
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Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin
coating of grease to the wheel shaft.
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Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator lever.
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Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or
sandpaper to gently remove any rust, burrs or rough spots
(especially around holes in shaft). Apply grease to ends of
shaft before installing tines.
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Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screws and
the handlebar attaching screws.
Check for Oil Leaks
Before each use, check the tiller for signs of an oil leak — usually
a dirty, oily accumulation either on the unit or on the floor.
A little seepage around a cover or an oil seal is usually not a cause
for alarm. However, if the oil drips overnight, then immediate
attention is needed. Ignoring an oil leak can result in severe
transmission damage!
If a cover is leaking, check for loose screws. If the screws are
tight, a new gasket or oil seal may be required.
If the leak is from around a shaft and oil seal, the oil seal probably
needs to be replaced. See your authorized dealer or contact the
factory for service or advice.
imPorTanT:
Never operate the tiller if the transmission is low
on oil. Check the oil level after every 30 hours of operation and
whenever there is any oil leakage.
Check Hardware
Check for loose or missing hardware after every 10 operating
hours and tighten or replace (as needed) before reusing tiller.
Be sure to check the screws underneath the tiller hood that secure
the transmission cover and the Depth Regulator Lever to the
transmission.
Tines
The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the
beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating
hours. The tines can be replaced either individually or as a
complete set. Refer to the parts list for tine identification and part
numbers.
